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03/06/2026

Tonights calm exposure walk has been rescheduled due to lack of numbers. If you would like to attend our next one it will be Wednesday 10th June at 7pm. Please contact me if you wish to join. 🐶

03/06/2026

On Sunday my 4th session was working with the delightful Hugo and his owner 🐾

This adorable boy is one STRONG puller when he gets going, and can also be reactive towards some dogs. During our session we started by addressing his lead pulling, using a twin clip lead to help his owner manage his power more comfortably and safely. After showing them where the ‘Heel’ position should be and how to teach it clearly, we moved on to the front door routine.

Usually, Hugo would sit, stay, wait to be released… and then launch out of the door at full speed 🤣 You could really see the anticipation building for the walk. So instead, we worked on impulse control, teaching him that the door opening doesn’t automatically mean GO, and that calm behaviour gets him access to the walk.

Then came the walk itself. As you can imagine, Hugo LOVES food (not many Labradors don’t 😅), so we used rewards to start building engagement on the driveway first. Every moment he chose to walk nicely beside us, he received praise and rewards.

However, Hugo had learned to grab the treat and then rush straight back ahead, so we started implementing direction changes to encourage him to focus on his owner rather than leading the walk himself. By the end of the session, both Hugo and his owner were doing brilliantly, and he was happily remaining by her side for much longer periods.

We’ve still got more work ahead of us, but this was a fantastic start, and Hugo’s owner has already reported feeling far more confident 💙

02/06/2026

𝗡𝗘𝗫𝗧 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗠 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗞 🐶
I'm holding a walk on 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝟳𝗽𝗺, is anyone interested in attending? If so message me and full details will be given regarding location and what to expect. 🐾

02/06/2026

Session 3 on Sunday was with this adorable 18-week-old Labrador, Nala 💛

As you’d expect from a Lab puppy, this lovely girl is FULL of life 🤣 She loves to jump up, greet guests with excitement, ignore recalls when something more fun appears, and generally has far more energy than she knows what to do with.

Our first focus was mental stimulation. Because Nala is still so young, her walks need to stay fairly limited, but that doesn’t mean her brain switches off on its own. We introduced my controlled retrieve game (perfect for a Labrador Retriever 😜), alongside scatter feeding in the grass to encourage sniffing and natural calming behaviours.

Next up was the jumping. Her owners are now armed with clear steps to help tackle the behaviour, including only greeting when all 4 paws are on the floor. We also introduced place training for when guests visit, which will also be super useful for café trips or pub outings in the future ☕🐾

Lastly, we started building the foundations of recall, and Nala did amazing, even with Rosie (the young daughter) providing some brilliant real-life distractions throughout 😂

There’s still work to do, but this girl is one smart cookie and I’ve no doubt she’ll continue making amazing progress… especially with tasty treats involved 🍖

01/06/2026

🐾 IMAGINE IF YOUR DOG COULD…

✔ Walk nicely on lead without dragging you down the street

✔ Settle calmly while you enjoy a coffee with friends

✔ Come back when called instead of pretending you don’t exist

✔ Pass people and dogs without turning every walk into an embarrassment

That’s exactly what we’ll be working towards in my brand-new Real-Life Skills for Dogs course.

This isn’t about perfect competition obedience. It’s about creating a dog you can actually enjoy living with.

Over 4 weeks we’ll focus on the skills that matter most in everyday life, helping you build a calmer, more responsive and more enjoyable companion.

To make sure every owner gets plenty of support, spaces will be extremely limited.

🐶 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱? 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗔𝗜𝗧𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜’𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵.

01/06/2026

So my second session yesterday was the stunning Nova again 💙

This lovely girl has been working hard on her lead walking skills, and yesterday we focused on building engagement out in the real world whilst using the environment as a reward.

Rather than fighting against distractions, we worked with them, allowing Nova to explore and interact with the world calmly whilst reinforcing check-ins and focus with her owners. When the environment became a little too exciting, we added in turns and changes of direction to help bring her attention back, which she responded to really well 👏

What made me happiest though was seeing how well her owners handled everything too. Timing, consistency, patience… they’re all growing in confidence together and it’s making such a difference to Nova.

I also received this incredibly kind review from her owners yesterday:

“Chelsie has been an invaluable lifeline for us after we adopted our 10 month old staffy-cross Nova. We really want to set her up for success and seeing the progress she’s making under Chelsie’s guidance is incredible.

