Let’s be Pawsitive - dog training with Nicky

05/06/2026

🐶 A few snapshots from lasts nights puppy foundations course! What a beautiful bunch they all are 🥰. They were all absolutely amazing 🤩 🐾🐾

04/06/2026

Some lovely feedback from this evenings first puppy class 🐾🐶❤️

21/05/2026

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09/05/2026

Looking for a fun and positive way to socialise your pup? Our accredited force-free training offers affordable puppy foundation classes locally, helping puppies build confidence, learn essential skills, and have fun in a supportive environment 🐶🐾

🐾 Puppies & young dogs aged 12 weeks–12 months
✨ Fun, enriching, reward-based training
📄 Weekly handouts
🤝 Ongoing support throughout the course
🏅 Proud members of The Dog Trainer School Professional Standard

📍 Cranfield Community Centre, Thillans, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0FZ
📅 Starts: 4th June 2026
⏰ 6:45pm – 7:45pm
📆 6 consecutive weeks
💷 £125 for the full course

📞/💬 Sarah: 07708 926455
📧 Nicky: [email protected]

We can’t wait to meet you and your pups! 🐾

06/05/2026

⭐️⭐️ Training classes commencing beginning of June! More details to follow ⭐️⭐️ Cranfield community centre ⭐️⭐️

08/10/2025

KNOW ABOUT MY NECK!

A dog’s neck is really not that much different to ours.

In fact, it may be even a little more sensitive, as the outermost layers of the skin are thinner than ours.

In additional to the damage that using choke collars, prong collars, slip leads or shock collars cause in a psychological and emotional way, the physical risks are also often not acknowledged or understood.

Here are just some of the physical risks these aversive tools can cause –

The Vagus nerve runs down both sides of the neck and controls so many vital functions - heart rate, breathing, digestion, emotional regulation and communication between the brain and other major organs.

Pressure on the neck can compress the trachea, making it hard to breathe properly -decreases oxygen to the brain and other organs, potentially causing long-term damage.

Pressure can also damage the thyroid gland, injure nerves and muscles and bruise soft tissue.

Compression of the neck can cause intraocular pressure which affects vision.

The neck and cervical spine contain the spinal cord, where the nerves of the front legs originate. Excessive paw licking is often misdiagnosed as allergies, when it’s actually caused by pain.

Compression of the Esophagus – the tube that carries food to the stomach, can cause digestive and gut issues.

I find it really hard to understand why these tools are still so widely used and promoted.

What could possibly be admirable or intelligent in using force, inflicting pain, causing physical and emotional harm to control another sentient being, when there are far more effective, humane, ethical ways?

"The least I can do is speak out for those who cannot speak for themselves" – Jayne Goodall

16/09/2025

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There’s a common misconception that dog trainers must have well-trained dogs themselves.

However, the truth is that positive dog trainers are passionate about helping dogs who need it most.

We work with those who struggle and need support, and we celebrate dogs expressing themselves freely, not through rigid training.

Our aim is to give them the best possible freedom and a fulfilling life.

14/08/2025

Tiffy having a spruce up and pamper courtesy of Ellie’s Bubbles and Barks !!
Looking gorgeous 🥰

🐾Tiff 🐾

Lovely Tiff the Cocker Spaniel came in today for a pamper and a tidy-up! ✂️🐾 She had a feather trim to keep her looking neat whilst still keeping that beautiful Cocker coat. Tiff was calm, patient, and so well-behaved throughout her groom.

If you would like to book your pups in for a groom please contact me using the details below. 🐶
WhatsApp: 07918821333
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: Ellie’s Bubbles and Barks
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12/08/2025

Hot weather might mean a change of plans 🔥

If your dog’s walk, daycare, or grooming appointment is cancelled because of the heat, please know it’s done with care.

It's really hard for dogs in hot weather especially flat-faced breeds, older dogs, or those with health conditions.

These changes are made to help keep your dog comfortable and well.

Thanks so much for understanding 🐾☀️

17/05/2025

This is just the cutest 🥰❤️🐶