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Qualified dog trainers providing professional training for dogs and their owners.

We also offer teaching and support for aspiring dog trainers or anyone wishing to deepen their understanding of dog behaviour and training.

📞 696 426 783

14/10/2026

Madhouse beginners' group getting their well deserved certificates ... well done all. You have all be a complete delight to work with :-)

Lynn and Mo

13/10/2026

🐾 A NEW BEGINNERS GROUP AT WESTVILLES HAVE STARTED THEIR 5-WEEK JOURNEY! 😁🎉

Today was all about introductions, explaining how our 5-week course will work, and sharing the first tips and guidance to help our new members get started.

We want to help them build a wonderful life with their four-pawed family members, based on trust, understanding, patience and positive reinforcement. ❤️🐶

Over the next five weeks, we'll be sharing knowledge, demonstrating techniques and helping owners understand how their dogs learn, so they can build strong bonds and enjoy life together.

Remember, training isn't just about teaching your dog commands. It's about learning to understand each other! 🐕💕

Welcome to Dog Training Costa Blanca! Let's make this journey a great one! 🐾
Angela Holt & Ben Dog Training Costa Blanca

05/10/2026

🦮☀️Why do we do our Social Walks?

Our social walks give our members an environment where they can relax and understand how to socialise their dogs the right way. No shouting, no frustration. Just a relaxing walk with all of our fantastic dogs.

😁Here are some pictures of our last social walk

01/10/2026

🐾 TEACHING BEGINNERS!!

There is a reason we keep our beginners in a confined, controlled area when learning.

When we teach the basics, we want to make sure the dog succeeds.

🐕 RECALL

There is absolutely no point letting a novice dog off lead in a large, exciting area and simply hoping they will listen when you call them.

Recall needs to be taught.

We start with the dog close to us, where we can build the behaviour successfully. As the dog understands what we are asking, we gradually increase the distance and distractions.

Before expecting your dog to come back to you in a fun and exciting environment, you need to have built a solid, reliable recall.

And remember, you need to be the most valuable and rewarding person around. Your dog needs to want to come back to you, even when there are exciting things happening around them.

✋ WAIT / STAY

Again, we don't leave it to chance.

We start with the dog very close to us, making sure they understand exactly what we are asking and, importantly, making sure they don't fail.

Once they understand the behaviour and the correct cue, we can gradually move further away.

Never assume your dog knows what you want.

If you simply walk away without giving your dog a cue, they may quite naturally follow you. After all, that's what dogs do!

Then telling them off for following you can actually affect their desire to be with you — and that's the last thing we want when building a relationship with our dog.

🧩 SMALL BITE-SIZED PIECES

So, in short, everything you teach your dog should be broken down into small, manageable steps.

Don't rush.

Don't expect too much too soon.

And don't compare your dog with another dog in the class. Every dog learns at a different pace.

Some will pick something up quickly, while others need a little more time and repetition and that's absolutely fine.

Our job is to teach the dog in front of us, not the dog next to us.

By the end of the course, you will all have worked through the same basic skills you need to keep your dog safe, responsive and able to understand what you're asking of them.

Training isn't about how quickly you can get to the end.

It's about building understanding, trust and a solid relationship along the way.

🐾 Take your time. Get the foundations right. The rest will follow.
If you would like to book a class with us contact:
Ben Dog Training Costa Blanca
Angela Holt Tel: 696 42 67 83

30/09/2026

🐶🦮 These cuties are some of the doggies in our begginers course. I think we have a group of little show-offs in hour hands 🤣.

29/09/2026

Helping Your Reactive Dog 🐾

I get a lot of enquiries from people looking for help with reactivity, and one of the most common questions is:

“Can my reactive dog join your class?”

The honest answer is often no not initially.

If your dog reacts to their environment, whether that's other dogs, people, noises or unfamiliar situations, simply putting them into a class environment isn't going to make the problem disappear.

In fact, if you're struggling to walk past one dog or one person, expecting your dog to suddenly cope with a room full of dogs, people and distractions while also learning new behaviours is asking far too much.

Let's talk about classes.

Classes aren't for every dog.

Asking a reactive dog to sit, down or stay isn't going to change how they feel about the thing that is worrying them. You can have a dog that knows every obedience cue perfectly and still have a dog who is frightened, overwhelmed or anxious in certain situations.

Personally, I don't use the word “obedience.” To me, it can sound as though we're demanding behaviours from our dogs. I much prefer thinking about working as a team.

If your dog is responsive to your cues, it doesn't mean they will give you the same response in every situation.

We've all heard: “But they do it at home!”

Of course they do. Home is familiar, predictable and comfortable.

Take that same dog somewhere unfamiliar, add another dog, a person, noise or something that worries them, and suddenly what they know can go completely out of the window.

Does that mean you should demand the behaviour?

Absolutely not.

Give them the time they need to process what's happening.

That's exactly the approach I believe we should take with reactive dogs.

If a dog is scared or overwhelmed, asking them to perform basic behaviours while they're struggling to cope with their environment can simply be too much.

Before we worry about sit, down or stay, we need to understand why the dog is reacting, what they're communicating, what their triggers are, and how we can help them feel safer.

