Pennie Clayton-Horse and Hound School

Pennie Clayton-Horse and Hound School Horse and Hound school was founded by Pennie Clayton. I offer training for horse and rider and hounds and Bowen therapy for horses, dogs and people.

Kind ethical training and support for dogs
Specialist help with ex racing greyhounds
Puppy classes - Dartford
Canine and Equine bodywork therapist
Confidence coaching for horse and rider
Kent and East Sussex

Free discovery call WhatsApp 07910720961

Thank you to the people that have recently hit the follow button.It is much appreciated-Facebook is not kind to small bu...
11/08/2026

Thank you to the people that have recently hit the follow button.

It is much appreciated-Facebook is not kind to small business pages and it has been a long haul during the heatwaves -its too difficult for the dogs and horses to learn in high temperatures -I would much rather they were safe

I am sure the rain will return---after all we live in the UK

It's Greyfest soon!In preparation I have been drawing a few hounds to spice my stand up. There is nothing quite like an ...
05/08/2026

It's Greyfest soon!

In preparation I have been drawing a few hounds to spice my stand up.
There is nothing quite like an elegant hound for drawing people in.

If you are at Greyfest come and say hello-I have some surprises on the stand too

Puppy classes?Its that time of year-many people are away and life doesn't always go to plan.At this time of year you can...
04/08/2026

Puppy classes?

Its that time of year-many people are away and life doesn't always go to plan.
At this time of year you can enroll in puppy class at any point and if you have a holiday booked you won't miss any sessions just rejoin when you get home

The classes focus on

Building social skills

Recall

Walking on a loose lead

The puppies are introduced to nosework -because they enjoy it and it helps build a very strong bond with you

Outdoor classes on a Saturday morning on Dartford Heath

For ore information and details contact Pennie on WhatsApp 07910 720961

The name of this page will be changing soon.Around 18 years ago I integrated dogs into my business but it was a differen...
30/07/2026

The name of this page will be changing soon.
Around 18 years ago I integrated dogs into my business but it was a different world to the one it is today

The word "School" was illustrative of the work I did, and I spent many hours helping people with their horses as we worked in the school, and it worked for the dogs too as I was spending more time training
Then I added Bowen and myofascial release into my business as took courses to treat horses, people and dogs. I became qualified qualified to treat and address physical problems that horses, dogs and people were experiencing -it still fitted ...just ...but I wasn't sure what to do about finding some words which would encompass everything I did.

When I studuied canine behaviour, and when I really started thinking about horses I tried to find courses which provided informed information which was aimed at thinking about situations from the animals point of view which could then be passed on to help provide people with answers to both physical and emotional problems. Looking at the WHOLE horse and dogs is a far better way to work.

I then ran a canine Bowen course with a colleague as we believed that the students needed more support than we received when we were training

As this happened things began to change in the world of horses and dogs- people began to understand that many things that they had learned really didn't tally with their love for their horses and dogs.
We did and still do need to think deeper about why a horse spooks, or why a dog refuses to come back when they are called ----as this to me is far more of a behaviour problem, than a training exercise

Thinking about how to help horses and dogs in a more ethical way helps us to understand the root causes of any problems-this isn't a weakness.... it's a strength although it is harder and can often be uncomfortable if we feel a dog or horse has to comply with our wishes ----but beginning to see the whole picture instead of just a small segment is a far better way of living alongside our horses and dogs

Need help with your dog or horse? Puppy classes, behaviour support, equine bodywork and coaching for horse and rider

WhatsApp 07910 720961

You may have seen posts about "regulating your dogs nervous system" via techniques which influence their vagus nerve.The...
28/07/2026

You may have seen posts about "regulating your dogs nervous system" via techniques which influence their vagus nerve.

The Autonomic Nervous System is there to protect us, our dogs, and our horses.
There are no simple hands on techniques we can use to regulate the nervous system of our animals -WE can practice breathing exercises and control environments that we are in-this is our choice, but even so people still experience crippling anxiety and stress at specific times-and this is important

Physical reactions to stressful situations are crucial and they are prompted by danger in the first instance

If our bodies didn't act first before rational thought we would often die -because our bodies act before conscious thought catches up this allows us to stay alive when a car suddenly appears in front of us or we are chased by a bull. This is why we have these very primitive reactions to danger

This has been on my mind for ages as there are many people claiming the ability to teach techniques to regulate the vagus nerve.

