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1-1 and Group Training
Behaviour Modification/Management
Puppy/Obedience/ Social agility classes
Social Weekly Group Walks

20/06/2025

It's going to be a scorcher this weekend 🔥🔥

A quick reminder that no dog died from missing a walk, but many dogs have died as a result of being exercised in hot weather!

Dogs really struggle in the heat - they cannot sweat so they cool themselves down by panting.

Instead of a walk, give your dog mental exercise indoors or in a shady garden. Use treatballs, mazes, lickimats or even a towel rolled up with treats inside. You can make ice treats too, fill a plastic takeaway tub with water drop some treats in and freeze...Will keep them busy for ages! You can freeze licklix tubes for cats to give them an ice pop.

Coolmats are great for both dogs and cats.

Golden rules......

❌Do not leave animals in hot cars, if you have to travel with your pet, ensure you cool the car first
❌ Ensure they aren't locked in rooms with no ventilation
✅️ Provide access to plenty of cool, clean water, including a paddling pool if available
❌Do not exercise in the heat

Extra caution should be taken if you have a flat-faced breed such as pugs or French bulldogs as they are at an even bigger risk of heatstroke.

If a dog is collapsed from heatstroke you should:

✅ Bring your dog inside into a shady, well ventilated, cool room
✅Cool them down by pouring cold water on them
✅ Offer them a small drink of cool water, don't allow they to lap up huge quantities at once in case they vomit
✅ Travel to the vets in a cold, air-conditioned car

Enjoy the sun, wear sunscreen, drink plenty and keep your pet's safe ☀️🌴

16/05/2025

Do you use a dog boarder?

Whether booking your dog in for Board and Train, boarding at their home whilst you’re on holiday or just boarding for the day, no boarding license in the Babergh area means no valid insurance (yours or theirs). Anyone who has a license will promote this in their advertising or their social media as is requested by the council. Always ask to see their valid animal license when paying someone to look after your precious animals. All those who hold licenses can be found on

https://www.google.com/search?q=About+https://www.babergh.gov.uk/animal-licence-register&tbm=ilp&ctx=atr&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjs54_InKiNAxVaBPsDHdZ0KOcQv5AHegQIABAD

08/05/2025

Celebrating VE Day and remembering those in the services, including the animals, with gratitude, 😊

07/05/2025

You have a dog with high prey drive and you want to introduce kittens to your home 😬…..Recent success stories ….

Max is a high-energy, 2-year-old Sprocker, introducing 2 kittens in the home was going to be tricky. Max had no previous training and his first instinct around the kittens was to bite. Anna reached out for help, and we focused on teaching Max self-calming and boundaries before bringing the kittens into the picture.

3 weeks later: “We’re doing great! Max has learned to stay calm, and we can have the kittens out in the evenings!” 🙌

6 weeks later: "Thank you for making this possible—here’s a video of our progress!" 🎉

Max now channels his excitement into toys, and the kittens have a high safe space if needed. Harmony achieved! 🐶🐱

I also worked with…

Broc, a 2.5-year-old Irish Wolfhound, who was way too excited around the families new kitten. Broc had previously caught a rabbit on his walk so another small furry was temptation indeed! After some consistent training, he learned to coexist with a kitten too! 👏 👏

12 weeks later: “Hi Sara. Just wanted to let you know that we’ve made great progress with Taggie and Broc and they are now coexisting in (relative!) harmony. Thanks so much for all your help. Xx”

A huge WELL DONE to Anna Marie Salisbury and Verity Bridge for sticking to the plans and making it work. It’s been a pleasure to see such amazing progress! 💫

07/03/2025

PUPPY CLASSES, next available intake, Saturday 22nd March, 1.45pm onwards.

£80 for 6 week course, emailed notes to refer back to as well as info on health, welfare and dog law.

Limited spaces available so book early via the contact form on www.leadthewaytraining.co.uk

31/12/2024

A very very Happy New Year to everyone. I’m currently 5 hrs ahead of you so cocktails are setting in nicely. See you in 2025 🏝️🎉🎉

24/12/2024

It’s a Very Merry Christmas to you all from Lead the Way. I have hardly posted anything at all this year as I’ve been so very busy training but here are some of the regulars (from over 100 dogs who attend weekly social classes) who took part in our Christmas photo shoot. I can’t post them all but here are some of the cheekiest.

