Dog Training with Amanda

Dog Training with Amanda Struggling with your dog?
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You're not alone 💛

I'm Amanda, a rewards-based trainer in Crawley, West Sussex; helping owners & dogs find confidence together.

121s | Classes | Wedding chaperone

✨ Book now: https://DogTrainingwithAmanda.as.me

You don’t have a stubborn dog. You have a confused one.And I know it often doesn’t feel like that in the moment.Because ...
03/06/2026

You don’t have a stubborn dog. You have a confused one.

And I know it often doesn’t feel like that in the moment.

Because walks can feel like hard work. You’re scanning ahead before your dog even notices what’s coming. Your shoulders tense when you see another dog. And when your dog barks, pulls or ignores you, it feels overwhelming and embarrassing all at once.

But most of these behaviours aren’t defiance. They’re coping strategies that have worked for your dog in some way.

Pulling gets them forward. Barking creates space. Ignoring recall gets them back to what they want. It makes sense to them, even if it’s hard for us.

The good news is, when we change the picture for the dog, the behaviour can change too.

Walks become calmer. Dogs start to check in more. And you stop feeling on edge every time you step outside.

If this sounds familiar, I can help.

Send me a message and we’ll talk it through.

What’s the hardest part of your walk right now?

Amanda 🐾

I love my dog, but I'm not enjoying having a dog right now.It's something many owners think.Very few actually say it out...
02/06/2026

I love my dog, but I'm not enjoying having a dog right now.

It's something many owners think.

Very few actually say it out loud.

Because they feel guilty. Really guilty.

Guilty that walks have become stressful.

Guilty that visitors are hard work.

Guilty that they sometimes leave the house feeling tense, wondering what today's walk will bring.

The thing is, struggling doesn't mean you're doing anything wrong.

Dogs don't arrive with an instruction manual. And they definitely don't come pre programmed.

And sometimes even the most loved dogs develop habits that make everyday life feel harder than it should.

Pulling on the lead.

Barking at dogs.

Jumping up at people.

Ignoring recall.

Feeling overwhelmed by the world around them.

The good news?

Training isn't about having a perfect dog: It's about helping you and your dog understand each other better so life feels easier for both of you.

Imagine being able to enjoy a walk without constantly worrying about what might happen next.

Imagine feeling confident that you know what to do when challenges arise.

That's what I help owners achieve.

If you're finding life with your dog harder than you expected, send me a message. I'd be happy to chat about how I can help.

What's one thing your dog does that you'd love to improve? Let me know below.

Amanda🐾

This is the kind of feedback that means a lot. Because behind this review is a dog who started the course feeling very a...
02/06/2026

This is the kind of feedback that means a lot.

Because behind this review is a dog who started the course feeling very anxious and overwhelmed by the world around them.

And an owner who chose to keep showing up week after week even when things felt uncertain and progress felt slow.

That consistency matters more than anything else

There were no quick fixes here.

Just small steps built on understanding, patience and repetition.
And a huge amount of commitment from the owner to keep going and apply what they were learning each week.

That is what created the change they are now seeing at home and on walks.

Not perfection

Not a finished product

But real progress for a dog who once found the world very hard to cope with.

I am so proud of the work this dogs family has put in throughout the 6 weeks.

If you are living with a nervous or reactive dog and feel stuck right now there is always a way forward when you have the right support and guidance in place.

If you would like details about my reactivity and anxious dog classes or 1 to 1 sessions comment CALM and I will send you everything you need.

01/06/2026

You didn't get a dog so you could dread your walks.

Yet here you are.

Scanning the horizon for other dogs.

Crossing roads to avoid people.

Feeling your stomach tighten every time you see a dog walker heading your way.

You find yourself saying:

"He's lovely at home."

"She's not usually like this."

"I don't know why he's doing it."

And perhaps the hardest part:

Wondering if everyone is judging you.

The truth is, many dogs struggle with excitement, frustration, fear or uncertainty around other dogs.

