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I offer personalised 1-1 in person/online training programmes for behavioural challenges & obedience. I run group scentwork classes in Nottingham

31/10/2026

Which one would be on your list? 😈

These are pretty terrifying movies for dachshund mums tbf

31/10/2026

This mistake is hindering your reactivity training

I see it all the time. Focusing too much on the end goal and training in the most challenging situations. Trying to distract with treats instead of building skills.

What made this such a success was this

🐾 We looked beyond the “dog hates being on the bus”. We delved super deep into the triggers. People coming onto the bus, indoor enclosed environment, being still on the bus.

🐾 We then assessed what skills MAPLE needed. There’s no such thing as a one size fits all approach. Every dog is different and lacking different skills. Different emotions.

🐾 We were creative in our training approach. We replicated similar scenarios and environments we had more control over. Indoor shops were perfect!

🐾 We gradually built duration maple was on the bus for. We started on just 1 bus stop.

Building the right skills and being patient is what gets success. There’s no quick fix, if anyone tells you they can “fix” your dog in 1 session they’re more than likely going to use aversive tools, so be careful ❤️

DM if you need support and would love to open up your world with your daxie, just like Maple and her Mum have ❤️

30/10/2026

Dachshund owners let’s see your Halloween pics! 👇

I mean I didn’t really need to be in the pic anyway 🤷‍♀️ haven’t even bothered adding any spooky trending sounds so you guys can see the pure chaos 😂😂😂

28/10/2026

Comment GAMES for FREE access to my 7 day Get Started Challenge 👇

Your dachshund doesn’t need another “sit”. They need a reason to look at you. 👀

If your dachshund locks on to another dog and you just can’t get them back, asking for a sit or a stay usually won’t help. Keeping them still near a trigger can build the pressure and make a reaction more likely.

Movement is what gets your dachshund wanting to tune back in to you. Turn it into a game and suddenly you’re way more interesting than that dog across the road.

Inside the challenge you get 7 days of short, easy to follow videos, including two of my favourite games for building impulse control and getting your dachshund responding to you in those moments of fixation.

All 7 days are unlocked from the start, so you can go at your own pace and come back to it whenever you need.

Comment GAMES and I’ll send you the link 🐾

24/10/2026

You haven’t missed some magic training window

Training doesn’t stop when puppyhood ends. And yes, that includes reactive dachshunds.

I taught Milo this trick last year. (He’s 7 now).

He never had much toy drive. He wasn’t a dog who’d retrieve or play on walks. So I built that drive, bit by bit.

Honestly, trick training was never really my thing. But I’ve always believed dachshunds need to use their brains, and when Milo came down with IVDD last year, I needed something more for him. This became part of that.

It’s never too late to start. You can still make real change with your dog.

If you’d like some easy games specifically for reactive dachshunds comment CALM and I’ll send you my free 7 Day Get Started Challenge 🌭

(Link’s in my bio too if the DM doesn’t come through.)

23/10/2026

If you want a calmer dachshund here’s your first step

A dachshund who doesn’t get the opportunity to do what they were bred to do becomes a vocal, restless, frustrated dog.

I know this because before I know what I do now I thought more walks were the answer too. But what they actually need is an environment to track animal scent, explore and dig.

If you’re struggling with your dachshund being restless and barking at noises comment “CALM” and I’ll send you my FREE 7 day get started challenge where you can access a range of video tutorials and training games.

21/10/2026

If anyone tells you this, they’re lying 👇

“You can’t train a dog without food.”

Nope! Food is brilliant, but it’s not the only reward in your toolbox. Your dog may also love:

🦴 Play
👃 Sniffing on cue
🌲 The environment itself (yes, really!)
🐾 Digging

Here’s a real example. When Oscar is somewhere with wildlife around, his hunting instincts go into overdrive and food just can’t compete. For his recall I reward with a quick game of tug or a fun search instead. That’s what he actually wants in that moment, so that’s what works.

The best reward is whatever your dog wants most right now. A strong rewards strategy makes all the difference, especially with reactive dogs.

I go deeper into this in my free 7 day Get Started Challenge 🐾

Comment FOCUS and I’ll send it over so you can start building more focus with your daxie.

18/10/2026

You owe nobody an explanation

If you have a reactive dachshund you owe nobody an explanation. I’ve seen social media posts where people are pretending their dachshund is a rescue to avoid the judgment.

The reality is your dog is allowed to have feelings. Regardless of whether people get it or not. They’re not robots.

Not everyone is going to understand. Not everyone is going to be kind. But that happens in all areas of life.

There are many people who do get it. Like me and my followers, so follow along if you need a corner of the internet who does get it ❤️

15/10/2026

Some ideas for you…

🌼 Walks - majority of walks should be giving them sniffing outlets. Opportunities to track animal scent. I’m not saying don’t ever do a street walk, movement is important, but they don’t give your dog much breed fulfillment

🧠 Brain work - this will be a game changer for your dachshund! You’ve probably realised by now snuffle mats last 2 mins and it’s done. Use scent work, trick training, training and this will keep your dachshund fulfilled

👂Listening skills - you need to show your dachshund you do exciting things together. The fun happens with you. BUT you need to do what’s fun for them. Stop asking them to sit and instead go “hunting” with them

Comment “in” if you want access to my 7 day FREE get started challenge if you’re finding life a bit challenging with your reactive dachshund

14/10/2026

Some changes are coming to how I work👇

On holiday I finally had time to think, and I realised I can’t help enough dachshund owners the way I’m working right now. In person training means a lot of my time is spent travelling, and that takes up a lot more hours of my time.

My spaces still remain limited because I’m not in the business of taking on loads of clients. I pride myself on making sure every single client and their dog gets the attention they deserve.

So here’s what’s changing:

🐾 In person 1:1 training is now two part days per week. Spaces are very limited, so please only enquire if you’re serious and ready to put the work in.

🐾 Monthly in person group reactivity class is staying! I couldn’t let this one go 😂

🐾 Online 1:1 coaching stays the same, so I can help dachshund owners wherever they live. You’ll send me regular videos and updates, and the owners who do this see the most success.

🐾 The Calm Dachshund Club is getting regular live training sessions, starting with November’s reactivity challenge. I can’t wait for this one!

You don’t need hours a day or a perfect field to train your dog. 10 minutes in your kitchen while you’re making a coffee is a brilliant place to start (Oscar agrees 😉)

If you’re ready to make a change and can give a min of 10 minutes a day, DM me “READY” and I’ll help you find the right option for you and your dachshund

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http://www.tutoringtailsdogtraining.com/

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