Heath's Personal Dog Training

Heath's Personal Dog Training Specialising in Puppy Training & Life Skills for Dogs. Offering online courses, classes and consultations using force free methods in Essex & Hertfordshire.

Full Member APDT, ABTC - ATI Dog Trainer / Wine & Food Enthusiast

04/09/2025

🐾 Dog feeding mistake to avoid!
Leaving food down for your dog to graze might seem harmless… but here’s why I never recommend it.
📌 Save this as your feeding schedule guide:

1️⃣ Training & motivation – food has more value when it’s not always available. Use part of their daily ration for training.
2️⃣ Portion control – weigh with digital scales, not scoops.
3️⃣ Health monitoring – missed meals = early warning sign.
4️⃣ Feeding schedules – Puppies: 4 meals ➝ 3 meals ➝ 2 meals by 6 months.
5️⃣ Multi-dog homes – no competition or guarding.
6️⃣ Routine – builds calm, confidence, and easier toilet training.

💬 Do you free-feed or stick to set mealtimes?
🔁 Share with a dog owner who needs this!

🐾 No piece of equipment will teach loose lead walking.You can manage pulling with tools like slip leads, prong collars, ...
28/08/2025

🐾 No piece of equipment will teach loose lead walking.
You can manage pulling with tools like slip leads, prong collars, head halters, or no-pull harnesses… but none of them teach your dog the skill.
🎥 Watch the full video here ➡️ https://fb.watch/BLORlwP5JI/

Here’s what does work instead ⬇️
✅ Teach your dog what you want them to do, instead of punishing what you don’t.
✅ Reward calm walking and check-ins with you.
✅ Understand your dog’s natural pace, instincts, and drives — set them up for success.
✅ Protect their neck and throat — remember, dogs’ necks are as fragile as ours.

Because loose lead walking isn’t about force.
It’s about guidance, consistency, and empathy. ❤️

💬 Tell me: which of these tools have you tried before?
🔁 Tag a friend who struggles with pulling.
📌 Save this post to revisit during your training sessions.

🎉🐾 Bear is 9 today! 🐾🎉He’s been thoroughly spoiled. Balloons, chews, a stuffed Toppl, a yoggiepot, an edible birthday ca...
27/08/2025

🎉🐾 Bear is 9 today! 🐾🎉

He’s been thoroughly spoiled. Balloons, chews, a stuffed Toppl, a yoggiepot, an edible birthday card and 9 McNuggets (one for every year) 🍗📜

The thing is, dogs don’t get as many birthdays as we do. Each one feels so much more special. Every year with Bear is a gift — he’s more than my dog, he’s my best mate, and the one who makes the world feel lighter just by wagging his tail. 💛

So today is all about making memories, spoiling him rotten, and making sure he knows just how loved he is.

Happy Birthday, Bear. 💙🐾
Here’s to more walks, more cuddles… Now excuse us while we argue over who gets the last Nugget… 👀🍟

💬 How do you celebrate your dog’s big day?

25/08/2025

🚨 Slip Leads = Strangulation 🚨
That’s not me being dramatic — that’s reality.

💡 Pulling on the lead isn’t stubbornness.
It’s:
🐾 A dog’s natural trot being faster than us.
🐾 Instincts like sniffing, herding, or pulling kicking in.
🐾 Needs not being met before training.

That’s why I use my six-point pre-training checklist (link in bio).

✨ Example with my dog:
🚗 We settle by the car before walking.
🐕 Long line first so he can sniff/explore.
🌿 Once his needs are met, then we practice loose lead.

🙋 Engagement:
📌 Save this routine for your next walk.
💬 Comment below — does your dog pull from excitement or frustration?
🔁 Share with a friend who still thinks “a quick yank” fixes pulling.

👉 Loose lead walking isn’t about control. It’s about connection.

Bear is Raising the Colours today 🇬🇧He’s wagging his tail for everyone — inclusive, fair, and proud. 🐾 But he’s not wagg...
25/08/2025

Bear is Raising the Colours today 🇬🇧

He’s wagging his tail for everyone — inclusive, fair, and proud. 🐾

But he’s not wagging for a government that keeps flushing taxpayer money away, while ordinary people lie awake worrying about the bills.

