Follow My Lead Dog Training

31/05/2026

A training win doesn’t have to mean:
“Perfect recall around 50 dogs" or "Loose lead walking past a fillet steak on the floor with your dog's name on it"!

Sometimes a huge win is:
🐾 choosing not to react
🐾 checking in with you
🐾 recovering quicker
🐾 walking past calmly
🐾 settling for 10 minutes

Progress matters.
Tiny steps still move you forward 🤎

29/05/2026

FRIDAY FACTS

1️⃣ Tired dogs are not always calm dogs.
Overtired dogs can become MORE chaotic!

2️⃣ Enrichment is as important as exercise.
Sniffing, licking, chewing, searching, and problem solving matter.

3️⃣ Your relationship matters more than obedience.
Dogs learn best when they feel safe and understood.

27/05/2026

Loose lead walking isn’t as simple as stopping pulling...

For many dogs, walks are:
✨ exciting
✨ stimulating
✨ frustrating
✨ emotional
✨ overwhelming

If your dog pulls, it doesn’t mean you’ve failed.

Sometimes we need:
• slower walks
• decompression
• more sniffing
• distance from triggers
• practice in low-excitement settings
• adjusted reinforcement timing

Walking nicely is an art & not something dogs magically know. Different dogs, different breeds and different contexts can all impact a dog's ability to loose lead walk.

Struggling? Drop us a DM for some tips - it's a judgement free zone 💗

26/05/2026

Your dog isn’t giving you a hard time (on purpose).
They’re HAVING a hard time 🐾

Pulling, barking, lunging, ignoring cues, zooming around the house… these behaviours usually come from:
• overwhelm
• stress
• excitement
• confusion
• unmet needs

Training is never about “showing them who’s boss” or "teaching respect".
It’s about helping them feel safe enough to learn, and clearly, kindly communicating what is and isn't acceptable behaviour. When there is trust and understanding, that's where the magic happens.

Their behaviour is communication, and it requires communication from us. Compassionate, gentle and kind communication. Training with love 💗

22/05/2026

It's HOT out there and set to get hotter over the coming days. Please familiarise yourself with the signs of heatstroke and always err on the side of caution when it comes to exercising your dog 💛

20/05/2026

🐾 NEW TERM: Puppy & Intermediate Dog Training 🐾

A new term of training is approaching at Follow My Lead - the perfect opportunity to get started or continue building skills with your dog in a supportive, reward-based environment ✨

🐶 Puppy Class
For young dogs starting their training journey, focusing on confidence, early life skills and building strong foundations.

We cover:
✔️ Recall foundations
✔️ Loose lead walking
✔️ Confidence building
✔️ Social skills
✔️ Engagement & focus
✔️ Calm behaviour around distractions

🐕 Intermediate Class
For dogs ready to progress their skills with more challenge and real-life distractions.

We focus on:
✔️ Reliable recall
✔️ Loose lead walking under distraction
✔️ Focus & engagement around other dogs/people
✔️ Confidence building
✔️ Strengthening handler-dog connection

Small, supportive classes • Positive reinforcement training only 💛

Message to book your space or visit the website for more info 🐾

14/05/2026

Think online training means less support?

Not at all.

You still get:
✨ Personalised guidance
✨ Step-by-step coaching
✨ Ongoing support

Just delivered in a way that fits more easily into your life 💛

Find out more by contacting us: followmyleadtraining.co.uk / [email protected]

13/05/2026

11/05/2026

Before asking for behaviours…

Ask yourself: is your dog engaged with you?

Connection first, always 👌💛

06/05/2026

Got a reactive or easily overwhelmed dog? Working on separation-related issues? Working on time-of-day dependent or unpredictable behaviours?

Online sessions can be a game changer 💛

▶️ No stressful travel
▶️ No new environments
▶️ No added pressure

Just calm, focused training where your dog feels safe.

Get in touch for more info: followmyleadtraining.co.uk