Release The Hounds Dog Training

02/09/2025

One-to-one training sessions are available, Monday to Sunday! Please get in touch with your query (details below)!

A range of topics covered, from the early puppy days through to the madness of adolescence, recall, Loose Leash Walking, settle with visitors, and so on.

📲 Naomi 083 165 7558

27/08/2025

The final group term (set of 4 classes) is beginning at the end of September. I believe every puppy / adolescent dog should be doing group classes for their outdoor training and the added benefits of socialising and wotking around distractions.

🐾 GROUP TERM 🐾

Class dates run as follows:
Week 1 - 20th Sept
Week 2 - 27th Sep
Week 3 - 4th Oct
Week 4 - 18th Oct

Located in Dunboyne Park, €120 per registration

10am - 11am Puppies from vaccinated up to 10 months.
• Settle work
• Focus on the handler
• Recall
• Social skills

11:15am - 12:15pm Adolescents from 11 months up to 2 years old.
• Recall
• Loose Leash Walking
• Come away from distractions
• Social skills

If you would like to chat about or sign up, the best way to reach me is by text or WhatsApp on 083 165 7558. I can't usually answer the phone, so message is your best option. Alternatively, you can send a detailed email to [email protected].

Naomi 🐾🐾

25/08/2025

Hi all, just a little update on Release the Hounds!
I'm currently working 7 flexible days per week; this means I'm available Mon - Sun, at various times, ensuring that I can work around your schedules.

For now, I am doing one-to-one training consultations where I go to your home and we design a bespoke training plan tailored to you & your dogs needs, which we focus on for a couple of weeks at a time, in between progression sessions.
The prices for these private training sessions vary slightly, depending on where you're located, so if you're interested, be sure to let me know where you're based when you're making a query.

Group classes are proving very popular and very fun! I have an upcoming group term (set of 4 classes), beginning at the end of September. I believe every puppy / adolescent dog should be doing group classes for their outdoor training and the added benefits of socialising and wotking around distractions.

🐾 GROUP TERM 🐾

Class dates run as follows:
Week 1 - 20th Sept
Week 2 - 27th Sep
Week 3 - 4th Oct
Week 4 - 18th Oct

Located in Dunboyne Park, €120 per registration

10am - 11am Puppies from vaccinated up to 10 months.

11:15am - 12:15pm Adolescents from 11 months up to 2 years old.

If you would like to chat about or sign up to one-to-one training or the above classes, the best way to reach me is by text or WhatsApp on 083 165 7558. I can't usually answer the phone, so message is your best option. Alternatively, you can send a detailed email to [email protected].

I also have an online training option, where we do a session over zoom/facetime, and this can be booked through my website www.positivepuppy.ie. It's especially good for those who are planning on getting a puppy or rescuing a puppy / young dog, and would like some tips and advice before they arrive in their forever home. These sessions set you and your newest addition up for success!

All the best,
Naomi 🐾🐾

15/08/2025

29/07/2025

Once-off classes are a fantastic way to introduce yourself and your pooch to a group class setting. Many owners aren't sure how their dogs are going to react to training in a group, and sometimes they are daunted by this, so they are put off signing up for full terms. So, here's an opportunity to get a feel for it!

These classes are equally brilliant for owners who are looking to refresh their skills and for the new squishy little puppies who are ready to meet other puppies and learn together 🐕‍🦺

Each class is unique! They all offer something different. Give me a shout if you're unsure what's best for you and your furry companion, or check out the notes on each class below ⬇️

✴️ Rocket Recall is a fun, energetic class that focuses on allowing our dogs some distance away from us (all attached to long training lines, of course) and training them to come back when called. It's showing the owner how to apply this effectively and master the recall!

✴️ Puppy Foundations will give show you how to train the basics and offer your puppy plenty of time to socialise with other pups who are at a similar developmental stage. During this, we discuss body language so you can learn to understand how dogs communicate and if ever you need to intervene in dog play! We usually focus on 3 exercises in this class and will discuss play biting and toilet training too.

✴️ Loose Leash Walking has always been a favourite one of mine to teach because the results are fantastic, and it gives owners great confidence in walking their dogs. We promote the bond and communication system between owner and dog, and step-by-step get you all walking with less stress on the leads and therefore less stress throughout!

