Happy Hounds Hexham

27/05/2026

20/05/2026

Smug face.

Client just gave me a hug because she felt so supported with her new puppy.

Ive had it before when people say they have been belittled by other dog trainers. They havent felt supported.
Any one that has a habit to worry about their dog more than most - im hete for that. I do the same.
Some live in fear of getting it wrong and not providing enough for their dogs. These are the same people mostly doing more than most.

Dog are part of people's lives. They have to fit with what we ask them to do. Sometimes that's not as easy as it should be. Sometimes the dog is the person's soul companion and the thought of losing them is too much to bare!!

I train by giving the human confidence to be able to handle it by equipping them with the knowledge of how and why.
Never make them feel stupid.
No such thing as stupid question.
Guide them and repeat until they are clear.
Try not to over complicate it.
No judgement for getting it wrong- we are all learning!

Guiding the human to train the dog x

19/05/2026

Walking towards some ducks with a pointer?
Yes! Watch how he manages this!

Just because hes big I dont need to "correct him" for looking at the ducks. Infact with him, he would probably want them more.

Long lines bring more freedom of movement and get your closer to your off lead goals.

16/05/2026

My dogs love to run!
With our lake venue this is their life. They LOVE to run with a vehicle. This is M***a favourite thing and it keeps her so strong.
Dogs should to be able to run free as much as possible.

14/05/2026

Is your dog starting to get a bit out hand?

Most behaviour problems start small… but the longer they’re practised, the harder they become to change.

Many owners say: “I wish I’d started sooner.”

The good news? It’s never too late to begin.

At Happy Hounds, we listen to the owner first and help guide your dog towards becoming the best version of themselves — creating a calmer life together for everybody.

Read more in our latest blog ⬇️

https://www.dogtraininghexham.com/post/is-your-dog-starting-to-get-a-bit-out-of-hand

13/05/2026

Are they giving you a deaf one and not listening?

Then interest with them from the get go. Dont wait until your annoyed with. Small simple tasks from the start of the walk helps them to stay engaged.

09/05/2026

Great place for some training.
If your not sure what your dog is like off lead you could test your recall here.

Its free field so other people and dogs can join you at any point its a good space.

04/05/2026

🐾📌Repost – does your dog excitedly charge towards others?

It’s something we see a lot… and honestly, it’s a hard behaviour to catch on video.

Teenage dogs often don’t yet know how to greet appropriately — it’s something they need to learn.
The good news is, we can guide them and turn it into a much better experience for everyone involved.

By building:

Eye contact for clear communication

An understanding that walking with you is the best place to be

Lovely Laurie is a great example — learning to break the habit of charging forward and instead approaching more calmly and politely.
The result? A much better response from other dogs and owners.

So ask yourself: How would you like your dog to approach others?
(Or… how would your dog like to be approached?)

Build the skills outside of the crucial moments.
Slow it down, layer the training, and then bring it all together.

That’s when you start to see real change…
…and earn more off-lead freedom.

Win-win for everyone.

We now have over 200 videos on my you tube channel!

1 like. "Dog approaching others - the right way"

02/05/2026

Using balls with you dog isnt all bad but it is important to how you use it.

Excessive throwing will eventually hurt your dog.
M***a really enjoys the challenges I set and reward system it provides. You can see that from the way she picks it up and runs.

30/04/2026

In case you missed what Toryn our pup is upto these days.
She is very much my husbands dog these days but she has come far with her skills.
Huge amount of impulse co trolley went into keeping her out of the water until the right time. She had to listen well to do these jobs well. There will always be more to learn as they all do.
She always was a dog that needed a job.

She can also run like the wind too.

The very best girl 🐶