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Ravendale Training and Behaviour

I am a qualified Canine Behaviour Practitioner, Canine Coach and Dog Trainer. We cover West Sussex. We also hold various group classes in Ashurst, West Sussex
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My name is Ange and I am a qualified Canine Behaviour Practitioner with a Diploma in Canine Behaviour (ISCP), and a Level 4 Advanced Canine Behaviour Diploma. I have completed my Master Course in Aggression in dogs and I am mentored by world-renowned aggression expert, Michael Shikashio. I am a Family Dog Mediator after completing my L.E.G.S Applied Ethology Family Dog Mediator Professional Cours

e with Kim Brophy. With training and professional experience in puppy and adult dog training, rescue dogs, competition obedience training, fun agility training, canine coaching, and search dog handling. I am a Certified Trick Instructor, Canine Conditioning Fitness Coach, Stunt Dog Judge and Animal Actors Certified Evaluator with Do More With Your Dog. I also hold qualifications as a Scentwork UK instructor, UK Sniffer Dogs Tracking and Scent Detection Dog Instructor, WSDA instructor, and in scent enrichment.

29/08/2025

🚨 Very limited spaces now available! 🚨

Does your dog struggle with anxiety, fear, or daily stressors? 💔
Our Confidence & Calm: Behaviour Program is here to help.

✨ What’s included?
✔️ 1 x in-depth consultation
✔️ 3 x 1-hour behaviour training sessions
✔️ Personalised, supportive guidance from a qualified canine behaviour practitioner

This programme is designed to help anxious or fearful dogs build confidence, feel calmer in everyday life, and strengthen their bond with you, all through kind, structured support. 💕

💷 £350 investment in a calmer, happier future for your dog.

⚠️ Spaces are extremely limited, once they’re gone, they’re gone! As we are limited for spaces over the next few months

📩 Send me a message today to secure your place and start your journey towards confidence and calm.

29/08/2025

🐾 Why Training Isn’t Just for Puppies Learning Is Lifelong

Think training is just for puppies? Think again. 🐶➡️🐕‍🦺➡️🐕
Dogs of all ages can learn, grow, and thrive with the right support from cheeky adolescents to senior rescues starting fresh.

🎯 Training isn’t about obedience. It’s about:
✔️ Strengthening communication
✔️ Building trust and confidence
✔️ Helping your dog navigate the world calmly and safely
✔️ Meeting your dog’s emotional and mental needs at every life stage

“Just like us, dogs never stop learning and every interaction is a chance to reinforce the kind of relationship you want to build.”
– Ravendale Training & Behaviour

Whether your dog is 6 months or 6 years old, it’s never too late to:
🔹 Reinforce calm walking
🔹 Support reactivity or fear-based behaviours
🔹 Introduce enrichment, tricks, or confidence-building games
🔹 Reconnect after life changes or rocky starts

💬 How has your adult or rescue dog surprised you with what they’ve learned? Share a story or ask a question below!

28/08/2025

🧘‍♂️ Calming Enrichment for Stressy Days Support, Not Stimulation 🐾

Not every enrichment activity needs to be fast-paced or exciting sometimes, the goal is calm.

On days when your dog feels overwhelmed, reactive, or just a little "off," calming enrichment can make all the difference. 💛

🌿 Try this:
🔹 A snuffle mat filled with part of their meal – encourages slow, focused sniffing
🔹 A frozen Lickimat with mashed banana, plain yogurt, or wet food – soothes through repetitive licking
🔹 Scatter feeding in the garden or living room – turns dinner into a grounding activity
🔹 Light chewing options like a carrot or gentle chew – promotes natural calming behaviour

“Enrichment isn’t about keeping your dog busy it’s about supporting their emotional needs in a way that helps them feel safe and regulated.”
– Ravendale Training & Behaviour

🧠 Sniffing, licking, chewing these are all behaviours that tap into your dog’s natural calming systems.

💬 What’s your go-to calming enrichment for your dog on tough days? Share your favourites below! 👇

27/08/2025

⚠️ Understanding Trigger Stacking Why Small Things Add Up

Ever had one of those days?
You spill your coffee, miss a deadline, hit traffic… and then someone says the wrong thing and you snap.

