WillowBrook Dog Training

03/05/2026

May dates everyone!

04/04/2026

More good games to try

Training doesn’t always need to look like training.

Some of the best learning happens through play. Games naturally build focus, impulse control, problem-solving and listening skills — all while your dog thinks they’re just having fun.

A few minutes of the right game can provide powerful mental stimulation, strengthen your bond, and channel energy in a positive way.

When dogs enjoy the process, they learn faster and stay more engaged.

Train smart. Play often. Lead clearly. 🐾

04/04/2026

Reminder:
No training Bank Holiday Easter Monday
See you all next week

04/04/2026

Some great ideas here

Best of all? You don’t need to buy a thing!
It’s all there, in your house.
It’s just time to use items a little differently.

An old sheet laid out with soft folds can become the biggest snuffle mat ever. Excellent on a rainy day. Lay it down, scatter their meals through it, in it and under it.

Time to go digging in your recycling for some dog safe boxes that you can hide some special little treats in. It doesn’t have to be food either!
Let them figure out how to get their favourite toy out.

There is a sweet spot with enrichment and activities.

We don’t want to make it so hard to achieve that they just give up or become frustrated. We also don’t want to make it so easy that there's no fun or challenge for them at all.

For some dogs that have never tried any of these activities, they may need a little bit of encouragement from us. Just a little though as many dogs thrive on the challenge of working through these activities by themselves.

Be there, support them but may be hang back just a little if the going gets a little bit tough or they can’t quite figure it out, yet.

That towel burrito?
Too easy for some.

So, roll it up lengthwise and loosely knot it. You can even knot two towels together or do a "double burrito". Pop a smaller rolled up towel inside a larger rolled up towel.
Variety is what we are aiming for too, but it doesn’t have to cost a thing!

Just reuse what you have in different ways.

Hide their favourite items and encourage to find.

Make a trail all over the yard with their food, not evenly spaced but maybe a small pile and then off it goes again with one piece every foot or two.

Save this and revisit on the next grey rainy day when everyone needs a bit of inspiration.

21/02/2026

IMPORTANT NOTE

Monday 23rd February

All classes CANCELLED due to trainers illness and holidays
Sorry but we are unable to open the club this Monday
Back to normal Monday 2nd March

Thank you all for your patience and understanding

18/07/2025

Hmmmmmm…… sounds familiar! 😂

Happy Birthday Darling

#ʙɪʀᴛʜᴅᴀʏɢɪʀʟ 👑

19/06/2025

Just a reminder folks, stay safe x

As temperatures rise ☀️so how hot is too hot?

Refer to this very handy guide when thinking of walking your dogs, as we head into some very hot weather!

11/05/2025

The toilets and the lobby at the hall are being refurbished
Dog club is running AS NORMAL, please come to the side door (emergency exit) and wait to be admitted and leave plenty of space for the dogs exiting from the previous class
This could be an issue for several weeks

23/04/2025

Good advice for us all

Tues training tip 🐾

12/08/2024

Ha ha!