07/12/2024

Very sad news.. Maggie Jackaman, the founder of our local SESAW rescue has passed away. My deepest sympathy to her family, friends and volunteers who all gave their time generously to support the rescue animal cause. Here are just some of SESAWs rescues I worked with this year (so many more over the last 20 years). Top to bottom.. Teddy, Minnie, Molly and Ruby who all ended up in the same social training group.

09/02/2024

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐞/𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐃𝐨𝐠 (𝐍𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦)

Having just come back from another month long sabbatical, in India, working alongside street dogs, I never cease to be enthused by how differently they interact with their environment, when left to their own choices. I will say upfront, I never saw a poor starving dog, and the refreshingly new attitude towards them is respect, care and lots of opportunities for food provision. Frendicoes SECA, a charity in India, has made a huge impact in helping India’s street animals by educating locals in street feeding, providing animal service helplines and spay, neuter, and vaccination programs.

So why didn’t I see dog fights, jumping up, car chasing? Because no one was at the end of a lead. Because puppies had learnt from their parents for much longer than 8 weeks, outside in a world moving fast around them. If a dogs eyes are open, its learning which is why we often end up teaching them things without realising.

Lip licks, eye flicks, ear positioning and 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐰𝐚𝐠𝐬 are all social interactions these street dogs have learnt to survive and thrive. Our management of the lead can make a dog feel trapped, more anxious more likely to thrash around, bark and lunge.

𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐨𝐠 “𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨” 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐫, 𝐚𝐧𝐱𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲, 𝐟𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐮𝐭𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞.

A strong bond, trust, boundaries, and loose lead walking can enhance your relationship with your dog. You can avoid unnecessary conflicts and stress by really understanding how your dog prefers to behave and communicate, not forcing them into situations they would choose to avoid.

Loose lead walking is the result we are looking for, to have non reactive dogs on lead in the outside world but the journey to get there involves many things…. Bonding, understanding, training and being a guardian, advocate and protector of your dog’s space, personality, fears and phobias.

If you would like to know your dog better, be the best advocate for its needs and recognise its feelings and emotions in varying environments, please complete my contact form on www.leadthewaytraining.co.uk and get started on the most exciting (dog) language course you may ever take (or share this post if you know others may benefit from seeing it).

01/01/2024

PUPPY CLASSES, next available intake, Saturday 29th June, 1.45pm onwards.

£80 for 6 week course, emailed notes to refer back to as well as info on health, welfare and dog law.

Limited spaces available so book early via the contact form on www.leadthewaytraining.co.uk

03/11/2023

REACTIVE DOG OWNERS…..If your dealing with a reactive dog it can be soul destroying but there can be light at the end of the tunnel if you reach out to us here at Lead the Way, here’s Panda’s story

Neil and Hayley contacted me regarding their rescue dog, Panda, and her many behavioural issues. Despite tireless efforts, Panda’s nervous aggression and reactivity towards dogs and people persisted, leading to understandable distress and isolation for her owners. Being told by another trainer “they had exhausted all possibilities and changes in their lifestyle” to help Panda, was disheartening. However, with Lead the Way’s comprehensive approach, there was newfound hope.

Understanding that treats weren’t the sole solution, Panda’s owners delved into an array of kind, effective training techniques, investing significant time and unwavering dedication over 9 months. Through personalized one-on-one sessions and regular classes, Panda has blossomed into an great example of obedience and calmness, confidently interacting with both human and canine friends.

Witnessing Panda’s remarkable progress, from relaxing with ease among fellow dogs and their owners to recently welcoming a new rescue companion into the family home, Olly the fox hound, it’s clear that Lead the Way’s holistic approach has yielded exceptional results.

Though investing nine months in managing and transforming your dog’s behavior might appear extensive, the enduring advantages for both you and your canine companion over the next 10,12, 16 years cannot be underestimated. Don’t give up, even if you feel you have tried it all, you may be pleasantly surprised.

Lead the Way - Keeping rescue dogs out of rescue!

PS if you’re wondering, Panda is a Visla/Doberman X St Bernard 😊

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