Shropshire Dog Training Centre

13/10/2025

Spaces are very limited for both courses!

Book now to avoid disappointment 👇

https://www.shropshiredogtrainingcentre.com/classes

10/10/2025

WHAT IS CLICKER TRAINING?

Clicker training is a positive reinforcement method that uses a small device, a clicker, to mark when your dog has done something right and a reward will follow.

It is the exact same concept as using a marker word such as 'good' or 'yes'.

When this unique sound is paired with a treat, dogs are more likely to perform desired behaviours.

If you are joining us for a training class soon, you are more than welcome to bring one along to try out!

08/10/2025

ENRICHMENT IDEA 📦 📰

With the nights drawing in and the weather turning, you may need to find other ways of keeping your dogs occupied 🌃🌧

Why not create a dig/destruction box for them!

All you need is an empty cardboard box, paper packaging or newspaper and a few of their favourite treats.

1. Scrunch the packaging/newspaper and put them in the box.

2. Hide the treats among the scrunched packaging/newspaper in the box.

3. Allow your dogs to find and eat the treats.

Simple but very effective! 🐶🐾

(Please supervise your dogs while they engage in this activity)

06/10/2025

For example, they can't see a red toy on green grass 🔴🟢

03/10/2025

We are still looking for volunteers to give us a helping hand during our Wednesday and Sunday classes.

For more information and to express your interest, please email [email protected]

01/10/2025

MEET THE TEAM 👋

1. Laura - Owner and Head Trainer
Laura set up Shropshire Dog Training Centre in July 2015. She has been a force-free professional dog trainer since 2009.

2. Liz - Assistant Dog Trainer
Liz started at Shropshire Dog Training Centre as a volunteer in 2022. She has gained certification in dog training and behaviour through Absolute Dogs and the Dog Training College.

3. Meleri - Administrator
Meleri joined the team in September 2025. She has extensive kennel experience and previously worked for Dogs Trust as a dog training coach.

29/09/2025

Although it was cloudy last Saturday, it did not stop us from doing some dog training! ☁️

Just look at these puppies doing perfect sit/lie down and stay 🥰

26/09/2025

What is Rally Obedience? 🤔

Rally obedience is a canine sport where a dog and handler navigate a course marked by signs, performing a series of obedience exercises such as sits, downs and loose lead walking in a specific order.

Are you interested?

We run these sessions every other Sunday at 11:30am.

To book an initial 121 session, please email:
[email protected]

24/09/2025

Did you know that we offer gun dog classes?

They run every other Sunday at 10am.

We work on whistle training, steadiness, quartering, retrieving, following directions, developing memory, distance work and much more!

Suitable for all dogs over 6 months old, not limited to working breeds 🐕

To book an initial 121 session, please email:
[email protected]

22/09/2025

This week is your last chance to book a place on our Puppy Life Skills course starting this Saturday 27th September at 11am.

Spaces are limited, so be quick! 🏃‍♀️💨

https://www.shropshiredogtrainingcentre.com/product-page/new-beginnings-puppy-course-1

02/04/2025

📍Training Tip – Stop Unwanted Barking

🐶 Does your dog bark at everything? Here’s how to fix it! 🐾

✅ Engage more with your dog during potentially triggering situations
✅ Where possible, allow plenty of space between your dog and potential triggers
✅ If they are being good, reward with a treat from your hand or put it on the floor and tell them to "find it"
✅ If they do get triggered and bark, remember to stay calm – don’t reward barking with attention
✅ Redirect your dog's focus with a command like “watch me”
✅ Reward with praise and treats when your dog focusses on you
✅ Try to reward again before your dog barks for a second time
✅Keep rewarding any quiet behaviour while the trigger is still in the environment
✅ If your dog doesn't stop barking, walk away and try again when they have calmed down

Want expert help? Our trainers specialise in 'reactivity' using reward-based training that gets real results! 🎯

📍 Book your session now! Visit: www.shropshiredogtrainingcentre.com
E: [email protected]
T: 07801720377

Shropshire Dog Training Centre offers dog training classes, home visits, seminars/events, socialisation walks and training workshops in Shrewsbury Shropshire.