The Dog Ranch Hotel Ireland

23/05/2026

Dreaming of a calm dog that actually listens? 🐾✨

Our Board & Train programs are designed to create real-life results in a home environment — not a kennel.

✔️ Behaviour Training
✔️ Socialisation
✔️ Leash Walking
✔️ Recall Training
✔️ House Manners
✔️ Doors & Thresholds
✔️ No Jumping or Nipping
✔️ Calm Focus & Obedience
✔️ Real Life Home-Based Learning

Programs available from 3 weeks with in-depth handover sessions for owners, so the training is easy to maintain at home 🏡🐶

We don’t just train your dog and leave it there — we guide you through the transition too, with ongoing support to ensure everything runs smoothly and your dog continues to thrive at home.

From chaos to calm — building better habits for real life ✨

📍 Co. Cavan
📞 087 747 9375
🌐 thedogranchhotel.ie

Message us now to book your FREE consultation call and see if your dog is suitable for our Board & Train program 🐕✨

29/04/2026

A little refresh happening at The Dog Ranch 🐾✨
We’ll be closed from 4th May and reopening 18th May while we do some refreshing and redecorating 🎨

We can’t wait to welcome all our doggies back into a fresh, clean space 🐶🤍

Thanks so much for your patience — see you all soon!

10/04/2026

🐾 Lodge & Learn – Snippets from Today 🐾

Just a few moments from today showing our dogs in action — all at different stages of their journey, from young pups to more mature dogs 🐕✨

From leash walking, to impulse control, to door manners and thresholds, and so much more… every dog is learning, growing, and building confidence at their own pace.

At Lodge & Learn, we combine training with socialisation, creating a balanced environment where dogs can learn, engage, and have fun.
Different ages. Different stages. One goal — calm, confident, well-behaved dogs 💛

07/04/2026

🐾 Milo – Ready to Go Home 🐾

Our beautiful 10-month-old Labrador, Milo, is now ready to go home after completing his 3-week Lodge & Learn program ✨

Milo arrived as a shy and fearful boy, unsure of the world around him. Through a combination of training, socialisation, and behaviour work — all while making learning fun, his confidence has grown massively.

He was also a big puller and jumper, and would sn**ch food from counters or grab anything that dropped on the floor, making him difficult for his owners to manage… but not anymore 🙌

Now, Milo is a calm, obedient, and highly responsive pup who is eager to please and a joy to handle. With strong impulse control, he no longer takes food without permission and shows excellent manners in the home.

From loose leash walking, to door manners and thresholds, to reliable recall — Milo is excelling in every area 🐕✨

We’re so proud of this boy 💙

If you’d like your dog to experience the same transformation, take advantage of our Board & Train offer – 3 weeks for the price of 2 (1 week FREE!)

📲 WhatsApp: 087-7479375

www.thedogranchhotel.ie

03/04/2026

🐾 Leash Walking – Work in Progress 🐾

From pulling, zig-zagging, and no focus… to calm, connected, and walking beautifully on a loose leash ✨

This short clip shows just 3 of our Lodge & Learn dogs in progress — each at a different stage, but all learning the same key skill: engagement with their handler.
Through consistent training, structure, and clear communication, we turn chaotic walks into focused, enjoyable experiences for both dog and owner.

It’s not just about the walk… it’s about building attention, trust, and calm behaviour every step of the way 🐕🚶‍♀️

27/03/2026

From first steps to confident progress 🎓🐾

In this video, you’ll see our Lodge & Learners at different stages of their journey — some just beginning to build their foundations, and others halfway through their training developing more consistency and confidence.

We focus on real-life skills that truly make a difference:
✨ Loose leash walking
✨ Focus & engagement
✨ Door and threshold manners
✨ Place training
✨ Socialisation in a structured, safe environment

By combining obedience, behaviour, and socialisation, we create a balanced, results-driven program where dogs don’t just learn — they enjoy the process.

From chaos to calm… one lesson at a time 🐕💛

14/03/2026

🐾 Lodge & Learn – Work in Progress 🐾

A little glimpse into life at Lodge & Learn. Every dog is on their own journey – some of our learners are nearly ready to graduate, while others have just arrived and are starting their training adventure.

Through behaviour training, obedience work, leash walking and socialisation, we help each dog build focus, confidence and calm behaviour. Our program combines structured training with play and positive experiences, making learning both effective and fun.

From the first steps to the final results, it’s incredible to watch these dogs grow and develop every day. 🐕

Stay tuned to see their progress!

06/03/2026

From this ➡️ to THIS. 🐕✨

Pulling on the lead, no engagement, stressful walks that just aren’t enjoyable…
to calm, focused loose-leash walking where your dog is fully connected with you.

Loose leash walking is one of the most common struggles owners face, and it’s a key focus inside our Lodge & Learn training program.

Through daily immersion training, structure, and socialisation, we dial your dog’s behaviour in so the results actually stick in real life — not just in training sessions.

✔ No more pulling
✔ Better engagement
✔ Calm, enjoyable walks
Lodge & Learn — From Chaos to Calm.

📲 WhatsApp us to learn more or check our next available start dates.

🐾 Limited spaces available.

13/02/2026