It doesn't mean you've failed.

It doesn't mean your dog is naughty.

And it doesn't mean things can't improve.

One of the things I love most about my work is watching owners go from feeling anxious about every walk to feeling confident again.

Watching dogs learn that they don't need to bark, lunge or react to cope with the world around them.

If walks with your dog have become stressful rather than enjoyable, I'd love to help.

My PAYG Class starts soon and I also have a small number of one-to-one training spaces available.

What part of your walk do you currently find most challenging?

Send me a message with the word WALKS and let's have a chat about what's going on with your dog.

Amanda 🐾

I don’t think dog owners want “perfect” dogs.I think they just want walks to feel enjoyable again ❤️They want to stop dr...
29/05/2026

I don’t think dog owners want “perfect” dogs.

I think they just want walks to feel enjoyable again ❤️

They want to stop dreading pulling, yanking, barking, disappearing acts and constantly shouting their dog’s name with no response.

They want to feel calm enough to let the lead loosen.
Confident enough to trust the recall.
Proud of the dog beside them instead of stressed every time they leave the house.

And honestly?
Most dogs are capable of SO much more than owners realise with the right guidance, structure and consistency.

That’s exactly what I help with.

Loose lead walking.
Reliable recall.
Calmer, more connected dogs that actually listen in real life and not just in training sessions.

And for owners dealing with reactivity, I know how overwhelming and isolating that can feel too. You are not alone in it. I've been there.

Training should build trust between you and your dog, not tension.

If this is something you’re struggling with right now, comment below or send me a message 🐾

28/05/2026

Things my client's dogs have done this week:

🐾 Sat beautifully for a treat, then immediately legged it across the garden
🐾 Mastered 'stay' at home, completely denied it having ever been trained it at the park
🐾 Greeted a stranger like a long lost best friend, totally ignored their owner

Progress is never a straight line, and honestly, that's what makes this job so brilliant. I'm here for those moments!

I wouldn't change it for the world.

Share this if your dog has ever kept you on your toes or tell me before your favourite 'cheeky' moment with your dog.

I’ve got 2 spaces left for my next dog training class starting on Sunday 🐾And honestly, this class is PERFECT for owners...
26/05/2026

I’ve got 2 spaces left for my next dog training class starting on Sunday 🐾

And honestly, this class is PERFECT for owners who are currently:

being dragged down the street
repeating your recall 20 times
avoiding letting your dog off lead
feeling stressed instead of enjoying walks

Because training shouldn’t feel frustrating every single day.

Dogs don’t need to be “perfect.”
But you DO deserve to feel calmer, more confident and actually connected to your dog again.

Inside the class we focus on:
✔ loose lead walking
✔ recall
✔ engagement and focus
✔ calm behaviour around distractions
✔ real-life skills that actually matter day to day

Small group. Supportive environment. Real results.

And there are now only 2 spaces remaining before we start next week.

If you’ve been saying:
“I really need to sort this....”

This is probably your sign 🐶

Comment below or send me a message and I’ll send over the details.

This is my other office. As well as dog training, I'm one of the awesome team of receptionists at a local, Independent v...
26/05/2026

This is my other office.

As well as dog training, I'm one of the awesome team of receptionists at a local, Independent veterinary practice, which means I spend my days welcoming your much loved pets through our doors, and occasionally becoming a perch for the more adventurous ones!

Meet my little shoulder passenger. Completely unbothered. Absolutely judging everyone!

The team I work with are a team built on one thing: the love of animals. All of them. The well-behaved ones, the chaotic ones, the ones who eat your chocolates and feel no remorse.

So go on, drop a photo of YOUR pet in the comments below. Dogs, cats, rabbits, lizards, the ones that defy explanation. Let's see them all.

The best ones get brownie points! ❤️

Address

Bewbush Crawley
Crawley
RH11

Website

https://DogTrainingwithAmanda.as.me/, https://mailchi.mp/1a09f1508cf8/dog-training-

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