HoundMasters

15/11/2025

Gold star 🌟 to Indy for being such a superstar with his training! Absolute pleasure working with you all and seeing the progress you've made 🐾

For any training issues, learning or refining skills to help you and your dog contact Matt at HoundMasters

🐾 Call or WhatsApp on 07361 221393 for a chat and to arrange a free meet/consultation with us
🐾 Fixed fee with lump sum or interest free instalments/pay as you go options available
🐾 Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HoundMastersUK and our website www.houndmasters.co.uk

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11/11/2025

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Our professional dog trainer provides expert dog training services. From puppy training to advanced obedience training, we have the expertise to help your dog become well-behaved and obedient.

08/11/2025

Massive well done to Miley and family for taking on board all the training. Absolute pleasure working with you all and seeing the progress you've made 🐾

For any training issues, learning or refining skills to help you and your dog contact Matt at HoundMasters

🐾 Call or WhatsApp on 07361 221393 for a chat and to arrange a free meet/consultation with us
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01/11/2025

🐾 Reactivity isn’t “just how they are” — it’s a sign they need help.

When a dog barks, lunges, or spins up around triggers, it’s not about dominance or being “naughty.” It’s communication under pressure. The sooner you address reactivity, the sooner your dog can relax and feel safe again — and so can you.

At HoundMasters, we work with you to understand what’s driving the behaviour and guide you through practical steps to change it. Don’t wait until it escalates — let’s get it sorted before it becomes a habit.

🐾 Call or WhatsApp on 07361 221393 for a chat and to arrange a free meet/consultation with us
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25/10/2025

Lead… or be led.
Don’t fail your dog by failing to lead.

Today’s walk was a great reminder that dogs crave leadership — not dictatorship, not chaos — but calm, fair structure.

That black Spaniel you see? She’s a graduate. I trained her a while back and it was brilliant to see her again — still tuned in, still responding with textbook recall, even around high distractions. Her handler trusted the process, and now she trusts the structure. That’s how we get those beautiful, consistent responses — not by shouting louder, but by leading better.

Good recall isn’t just about getting your dog back. It’s about teaching them to want to come back.
It’s about safety, trust, and connection.

Leadership is everything — and today, I saw it in action. 🐾

For any training needs, issues, learning or refining skills to help you and your dog contact Matt at HoundMasters

🐾 Call or WhatsApp on 07361 221393 for a chat and to arrange a free meet/consultation with us
🐾 Fixed fee with lump sum or interest free instalments/pay as you go options available
🐾 Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HoundMastersUK and our website www.houndmasters.co.uk

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11/10/2025

There’s Always Light at the End of the Tunnel 🌟

When I first met this dog, they were a bundle of nerves — unsure of people, sounds, even their own surroundings. Fast forward a few sessions, and we’ve got a completely different story.

They’re starting to trust, explore, and actually enjoy life again. That’s the magic of patience, structure, and clear communication. It’s not instant — but it’s real.

Every nervous or anxious dog deserves this kind of breakthrough… and it’s my favourite part of the job.

11/10/2025

Dogs need jobs — that’s why I paired up with K-9 Enrichment for scent work. 🐾 Jessie thoroughly loved this training session… though I’m not quite sure Paul enjoyed rolling around in the woods pretending to be hurt as much as she enjoyed finding and watching him! 😆

Surrey Scentwork

04/10/2025

Meet D.
This week was his first session. He had been running the house, doing whatever he pleased, yet was extremely nervous with anyone coming in — territorial and unsettled. Since the passing of his leader, he hasn’t been himself. He’s stopped listening, and the barking for attention had neighbors complaining.

When I arrived, he was wary and nervous. I acknowledged it but didn’t feed into it — instead, I gave him a job to do. This boy needed structure, and within an hour, he was on my lap showing gratitude for being worked.

We are breaking down his old “velcro dog” habits, and now he calmly ignores the Ring doorbell. His mum gives him duties, and he gladly takes them on.

Dogs don’t grieve as deeply as we do — but they do feel the shift when their leader is gone. Reluctantly, they will try to step into that role, and without guidance, it often leads to chaos.

👉 Don’t ignore it.
👉 Don’t leave it.
👉 Get it sorted.

For any training needs, issues, learning or refining skills to help you and your dog contact Matt at HoundMasters

🐾 Call or WhatsApp on 07361 221393 for a chat and to arrange a free meet/consultation with us
🐾 Fixed fee with lump sum or interest free instalments/pay as you go options available
🐾 Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HoundMastersUK and our website www.houndmasters.co.uk

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