I'm a qualified trainer with almost a decade of experience, having held group classes for many years now, helping hundreds of owners and dogs! I'm accredited by the IMDT, which means I follow a code of ethics and promote only Positive Reinforcement Training.

If you'd like to sign up for any of these classes, get in touch via text or whatsapp on 083 165 7558.

Naomi 🐾🐾

24/07/2025

On Saturday I'll be teaching a class all about recall! Recall is a safety exercise, trained in a fun setting.

Equipment is provided, and free parking in the village.

To register, get in touch with me on 083 165 7558.

Naomi 🐾 🐾

15/07/2025

This coming Saturday, I will be hosting a Loose Leash Walking workshop in Dunboyne Park.

The class will run for 1 hour, beginning at 10:15am. The cost is €40 per dog.

There is free parking available, and equipment provided.

Bring yourself & pooch, have them on a well fitted harness and regular fixed leads. Avoid flexi leads for this class.

No choke chains, prongs, or slip leads.

Bring high value good quality treats to use as rewards, as we use positive reinforcement techniques. Avoid dog kibble, dog biscuits, and large sized treats.

If you'd like to enrol, please get in touch. Like wise, if you have any Qs.

📧 [email protected]
📱 083 165 7558

Spaces are limited for safety reasons.

✔️ Qualified with 8 years experience running group classes
✔️ Accredited by the IMDT
✔️ Insure & permission granted by Meath CoCo for Dunboyne Park classes

Naomi 🐾 🐾

04/07/2025

Dog Training Workshops coming up in Dunboyne Park in July!

24/06/2025

My next set of group classes will be taking place in July!

The Puppy Group at 9:15am is suitable for vaccinated puppies up to 10 months of age, all breeds welcome!
Learn the foundations of training, understand appropriate socialisation, learn about enrichment, and have fun!

The Adolescents Group at 10:30am is suitable for dogs from 11 months up to 2 years of age. Your dog must be sociable and friendly around other dogs and people.
Progress in your foundational training, learn about canine body language and development stages, and have fun!

I use force-free methods, so we're all about
positively reinforcing behaviour we like and want repeated, and stay away from any tools or corrections that can hurt our dogs both physically and emotionally!
I'm a qualified trainer with the IMDT working in this industry for almost 10 years!

If this sounds like something you're interested in, get in touch with any queries or to sign up!

Contact Naomi on 083 165 7558 or email [email protected]

17/04/2025

I have a RECALL workshop taking place on Saturday 10th May at 9am in Dunboyne Park. The class will run for 60 minutes.
This class is suitable for all ages and breeds, and the equipment is included. You just bring whatever treats your dog loves!

We train recall so that it is safe to let our dogs free in off-leash areas, bring them away from dangerous situations, ensure they stay tuned in with us, and even around the house to bring them in from the back garden or to go from room to room.

This class is suitable for absolute beginners and those whose dogs have a good foundation already.

The class numbers are limited for safety precautions, so book early to avoid disappointment!

To book, text or WhatsApp Naomi on 083 165 7558.

07/04/2025

Advanced preparation for
welcoming a puppy into your home is key to
avoiding making mistakes
Where do they sleep? Where do I sleep? What do
I feed them? What equipment do I buy? Crate or
no crate? Will they be toilet trained? How do I tell
them I don't like it when they do something? Etc!
I am asked these questions and 100 more every
week - and Ido have the answers for you; let's
prioritise what's most important
Google, tiktok, and YouTube will give you
conflicting answers, some old teachings too
,
which we want to avoid!
Educate yourself on how your puppy will learn,
design a good routine and learn the 'what not to
do's'. This way, you'll prevent bad habits from the
get gol!

Positive Puppy is an online educational platform
for exactly this - speak on the phone or facetime
with Naomi to get ready for your new arrival!

Naomi qualified with the Institute of Modern Dog
Trainers and has been working with dogs for
almost a decade - her experience and ethics
makes puppyhood a breeze for you!

To book, head over to www.positivepuppy.ie and
find the package that suits you best!

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