Poppy's Positive Pooches

Poppy's Positive Pooches Dog Trainer, R+, VSA DTC Graduate. Part of the Dog Behaviour and Training Charter. Portsmouth UK. This was the start of Poppy's Portsmouth Pooches.

As a lifelong dog lover, Poppy found herself getting lots of questions, from friends and family, who had become first time dog parents, asking for help and advice. At the time, she felt she was unqualified to give this advice, but it inspired her to learn more, and become a certified dog trainer - through VSA, to be able to help all dog parents. Poppy love’s working with dogs and their families to

help develop and nurture their bonds. Each session is tailored to the needs of the dog and their families, and are centred around positive and rewarding experiences, to help you learn together. As with people, all dogs are different too, in personality, learning techniques and needs. This is reflected in the training plan, as well as being educational, it is clear Poppy puts thought and heart into all she does. Poppy will never put you and your dog in a situation where you are set up to fail. Each session is always about progress and the little wins. During your sessions with Poppy, you will be guided through each training exercise, ensuring that you and the dog are comfortable, enjoying yourselves and always working towards building confidence together. Using her knowledge of science-based training techniques Poppy also explains why, what and how each training method is useful. It is clear Poppy is passionate about what she does. Poppy's goal is to encourage and enable you and your dog to find a common language, build a partnership and keep it all positive, rewarding and fun!

Esme Saga. A spin off from season 2, the Regression! We're ready. We've been here before. But DAMN it is frustrating. Te...
03/09/2025

Esme Saga.
A spin off from season 2, the Regression!

We're ready. We've been here before. But DAMN it is frustrating. Teenage years are No Joke.

Dexter completed 5 training sessions, focusing on; lead etiquette, lead frustration, communication, recall, and greeting...
26/07/2025

Dexter completed 5 training sessions, focusing on; lead etiquette, lead frustration, communication, recall, and greetings.
Thank you for a lovely review! It means the world to small businesses like mine who rely predominantly on word of mouth, and reviews like this, for clients!

Keira completed 5 training sessions, focusing on; lead frustration, car sensitivity, and focus out of walks.
25/07/2025

Keira completed 5 training sessions, focusing on; lead frustration, car sensitivity, and focus out of walks.

The Circle of Trust!How many people are in your dogs Circle of Trust?For Esme, there are 9 people. Only 9 that I could c...
24/07/2025

The Circle of Trust!
How many people are in your dogs Circle of Trust?

For Esme, there are 9 people.
Only 9 that I could confidently say could walk into our home without us there and Esme would be happy to see them.

I get a little flutter of joy when I am welcomed into a dogs Circle, for some it's harder than others and I have to truly earn that position, rather than just be 'Lady with the Treats'.

Comment below how big your circle of trust is!

Swipe for growth !!!Green thumb loading...Thinking about a post by .dogcoaching taking time for yourself is important. I...
08/07/2025

Swipe for growth !!!

Green thumb loading...

Thinking about a post by .dogcoaching taking time for yourself is important. I've really started to get into gardening and house plants.

If anyone has any recommendations for inside plants that don't need much light drop me a message!

Also... Does anyone know what this plant is? It was a gift and I cannot work it out.

Dexter saw my bum bag and absolutely had to have one. So thanks to for helping me create these. A small pocket for poo ...
05/06/2025

Dexter saw my bum bag and absolutely had to have one. So thanks to for helping me create these. A small pocket for poo bags, a front pocket for treats and a back pocket for a collapsible bowl and 500ml water bottle, or your phone/keys/human snacks.

If you've had training sessions with me and want one, drop me a message or DM. Priced at £15.

I very rarely get photos of me with dogs, so here's a few. If you see me out and about, come and say hi! But always ask ...
22/05/2025

I very rarely get photos of me with dogs, so here's a few.
If you see me out and about, come and say hi! But always ask before stroking the dogs I'm with.

One whole year of you 🖤All the ups, all the downs, All the cuddles on the sofa and nibbled cushions,Walkies and involunt...
07/05/2025

One whole year of you 🖤
All the ups, all the downs,
All the cuddles on the sofa and nibbled cushions,
Walkies and involuntarily running,
Happy greetings and sad partings,
I'm so happy that you're ours.

Quietly optimistic. We just had the best walk.Walked to the park, watched squirrels, ignored most dogs - including a mal...
27/04/2025

Quietly optimistic.
We just had the best walk.
Walked to the park, watched squirrels, ignored most dogs - including a male dog who was VERY interested in her, and all people.

On the walk back she took treats so I could do counterconditioning and training!
Got back she's eaten breakfast straight away, and has settled herself in the sun.

Compared to the beginning of her first season, she went off her food, lost 5kg!, became people reactive, and hyperfixated on dogs, and lost interest in us/training/treats... I'm holding my breath and hoping this season is going to be easier!

Then and now, same toy, same game, different rules.
17/04/2025

Then and now, same toy, same game, different rules.

Stanley has completed his Puppy Package! What a difference 8 sessions made, he's gone from a jumpy, bitey, misunderstood...
10/04/2025

Stanley has completed his Puppy Package!

What a difference 8 sessions made, he's gone from a jumpy, bitey, misunderstood pup... To a confident, well mannered, and steadily growing boy!
We focused on his behaviour in the house, communication, body language, mental and physical enrichment, Puppy schedule, lead etiquette, settle work and much more!

Stanley's mum is taking advantage of Training Walks, to get some extra support with Recall and socialising.

When your teenager is too cool to sit with you. Working with your adolescent dog can feel like an uphill battle. I've le...
08/04/2025

When your teenager is too cool to sit with you.

Working with your adolescent dog can feel like an uphill battle. I've learnt to ask for help, even though I'm a trainer and know what to do, sometimes you just need outside perspective and support.

Esme is lucky to have the support of her Aunty Joanna Muddy Trails dog coaching when she won't take reinforcement from me, she'll take it from her. When I need support with my training plan she's there to help.

If you're struggling, this is your sign to ask for help, even if you know what to do, sometimes you need a helping hand.

Joanna and I are both positive reinforcement trainers, drop either of us a message for training advice and support.

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Monday 7am - 7pm
Tuesday 7am - 7pm
Wednesday 7am - 7pm
Thursday 7am - 7pm
Friday 7am - 7pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 9:30am - 4pm

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