Forbes Dog Training

29/10/2025

5 STAR REVIEWS ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Our clients say it better than we ever could.

If you need some help with your dog, you know who to call!
https://www.forbesdogtraining.co.uk/training/dog-behaviour-modification

26/10/2025

BEHAVIOUR PROBLEMS
Many people think they are doing the right thing by trying to keep their dogs happy. Even although their dog has behaviour problems that make life restrictive.

Behaviour issues like pulling incessantly or being reactive can seriously limit the times you can include your dog in everyday activities, so your dog misses out. You either choose antisocial times to walk your dog, or you avoid certain places. You continue to do all the things that make your dog happy, which are the same things that are creating the problems.

For example, you choose a harness because it’s more comfortable. You allow your dog to stop and spend as much time as they like to sniff that lamppost. You allow your dog to greet everyone who comes into the house, including jumping all over them because they settle down afterwards. I could go on!

Allowing your dog to do what they want in order to keep them happy will also prevent you from fixing the behaviour side effects that come with that.

The answer is to live with your dog, the way you should live with your dog until such time as you can trust them. Giving your dog too much freedom too early in the training process is a common mistake. Trust should be earned not just given freely.

If you would like help with any behaviour problems, get in touch and ask for details about our services.
https://www.forbesdogtraining.co.uk/training/dog-behaviour-modification

25/10/2025

PULLING ON WALKS AND THROUGH THRESHOLDS!
Does your dog pull like a Freight Train? Do they pull you from the moment you clip the lead on or does your dog start to get over excited before you even get that far?

We can help! We have a tried and tested system that works on all breeds of dogs, big or small, young or old.

Every dog is capable of walking on a loose lead. It takes 2 x sessions for us to teach YOU how to teach your dog to walk on a loose lead. After that it’s just practice and maintenance.

Learn how, get in touch and ask for details about our services.
https://www.forbesdogtraining.co.uk/training/dog-obedience-training

23/10/2025

HOW DOGS COMMUNICATE
As dog owners we are generally terrible at communicating with our dogs. At one end of the spectrum we are throwing treats down their necks for anything and everything. At the other end of the spectrum we scream and shout and yank the lead because they’re not doing what we want in that moment.

None of that is effectively communicating anything to your dog. To your dog, it’s generally random, meaningless and confusing. Is it therefore any surprise your dog is neither well trained or well behaved.

Communication is what we teach at Forbes Dog Training. We help clients talk to their dogs! We are constantly being told, “that makes so much sense!”

Formal dog training isn’t for everyone, we understand that but everyone should know how to communicate effectively with their dog. Come and learn how with us. ‘We Train You To Train Your Dog’. Ask for more details about our services.
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21/10/2025

CHANGING BEHAVIOUR REQUIRES MAKING CHANGES!
Your dog is a reflection of you and your ability to communicate with your dog. If you’ve had your dog more than a few weeks, then how your dog behaves is because of you!

That may seem harsh and unfair at first glance but it’s true. If you’re struggling with your dog’s behaviour, then in order to change it, you need to make changes.

Most people don’t know how to communicate with their dog. They try to, by using words and their voice but that’s not how dogs communicate.

We Train You To Train Your Dog and a big part of that is teaching you how to communicate in the best possible way. Let us show you, get in touch!
https://www.forbesdogtraining.co.uk/training/dog-behaviour-modification

20/10/2025

PRACTICAL DOG TRAINING COURSE
Would you like to learn how to train your dog. We offer a 6 week hands on practical training course for anyone who owns one or more dogs (the cost is the same).

The course consists of 6 x 90 minute sessions on a 1 to 1 basis, spread approximately a week apart, with plenty of time in between sessions to practice the homework we set you.

To find out more, get in touch and ask for details.
https://www.forbesdogtraining.co.uk/contact

19/10/2025

THE GREATEST GIFT OF ALL!
What is the best thing you’ve ever given your dog? Does your dog agree?

If dogs could talk, the vast majority would tell you that the greatest gift you could give them would be off lead freedom! I know, I hear you, your dog can’t be trusted! However, you can train any dog, no matter how stubborn you think they are, to recall reliably each and every time.

It’s true! You are the one holding your dog back from having the greatest gift of all! How much do you love your dog?

Get in touch!
https://www.forbesdogtraining.co.uk/training/dog-obedience-training

18/10/2025

TEACHING YOUR DOG TO BE CALM
A lot of dogs really do need to be taught how to switch off and be calm. If you allow them to do what they want when they want, they never learn it.

