Cornish Dog School

05/06/2026

Graduation Day at Cornish Dog School 🎓🐾

What a fantastic way to finish this Puppy Foundation course.

One of the moments that really stood out during this class was the out-of-sight stay. For many owners, the idea of leaving their puppy and walking out of view seemed a long way off when they first joined us. Yet by graduation day, these young dogs were calmly waiting with confidence, trust and self-control.

That achievement doesn’t happen by chance. It comes from consistent training, patience and the commitment shown by every owner who attended each week.

Congratulations to all of our graduates. You should be incredibly proud of how far your puppies have come in such a short space of time.

This may be graduation day, but it is only the beginning of your training journey.

Well done everyone – we look forward to seeing what you achieve next. 🐾

04/06/2026

Ever got back from walking your dog and just sat in the car for five minutes?

Ever changed direction because you spotted another dog coming?

Ever felt embarrassed because your puppy is biting, barking, jumping up or just generally being a nightmare?

Ever looked at social media and wondered why everyone else’s dog seems perfect?

This week alone I’ve spoken to owners whose dogs have been attacked, owners struggling with puppy biting, and owners worried they may have to rehome a dog they genuinely love.

The one thing they all had in common?

They thought they were doing something wrong.

They’re not.

I’ve worked with pet dogs, rescue dogs, competition dogs and security dogs over the years, and one thing I’ve learned is that most owners care far more than they give themselves credit for.

Dog ownership isn’t always the picture-perfect version you see online.

Sometimes it’s stressful.
Sometimes it’s frustrating.
Sometimes it’s exhausting.

Sometimes you wonder if you’re getting anywhere at all.

The good news is that most problems can be improved when you have a clear plan and the right support around you.

That’s why I do what I do.

Not just to train dogs, but to help owners understand what’s happening, why it’s happening, and what they can do about it.

24/05/2026

A huge well done to our Newlyn class for successfully passing their Royal Kennel Club Puppy Foundation Course at Cornish Dog School.

Every handler and puppy did fantastically well throughout the course, and it’s been brilliant watching the progress, confidence, and teamwork develop week by week.

From recall and loose lead walking through to focus, calm behaviour, and responsible puppy foundations, you should all be very proud of what you’ve achieved.

Thank you for choosing Cornish Dog School and for all the hard work you’ve put in both in class and at home.

Our next Royal Kennel Club Puppy Foundation Course starts on Saturday 6th June at 10am in Newlyn at Cornish Dog School.

If you’re interested, please email:
[email protected]

24/05/2026

A huge thank you to everybody who attended our Cornish Dog School Charity Walk last week at Lamorna Cove.

Thanks to all of your support, we raised £140 for Children’s Hospice South West 💚

It was fantastic to see so many dogs and handlers working together in a calm, controlled environment and enjoying the walk, beach session, and refreshments afterwards.

Events like this are about far more than just a walk. They give dogs the opportunity to socialise correctly, build confidence, and work around other dogs in a real world setting while bringing together a brilliant community of handlers.

Thank you again to everyone who supported the event, donated, helped organise, and represented Cornish Dog School so well on the day.

A special thank you to Lamornacove for sponsoring the event, providing free parking, beach access, and supplying the coffee and cake after the walk. Your support helped make the day possible.

We’re already looking forward to the next one 🐾

04/05/2026

Cornish Dog Club

This Sunday was scent work
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Nothing fancy
Human scent placed in different locations and let the dogs get on with it ( not the owners scent )

Straight away you could see the difference in how they worked

Some went straight to ground scent
Head down, slow and methodical
Others lifted, picked it up in the air and moved quicker
A few switched between both until it made sense to them

That’s what you’re looking for
A dog that can work it out, not just wait to be told

The German Shepherds showed that well
They’re a versatile breed, capable of both ground scent and air scent depending on the job

No two dogs worked it the same
That’s the point of it

13/04/2026

CHARITY GROUP WALK CORNISH DOG SCHOOL

Sunday 17th May at 10:00am | Lamorna Cove

This isn’t your typical group dog walk.

This is a client only event for the dogs and handlers we’ve worked with. No chaos, no free for all. Just a structured, well run walk where dogs work properly around each other.

£10 entry all proceeds go to Children’s Hospice South West

Thanks to Lamorna Cove sponsoring the event, we’ve included:

Free parking
Coffee or tea and cake at the end
Use of the private beach timed around low tide for maximum space

The walk will be around 1 hour, medium level, suitable for dogs already in training.

During the walk you’ll have:
Two trainers present
Group coordinator
First aider and K9 first aider

This is where training becomes real.

Group walking builds focus, control, and confidence around other dogs something most dogs never truly get to practise properly.

At the end, we’ll head onto the beach for a controlled social session, giving the dogs the chance to interact in the right way.

Each dog will also receive a recognition certificate and a goodie bag.

client only event

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12/04/2026

𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐨𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞… 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞

That’s completely normal. It’s not stubbornness or bad behaviour, it’s simply that your dog has only learned it in one place. Dogs don’t automatically understand that “sit” means the same thing everywhere. They learn it in your house, with the same smells, space and routine. Take them somewhere new and it feels like a completely different exercise to them. So they’re not ignoring you, they just don’t fully understand it there yet. This is where most people get stuck. They train at home and expect it to work in the park, but real training doesn’t work like that. You have to practise in different places, building it up gradually from quiet areas to more distractions. Just like learning to drive, you wouldn’t start on a motorway.

At Cornish Dog School we train dogs for the real world, not just the living room.

If your dog listens at home but not outside, you’re not doing anything wrong, you just need to take the next step.

11/04/2026

Having fun at the weekend !

09/04/2026

2 spaces left !
Starting 18th April

Suitable for dogs who never attended classes before or following on from puppy classes

Most dogs aren’t the issue.
It’s the lack of clarity.

If your dog listens when it’s easy but not when it matters,that’s the gap.

This course is about building reliability you can trust.

Loose lead without pulling
Recall that holds under distraction
A dog that stays with you, not everything else going on

If you skipped basic training,
or your dog “knows it” but doesn’t follow through,
this is where you put it right.

Structured sessions
Small group
Clear, consistent work

Newlyn
8 weeks
£80

Message to book a place

09/04/2026

The hill is NOW OPEN