Hotdog Training

27/05/2026

Glorious though this sunshine is, the heat wreaks havoc with dog training. Outdoor training has been postponed, indoor classes moved to cooler times and behaviour consultations involving outside observation have been rescheduled. I can’t even do long dog walks so my poor garden is getting a load of attention it doesn’t want right now 😂

26/05/2026

Want to know the surprising secret to getting your's dog attention on walks? It's not just distraction that means your dog doesn't always respond to you instantly. It could be that your dog simply isn't getting the kind of stimulation they crave for their brain, body and nose. So they seek it through chasing, tracking smells, other dogs...
Our Busy Dog class taps into all those instincts and turns them into activities that it's easy to do at home and on walks to keep the fun focussed on you!
We mix agility, scent work and trick training to engage their brains and give your dog new skills that will enrich their lives. Limited spaces

Perfect for dogs who are always on the go! This six-week course introduces you and your dog to a range of fun and fulfilling activities - trick training, scent work and agility. This course is fantastic for building confidence, your bond and for learning to work as a team. By the end of the course,....

22/05/2026

Quick heads up from one of our favourite local dog businesses - Ross and Friends - if you’re looking to help your pup escape the heat over the next week .uk

20/05/2026

See dates and times of HotDog Training's full range of puppy classes and dog training classes. Book and pay easily online

14/05/2026

Just like kids, pups can learn so much through play. These exploration sessions teach coming away from distraction, recall, focus and scent work games. Next puppy class coming soon!

04/05/2026

Things don’t always go right first time. Or second, or third 🤣. Being allowed to make mistakes and figure it out for themselves is a huge part of powerful learning for dogs. The key is patience and consistence. They all get there in the end

14/04/2026

08/04/2026

*** We have a space available on our Our HotDog Training 5* Perfect Puppy Foundations Course *** This Saturday 18th at 12.30-1.30pm in our big indoor riding school in Kingshill AND in the modern luxury of Little Missenden Village Hall Tuesdays 6-7pm. Starting 21st April🐾
Our trainers are highly experienced - we've worked with hundreds and hundreds of puppies - highly qualified, and it's great fun, friendly and supportive. So if you want to be confident you and your pup will get a really good experience and knowledgeable trainers, come and join us and book here https://www.hotdogtraining.co.uk/book-online
We are also your local stockists for the Perfect Fit harness

05/04/2026

Have you noticed your dog's behaviour changing with the weather? Spring is a classic time for your dog's training to go a bit off piste. Suddenly the world is full of new scents, sights and sounds and everything is sooo much more exciting! Our brand new, updated Improvers class changes everything.

In just five weeks, your dog will learn to
- focus on you even when exciting stuff is going on
- walk reliably by your side
- come charging back to you when you call
- settle calmly when you ask
- not to grab food (or anything else)
- we even teach a great retrieve (you know, one where they actually give back the ball ;)

It's ideal if you've done puppy training (with us or anywhere else), if your dog is in that tricky 'teenage' stage, or if you have a rescue

Classes are held in small groups with professional instructors in a large, airy barn. If your dog is worried by other dogs, talk to us before booking as we may be able to offer more suitable alternatives.

Next class, Saturday April 11th.

Would you like your dog to focus on you even when exciting stuff is going on? To walk reliably by your side? To come charging back to you when you call? To settle calmly when you ask? This five-week course powers up your dog's training in so many ways! The secret? Understanding how to get your dog t...