A dog with structure in their life becomes a calm dog over time. Having rules and boundaries that you consistently hold your dog accountable to, helps your dog to become calm.

Teaching your dog to wait at thresholds for permission to cross. Giving your dog a safe place to chill in, at similar times every day. Giving your dog time each and every day to interact with you in play, to ensure their physical and mental needs are met. This is what will help teach your dog to be calm over time.

If you need help to teach your dog to be calm and put these things into practice, get in touch.
https://www.forbesdogtraining.co.uk/training/dog-behaviour-modification

17/10/2025

LOOSE LEAD WALKING
It’s one of the most basic things you can teach your dog, yet so many people struggle with it.

The problem is, that most dogs that pull, also have other behaviour problems! Contrastingly, dogs that don’t pull on the lead, tend not to have any behaviour issues.

We have recognized this for a long time and most of our customers need at least some help with their dog pulling. It doesn’t get the recognition it deserves. Being able to walk your dog on a loose lead goes much further than its aesthetic value.

There is also a big difference between a dog walking on a loose lead that is in tune with you. A dog that stops when you stop, slows down and speeds up in tandem with you.

This is not the same as a dog that is controlled by a tool like a Halti, a slip lead or a figure of eight lead. Look at the lead, it is still tight (just less so). With a loose lead, there is communication when it goes tight, it means something (when taught correctly). With a tight lead, there is no communication (just permanent noise to the dog)!

Learn how to communicate with your dog. Learn how to use the line of communication (The Lead). Give us a call!
https://www.forbesdogtraining.co.uk/contact

16/10/2025

REACTIVE DOGS
We have an epidemic of reactive dogs on our hands. It is the single most common behaviour problem that dog owners come to us for help with. It is so common now, the question is, why?

It is caused by a combination of things and if you’re experiencing just 2 or 3 of these, then you could be on your way to your dog becoming reactive, if they’re not reactive already:

- [ ] Bolts through doorways or out of their crate uncontrollably.
- [ ] Jumps on everyone when excited.
- [ ] Drags you everywhere from the moment you clip the lead on.
- [ ] Barks for attention.
- [ ] Struggles to settle and do nothing.
- [ ] Guards objects they possess.
- [ ] Barks at TV or anyone passing the window.
- [ ] Barks when sees other dogs.
- [ ] Bolts out of the car when the door/boot is opened.
- [ ] Gets over excited in the house and bounces around uncontrollably.
- [ ] Ignores your commands. or has selective hearing.

Your relationship with your dog is shaped by how you deal with these moments on an everyday basis. If you allow these things to happen, your dog will continue to push the boundaries. If you take these golden opportunities that these moments present, to help your dog see you as a calm leader that takes control and provides clear, calm and consistent guidance, without emotion, you will be well on your way.

If you need help to implement any of these strategies, get in touch and ask for details about our services.
https://www.forbesdogtraining.co.uk/training/dog-behaviour-modification

15/10/2025

DOG TRAINER COLLABORATIONS
This week we’ve invited Jimmy from Dog Pawfection to come and spend a few days with Steve. If you don’t already follow Dog Pawfection on social media check them out.

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In our opinion Jimmy is up there as one of the very best Dog Trainers in the country. He is also very closely aligned with what we do at Forbes Dog Training.

We have said many times before that we consider ourselves students of dog training. We don’t believe you should ever stop learning and we try to continue our education at every opportunity.

We have been lucky enough to work with some great dog trainers over the years and always pick up better ways of doing things to improve what we’re already doing. We strive towards ‘best practice’ in every area of dog training and behaviour modification. Jimmy is helping us with that this week.
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14/10/2025

HOW HUMAN EMOTION AFFECTS TRAINING.
This is a big problem for some people and it really can interfere with the success of your training. These are some of the most common things people believe, that just aren’t true:

- [ ] Their dog is a fussy eater.
- [ ] Their dog prefers a harness.
- [ ] Their dog is stubborn.
- [ ] Their dog knows when it’s done
something wrong and looks guilty.
- [ ] Old dogs can’t be trained new tricks.
- [ ] All dogs that wag their tails are happy.

If you still believe some of these and they’ve been holding you back, you know better now. If you need help with training or getting rid of unwanted behaviours, get in touch.

We can help with reactivity, resource guarding, separation anxiety, lead pulling, jumping up, and aggression issues.