A Dog's Best Friend

30/05/2026

Did you know that chewing, sniffing, and licking aren't just enjoyable activities for dogsthey're also powerful calming behaviors?

After a stressful event or when your dog is overexcited in scenarios they need to be calm, giving your dog opportunities to sniff, chew, or lick can help them decompress, regulate their emotions, and return to a calmer state. Think of these activities as natural tools that support recovery and help your dog feel safe and settled.

Whether it's a sniffy walk, a chew item, or a lick mat, these simple enrichment activities can make a big difference in your dog's wellbeing. 🐾

22/05/2026

✨Three adorable pups started their VIP Puppy Package this week and although they may all be working on similar puppy foundations like mouthing, loose lead walking, recall and calmness around the world, no two training plans will ever look the same. 🐾

Different breeds, different sizes, different temperaments, different home lives… which means each puppy deserves an approach tailored specifically to them.

One may thrive with food rewards, another with play, another simply with slower confidence-building and patience. Part of my job (and my favourite part!) is learning what motivates each individual dog and creating training that fits naturally into their owner’s everyday life, making progress realistic, enjoyable and sustainable for both ends of the lead. ✨

There’s no “one-size-fits-all” here, every puppy is trained as the individual they are. 💛

21/05/2026

✨ Cute Puppy post.
I got to meet the gorgeous Jimmy and his family today for his first VIP Puppy package session. Looking forward to watching him progress with training over the next few weeks 😍

18/05/2026

🐾✨ Give your puppy the very best start in life with our VIP Puppy Package! ✨🐾
Whether you’re counting down the days until your new puppy arrives or already navigating life with a little land shark at home, this package is designed to help you build confidence, calmness, and a strong bond from the very beginning 💜🐶
We cover all the essentials including:
✔ Toilet Training
✔ Mouthing & Bite Inhibition
✔ Loose Lead Walking
✔ Recall
✔ Crate Training
✔ Socialisation
✔ Leave It / Drop It
✔ Sit, Down & Stay
Plus personalised 1-2-1 support tailored to you and your puppy’s needs 🐾
Starting early can make a huge difference in preventing unwanted behaviours and helping your puppy grow into a happy, well-mannered companion 🏡✨
📩 To request our FREE assessment form and book your space: 🌐 www.a-dogs-best-friend.com⁠�
📧 [email protected]

15/05/2026

12/05/2026

Meet Dylan, a teenage Labrador with a talent for “borrowing” gardening tools and other "illegal"/dangerous objects whenever his owner was busy with chores such as washing and drying… then proudly parading them around to gain attention and spark a game of chase. 😅

Possession and parading of objects is very typical for his breed, so rather than simply stopping the behaviour, we gave him an appropriate outlet for it.

Now Dylan has an important job: carrying the peg bag to the clothes line while the washing’s being done. 🧺🐾

Same natural need fulfilled, just in a way that works for everyone. Training isn’t only about saying “no”; it’s about giving dogs a better “yes.”

10/05/2026

So that's a wrap for .worldham 2026, thank you so much to everyone that attended, came and had a go in the Discovery Zone and joined in the musical sits! Another amazing weekend! 😍🐾✨

09/05/2026

Day one of .worldham was fabulous as always, thank you to everyone that came and said hello, joined in on the musical sits and enjoyed the Discovery Zone! Can't wait to see more of you tomorrow!

09/05/2026

All set up and ready for .worldham weekend! Make sure to come have a try and say hello! 🐾🌞

06/05/2026

✨One of the biggest misconceptions in dog training is that once a dog learns something, they “know it” everywhere. In reality, dogs don’t generalise well at all.

That means a dog who can sit perfectly in your living room might look at you like you’ve never met when you ask for the same thing in the park. It’s not stubbornness, it’s just how they learn. Every environment, distraction, and context can feel completely different to them.

This is a huge reason why I structure my training as 1-2-1 sessions.

Your dog isn’t learning to listen to me, they’re learning to understand you. And for that to stick in the real world, you need to be the one guiding them through those different situations, building clarity and consistency together.

That’s also why in my posts you’ll see owners doing the training, not me. I’m there to coach, support, and adjust but the real progress happens when you and your dog learn as a team.

Because at the end of the day, your dog doesn’t live with me they live with you. 🐾