Fawn Dog

Fawn Dog Experienced Dog Behaviourists Offering Private Dog Training in Kent. Home training for all breeds and all problems using positive techniques.

Over 200 5 Star Reviews. Winner of Quality Business Awards 2026. Member of the Pet Professional Guild. Dog behaviourist covering the Essex and Kent counties. All problems, all breeds welcome. Very competitive prices. Weekdays and Weekends

Your session will include;

A full assessment of your dog
A program tailor made for your dog
Getting the program started to show you improvement
Teaching YOU ho

w to train your dog


Examples covered include;

Pulling on the lead
Barking
Over excitement or hyper activity
Separation anxiety
Aggression
Toilet training
Phobias
Recall
Digging
OCD
Obedience
Fireworks

Please read the review section! �

29/05/2026

Can you tell when your dog says no?
What’s your instinct when your dog refuses to learn?

🥳 Feels great to be recognised. Shout out to Malcolm who does the majority of sessions whilst I’m playing in the office ...
28/05/2026

🥳 Feels great to be recognised. Shout out to Malcolm who does the majority of sessions whilst I’m playing in the office 🤪

🥇Dog Behaviourist

Let’s talk about “Social Media vs. Reality” in the dog training world. 🐾It’s easy to look absolutely flawless on camera ...
24/05/2026

Let’s talk about “Social Media vs. Reality” in the dog training world. 🐾

It’s easy to look absolutely flawless on camera when you own a private, controlled facility. When you have a pack of helper dogs on standby and can hand-pick exactly which environments, triggers and dogs your reactive client interacts with- getting perfect footage is a breeze!

That’s a great luxury. But it’s not the world most dog owners actually live in.
My arena? It's the messy, unpredictable real world. 🌍

I don’t train dogs in a bubble. I spend up to an hour driving out to my clients' homes because I want to see exactly what you and your dog are dealing with in your actual day-to-day lives. We train in your living room, on your daily walking routes and in your local parks. REAL LIFE.

You know what that means?
❌ No controlled setups.
❌ No cherry-picked environments.
💥 Just real life—complete with the chaotic off-leash dog charging out of the bushes, the unpredictable triggers and the actual distractions you face every day.

To be completely honest, this way is significantly harder. It’s exhausting, it requires hyper-vigilance and it puts a massive amount of pressure on us as trainers to manage safety and thresholds in real-time.

And yes, it also means I don't always come home with polished, cinematic footage for social media. Because when a strange dog is running toward us unexpectedly, my hands are on the leash and my focus is 100% on keeping the dog and human in front of me safe—not on holding a camera or worrying about a tripod.

Shoutout to all the trainers doing the gritty, unglamorous, in-the-trenches work. And an even bigger shoutout to my amazing clients who are learning to navigate the chaotic real world with their pups.

Real life isn't curated, and neither is real progress. We're building real-world reliability, one park walk at a time. 💪🐕

Huge shoutout to 2-year-old Maltipoo Buddy and his lovely owner for smashing their first training session today! 🐾Buddy ...
22/05/2026

Huge shoutout to 2-year-old Maltipoo Buddy and his lovely owner for smashing their first training session today! 🐾

Buddy was a bit too "peppered up" and reactive on his walks, pulling to the park and ruling the roost at home with too many choices (and a few too many dinners!). We swapped out the flexi-lead for a short lead, collar, and safety clip to harness and he did an amazing job learning to calm down, listen and even turn his back nicely when told to ignore the other dogs.

We’ve set a great game plan to help him succeed: getting on top of his weight and boundaries at home, tackling that garden barking and building up to daily walks with a nice, relaxed lead arm. Even when two loose dogs gatecrashed our session, Buddy and his owner handled it like pros. Super proud of how well he listened—consistency is key now, and they are off to a flying start! 🌟🐶

The "Beware of the Dog" Sign Myth—Busted! 🛑📜There is a massive rumour in the UK dog world that you shouldn't put up a “B...
19/05/2026

The "Beware of the Dog" Sign Myth—Busted! 🛑📜

There is a massive rumour in the UK dog world that you shouldn't put up a “Beware of the Dog” sign because it’s a legal admission that you know your dog is dangerous.

Let’s clear this up once and for all: It is not an automatic admission of guilt. But it’s also not a magical legal shield.

Under the Dangerous Dogs Act, your private garden is covered. If a postal worker enters your property to do their job and your dog chases or bites them, you are legally liable—sign or no sign. A warning sign does not give you immunity.

The big issue with a standard "Beware" sign is that it doesn't actually tell the postie what to do.

