Manchester Dog Training Academy

20/04/2026

Vader loved the walk up to Malham Cove

19/04/2026

After a lot of hard work from and myself Dolly has been reserved. Dolly’s meeting has already been completed and we are looking forward to her going to her forever home soon.
I will continue the training with Dolly’s new owner in the home. I keep you updated with her progress

12/03/2026

Great training from my son. I couldn’t do that when I was his age. Vader is just happy to be out with his best friend

11/03/2026

18/02/2026

Meet Koda: A Small Dog in a Big, Loud World 🐾

I’ve recently started working with the lovely Koda from Bolton Destitute Animal Shelter. Like many terriers, Koda is incredibly smart and alert, but he’s currently finding the world a bit overwhelming.
Koda struggles with reactivity toward cars, other dogs, and sudden movements. For Koda, it isn’t just about “bad manners”—it’s about Trigger Stacking.

Imagine a bucket: the first car that passes adds a little water. The next dog adds more. Eventually, the bucket overflows. That’s when we see the barking and lunging. Our goal? Keeping that bucket empty by managing his “thresholds” and teaching him that he is safe.

We are right at the beginning of his journey, but I can’t wait to see this little man’s confidence grow!

17/02/2026

Suzy. 🐾
Suzy is a brilliant Boxer, but her lack of recall had become a life-threatening problem. It reached a breaking point when she ran across a busy bypass in front of moving cars. It was a terrifying moment for her owners, who are older and struggle with their mobility.
In just two sessions, we’ve made incredible progress on her jumping and lead pulling, but Recall was the priority. This was the start of her first recall session.

The Strategy:
Because her owner struggles to call out loudly, we’ve conditioned a whistle. In this video, you’ll see our engagement game:

1️⃣ I call Suzy and reward her with verbal praise only.
2️⃣ Her owner calls her with the whistle and delivers high-value treats.

The Result: We are teaching Suzy that her owner is the most rewarding person on the planet! By “weighting” the rewards this way, Suzy is learning to choose her owner over distractions every single time. This takesmany repetitions but they always work it out.

Safety isn’t just about training; it’s about freedom. Great work, Suzy!

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22/01/2026

Only 2 weeks before this course starts. This course will give you all the skills you need to bring up the perfect puppy. Book in on the link below

https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=38018133&appointmentType=87658617

17/01/2026

A great morning run for Vader today. It was the first time he has seen a deer and it was unexpected in the area we were in. He did amazing with recall cue.

Keeping your recall cue fun and exciting for a massively important because you never know when you really need it. Your recall should mean that something great is happening near you not the end of the fun they are currently having

12/01/2026

New puppy classes starting 7th Feb - BOOK NOW!
The class are held Four Acres Doggy Day Camp, Daycare

07/01/2026

First session of the new year working with Dolly. She did amazing work on her frustration around other dogs in the park. At the end of the last session she managed to walk calmly up to another dog and have a great interaction.

12/12/2025

28/11/2025

Hello Manchester! 👋 We are the Manchester Dog Training Academy (MDTA), led by Allan, a trainer with over 25 years of experience in the dog training industry.

We believe in science-based positive reinforcement—meaning we use up-to-date, kind, and effective methods that rely on as little force as possible to achieve great results and build a strong relationship with your dog.

Starting a journey with a new puppy?

That transition can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. Our signature Pre-Pup Prep in-home session ensures you begin calm, organised, and confident. We set the groundwork for lifelong positive behaviour from day one.

Ready to be a confident puppy owner?

Find out more about our in-home preparation session now:

➡️ Visit our website: https://manchesterdogtrainingacademy.com

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