Sound Hounds, Allesley, Coventry (2025)

08/12/2025

We have ONE place left on our last KC puppy course of 2025.
It’s on Tuesday 9th December at 7.30pm at Kenilworth.
BE QUICK
[email protected]

08/12/2025

➡️ BEGINNERS AGILITY ⬅️

Do you want to try something new and exciting with your dog?

Bookings are now open for our next 6 weeks FUN AGILITY course which is planned to start on:

➡️Tuesday 13th January at 6pm ⬅️

You don’t need to own a Border Collie, we welcome dogs of any breed as long as they are aged over 10 months, have a reasonable level of obedience and fitness and are relaxed around other dogs and people.

Whether you are aiming to compete or are looking for a fun activity to do with your dog, our fun agility classes will help you and your dog to learn the basics without feeling pressured or overwhelmed.

Our classes are relaxed and positive and we will introduce each piece of equipment to your dog carefully and safely helping them to understand and gain confidence at their own pace.

Our spacious indoor venue in Corley CV7 provides a perfect learning environment that isnt affected by the weather.

Do you want to know more?

We have KC competition sized equipment including jumps, tunnels, A frame, dog walk, wall, weaves and see saw. The emphasis of our classes is fun but with safe learning and positive training by instructors that have competition experience.

If you would like to book your dog a place on our brilliant beginners course then get in touch today as spaces are likely to get snapped up quickly

➡️ [email protected] ⬅️

08/12/2025

Well that’s a lovely start to our Monday.

Well done Bear, we are so proud of the progress you made in our puppy course and are delighted to see our training being effective in real life situations.

Perfect 👏🥰

07/12/2025

I really feel I need to come back as a Whippet 🥰

07/12/2025

It’s that time of the year again…….🎄🥂

At last the festive season is here and many of our houses will be full with festive food, drinks , decorations and gifts. Our dogs will be enjoying the festive season with us but there can be lots of hidden dangers for them.

🍇 Christmas pudding/cake and mince pies: Did you know that grapes are toxic to dogs and if eaten, even in a small quantity, can cause severe kidney failure. Grapes include raisins, sultanas and currants and are contained in lots of our festive goodies.

🍫 Chocolate : who doesn't love chocolate......... This contains a chemical called THEOBROMINE which is toxic to dogs and can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, hyperactivity, tremors and seizures. The darker the chocolate the more potent the theobromine becomes so make sure you keep all chocolate well out of your dogs reach

🧄 Onions, garlic, shallots, leeks and chives are all found in our Christmas food. Whether cooked or uncooked these can cause toxicity which can cause vomiting and diarrhoea. This can also cause damage to the red blood cells causing anaemia, this may not be apparent for several days

🥂 Alcohol will be enjoyed by everyone over the festive period but it must be kept out of your dogs reach. They can become wobbly and disorientated and in severe cases there is a risk of low body temperature, low blood sugar and coma.

🍭 Sweets are plentiful during the Christmas period but many of them will contain Xylitol which is an artificial sweetener and highly poisonous to dogs. This can cause the release of insulin in the body resulting in low blood sugar and liver damage. Signs can be rapid or delayed and include vomiting, lethargy, convulsions and coma. It is worth noting that Xylitol can also be found in chewing gum, toothpaste, mouthwash and plenty of our everyday food items

There will be lots of toys, plastic bits and bobs and decorations around the house and your dog will want to investigate and join in the fun. Remember things like this can be swallowed and cause an obstruction.

There are many other food hazards including blue cheese, mushrooms, fatty foods, avocado and some nuts. Some Christmas plants are also toxic to dogs such as Poinsietta, mistletoe, holly and Christmas trees

If your dog has eaten something it shouldn't or is showing any of the above signs it is essential that you seek veterinary help immediately. It is worth making a note of your vets telephone number and the emergency cover so if the worse does happen you are prepared and can make contact with the vets quickly.

Keep an eye on your dog and keep them safe during the festive period

06/12/2025

All that glitters IS NOT gold ………

Christmas is the time that well meaning friends and family buy treats like these as Christmas presents for your dog. Their festive colours and shapes attract people to buy them, unaware of the danger these kind of treats can cause to dogs.

These rawhide type treats start their life as an animal hide, normally beef or pork, in China. They are soaked in toxic chemicals such as Sodium Sulphide to remove the hair and fats before more chemicals are added to split the hide. They are then washed in Hydrogen Peroxide and bleach to produce the “healthy” white colour before having colourings and glue added to them to turn them into a pretty Christmas tree.

They sound yummy……..🤢

If this wasn’t enough your dog is at high risk of choking and intestinal blockages should they eat one.

Do your dog a favour and ask friends and relatives to buy a healthier, safer alternative, or if your dog is unlucky enough to have these on Christmas Day be sure to place them safely in your wheelie bin, the treats, not your dog 😂

Please share, the more people that are aware of the danger the less people will buy them and the less available they will become.

Your priority is to keep your dog safe

➡️PLEASE SHARE⬅️

06/12/2025

🎉PUPPY HALL OF FAME 🎉

Introducing our latest puppy graduates who completed their 6 week KC Puppy Foundation Award recently.

These super pups have worked hard to perfect their puppy positions, their loose lead walking and their recall.

We have worked on safe handling, appropriate play and calm meeting and greeting.

We have guided their owners on how to mark the right behaviour, how to motivate their puppy and how to manage any puppy problems.