They have a job to do, so if your gate is unlocked, they will usually walk right in.

The Fix? Change your wording!
Instead of a vague, scary warning, use instructional signs that explicitly remove their permission to enter your garden:

❌ “Beware of the Dog” (Vague and doesn't stop them entering)
👉 “Dog Loose: Please Do Not Enter. Leave Parcels at the Gate.”
👉 “Stop: Please Ring Bell Before Opening Gate. Dogs on Property.”

If you have a protective dog (like a Rottie guarding their kingdom!), the ultimate safety setup is a locked front gate and an external postbox fitted to the outside of your property line.
Let’s keep our posties safe and protect our dogs from devastating legal consequences! 📬🐕

The Weekend "Piranha" Problem 🐶🦷Ever feel like your sweet puppy turns into a tiny, furry shark—especially on Sunday even...
15/05/2026

The Weekend "Piranha" Problem 🐶🦷

Ever feel like your sweet puppy turns into a tiny, furry shark—especially on Sunday evenings?

I recently met Malachy, a gorgeous 15-week-old Cavapoo. His owners were struggling with some crazy behaviour: nipping, jumping, and being generally "aggy" and impossible to settle. No matter how many toys they offered or how much they redirected him, he just wouldn't switch off.

The Culprit? The "Full-On" Weekend.
During the week, Malachy gets plenty of downtime while his owners are at work. But come Saturday, the fun starts! Between trips to new places, training sessions and extra playtime, he’s constantly "on." By evening, he isn't just energetic—he's overtired. 🤪

The Science of Puppy Sleep:
When puppies don't get enough rest, they lose the ability to self-regulate. That "zoomie" energy or "piranha" nipping is often a cry for a nap, not a request for more exercise.

The Fix:
We’ve implemented a scheduled nap between 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM for about 45 minutes to an hour. Giving his brain a chance to recharge mid-day prevents that evening meltdown.

Pro-Tip: If your puppy is acting up and nothing seems to work, they might not need more training—they might just need their bed! 😴

I met Lenny this tiny toy poodle because since she’s moved house she’s developed separation anxiety (although was comple...
11/05/2026

I met Lenny this tiny toy poodle because since she’s moved house she’s developed separation anxiety (although was completely fine at her old home!)

This isn’t actually uncommon. Moving and losing pack members (human and 🐶) really upsets them more than anything.

However given time and techniques they can revert back to being relaxed at being alone again

Headline: When the herding instinct hits... hard! 🐑So, Sky has been going a little bit mental lately with the nipping on...
04/05/2026

Headline: When the herding instinct hits... hard! 🐑
So, Sky has been going a little bit mental lately with the nipping on her owners. Honestly, it’s hilarious to watch until you’re the one being "attacked" every single day! 😂
To save their sanity we tried a breed-related outlet today: SHEEPBALL! It’s a game-changer for high-drive dogs.
Why it works:
• It’s not Fetch: Seriously, don't expect the ball back. This isn't about retrieving; it's about the "work." 🎾
• Natural Outlets: It focuses on stalking and changing direction—tapping into those natural instincts they were bred for.
• Simple Setup: All you need is 2 or 3 tennis balls and a bit of space.
The goal is to get them herding the balls and "working" the field. Every now and then, I’ll kick one for her to catch, but the focus is on the movement. Sky absolutely loved it and—miracle of miracles—she is actually tired out! 🙌

Unpopular opinion: A walk on a lead isn’t actually "exercise" for most dogs—it’s just a stroll! 🐕‍I see so many debates ...
01/05/2026

Unpopular opinion: A walk on a lead isn’t actually "exercise" for most dogs—it’s just a stroll! 🐕‍

I see so many debates about keeping dogs on leads in parks (and this is dog owners!!), but we have to remember that dogs need to run. Most breeds are working animals at heart. If they don’t get that high-intensity cardio that only comes from being off-lead, that energy usually comes out in other, less fun ways (like chewing the sofa!).

Yes it takes training (and I’m definitely not saying set them free without recall). It’s not instant but it should be our absolute goal as owners.

It’s a big commitment—often 2 hours a day for a young dog—but seeing them zoom across a field is the best part of being an owner. Let’s protect our off-lead spaces! 🌳✨

Thank you so much Susan!! We really appreciate your lovely review and it’s so great to be able to help them and you enjo...
28/04/2026

Thank you so much Susan!! We really appreciate your lovely review and it’s so great to be able to help them and you enjoy your walks again. It’s a bit of a process but you will get there ❤️

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13 Roseholme
Maidstone
ME168DY

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 9pm
Sunday 9am - 9pm

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+447494478892

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