Lee Lunt Professional Dog Advice & Training

28/11/2025

STOP for a second… let’s talk about PERCEPTION.

Dog training doesn’t actually begin with treats, sit commands, or lead work.

It starts long before that.
It starts with how you PERCEIVE your dog and how your dog PERCEIVES YOU.

When you bring home a puppy, it isn’t a fur baby, it isn’t a child, and it definitely isn’t your emotional support tool.
That might sound harsh but it’s the truth that changes lives.

Your job isn’t just to love that puppy,
It’s to teach, guide and prepare them for a world that can be loud, busy, unpredictable and often overwhelming.

Yes, obedience matters.
But what matters even more is teaching them how to cope with stress, with pressure, with being alone, with the chaos of our human world.

And I see the consequences every single day:
Puppies and dogs who already can’t cope.
Anxious. Nervous. Needy.
Or on the opposite end over-excited, overstimulated, unable to settle.

And this is where perception becomes everything.

The moment you start seeing your dog as anything other than a dog you step onto a path that leads to confusion for the dog, issues in the home, and a cycle of stress for both sides.

On top of that, the endless “advice” floating around online support groups?
Let’s just say… it’s often the fastest way to make things worse, not better.

Dogs especially puppies NEED leadership, structure, and guidance.
Not because we’re trying to dominate them…
But because they’re entering a world that often runs completely opposite to their instincts.

Leadership and relationship are the foundation.
Get those right, and everything else becomes easier.
Miss those, and no amount of obedience, tricks, or cute Instagram moments will fix reactivity, anxiety, over-excitement or neediness.

Here’s the proof: these three terriers of mine are first and foremost perceived as dogs.
They’re trained as dogs.
And because of that, I can take them anywhere.
They can cope with being with me, without me, approached by strangers, stroked by anyone, yes they are loved and their behaviour stays the same.

That’s not luck.
That’s perception, relationship and leadership at work.

And yes some dogs naturally cope better than others.
But for the ones who don’t?
The worst thing you can do is smother them with human-style affection when they’re struggling.
You might think you’re helping…
But your dog often reads that as praise for the emotional state they’re in.

😬 “It’s okay to be anxious.”
😬 “It’s okay to be overwhelmed.”

Not because you mean it but because that’s what the dog understands.

But that’s a topic for another post.

For today, just remember this:

Everything starts with PERCEPTION.
How you see your dog.
How your dog sees you.
Get that right, and you’re already halfway to a calmer, happier, more balanced life together. If you need help with issues please get in touch we can help 07812089288.

15/11/2025

Just a reminder classes are all on tomorrow and back to normal. Looking forward to seeing you all there, not long now to get your dogs ready for Christmas which brings its own set of situations to deal with.

How cool is our Bear, he’s only just turned 6 months and becoming a great dog not only in his heel work and obedience, but his temperament and ability to cope with what life throws at him, that’s more important than anything, teaching pups to cope and not become anxious or stressed, which leads to so many problems as the pup grows into the dog, you won’t learn most of this stuff we teach at other training schools.

07/11/2025

Just a reminder, there are no classes on Sunday due to me recovering from my operation for the next week, I’m a bit bruised and swollen to say the least. Thank you to those who have messaged me, any other messages I will get back to you. If you could please share and remind anyone you know. Thank you ❤️❤️

30/10/2025

From anxious and reactive… to calm, focused and thriving

Luna’s journey has been incredible.
From the day she arrived to now the transformation speaks for itself.

She’s nearing the end of her stay with me, and next week we’ll begin handover with her owners, followed by a few 1-2-1s and continued support to keep everything moving forward.

Now let’s be honest fixing anxiety in dogs isn’t easy. It’s one of the hardest things to work through. It takes time, consistency, patience and sometimes it feels like three steps forward, two steps back.

And that’s completely normal.

When you’re dealing with emotions, you’re not just correcting behaviour you’re changing how a dog feels. You can’t “correct” anxiety like you can a lunge, bark, or bite. Those are just the symptoms, not the cause.

You’re working with emotions that are genetic, instinctual, and rooted in fight or flight. Once a dog learns that a certain reaction works for them even if we see it as negative their brain sees it as a positive outcome. It helps them feel safe or in control, so they keep doing it.

