Sarah Groves Dog Training

31/10/2026

Having an amazing time in tenerife.

Yesterday we went to the zoo!

29/10/2026

Good morning!
I hope you and your dogs are having a great week!

Just a reminder to all, I'm currently away for a week so any messages and calls will be replied to when I'm back on 4th Nov.

Head over to my bio at the top of my page where you'll find links to my website to find out more about my training and how I can help.

Sarah Groves Dog Training

27/10/2026

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26/10/2026

Just a quick heads-up! 🐾

I'm off on annual leave from the 27th October for a week, and I'll be back in the office on Wednesday 4th November.

I'll reply to all messages and enquiries when I'm back, so if you've sent me a message, I'll get back to you as soon as I can!

In the meantime, if you're looking for some help with your puppy or dog, there's plenty to explore on my page and website.

Head over to www.sarahgrovesdogtraining.co.uk where you'll find more information about the training and support I offer, plus my blog packed with training tips, advice and ideas to help you and your dog.

I have 3 spaces on 4th November for a free 30 minute phone consultation - 5.30pm, 6.30pm and 7.30pm. Please let me know asap if you would like one of these spots to get you started with your training journey.

Thanks for your patience, and I'll be back soon! 😊

Puppy training for brand new puppies and teenage tearaways. Swansea, Neath, Port Talbot and surrounding areas.

24/10/2026

Collie #2
Dotty

Lead walking!

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23/10/2026

Collie #1
Mabel
Lead walking

Super impressed at these girls today!

22/10/2026

A little bit about your teenage dog...

During adolescence (beginning at around 6 mobths old), just like human teens, your puppy will want to engage in thrill seeking, and risky behaviours - and will try out anything which will make them feel good.

This will look like -

- Not listening and running off to chase an animal, dog, person or moving object
- Jumping up at people
- Playing with other dogs in a really inapproriate way
- Exploring the bins
- Stealing items
..and the list can go on.

Basically, anything that your dog finds fun or potentially fun, they will try out.

And once they try it out, and get some 'feel good factor' from it, - guess what - they are going to try it again, and again, and again!

It's particularly important at this age that you minimise these risky behaviours as much as possible - let's call it 'damage control'.

Of course, sometimes they will slip the net, but if they do something once, it's not the end of the world and just information for us, so we can learn to avoid that situation again.

How can you minimise risky behaviours...?

At this age, it's all about micro managing behaviour -

- Control and management through baby gates, long lines, quiet walks and not allowing people to be silly with your dog, or wind them up!

- Continue to practice and rehearse your training - and layer it into real life scenarios, building on the duration, distance and distractions.

- Be very picky as to who your dog plays with - your dog is much better off having a small group of regular friends that they play with, and then learn to relax around everyone else than learning that everyone s a free for all.

Your dog will also be better off playing with older dogs as opposed to other puppies.

Similar to a human teenager who starts smoking at 16 - they are much more likely to continue to smoke long term, whereas if they avoid engaging in smoking as a teen, it's unlikely that they will start at the age of 20 - by managing behaviour now and preventing your dog from practising unwanted behaviours through the teenage stage, by the time your dog is a full adult, they are much more likely to be more well rounded and better behaved.

Get help with your teenage tearaway, starting with an initial free 30 minute phone chat:
07891222454

21/10/2026

Gelert the deerhound just had his first one to one training session as a part of The Puppy Solutions Program!

At 9 weeks old he's already weighing at a whopping 14kg and is like a little horse!

We spoke about the ups and downs of puppy parenthood, how exhausting it can be and made a start with building on some skills to help.

Saying that, his parents are doing everything they can to make sure that he's having the best start, because he will inevitably be a BIG boy, and making sure that they can eliminate accidental mistakes with training is hugely important to them!

After our first session he was exhausted and ready for a big boy nap!

Need training support for your pup or teenage tearaway?

I have a couple of spaces left over the next week for a free 30 minute phone consultation, to start your training journey with a first session from beginning of November.

Get in touch and tell me about your puppy to grab a space 07891222454

20/10/2026

Adding a second dog to the household isn't always as straightforward as you expected it to be...

This is Mogley the Cavapoochon, who's now a spritely 6-month-old teenage pup and the 'second child' in the family!

I worked with his older brother Meeko a couple of years ago, and although his mam thought Meeko might benefit from having a companion, we're finding that life with two dogs can be a little different to what was first imagined.

There's suddenly more to think about. Training your puppy separately, splitting your time between the two dogs and managing things like food, toys and chews to help prevent resource guarding.

Mogley's mam has done a great job getting started with some of the things she remembered from our sessions with Meeko, but there are a few areas where she's wanted some extra support.

Today, we worked on building Mogley's impulse control and looked at some practical strategies to help prevent resource guarding from becoming a bigger issue.

Because even when you've had dogs for years, adding another one to the mix can bring its own challenges!

If you've recently brought a puppy home and things aren't quite going as you'd planned, or you're struggling to juggle life with two dogs, I can help!

I offer a free 30-minute phone consultation where we can chat about what's going on and how I can support you.

Drop me a message to arrange a call. Let's get you and your dogs on the right track!

07891222454

19/10/2026

I only have space to work with one more dog this month - starting with a free 30 minute phone consultation.

If you're the owner of a puppy, teenage dog or adult dog and need training guidance and support, please get in touch and we will book you in for the nearest available space.

After this week we'll be looking at beginning of November to start with an initial call.

If you've been thinking about training, comment below or pop me a message and tell me about your dog 07891222454

New here? Welcome!
If you've recently welcomed a puppy into your family, you're in exactly the right place.

Whether you're dealing with puppy biting, toilet training, pulling on the lead, unreliable recall, zoomies, or you've suddenly found yourself living with a teenager who's forgotten everything they once knew... you're certainly not alone.

I'm Sarah, an IMDT accredited dog trainer, and I help puppy and adolescent dog owners across Neath, Port Talbot, Swansea and the surrounding areas raise calm, confident family dogs using kind, reward-based training.

My goal isn't just to train your dog.

It's to help YOU understand your dog, so you can feel confident, enjoy your walks together and have a dog that's a pleasure to live with.

I've been training dogs for over 12 years, and I still love learning. I regularly attend courses and workshops to make sure the advice I give families is based on modern, reward-based training that is practical, effective and enjoyable for both dogs and their owners.

And this handsome boy is Prince with me in this photo. ❤️

Prince is my 13-year-old Staffy x Labrador, and he's a huge part of why I do what I do. He came to me as a fearful three-year-old and taught me so much about patience, understanding and seeing the dog in front of you. Without him, Sarah Groves Dog Training probably wouldn't exist,and without me i honestly think he would have been put to sleep by now.

Over the years I've worked with hundreds of families, and I've realised that almost everyone wants the same thing...

To enjoy life with their dog.

To walk without being pulled down the road.

To let them off lead with confidence.

To have visitors over without chaos.

To feel proud of the dog they're raising.

That's exactly what I love helping people achieve.

So whether you're here because you've got a tiny puppy, a teenage whirlwind, or you're simply looking for friendly, practical training advice, I'm so pleased you've found my page.

You'll find plenty of free tips, client success stories and training ideas here to help you along the way.

I'd love to get to know you, so tell me in the comments:

🐶 What's your dog's name?

🎂 How old are they?

💬 What's one thing you'd love to improve?

And if you'd like to find out more about working with me, take a look at my website:
www.sarahgrovesdogtraining.co.uk
You can message me via whatsapp 07891222454