That’s trigger stacking and your dog experiences it too.

🧠 What is it?
Trigger stacking happens when multiple stressors (even small ones) pile up over time. Alone, they might be manageable. Together, they push your dog over their threshold.

💥 Barking at the door
💥 A loud motorbike
💥 A strange dog staring
💥 A skipped meal
💥 A toddler’s sudden squeal

All these can build tension until the next trigger tips the scale and your dog reacts.

“Your dog’s outburst isn’t random it’s the result of a build-up of stress. Understanding this helps us respond with empathy, not blame.”
– Ravendale Training & Behaviour

🧘‍♀️ Tips for Prevention:
✔️ Keep routines predictable
✔️ Use decompression walks after stressful events
✔️ Watch for early signs of stress (lip licking, yawning, turning away)
✔️ Give your dog a break from overwhelming environments
✔️ Focus on calm, connection-based training not overexposure

💬 Has your dog ever had a “meltdown” that seemed to come out of nowhere? It might’ve been trigger stacking at play. Let us know below 👇

26/08/2025

🏡 Foster Success Story From Shelter to Home 🐾

Meet Teddy 💛
When Teddy arrived in foster care, he was shut down, unsure, and overwhelmed by the world around him. Loud noises sent him hiding, and he’d never learned how to trust a gentle hand.

But slowly with patience, enrichment, and choice-based training Teddy began to bloom. He learned the joy of sniff walks, the comfort of routine, and the safety of human connection.

And now?
Teddy is home. 🏠
Adopted by a loving family who understands his needs and celebrates who he is quirks and all.

“The right environment doesn’t ‘fix’ a dog. It helps them feel safe enough to show you who they truly are.”
– Ravendale Training & Behaviour

✨ Fostering saves lives. It’s not always easy but it’s always worth it.

💬 Have you fostered a dog before? Or been inspired by someone who has? Share your story below let’s celebrate kindness in action.

25/08/2025

🚶‍♀️ Reactive Dog Life – Weekend Walk Setup 🐾

It’s the weekend at the end of this week — and while many are heading out for carefree adventures, reactive dog guardians know: peaceful walks don’t just happen… they’re planned.

Here’s how to set your dog (and yourself) up for a calm, connected weekend walk:

🧭 Choose your location wisely
✔️ Go early or off-peak to avoid busy paths
✔️ Use quieter parks, woodland trails, or open fields
✔️ Avoid narrow footpaths or areas with limited exit routes

🎒 Pack your calm kit
✔️ Front-clip harness + long lead
✔️ High-value treats (cut small and ready to go!)
✔️ Muzzle (if your dog uses one safety is never shameful)
✔️ Sniff-based enrichment toys or scatter rewards
✔️ A plan for space-creating strategies and safe exits

💡 Mindset matters
✔️ This is not a training test it’s a decompression walk
✔️ Watch your dog’s body language, not your stopwatch
✔️ Celebrate small wins a check-in, a relaxed sniff, a disengage

“Peaceful walks with a reactive dog are possible not because you avoid every trigger, but because you prepare with compassion and intention.”
– Ravendale Training & Behaviour

💬 Where’s your favourite quiet walking spot? Or what’s in your go-to walk kit? Share your setup below — let’s support each other! 👇

25/08/2025

🎉 Bank Holiday Special – Today Only! 🎉

To celebrate the bank holiday, we’re giving you 10% OFF all our services and classes, today only! 🐾✨

Whether you’re looking for puppy training, support with reactivity, or fun group classes, now’s the perfect time to book.

👉 Use code BANKHOLIDAY10 at checkout to claim your discount.

Hurry, offer ends at midnight tonight! ⏰

📍 Ravendale Training and Behaviour – helping you and your dog build calm, confident connections.

24/08/2025

📍 When to Seek Behaviour Help – You Don’t Have to Wait for a Crisis 🐾

Too often, people wait until things feel unmanageable before reaching out for behaviour support. But the truth is the earlier you get help, the easier it is to make lasting change.