Well done everyone, we hope you enjoyed our puppy course and we look forward to seeing you in our bronze classes soon 🎉🎓🐶

05/12/2025

‼️ WARNING, CUTE PUPPY ALERT ‼️

Introducing delightful Dolly who is benefitting from my puppy boot camp plus package.

Today was all about taking the training outside on her walk with real life distractions.

Setting the early foundations is essential and we worked through a range of tasks.

Loose lead walking is easy at home and in the garden, but today we started to introduce loose lead walking around traffic and in the park.

Teaching Dolly to check in, ask permission to sniff and learning that a tight lead means moving forwards stops was a priority.

Dolly is a large breed puppy and already fairly strong, so setting these early foundations will help her to develop her self control and prevent her from becoming difficult on lead.

Recall training is important, and today I introduced a simple recall game based on her desire to chase.

It’s about motivating her and helping her to make the right decisions, even when there is the temptation of other dogs.

Having the ability to call her away from things is a priority in keeping her safe and Dolly quickly learnt how much fun this game could be.

Attention and concentration are high on our list of priorities so we spent time working on eye contact and building her ability to concentrate when there are other people around, Holstein playing and dogs running about.

Dolly is very young so short periods of concentration are enough, it’s vital that puppies are set up for success and rewarded well for getting it right.

Our last task was to introduce stop training. This is a particularly useful exercise for when she is a bit older and more likely to start venturing further away from her owners.

This game will help to interrupt her if she moves towards something or has more distance than her owners would like.

How amazing would it be to be able to stop your dog in their tracks just with one word and hold them in that place until you are ready to direct them further……………

Dolly has learnt the first stage and I am looking forward to working through stage two next week.

Well done Dolly, you have made amazing progress so far and I am very proud of you 🤩

05/12/2025

Are you struggling to manage your dog?
Are you unsure which way to turn?
Do you feel at the end of your tether?

Dog ownership should be fun, it should enhance your life, provide enrichment and joy……..

Sadly it doesn’t always work out the way we want it to, sometimes dogs can be a challenge and sometimes they can become a chore rather than a pleasure.

Did you know that Sound Hounds have a wealth of knowledge and experience with many of the issues that you are experiencing with your dog. From not sleeping or coping alone, to jumping up and mouthing right through to reactivity around dogs we have the knowledge and skill to help.

Having worked in dog training for over 25 years, of which 6 years was as a behaviour advisor at a rescue centre, I have worked with a huge variety of dogs with complex training and behaviour needs, my experience is hands on with a thorough understanding of how to help dogs learn a better way.

Our home consultations will offer the support you are looking for without judgement or blame, we want to help you overcome the difficulties and watch your relationship develop

We have three options for you to consider, all of which will use positive motivational training techniques and all of which are tailored to your dogs specific needs.

Single home consultation. This two-hour session will enable me to discuss at length the concerns that you are experiencing and allow me the opportunity to gather information about your dogs behaviour, history and routine. If the behaviour concerns are outside the house, I will be able to accompany you on a short walk so I can assess your dog and implement the appropriate behaviour modification programme.

Boot Camp. This is a course of three sessions and can be weekly or fortnightly depending on your dogs training requirements. The first session will last for around 2 hours with some, or all of it, at your home to enable me to gather the relevant information. I will of course be able to join you on a walk if you are experiencing difficulties outside with your dog.

The second and third sessions last for 1.5 hours and will be tailored around your dogs specific needs, these can be at your home or in a public park/area of your choice.

The training programme provided will be progressive to ensure your dogs understanding and to enable the modification to be successful.

Boot Camp Plus. This is a course of 6 sessions and like the boot camp, the first two hour session will be at your home so I can gather the appropriate information and join you for a walk if the behaviour is away from the house. The remaining five sessions are 1.5 hours each and can be weekly or fortnightly depending on the nature of the difficulties that you are experiencing, they will be held in an area that is the most relevant to your dogs behaviour.

The boot camp plus will enable me to address all areas of your dogs training and behaviour needs and will be detailed and thorough to ensure that your dogs behaviour is managed correctly.

Sound Hounds has a huge amount of regular training and socialisation opportunities available for your dog to progress on to once they are ready to be part of a group environment.

Interested?

We currently have a winter discount available on all 121 opportunities with a few appointment slots available before Christmas. Get in touch today and let us help you enjoy your dog the way that you should.

🐶 [email protected] 🐶

04/12/2025

Does anyone recognise this lovely boy? Found on Hollyfast Lane, Coventry.

Please share 🙏

04/12/2025

We have ONE PLACE left on our next 6 week KC puppy course starting on Saturday 6th December at 9am at Allesley. BE QUICK [email protected]

04/12/2025

🎾 FLYBALL AVAILABILITY 🎾

Does your dog love to

🎾 RUN
🎾 JUMP
🎾 CATCH
🎾 TUG
🎾 BARK

If so then FLYBALL is for you.

We absolutely love watching the dogs progress through our 6 week introductory course, it’s amazing how quickly they focus and learn what to do, it’s fabulous to see how much they enjoy it.

It’s fast, it’s furious and it’s completely addictive…..

Our next beginners course is starting on:

🎾Friday 9th January at 6pm 🎾

We have a stunning indoor venue so the classes can continue whatever the weather. They are fun and relaxed and we guarantee that you and your dog will go home tired and happy.

The classes are suitable for dogs aged over 10 months, any breed is welcome, you don’t need to own a Collie, we just ask that your dog is confident and friendly around other dogs and people.

Be prepared to fall in love with this exciting dog sport

Bookings are now OPEN so get in touch today to secure your place

🎾 [email protected] 🎾

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