And this is where so many go wrong.
They try to stop the behaviour without addressing why the dog is doing it.

But no animal not even a hungry lion or crocodile will keep repeating something that doesn’t produce a positive result.

The real art of behaviour work isn’t just stopping what you don’t want… it’s about changing how the dog feels, so their decisions naturally change too.

That’s real training.
Real understanding.
Real results.

Helping dogs like Luna live calmer, happier lives

28/10/2025

Absolutely spot on, yes obedience like sit, down, heel, playing games,doing tricks etc is important, it’s fun and engaging, but it’s nothing without the right relationship. Exactly what is at the forefront of my teaching and education

Everyone’s chasing obedience like it’s the answer. Sit. Down. Heel.
Obedience isn’t what you should be focusing on.
Relationship is priority.
It’s what makes your dog choose you over chaos. It’s the trust that keeps them grounded when the world is overwhelming. It’s what makes them engage even when you’ve got nothing in your hand. Without it, you’re just background noise to your own dog.
Your dog should be buzzing to spend time with you & only you. Not just because you have treats, or a toy.
Relationship is the glue that makes everything stick. It’s the difference between a dog that works for you because they HAVE to & a dog that works for you because they WANT to.
What matters is the bond you have with your dog & the experiences you give them. Relationship & exposure shape stability, confidence, trust.
Obedience only shines when it’s built on relationship & exposure.

27/10/2025

REAL DOG TRAINING. REAL RESULTS

What a great day we had on Saturday for another amazing Pack Walk at Otterspool Promenade!

We had it all dogs off lead running past, retractable leads flying about, bikes whizzing by, joggers, noise, chaos… even a giant dinosaur made an appearance (yes, really 😅).

But here’s the best bit every single one of you handled it like pros. 👏

I could see all the work, the effort, the education, and the training shining through. Every dog walked beautifully, no incidents, just calm, confident owners and relaxed dogs enjoying life together. Even at the busy café afterwards, with off-lead dogs running about and people everywhere, your dogs stayed composed and connected to you. That’s not luck that’s training done right.

This is what real dog training looks like not staged photos, not generic quotes, but actual results in real-life, unpredictable environments.

Training isn’t about a few quick sessions and calling it done. It’s a process. You start seeing results quickly, but mastery comes from repetition, exposure, and learning to handle pressure in real-world situations. That’s how you build true confidence for both ends of the lead.

I’m so proud of everyone who came. Watching you all enjoy your dogs, seeing those transformations, and knowing how far many of these once-reactive dogs have come… that’s what it’s all about.

This is why our Pack Walks are so successful they’re not just walks; they’re real-life training opportunities surrounded by support, community, and growth.

If you want to learn how to enjoy life with your dog, handle any situation calmly, and be part of a team that gets real results, get in touch and become part of our family.

21/10/2025

Pack Walk Alert!

This Saturday 25th October, we’re heading to Otterspool Promenade for a different setting for another one of our relaxed, friendly pack walks!

📍 Meet: Otterspool Adventure Café
🕤 Time: 9:30 / 9:45am

It’s a lovely flat, easy walk perfect for all dogs and owners to enjoy together. We’ll finish back at the café for a well-earned sit down, coffee, and a good chat while the dogs chill. ☕🐶

These walks are completely free and open to anyone who attends our classes. They’re the perfect chance to put everything you’ve been learning into practice, build your confidence, and see your dog progress in a real-world setting.

No pressure, no judgement just a great morning with good people, calm dogs, and plenty of learning along the way.

See you and your four-legged pals there!

17/10/2025

Watch, listen and learn

16/10/2025

Progress Isn’t Always Perfect But It’s Always Progress

Just a little update on Luna and the journey we’ve been working through together and her first clip when she came.

From being reactive to now involved in classes (alongside other reactive dogs and owners who are also working toward a better life), to calmly walking around shops, engaging with people, and joining in walks with my dogs Luna’s world is growing every single week. She’s even starting to accept affection and interaction from others, which is a huge step forward.