The vagus nerve is important and has many functions, it is the longest nerve in the body and wanders throughout the body (Vagus is latin for wandering) and helps to regulate the parasympathetic system - to those that are unfamiliar with the ANS this is the rest and digest side of life where we feel we are relaxed and have control of our lives-if only temporarily

If you are tempted to pay money to someone that has miraculous powers of teaching you the ability to control the vagus nerve as a way of helping a reactive dog please don't waste your money

Our bodies , and those of our dogs and horses are amazing - if we are trying to teach skills to help dogs become less nervous or horses to become more confident then all well and good but please do not pay attention to the snake oil sellers

Our dogs often have past trauma-despite what many people believe and horses certainly don't have carefree lives in the majority of cases.

If you need help with reactivity or helping build your horses or dogs confidence why don't we have a chat? WhattsApp 07910 720961

Did you know how different greyhounds are to other dog breeds?I know many breeds of dog have special adaptions - but non...
23/07/2026

Did you know how different greyhounds are to other dog breeds?

I know many breeds of dog have special adaptions - but none more so than greyhounds and other sighthounds

They have special adaptions which sometimes get overlooked and forgotten which can put them at a disadavantage in many situations
Unique blood -they have higher red blood cell counts and lower white blood cell platelet counts than most other breeds

Thermal neutral zone-greyhounds have a highly restricted thermo -neutral zone of 16 -24 C - compromised temperature regulation

A lower body fat percentage - of just 11%-14% compared to the 16-25% found in other breeds. Body fat serves as insulation, an energy reserve and a drug absorbing cushion -so this can create difficulties in specific circumstances

Anaesthesia sensitivity - greyhounds have a lower percentage of body fat and reduced liver metabolism enzymes than most breeds. This slows the processing of anaesthetics, requiring special protocols when surgery is required

Naturally low thyroid - greyhounds have low total T4 levels -this is normal for hounds rather than a symptom of hypothyroid problems

The Clot Melt - when a greyhound has surgery they do not bleed excessively on the operating table. Initial clots form normally but the bleeding can be delayed starting between 36-48 hours after the procedure. This delayed bleeding is caused by hyperfibrinolysis

More information below
https://gapqld.com.au/.../Greyhound-Fibrinolytic-Syndrome...

Pennie Clayton 2026

www.horseandhoundschool.co.uk

Why using equipment like prong collars CAN NEVER be positiveThere is an awful lot of noise at the moment on social media...
21/07/2026

Why using equipment like prong collars CAN NEVER be positive

There is an awful lot of noise at the moment on social media about prong collars and electric collars.

Yes, if you really want to STOP!! a behaviour they work......because they cause pain.
Neither can perform long term fixes because they destroy trust between dog and guardian.
They suppress behaviour and never address what is actually causing the problem.

A dog that is exposed to pain as a means of "behaviour adjustment" will never be fixed, or happier or living their best life as is often quoted by trainers that use these types of equipment because choice has been removed.

If you were scared. worried or frustrated or just needed to learn that the world is not the scary place you believe it is -how would a harsh or misplaced "correction" help?
If we received a shock each and every time we talked or paused to look at something or a harsh correction and had prongs around our necks how would that make us feel?

Shocks, prongs, or harsh corrections via slip leads are not training .....they destroy trust and put a dog in a place where the behaviour ceases because pain has been administered

A dogs neck is a very vulnerable area

The neck and head is an area that is rich in nerves, is the area where many nerves emerge from the face and travel to many areas of the body and the first 2 vertebrae of the neck are essential for free movement in the dog -once damage occurs in this area it is unlikely to ever recover

If we have dogs we really have to understand the root of any problems - if that means we have to take things slower with our dogs -so be it.

We have a duty of care to the dogs we live with.
Please think twice before falling for training methods that claim to provide solutions via painful and abusive equipment

Take a long had look. This is an instrument of torture not an instrument to build confidence

Address

Hawley Road
Dartford
DA27RB

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 7:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 7:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 8:30pm
Saturday 9am - 4:30pm
Sunday 10am - 5:30pm

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