Those in power may never feel that kind of anxiety and pressure — but millions of us do, every day.

So Bear’s flying the flag for the working class, for fairness, and for a future where no one working hard loses sleep over making ends meet. 🇬🇧❤️

He’s hoping if the government start spending more wisely, Dad might finally have enough to . 🐻🍖😋

🎉🐾 Huge thank you to everyone who joined us for Bear’s birthday walk in Epping today! 🐻💛I’m always so proud seeing how r...
24/08/2025

🎉🐾 Huge thank you to everyone who joined us for Bear’s birthday walk in Epping today! 🐻💛

I’m always so proud seeing how respectful and aware our group is — recalling dogs, popping them on lead when we pass horses or other dogs. 👏 That’s exactly the habit all owners should get into:
🐴 Loose dogs can spook horses (putting rider + dog at risk).
🐶 On-lead dogs may be nervous, training, or just not up for a hello.

It’s simple, safe, and brilliant training too — every recall, every check-in = practice! 🙌

See you all in September for the next one. 🗓️✨

Combining open space and woodland, this lovely common is a welcome green space just five minutes off the M25. There are ...
23/08/2025

Combining open space and woodland, this lovely common is a welcome green space just five minutes off the M25. There are lots of paths to explore and some great country pubs along the way.

You can follow the walk live and view loads more walks Dog Walks in Essex & Hertfordshire, enjoy 🐾

22/08/2025

🐾 The best training tool isn’t in your pocket… it’s the bond you share with your dog.

Before recall, loose lead walking, or listening around distractions — your dog needs connection first.

✅ Tips to build that bond:
• Be consistent & predictable
• Create safe, quiet spaces for them
• Reinforce the good all day long
• Spend quality 1:1 time together
• Respect their signals, don’t force interactions
• Celebrate small wins

💡 A dog that feels safe, trusts. A dog that trusts, listens.

📌 Save this post to refer back to, and check the Tips section on our website for the full six-part pre-training checklist.

20/08/2025

Tired dogs listen less. Bark more. Bite harder. React faster.
And puppies + adolescents are the most at risk — because just like overtired kids, they get cranky when they’re running on empty.

💤 What dogs actually need:
• 🐶 Puppies: 18–20 hrs/day
• 🐕 Adolescents: up to 16–18 hrs/day (broken into naps)
• 🐕‍🦺 Adults: 12–16 hrs/day

✅ Sleep tips for calmer behaviour:
• Provide multiple resting spots in quiet, low-traffic areas
• Avoid doorways, walkways, or next to noisy appliances
• Alternate busy days with calmer ones (two big days = meltdown)
• Try a lick mat or sniff game before bed as a wind-down
• Track sleep with an activity monitor — eye-opening for puppies!

💡 Why this matters:
That puppy nipping your hands? Might just need a nap.
That adolescent barking at shadows? Could be overtired.
That “unfocused” dog in training? They may be running on fumes.

💬 How many hours does your dog actually sleep each day? Drop your guess below — you might be surprised when you start counting.

📌 Save this post — it could explain a lot about your dog’s behaviour.

19/08/2025

🐾 The secret to a calmer dog? Chew. Lick. Sniff.

It sounds simple, but meeting these three needs daily can transform behaviour.

✔️ Chew: Natural chews like pizzle sticks, buffalo ears, yak chews — aim for 15 minutes minimum.
✔️ Lick: Frozen Kongs, Toppls, or LickiMats — perfect before bedtime or after excitement.
✔️ Sniff: Scatter feeding, hide-and-seek, scent games — the fastest stress-buster around.

👉 Puppy biting your hands? Try a long-lasting chew.
👉 Barking in the house? Give them a scent game.

💬 Tell me — which of these three does YOUR dog enjoy most?

📌 Save this post so you’ve always got quick calm-down ideas at hand.

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