The Dog Training Company

The Dog Training Company Professional Dog Training Centres within the Yorkshire Region. Building great dogs, through clear communication and solid relationships.

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20/05/2026

The difference between an “excited” dog… and a dog with no boundaries. 👀

This is how the day started:
Jumping up. Mouthing. Zero off switch. Chaos the second attention appeared.

Fast forward a few hours and suddenly…
calm greetings, better choices, actually thinking before reacting.

Because overexcitement isn’t “just their personality” - it’s usually a dog that’s never been shown how to regulate themselves properly.

26/04/2026

Astro 🪐

After failing his boarding trial due to stress around unfamiliar people and defensive aggression, we focused on structure, trust, and safety on his first boost day 🚀

Now it’s down to the owner to continue his training with our ongoing sessions and support✨

He definitely understood the assignment. 💍Juno and Nero were part of a very special day, and they really took it all in ...
23/04/2026

He definitely understood the assignment. 💍

Juno and Nero were part of a very special day, and they really took it all in their stride.

Weddings can be a lot for dogs - new places, new people, and a lot of energy all at once. It’s exactly the kind of setting where having the right support behind the scenes makes all the difference.

We were there to keep things calm, structured and stress-free throughout the day, making sure they were settled, guided at the right moments, and able to be part of everything without it becoming too much for them.

So instead of worry or distraction, you get moments like this - just happening in the middle of it all.

19/04/2026

Ain’t it fun... until your dog drags you down the street 😅

Overexcitement might look harmless (and even a bit funny, but for dogs like this it quickly becomes overwhelming, unfocused and hard to manage.
This girl came in with big emotions and no real off switch. Everything was go-go-go - pulling, jumping, struggling to settle and finding it hard to actually take anything in.
Through clear structure, consistency and showing her how to slow things down, we started to see a completely different dog.

Calmer. More responsive. Able to think instead of just react. And the best part? She’s still the same happy boxer... just with a bit more balance

Because the goal is never to take away their personality - it’s to help them handle it.

You wouldn’t think she’s nervous around people 👀Cali can be unsure with new people and will often bark and lunge when sh...
18/04/2026

You wouldn’t think she’s nervous around people 👀

Cali can be unsure with new people and will often bark and lunge when she feels overwhelmed, but this is where the right guidance makes the difference.

Instead of avoiding it or overwhelming her, we focus on clear, structured interactions and consistent handling so she learns how to cope and stay calm.

Moments like this aren’t luck… they’re trained.

Struggling with a strong-willed dog that just doesn’t seem to listen?Frankie came to us at 4 years old with very little ...
17/04/2026

Struggling with a strong-willed dog that just doesn’t seem to listen?

Frankie came to us at 4 years old with very little training and a big personality. With the right guidance, her owners learned that real progress doesn’t come from just focusing on the dog, but from how they handle and communicate with her day to day.

If your dog pulls on the lead, ignores commands or feels difficult to manage at times… you’re not alone. And more importantly, it can be changed.

In just a couple of months, the change in Frankie has been remarkable.

16/04/2026

This is why most “trained” dogs fail when it actually matters…🚫

Everyone loves a dog that looks impressive. Fast, reactive, powerful. And yeah, it looks good on camera.

But here’s the truth most people don’t want to hear. A dog that can bite on command but can’t be calmly handled at the vets isn’t trained, it’s just rehearsed. Real training doesn’t always look exciting. It looks like this. Standing still while someone checks their eyes, paws, ears. No stress, no fight, no drama.

Because when your dog is injured, scared, or doesn’t understand what’s happening… that’s when training actually shows. Not in a field. Not for a clip. But in the moments you actually need it.

Train for real life, not for applause.

27/03/2026

Someone’s been watching his owner play 👀

What a goal for

21/03/2026

Refusing to walk isn’t the problem…
It’s the symptom.

Look deeper, and you’ll find what’s actually holding your dog back. 👀

Training highlights from this week 🐾Different dogs, different goals, but the same aim - helping every dog feel more conf...
07/03/2026

Training highlights from this week 🐾

Different dogs, different goals, but the same aim - helping every dog feel more confident, calm and successful.

“Our dog is now calmer, happier and much better around other dogs.” 🐾Reviews like this mean everything to our team.After...
05/03/2026

“Our dog is now calmer, happier and much better around other dogs.” 🐾

Reviews like this mean everything to our team.

After starting with an initial assessment, Holly and her dog went on to complete our Silver package and Board & Train, with tailored 1:1 sessions to support their progress.

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