Andy Garner Dog Training

Andy Garner Dog Training I help dogs and owners learn through kindness, patience and proven force free ethical techniques.

Sometimes the best training session starts by not training at all.I have just started working with this handsome 8-month...
02/06/2026

Sometimes the best training session starts by not training at all.

I have just started working with this handsome 8-month-old Rottweiler.
I usually carry out the initial training at the home of my clients , but Tinys excitement levels were through the roof for our first meeting.

When a dogs arousal levels are so high trying to jump straight into training sets the dog up to fail, so for his next session we headed to a secure field and gave him what he needed first, time to sniff, explore, and decompress.

Around 20 minutes of freedom to engage with the environment helped him relax, process the world around him, and bring those arousal levels down.

Once he was in a better emotional state, we had a short session focussing on lead walking. The difference was that Tiny was focussed and listening to his owner.

This is a great reminder the when dogs are over-aroused, learning becomes difficult. By meeting their needs first, we can create the right conditions for training success.

Keep an eye out for Tinys progress over the coming months!



02/06/2026

Hi all, it’s been a while since my last post….so let’s see what we have been up too…

Three weeks ago, these two Labradors were finding it difficult to stay engaged when out and about, especially around distractions.

Now look at them!

In this video, their owner is able to call them away from sniffing, settle them into a sit, and then walk them calmly at her side off lead.
What is even more impressive is that there was a flyball lesson taking place in the next field which was generating a very high level of distraction with plenty of noise, movement, and excitement.

Recall isn’t just about coming back when called, what we are working on is getting the dogs to choose to stay connected with the owner, even when there are far more exciting things happening around them.

A huge well done to both dogs and their owner for all the hard work they’ve put in.
The progress in just three weeks has been fantastic, and I look forward to working with you over the next few weeks!



25/05/2026

Two lessons in with Cookie and the progress has been excellent.

Loose lead walking is coming along really nicely, and that’s down to the hard work and consistency from the owners. It’s not always easy, but the effort they have put in is clearly paying off.

Really looking forward to building on this and seeing Cookie continue to improve.




24/05/2026

Maggie is making excellent progress with her crate training!

Crate training, when introduced correctly, isn’t about confinement, it’s about creating a safe, calm space your dog can choose to relax in. Done properly, it becomes their own little den where they can switch off, settle, and feel secure.

With Maggie, we’ve focused on building that positive association step by step. No pressure, no forcing just calm guidance, reward-based training, and letting her confidence grow at her own pace. The result is a dog who is now choosing to settle, relax, and feel comfortable in her crate.

Crate training can support:

* Calmness in the home
* Better sleep routines
* Support with separation-related behaviours
* A safe space during busy or stressful times

Really proud of Maggie and the work her owner has put in — consistency and patience always pay off.



Big welcome to my new clients and their wonderful dogs.They have joined the team for help with a variety of reasons from...
24/05/2026

Big welcome to my new clients and their wonderful dogs.

They have joined the team for help with a variety of reasons from loose lead walking, recall and help around other dogs…

Welcome, cannot wait to work with you all!



23/05/2026

Last session with Rocky today, finishing on impulse control and a good conversation with his owner while sat on the tyres at the dog field!

Over the programme we’ve worked on loose lead walking, recall, stays and waits and he’s been fantastic throughout. The progress has come from consistent, hard work, and it shows in everything he’s doing now.

An absolute pleasure working with Rocky and his owner. The dedication and effort put in has been spot on.

Thank you for being so good to work with really pleased with what you’ve achieved.
Well done!!

Thankyou so much to my wonderful clients for their 5 star reviews, really appreciate them. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
04/05/2026

Thankyou so much to my wonderful clients for their 5 star reviews, really appreciate them. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Puppy training course - now open for bookings!I am pleased to announce a brand new 6 week puppy training course with the...
04/05/2026

Puppy training course - now open for bookings!

I am pleased to announce a brand new 6 week puppy training course with the Dog Park Co in Reepham.

This course is designed to give your puppy the best possible start, focussing on building confidence, engagement and real life skills in a safe structured environment.

Location: The Dog Park Co
Start Date: Saturday 6th June
Time: 10:00 to 10:50
Duration: 6 weeks

This course isn’t just about obedience, it’s about building a strong relationship with your puppy using ethical,positive and reward based training methods.

Spaces are limited to ensure I provide a high quality session with maximum support.

To secure your place or find out more message me directly or email me on:

[email protected]



02/05/2026

Some fantastic work here with the big dog “Rocky.”

Not only have we been working with his loose lead walking and recall we had a quick lesson on the wait in sit and wait in the down positions and 10 mins later this is him!!!

The owner dog bond is so strong here, well done!!!



02/05/2026

Brilliant progress from Coco and his owners over the last 5 weeks!

Loose lead walking has gone from inconsistent and distracted to calm, focused and enjoyable. We had a session in the local park yesterday with lots of distractions and this video shows how far they have come.
The effort the owners have put in is really showing now, well done!

Very proud dog trainer!



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