Houghton's Hounds - Dog Training and Puppy Classes

Houghton's Hounds - Dog Training and Puppy Classes Charlie Houghton | Royal Navy Veteran turned Dog Trainer | Official Puppy School classes and 1-to-1 support

Puppy School tutors needed in Birmingham and Cambridgeshire. 25% discount off the training course for animal charity wor...
21/07/2025

Puppy School tutors needed in Birmingham and Cambridgeshire. 25% discount off the training course for animal charity workers and Registered Veterinary Nurses. Drop me a message if you have any questions 😊

Jet/Maisie height check! 24th June ➑️ 30th April ➑️ 29th March ➑️ 16th February Maisie has properly turned into a show c...
04/07/2025

Jet/Maisie height check! 24th June ➑️ 30th April ➑️ 29th March ➑️ 16th February

Maisie has properly turned into a show cocker now. In the early days I thought she looked quite working line, but now her ears have dropped and she is sooooooo fluffy! She's also not too bothered about a tennis ball.

And the best thing is, I can't quite believe it, but Jet will *actually* play with her for a couple of minutes at a time. πŸ₯Ή He has never been a dog's dog, and I've always said he doesn't really know how to play, but Maisie is teaching him, and seeing him do some bouncy bows and soft bitey face with her is just a joy. After a couple of minutes he gets a bit "urgh that's enough now", but that's totally fair. Onwards and upwards. πŸ₯°

02/07/2025

This may be of use to anyone in the WR postal code area

To all my gorgeous Doodle-mix owners (that's you Cockerpoos, Cavapoos, Maltipoos, and all the other 'poos!) 🐾Does your p...
02/07/2025

To all my gorgeous Doodle-mix owners (that's you Cockerpoos, Cavapoos, Maltipoos, and all the other 'poos!) 🐾

Does your puppy have some knots? Especially in their ears, and armpits? No judgement here - Jet gets knotty too, with his unruly spaniel feathers. And how does your puppy get on with you brushing out those knots? Honestly now, do they move themselves away from the brush? Do they lay firmly down, pressing themselves into the floor so you can't get to their belly? Do they try to bite the brush? All of these are signs that they're not super comfortable with the process.

The thing is, if we ignore these "please stop that" signals from them, they're not likely to just get used to it, they're likely to escalate those signals and potentially become less and less comfortable with other handling, such as nail clipping, vet checks, and vaccinations.

This is where my Happy Handling course comes in...

This course is for you if:
✨ You want vet visits to be as relaxed as possible.
✨ You want to improve communication between you and your dog.
✨ You want your relationship with your dog to be founded on trust and confidence.

I would love for you to join my Happy Handling course, and I can help to make that daily grooming that you're meant to be doing πŸ˜‰ less like a chore.

The logistics... the course is 6 sessions across 6 weeks; the first session is an online video to watch, then sessions 2-6 are in-person at Warndon Hub, WR4 9NX. There are two available courses to book onto, and the dates/times are as follows:

πŸ“† Course One (Sundays):
Week 1 - From 6th July, 35 minute video to watch in your own time. Homework and WhatsApp support provided.
Week 2 - 13th July, 12:15 - 1:15pm
Week 3 - 20th July, 12:15 - 1:15pm
Week 4 - 27th July, 11am - 12 noon
Week 5 - 3rd August, 11am - 12 noon
Week 6 (graduation) - 10th August, 11am - 12 noon.

πŸ“† Course Two (Friday evenings):
Week 1 - From 11th July, 35 minute video to watch in your own time. Homework and WhatsApp support provided.
Week 2 - 18th July, 6:45 - 7:45pm
Week 3 - 25th July, 6:45 - 7:45pm
Week 4 - 1st August, 6:45 - 7:45pm
Week 5 - 8th August, 6:45 - 7:45pm
Week 6 (graduation) - 15th August, 6:45 - 7:45pm.

πŸ”— My courses often sell out, so don't delay, grab your spot now: https://client.puppyschool.co.uk/booking/HH/8B3BC132-008D-43EC-A5E0-81F5D10AB921

For dogs of all ages over 6 months.

As always, do drop me a message if you have any questions!

Congratulations to my latest  graduates πŸ₯°Amber the Golden RetrieverBilly the Flat Coated RetrieverWilson the Labrador Re...
30/06/2025

Congratulations to my latest graduates πŸ₯°

Amber the Golden Retriever
Billy the Flat Coated Retriever
Wilson the Labrador Retriever
and little Popcorn the Dachshund

Puppy School are recruiting new tutors! 25% discount off the Tutor Training Course for Registered Veterinary Nurses, and...
26/06/2025

Puppy School are recruiting new tutors!

25% discount off the Tutor Training Course for Registered Veterinary Nurses, and those working for animal charities.

Best decision I ever made. See the post below for more info:

🐾 Are you a Registered Veterinary Nurse? Here’s your next step beyond the clinic.

At Puppy School, we know how passionate RVNs are about improving the welfare of animals β€” and how much untapped potential you have to make an even greater impact in your community.

That’s why we’re also offering 25% off our Tutor Training Course to all Registered Veterinary Nurses.

