Help with Hounds - Behaviourist & Trainer

11/11/2026

UNDERSTANDING WHY A BEHAVIOUR IS HAPPENING is the first thing you need to do.

Don’t try to change (“fix”) a behaviour if you don’t know why it is happening in the first place

This goes for any behaviour when working with dogs

06/11/2026

‼️QUICK FIXES ARE S #%T - understand the underlying issues, rather than trying to suppress the behaviours

Real Example:
Client comes to me with a terrified dog. Fearful of noises and people especially.
They paid so much money to a “dog trainer” for them to say that the dog needs a “naughty collar” to stop it pulling in the lead. There was no advice given about how to help a dog with fear or anxiety. Just a quick fix to suppress the pulling on the lead, by using a prong collar to cause discomfort if they pulled.
This dog is only pulling because it is terrified and doesn’t want to be where it is. Pain, fear or force does not help anything overcome a fear. If you were scared of spiders, and all I did was force you to interact with them, that doesn’t help with a fear. And it will not help our relationship.
Don’t settle for quick fixes. Aim for a happy dog. That’s the whole purpose of having a dog!

04/11/2026

QUALIFICATIONS ARE NOT EVERYTHING, BUT TRAINING WITHOUT KNOWLEDGE CAN BE HORRIFIC

03/11/2026

STRUGGLING WITH LACK OF ENGAGEMENT?

watch for some top tips

02/11/2026

TIPS TO HELP YOUR DOG THIS WEEK

1. Good walk and toilet before dark
2. Do not leave your dog alone at home
3. Plug-in a pheromone diffuser now!
4. Ensure all windows and curtains are closed before dark
5. Provide your dog with a cosy den. e.g. a duvet over the top of their crate or bed
6. Provide a noisy bass background sound, such as a tumble dryer, Taiko Drums (check out YouTube)
7. Provide your dog with activites which make them move and think think such as training or food puzzles
8. Let them choose what they want to do and where they want to be

29/10/2026

“Tricks are a waste of time.”

No, they’re not.

Tricks build confidence, communication, trust, and a stronger bond between dog and owner.

They also have real-life benefits. A simple paw target can help during physio, veterinary examinations, grooming, and husbandry care.

Plus, they’re fun. 🐾

Training doesn’t always have to be about fixing problems. Sometimes it’s about building skills and enjoying time together.

26/10/2026

🐕“But he’s a teenage Golden Retriever...”

Exactly. 😄

Adolescence isn’t an excuse for pulling or using prong collars, slip leads etc

With the right training, a comfortable harness, and positive reinforcement, young dogs can learn the skills they need to enjoy relaxed walks with their owners.

This handsome boy is doing just that. 🐾

25/10/2026

🐕 WHEN THE CLOCKS GO BACK - and your dog thinks you are starving them 😆

20/10/2026

🐾 NEWLY REHOMED DOG?

I’ve made a FREE short presentation with essential advice to help you get off to the best start - hope it helps

🎥 Watch here: https://youtu.be/vYPAtwdz2k4

International Canine Behaviourists Clarks Farm Greyhound Rehoming Centre Danaher Animal Home - RSPCA

Chapters0:00 Introduction1:05 Your dogs history3:15 The 3-3-3 ru...

19/10/2026

IF THIS DOG CAN - ANY DOG CAN

🐕10 years of pulling on walks to be with siblings and ignoring the owners

➡️ Now by himself something needed to change

😫 He was pulling like a train everyday and the owner was literally being taken for walks

✅ Two months in. Pulling has reduced and other family members can walk him

🐕 All on a harness - due to their hardwork and dedication