The Rural Dog Trainer

24/06/2026

🌡️ Let's Be Real: A Missed Walk is Better Than a Ruined Life

We all love a sunny day, but when it gets warm, skipping a walk is always the safest bet. The reality is that 74% of all heatstroke cases in dogs happen during exercise and walks.

UK research shows that around 400 dogs suffer from heatstroke each year, and tragically, 1 in 7 dogs treated for heat illness won't make it.
Why It's Not Worth the Risk

Dogs can't sweat like we do; they rely on panting, which stops working when the air gets too warm. As the guide from the Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary (1000165186.jpg) shows, temperatures we find comfortable are actually tough on them:

20–23°C (Risk: 6/10): Dogs can get heatstroke if exercised too hard, or if they are flat-faced, elderly, or overweight.

24–27°C (Risk: 8/10): Extreme caution. Most dogs will openly struggle.

32°C+ (Risk: 10/10): Total danger zone for every dog, regardless of fitness or breed.

The biggest trap is walking between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., when temperatures peak.

Your dog won't hold a grudge if you swap a walk for a lazy day inside with a frozen treat or some brain games. They can easily bounce back from a missed walk, but they can't bounce back from heatstroke.

The Golden Rule: If it's warm, stick to the early mornings or just stay on the sofa!

19/06/2026

🐾 IT’S OFFICIALLY LIVE! 🐾

I am excited to announce that the brand-new website for The Rural Dog Trainer is officially up and running! 🚀 ( It's taken a lot longer to sort out than I care to admit)

If you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed by your dog's behaviour whether you're struggling with a reactive dog, a new puppy you want to make the right start with, or a terrible recall, I can help!

1-to-1 Training: Behavioural support and puppy training tailored to you across the Yorkshire Dales and beyond.

Book a Session: Ready for a positive change? You can book your "Welcome Walk and Talk" directly through the site or drop me a message on here.

My goal is always to give you the tools and guidance you need for a calmer home and now, finding the right help is just a click away.

✨ Go on, have a nosey and let me know what you think:

https://www.theruraldogtrainer.co.uk/

Massive thank you for all the support so far. I can’t wait to help even more of you build a brilliant partnership with your dogs!

Expert 1-to-1 dog training in Settle in the Yorkshire Dales. Helping Owners with Puppy training, recall and reactive behaviour. Call Today

19/06/2026

A celebration of Mabel, and an update from The Rural Dog Trainer 🤍🐾

Hi everyone,

You might have noticed things have been a bit quiet on my page recently. I’ve been away on holiday, but more importantly, I’ve been taking some time to process the devastating and sudden loss of my beautiful dog and working partner, Mabel.

Mabel was my soul dog. She wasn't just my companion; she was the absolute heart of my world. Together, she and I were The Rural Dog Trainer. Navigating this immense loss has been incredibly tough, and I appreciate your patience and kindness while I've been away from the screen.

I wanted to share these videos today to celebrate her incredible life. You'll see her doing what she loved, alongside just a few of the many dogs she helped guide, balance, and reassure over the years. She had a gift, and she will be so deeply and greatly missed by everyone who knew her.

While my heart is heavy, carrying on her legacy and helping you and your dogs remains my priority. I

am still here, and I am continuing to take bookings for:

🐾 1:1 Puppy Training – Getting your pups off to the best possible start.

🐾 General Obedience – Building confidence, focus, and a strong bond.

🐾 Reactivity Sessions – Gentle, tailored support for dogs who find the world a bit too much.

📅 Summer Holiday Availability:
With the 6-week school holidays coming up, my schedule will be shifting slightly.

Slots fill up quickly over the summer, so if you’d like to secure a session, please drop me a DM or get in touch via 07734072270.

Thank you all so much for your ongoing support and love during this time. It means more than words can say.

Phoebe| The Rural Dog Trainer ❤️

23/05/2026

Let’s be serious…. Ditch the labels, crawl out from under the rock and do what’s right for the dogs.

I’m so tired of these insane labels that people hide behind. Train the dog in front of you. The labels mean NOTHING!

The divisiveness spreads everywhere… race, religion, nationality, s*x and dog training ideology.

Here’s my take, if you’re helping dogs, if you’re not sitting dogs, if you care to make the world better for dogs AND the people who love them, it’s all good!

Who is brave enough to set aside the label and put the dogs first. I know some of you will …. But who?

23/05/2026

It is so vital to keep your dogs on leads around livestock! Keep wildlife, livestock and your dogs safe by being responsible. No matter how well you think your dog is trained it is absolutely under no circumstances worth the risk to let your dog off where they can get to livestock.

Something you may not know: A farmer is within their rights to shoot your dog if your dog is scaring, chasing or attacking their animals.

The injuries were so severe the lamb had to be destroyed

25/04/2026

Dreading walks because your dog reacts to everything? 💔

Constantly on edge, avoiding places, feeling judged… it’s exhausting.

These two troublemakers, Ginny & George, are just at the start of their journey to calmer, more stress-free walks — and this is what the beginning can look like.
I’m Phoebe — The Rural Dog Trainer. I offer 1:1 dog training in Settle and surrounding areas to help you feel more in control and support your dog in a way that actually works.

No judgement. Just real-life, step-by-step progress.

📍 Settle & surrounding areas
📩 Message me to get started