And most importantly, we need to stay calm.

If you panic when your dog reacts, you're adding even more stress to an already difficult situation. Your dog needs you to be their calm, safe person — not another source of anxiety.

Reactivity isn't about having a badly behaved dog that needs more obedience.

It's about understanding the dog in front of you, understanding what they're telling you, and learning how to work together. ❤️🐾
Angela Holt Tel: 696 42 67 83
Ben Dog Training Costa Blanca

26/09/2026

🦮☀️ Saturday Social Walks for DTCB clients are back on the run. Every Saturday we meet at 09:00am to give our dogs the best walk they can get surrounded by other dogs ☀️🦮

23/09/2026

Date for new beginners classes 🐾

Next beginners at Westvilles Guardamar🐾

Start Tuesday 13th October at 4.15pm 5 week course

Westvilles, Carrer Espardenyers, 9, 03140 Guardamar del Segura, Alicante.

Madhouse Villamartin

20th October 3.15pm

This is a five week course at a cost of €80 a small deposit is required to secure a place.

Bringing a dog to a beginners class!!
Week one is all about assessing the dogs in the class and determining what training is needed for each individual dog.
While we do follow a structured programme from week one to week five, we also have the experience to adapt and move the goal posts when needed.
Our aim is to help you better understand your dog and their behaviour. Understanding why your dog behaves in certain ways strengthens your bond and encourages learning.
Most importantly, we want to help you and your dog enjoy a happy, social life together. 🐾
Ben Dog Training Costa Blanca
Angela Holt Tel: 696 42 67 83

21/09/2026

LIVING WITH A REACTIVE DOG

Having a reactive dog can be one of the most challenging experiences for an owner. It can be frustrating, stressful and, at times, incredibly isolating. There will be good days and difficult days, and sometimes it can feel like you’re taking one step forward and two steps back.

But a setback doesn't mean you've failed.

Why do setbacks happen?

There are many reasons a dog may suddenly struggle. Sometimes we simply move too quickly because we’re excited by the progress we’ve seen. We may get a little too close to a trigger, stay out for too long, or put our dog into an environment they aren't quite ready for.

Other factors can also play a part. Lack of sleep, feeling unwell, a stressful day or even an unexpected noise can leave a dog with less capacity to cope. What looks like a sudden reaction may actually be the result of several stresses building up.

Consistency is important. After a good day, it's very easy to think our dog is suddenly "better" and start expecting more from them. Reactive dogs need time, repetition and carefully managed experiences.

Don't punish the emotion

A reactive dog isn't simply being naughty. Reactivity can be rooted in fear, anxiety, frustration or over-arousal.

Using aversive equipment such as shock collars, prong collars or check chains may suppress a behaviour, but it doesn't address the underlying emotion. Punishing a dog when they are already struggling can increase stress and can damage the trust we are trying to build.

Our focus should be on helping the dog feel safe, understood and able to cope.

Look at the dog in front of you

Sometimes the best training session is simply a calm walk where nothing happens.

Choosing quieter routes, increasing distance from triggers and allowing your dog to stay below their threshold can make a huge difference.

And don't underestimate the small victories.

A calm walk down the street.
Choosing to look at you instead of reacting.
Walking past a trigger at a safe distance.
Recovering more quickly after seeing something difficult.

These are all wins.

When something doesn't go well, don't see it as failure. Look at it as information.

What happened?
What was different?
Was the environment too busy?
Were you too close to the trigger?
Had your dog already experienced too much that day?

Understanding these things helps us adapt rather than become frustrated.

Having a reactive dog is a journey, not a quick fix. The goal isn't simply to make the dog "behave"; it's to help them learn that they can cope with the world around them.

And remember, you are your dog's advocate.

If you're struggling with your dog's reactivity, you don't have to deal with it alone. Getting the right professional support can help you understand what your dog is communicating and give you the tools to move forward.

At Dog Training Costa Blanca, we're always happy to offer support, advice and guidance to help you and your dog.
Angela Holt Tel: 696 42 67 83

18/09/2026

Looking for a dog trainer or behaviourist? Read this first.

Almost every week I hear another horror story about a dog that has been put through unnecessary fear, stress or pain in the name of "training."

Recently, a small dog ended up needing veterinary treatment after an appalling training session.

When I asked the owner why they allowed it to happen, they simply said:
"We assumed they knew what they were doing."

Sadly, this is something I hear far too often.

Paying someone for their services doesn't automatically make them knowledgeable or ethical. If a trainer asks you to do something that doesn't feel right, stop and ask why. If the explanation doesn't sit comfortably with you, walk away.

Your dog cannot speak up. You have to.

Before choosing a trainer or behaviourist, ask:

• What qualifications or studies have you completed?
• Do you continue your education and keep up to date with modern behavioural science?
• Do you use, or allow the use of, aversive tools or punishment-based methods?
• What training methods do you use and why?
• Do you offer follow-up support after the initial sessions?

There are some excellent trainers who don't hold formal qualifications, but they should still be able to explain how they gained their knowledge, the experience they have, and the science behind the methods they use.

Don't be afraid to ask questions. A good trainer won't be offended, they'll welcome them.

Angela Holt Tel: 696 42 67 83

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