But let’s be honest… do I still see moments of anxiety? Do I still get a reaction here or there?
Absolutely.

I’m not going to pretend it’s perfect every single moment, it’s not supposed to be. Behavioural change is a process, not a switch. And I want everyone who’s on a similar journey to really understand that, too many people just post and talk about the bits that go perfect when the journey isn’t like that.

When Luna shows signs of discomfort a slight growl, hackles lifting it’s not a “failure.” It’s communication. It’s her saying, “I’m unsure right now.” But what matters most is how quickly she recovers or not react. And that’s the real progress. She’s learning to trust my leadership, to rely less on human reassurance and more on her own ability to cope calmly. That’s huge growth.

When your dog reacts, remember in that moment, they believe that response works. It’s their way of managing emotion or uncertainty. Our job isn’t to punish that, it’s to teach a better way of coping through calm repetition, exposure done right, and recovery time.

Sometimes the results don’t show up in that session… but they do in the next one, or the one after that. Consistency and patience always pay off.

After every challenge, we make sure Luna has time to decompress whether that’s back in her kennel, crate, or just quietly sitting with me. That part is crucial. It’s where learning truly sinks in and calm becomes the default.

Progress doesn’t mean perfection. It means growth, trust, and small steps that eventually lead to big change, it’s the small details that really count.
And Luna? She’s well on her way.

15/10/2025

Sat here getting all the dogs out for their morning runs… Shadow’s turn.

I turn around and well… see for yourself.
(I didn’t ask him. He chose 😂)
Comfy there, mate? 🤣🤣

A couple of posts coming later today with him and Luna both smashing it in their training, but here’s the truth…

Getting the right things into your pup early on is what shapes them into a calm, balanced, respectful dog later in life. It’s never the big flashy moments — it’s the small daily habits, the quiet structure, the leadership and consistency you build without even realising.

Puppy training isn’t a “one and done” deal.
It’s eat, train, sleep, repeat.
Every single day.

If you think getting a puppy means you show them something twice and they “know it”… you’re setting yourself (and them) up for frustration.

And please don’t get sucked into the 6-week “puppy course” traps or those ridiculous “socialisation play classes.” 🙄

Because here’s what actually happens… your pup learns to run up to every dog and person thinking the world revolves around them until one day that confidence turns into chaos, reactivity, confrontation, stress or even just a nuisance, which also hampers real recall training

So do it right from day one.
Teach calmness.
Teach patience.
Teach respect.

And you’ll have a dog who can go anywhere with you not one you have to avoid the world for.

Shadow might be lounging like a king this morning, but make no mistake… the work goes in every single day 👊

10/10/2025

REAL DOG TRAINING. REAL CHANGE.

LUNA is making fantastic progress. In just 12 days, the difference is night and day.

From anxious, reactive and unsure… to calmer, focused and learning how to cope in the world.
After working her in quieter areas like Ormskirk and St Helens, I decided to up the ante Liverpool city centre.
And as you’ll see in the video she’s smashing it.

But here’s the honest truth I tell everyone…
When people ask, “How long did it take to train her?” or “How long does it take?”
My answer’s always the same you never stop training.

That’s the reality.
Training isn’t a one-time fix or a six-week miracle.
It’s a lifelong commitment. It’s patience. It’s consistency. It’s showing up even when it’s not going right.

I’m always teaching control not about being controlling, but about helping the dog learn self-control.
That’s one of the most powerful reinforcers there is.
Food can help too, but the real progress happens when your dog learns how to regulate, not just react.

And here’s the thing most people don’t see…
The real results come from the hours no one’s watching the quiet repetitions, the calm corrections, the endless patience.
Like a magician, what you see is the final show. What you don’t see in the trick/practice is the real work

People often say, “Oh, your dogs just do it for you.”
No they do it because of what they’ve learned through real training, calm leadership, and trust.

So please, stop falling for the celebrity trainers, gimmicky apps, and “quick fix” promises.
They don’t teach you or your dog what truly matters.

Put in the real work. Stay consistent. Stay patient.
Because what you build through that process isn’t just obedience it’s confidence, calmness, and connection.

That’s what makes the difference between a dog who just copes…
and one who truly thrives.