Nosey Barker

Nosey Barker Dog training and behaviour support to help you and your dog enjoy the life you dreamt of Nosey Barker offer ethical, reward based training.
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We help you build your relationship with your dog to enhance both of your lives and increase fun

29/11/2025

Diggory is a sensitive soul. He doesn't like leaves hanging off him or mud. He's not a fan of being groomed really either.

So, as the season changes, we choose grooming styles to support his preferences. A short clipped tail prevents 'cling on' leaves, his equafleece coat prevents too much mud and excessive grooming!

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Deepen Your Behaviour Knowledge With Dr Amber Batson 🌍🐶As a highly experienced veterinarian, behaviourist, and internati...
28/11/2025

Deepen Your Behaviour Knowledge With Dr Amber Batson 🌍🐶

As a highly experienced veterinarian, behaviourist, and international speaker, Dr. Amber Batson brings science, compassion, and decades of experience into every teaching moment.

Her Understand Animals Alumni 2026 programme gives you structured, science-backed learning that’s practical, relatable, and instantly useful.

Across one inspiring year, you’ll receive:
🐾 A monthly 1–1.5 hour pre-recorded webinar
🐾 A monthly 1.5 hour live session + Q&A with Amber
🐾 PDF slides + full reference lists
🐾 A private Facebook group
🐾 One full year of access

✨ Previous learners, we have a special discount just for you!
Pop us a message and we’ll send your unique discount code.

Note from Amber: 'December 31st brings to a close the Aggression in Dogs for Professionals alumni group which we have ru...
17/11/2025

Note from Amber:

'December 31st brings to a close the Aggression in Dogs for Professionals alumni group which we have run over the last few years as ongoing CPD and discussion and support for previous participants of this course. However, WE HAVE SOMETHING REALLY EXCITING TO ANNOUNCE FOR 2026!

Aimed at previous participants of Understand Animal's Aggression in dogs course (in person and online versions), Juvenile dog / Puppy Power course / In Sickness and In Health course and those who attended the Australia APDT seminar series at the annual conference this autumn, 2026 will see a unique Understand Animals Alumni group opportunity.

12 months alumni together with a new bespoke webinar each month and a live online QA / discussion to accompany it a few weeks later, with support and discussion in between on a private platform. Content for each webinar is detailed in the link below.
Have you attended one of our courses (in person or on line) in the last 10 years?

Would you like to update or expand your knowledge and join a like minded supportive network of individuals working professionally with dogs?'

https://www.noseybarker.co.uk/professional-courses/amber-batson-alumni/

17/11/2025

Start teaching recall at home, on walks it's generally much harder.

So, it's best to building up the habit in an easy location, like your garden or even your lounge!

14/11/2025

Always advocate for your dog - it can make a world of difference 🩵💛🩷

By understanding what Newt likes and dislikes I can help build his confidence around unknown men.

Lots of dogs try to avoid being 'petted' on the head, by letting people know how your dog would like to be greeted you are building trust and confidence 🥰

The last puppy class of 2025! 🐾🐾Sunday mornings at Harlow Garden Centre
12/11/2025

The last puppy class of 2025! 🐾🐾

Sunday mornings at Harlow Garden Centre

11/11/2025

Adolescence is a tricky development stage. Your training may seem to have fallen on deaf ears and maybe your dog can be a bit embarassing 🫣

Go back a few steps, make it easier and always have high value treats to reward good behaviour 🩵

11/11/2025

Off-lead freedom helps calm your dog. Pent up energy can result in unwanted behaviour so taking them places they can come offlead is a game changer

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10/11/2025

We practiced a bit of retrieve with all sorts of objects!

Even a packet of tissues, that might come in handy in the future 😪🤣

These games build such a goid bind and are mentally stimulating 🥰

Fail to prepare then prepare to fail!If you are already experiencing puppy biting then the first step on your ladder to ...
03/11/2025

Fail to prepare then prepare to fail!

If you are already experiencing puppy biting then the first step on your ladder to success is to keep a diary. It doesn't need to be war and peace, just a few notes to help you work out a pattern and learn your pup's body language.

By recognising when your puppy is tired, hungry, in pain, bored or over excited you will have an opportunity to intervene and redirect before their teeth take action.

Management prevents unwanted neural pathways being created in your pup’s brain. The greater frequency a behaviour is performed the stronger the pathway, which is something you don't want long term.

As well as learning about your puppy's behaviour and body language it's important to consider your home set-up. Just like when getting ready for a baby to arrive, you need to ensure your home environment is set up effectively. This includes suitable sleeping arrangements; crate/pen and as many baby gates as your home will allow.

If your puppy bites furniture, wires or personal items you need to put them away, out of reach or use a pen to prevent your pup from getting access.

Got a pup that bites?When it comes to Puppy Biting, management is your new best friend!By using management strategies yo...
31/10/2025

Got a pup that bites?

When it comes to Puppy Biting, management is your new best friend!

By using management strategies you can avoid your puppy practicing unwanted behaviour rather than responding in the middle of an attack - which often results in stress for you and your puppy.

A consistent approach is important so that you don't get confused and send mixed messages to your puppy.

By concentrating on setting them up to succeed you will be able to reward them for a job well done. Let's face it, when we get a reward for doing something, we are much more likely to repeat that behaviour again.

Management also avoids inadvertently rewarding unwanted behaviour. For example; You may want to give your puppy a toy or treat to stop them from hanging off your arm. But what that teaches them is that good things happen when they bite; and so they repeat it over and over again!

Another good reason for using effective management techniques is to protect your relationship. It is very difficult to feel warm and fuzzy towards a biting machine. Negative feelings can spiral which will affect all areas of your companionship.

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Harlow Garden Centre
Harlow
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Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 7pm
Sunday 9am - 7pm

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Nosey Barker Ltd was founded by Kim Kaye who has worked with dogs for over 10 years. Kim along with her husband Ryan are passionate about delivering friendly, fun and successful training.

At Nosey Barker we understand that not all families want to compete at Crufts in showing, agility or obedience, but we also know that families do want a well-mannered dog that they can enjoy spending time with. For over 10 years Kim has worked with dogs and in this time she has learnt that building a strong bond between a family and a dog is key to a successful relationship. It is this knowledge, experience and training that forms a golden thread throughout the school and has become the Nosey way.

We are proud to use reward-based methods to train every dog, but this doesn’t always mean using food or treats. Just like with humans there can be a variety of rewards that can encourage a repeat behaviour, perhaps shoes, holidays, money, a hug or praise. This scientific approach has been proven as effective and far less likely to lead to any behavioural problems.

Our group classes are mainly taught at our outdoor location where the dogs are able to get used to all the normal distractions they would encounter when out on a walk with you. We call this real-life training, we coach you to be able to connect with your dog and ask for appropriate behaviour when out and about in your community. One of the reasons our success rate is so high is because we offer small group classes; puppies and beginners have a maximum of 6 dogs and all other classes a maximum of 8. This means everyone has some individual time with our qualified trainers and are able to ask questions specific to their dog and their life.