This opportunity is ideal for RVNs who want to:

🐢 Expand their role into behaviour and training
🧠 Apply science-led, reward-based methods beyond the clinical setting
πŸ•’ Create a flexible, puppy-focused business around their schedule
πŸ’¬ Educate and empower new puppy owners from day one
πŸ’Ό Build a fulfilling business with professional support and national credibility

As a Puppy School tutor, you’ll receive:

βœ… A ready-made business package and proven class structure
βœ… Online theory and hands-on practical training with puppies
βœ… No upfront franchise fee
βœ… Mentorship from accredited trainers and Clinical Animal Behaviourists
βœ… Continuous support, CPD opportunities, and a national network of 100+ trainers

You already have the knowledge and compassion β€” now turn it into a rewarding, flexible business doing what you love.

Step out from behind the consult room and into your own future.

πŸ‘‰ Learn more and apply today: www.puppyschool.co.uk/join-us

BVNA (The British Veterinary Nursing Association)

UPDATE: Both Puppy School courses now fully booked! Next course starts 14th September. ✨ New Dates Added ✨You asked, so ...
25/06/2025

UPDATE: Both Puppy School courses now fully booked! Next course starts 14th September.

✨ New Dates Added ✨

You asked, so here they are. 😊 Before I take a nice summer break, I'm squeezing in another Puppy School course and another Happy Handling course.

🐾 Happy Handling 🐾
Would you like your dog to be calm and content at the vets? Of course you would! Puppy School's revolutionary new 6-week course will teach you how to achieve consent-based handling skills to reduce stress in the vet clinic, including nail trimming, vaccinations, heart checks and more.
πŸ“† Courses start:
Sunday 6th July at 12:15pm
or Friday 11th July at 6:45pm

🐾 Puppy School 🐾
All your puppy basics, including recall, settling, loose lead walking, socialisation, handling basics, and loads more. For fully vaccinated puppies up to 20 weeks old.
πŸ“† Courses start:
Sunday 6th July at 9:45am *FULLY BOOKED*
Friday 11th July at 5:30pm *FULLY BOOKED*

All courses are Β£115 for the whole package, including the online Puppy Club, whatsapp support throughout, and free Natures Menu puppy food.

πŸ‘‡ BOOKING LINKS IN THE COMMENTS πŸ‘‡πŸ˜‰πŸΎ

🌟 Welcome to my latest gang of puppy legends 🌟This adorable bunch started  with me on Sunday.We have two very interestin...
19/06/2025

🌟 Welcome to my latest gang of puppy legends 🌟

This adorable bunch started with me on Sunday.

We have two very interesting mix breeds here. Picture one and picture 2. They are both very different mixes. Can you guess?

The marvellous mix breed boys are called
🐾 Jasper
🐾 Cooper

Then we have 2 cockerpoos:
🐾 Honey
🐾 Maggie

Then last but not least, double trouble golden retrievers:
🐾 Gus
🐾 Casey

Follow along to see how they grow and what they learn over the next 6 weeks.

My next course starts on 6th July. Link in bio to book your spot. This class was full, so don't miss out!

It's grass seed season. Make sure to check between all your dog's toes after every walk.
19/06/2025

It's grass seed season. Make sure to check between all your dog's toes after every walk.

🐾 Confessions of a dog trainer. 🐾Did any of these surprise you? Which ones sound familiar?I'm always learning and growin...
17/06/2025

🐾 Confessions of a dog trainer. 🐾

Did any of these surprise you? Which ones sound familiar?

I'm always learning and growing, striving to improve how I connect with dogs and their humans. So maybe some of these will change over time (except 7 and 8... those feel like core truths!). But this is where I'm at now and I'm pretty happy with it.

The dog sports thing... I'm not saying all dog sports are bad (as long as you play nicely πŸ˜‰), I'm just not a competitive person. I'm just not. πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ

So what is dog training to me? Consistency, patience, kindness. If you're bringing a new puppy home this year, I can help you to make sure you're stepping off on the right foot (paw). If you need help getting your dog comfortable for vet procedures, I have a great course for that starting on 6th July. And if your recall has gone a bit... flaky, give me a shout and I can troubleshoot it with you. Book a free discovery call and let's chat.

I have many more of these in my head so let me know if you want a part 2.

Thanks for the inspiration ❀️

β˜€οΈ Scorchio weather incoming! β˜€οΈMy annual posting of this brilliant table from  which I refer to myself all the time. Th...
16/06/2025

β˜€οΈ Scorchio weather incoming! β˜€οΈ

My annual posting of this brilliant table from which I refer to myself all the time. The key point to note is the other factors on the right. If your dog is particularly young or old, a brachy type (meaning short-nosed, so Frenchies, pugs etc), or obese, they are going to find the heat more difficult and you need to take more care with them.

What can you do to keep your walks safe:

🌭 Test how hot the pavement before you go out. Don't over complicated this, just stand on it with bare feet or hold your bare hands on it for a bit, and if it's too hot for you, it's too hot for paws.

🌭 Walk at the start or very end of the day.

🌭 Pick walks in cooler areas, like in the woods or where there is a body of water.

🌭 Avoid excessive running. Leave the ball lobber at home πŸ˜‰

🌭 Do an indoor activity instead. No walk is better than an overheated pup.

SAVE THIS POST to refer to if you're unsure whether to take that walk.

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