We feel so comfortable asking for advice and she is always happy to give you thorough, easy to follow steps. I feel like she is training us humans just as much as Nova! It’s made our home so much calmer as Nova grows in confidence every day!”

Thank you so much for the trust you’ve put in me with Nova 🐾 I cannot wait to continue watching her progress.

31/05/2026

What a day… FIVE 1-to-1 sessions back to back!! Safe to say I am completely exhausted 🤣

But enough about me, let me introduce you to my first session: Marty (on the right), an adorable 8-month-old PUPPY… yes, puppy!! 😮

Marty is such a sweet-natured boy, but when he spots another dog he makes sure they know he’s there with a very loud bark because he’s desperate to say hello and play. Although his intentions are friendly, his size and booming bark can come across quite intimidating to others.

Today we focused on impulse control, “leave it,” and helping Marty feel calmer around dogs through desensitisation work. We found the perfect café spot with lots of dogs nearby to train around, and by the end of the session Marty was able to walk past another dog with no barking at all = massive win 👏

Next step: working on calm greetings once he’s feeling more relaxed around the dogs he passes.

30/05/2026

🐾 AVAILABLE THIS WEEK 🐾

This coming week I’ve got appointments available for 1-to-1 training & behaviour support sessions, plus our next CALM EXPOSURE WALK on Wednesday evening, all breeds, sizes, and experience levels welcome. 🐶🐾

𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸
• Monday: Morning slots available
• Tuesday: Morning & evening slots available
• Wednesday: Calm Exposure Walk at 7pm
• Weekend:Very limited training slots remaining

Whether you need help with recall, loose lead walking, confidence building, reactivity, puppy training, or general obedience, feel free to message to book or ask any questions. 💛

27/05/2026

At the weekend I had the pleasure of working with Ruby, a 4-year-old Staffie x Bulldog. 🐾

Ruby finds walks quite challenging, becoming very fixated on dogs, runners, and children. When overwhelmed, she can begin whining and sometimes even shrieking. Although we didn’t see any dogs during our session, it was very clear that Ruby is not comfortable outdoors at the moment. Her body stayed low, she constantly scanned the environment, lip licked, and never stopped to sniff - all signs that she was feeling anxious and simply trying to get the walk over with.

Because of this, we spent the majority of our session working in the home environment first. We started by creating a positive association with her harness and lead, helping Ruby feel safer and more relaxed before even thinking about heading out for a walk.

We also spent time helping her owner better understand Ruby’s body language, learning to recognise the difference between when she is calm and comfortable versus anxious and overwhelmed.

Ruby absolutely loved working in the garden, so we used that as a safe space to build confidence and engagement. Finally, we worked around the front door with no pressure at all, simply short trips out and back in again, helping create a more positive association with the outside world.

We also introduced a “LET’S GO” cue to help guide Ruby away from situations before she becomes too uncomfortable.

A lovely girl with an owner who is committed to helping her feel safer and more confident. 💛

26/05/2026

🐾 𝐓𝐚𝐦𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐨𝐠 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬! 🐾

Following the fantastic success of the recent Dog Friendly Trail event held with Tamworth Borough Council, I’m excited to announce that the trails will now continue as a 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 for local dog owners and their dogs. 🎉

After discussions with the council, I’ll be organising regular relaxed social trails through Tamworth Castle Grounds ending at the town to help bring together dog-loving owners, support local dog-friendly businesses, and create positive experiences for our dogs within the community.

📅 NEXT TRAIL DATE
Sunday 14th June
⏰ 9:30am

📍 Meeting Point
The Watchman Statue, Tamworth Castle Grounds

The walk itself will last around 20–30 minutes and is designed to be calm, welcoming, and enjoyable for dogs and owners alike.

Perfect for:
🐶 Socialisation
🐶 Confidence building
🐶 Exploring dog-friendly Tamworth
🐶 Meeting fellow dog owners

After the trail, feel free to continue into town and support some of Tamworth’s fantastic dog-friendly cafés and businesses. I’ll also be around afterwards for anyone wanting to chat about training or behaviour advice.

This is a completely FREE community event and everyone is welcome.

I’m incredibly grateful for all the support shown after the first trail, and I’m excited to continue building something positive for the dogs and owners of Tamworth together ❤️

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https://www.trainwithchelsie.co.uk/

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