Here are some signs it might be time to call in a qualified behaviour professional:

🔸 Your dog is showing reactivity (barking, lunging, growling at people/dogs)
🔸 They’re anxious or hyper-vigilant on walks or at home
🔸 Resource guarding is becoming a pattern
🔸 They’ve had a sudden change in behaviour (with no clear medical cause)
🔸 You feel like you're constantly on edge, second guessing everything
🔸 You've tried advice from the internet and it hasn’t worked

“Seeking help isn’t a sign of failure it’s an act of care. For your dog, and for yourself.”
– Ravendale Training & Behaviour

🎓 At Ravendale, we specialise in reactivity, aggression, multi-dog households, enrichment, and emotional wellbeing always using ethical, science-based methods.

Whether you need a one-to-one consultation, a tailored training plan, or simply someone to listen we’re here.

📍Based in West & East Sussex | Online support also available
💌 Ready to get started? Message us or visit https://ravendaletrainingandbehaviour.co.uk/

24/08/2025

🚐🐾 My van went in for some work this weekend, but the part that turned up was the wrong one! Thanks to the bank holiday, we’ve now got to wait until Tuesday for the right bit to arrive.

Judging by the look on the mechanic’s face, she wasn’t too impressed with the mix-up, though don’t worry, she had a real human mechanic supervising the job! 😉🔧🐶

It just goes to show, whether it’s vans or training our dogs, sometimes things don’t go to plan. A little patience and the right support make all the difference. 💜

23/08/2025

🌟 Midweek Motivation – Celebrate Small Wins 🐾

Progress doesn’t always look big and dramatic. Sometimes, it’s a quiet glance. A loose lead. A happy little sniff in a moment that used to feel hard.

✨ This is your reminder: small wins are still wins.

✅ Your reactive dog looked at a trigger and looked away?
✅ They chose to walk with you instead of pulling ahead?
✅ They rested peacefully for five minutes without needing direction?

👏 Celebrate that.

“Behaviour change isn’t linear it’s built on moments of trust, tiny steps forward, and the courage to keep going.”
– Ravendale Training & Behaviour

💬 What’s one small win you’ve noticed with your dog this week? Drop it below we’d love to cheer you on! 👇

22/08/2025

🧠 Exploring the Mind of a Reactive Dog

Reactivity isn’t a behaviour problem it’s a communication style. A cry for help. A dog doing their best with the tools and experiences they have.

“Reactivity is not defiance. It’s a survival response driven by emotion, not intention.”
– Ravendale Training & Behaviour

What we see as barking, lunging, or growling…
… is often a dog saying “I’m scared.”
… “I don’t feel safe.”
… “Please give me space.”

When we stop asking “How do I fix this?” and start asking “What is my dog feeling?” that’s when real change begins.

✨ Reactivity is emotional. And to help, we need to start with compassion, not correction.

💬 Take a moment to reflect:
What might your reactive dog be feeling in those challenging moments?
What do they need from you?

Let’s explore those emotions together.

21/08/2025

👧🐶 Dog–Child Relationships – Building Safe Bonds

When dogs and kids live together, the potential for connection is incredible but it doesn’t happen by accident. It takes guidance, supervision, and respect on both sides.

✨ Safe, calm relationships between dogs and children don’t come from “letting them figure it out.” They come from intentional teaching and mutual trust.

Here’s a simple checklist to get you started:

✅ Dog–Child Safety & Bonding Tips:
🔹 Always supervise interactions no exceptions
🔹 Teach kids to “invite, don’t invade” (let dogs choose to interact)
🔹 Create dog-only zones where children don’t follow
🔹 Help kids recognise stress signals: yawning, turning away, lip licking, walking off
🔹 Praise and reward dogs for choosing calm or disengaging behaviours
🔹 Involve children in low-pressure care tasks like treat scattering or enrichment prep

“The best relationships are built on respect not rough play or forced cuddles.”
– Ravendale Training & Behaviour

🧠 Your dog is not a toy, and your child is not a trainer.
They are both learning. Let’s support them together.

💬 What’s worked best for building calm connections in your home? Share your tips or questions below! 👇

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Monday	09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 18:00
Thursday	09:00 - 18:00
Friday	09:00 - 20:00
Saturday	08:00 - 20:00
Sunday	10:00 - 17:00

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+447747560091

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http://www.ravendaletrainingandbehaviour.co.uk/

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