L.W Canine Behaviour & Training

04/06/2026

Is there anything more fun than a morning spent spanieling?

This little guy completed his ecollar training course this morning and is our third dog this week alone to successfully finish the programme and earn the freedom to be safely back off lead.

Like many spaniels, his biggest challenge was distracted recall around wildlife. Once he locked onto prey, he was gone, head down, into cover, and completely committed to the chase, with little regard for what his owner had to say about it.

Fast forward to today, and the transformation has been incredible.
At the conclusion of his course, we saw perfect decision making around prey animals.

Not only did he choose not to chase when given the opportunity, but later in the session he completely ignored them altogether.
His recall was also 100% on the money, returning every single time he was called regardless of distractions, excitement, or competing motivators.

We should not be restricting a dog's natural instincts, but giving owners the tools to safely manage them and giving dogs the understanding to make better choices when it matters.

The goal isn't to stop a spaniel being a spaniel. It's to create the reliability and communication needed for them to enjoy that freedom safely.
Now he's free to enjoy all the spaniel things he was born to do, with the confidence that his owners can call him back when they need to.

Spaniels are undoubtedly one of our favourite breeds to work with. They're intelligent, driven, enthusiastic, and often wonderfully chaotic. Watching them go from disappearing over the horizon at the sight of wildlife to making calm, thoughtful decisions around those same distractions never gets old.

03/06/2026

I've worked with several Korthals Griffons over the years, and it's always the same issue: a huge prey drive and a recall that gets ignored when they're hunting, working the ground, and pushing through cover.

Today, we had our second e-collar course finisher of the week. This boy is an absolutely phenomenal dog, and he absolutely smashed it, showing that he can now be safely trusted off-lead again.

An amazing dog with a huge amount of drive, now back doing what he should be doing, whilst understanding that freedom isn't free.

03/06/2026

Yep 🖕🤣

🤣🤣🤣

02/06/2026

This lovely boy is now back off lead , his prey chasing is under control , hes safe, and hes off out exploring, working the ground , and doing all the things he should be 🐕🙏

02/06/2026

Still a couple of spaces left !!
Starts this Saturday- all ages welcome!

GROUP CLASSES

The next rotation of group classes starts again on the 6th of June, for 6 weeks, at the ickwell field. 😀🐕

*Foundation class* ( course 1)

https://LWCanineBehaviourTraining.as.me/?appointmentType=89330140

3 slots available currently

*Progression class* ( course 2, for those having completed foundation / up to the old silver class)

https://LWCanineBehaviourTraining.as.me/?appointmentType=89473879

6 slots available currently

Cost: £85

See you there!!!

01/06/2026

First session getting this prey driven little monster off lead safely again....... what a little sweetheart she is !!! 😍🐕😀

30/05/2026

This.

30/05/2026

On hot days theres always alot of people asking what to do with their dogs. What enrichment, what activities, that are temperature suitable.

Mine do nothing.
They sleep, they rest in the shade.
They might take themselves into the kitchen to sleep on the cooler floor..... and this is what they do........
......ALL DAY

If its really warm still in the evenings they might not even get a walk , or a trip to the training field.

Its okay to have days like this. Even if its several in a row. Your dog isnt being neglected, you are being sensible.

This is why its critical to teach a dog to be calm at home, and not associate or expect boundless amounts of activity and stimulation.

Truth be told, I think mine quite enjoy these days🤣☀️

29/05/2026

Its FINALLY here!!

🐾 Tracking Foundation Course 🐾

Tuesday evenings @1900
Starts: Tuesday June 16th
Dutation: 5 weeks
Meet: Ickwell field
Price: £120
Only 6 spaces so get in fast!

To book :
https://LWCanineBehaviourTraining.as.me/?appointmentType=93820890

*Ever wondered just how powerful your dog's nose really is?*

This course introduces dogs and handlers to the world of tracking..( not scentwork).... teaching dogs to recognise and follow a specific target scent over distance before locating the scented article.

Unlike competitive tracking disciplines that require dogs to maintain a precise nose-to-ground position, this course encourages dogs to use scent naturally, combining ground scent, airborne scent and environmental information to solve real scent problems.

Dogs are allowed to track the way dogs were designed to track.

Over five weeks, you'll learn how scent behaves in different environments, how weather and terrain affect scent movement, how to read your dog's tracking behaviour, and how to build confidence in both your dog's abilities and your own handling skills.

Tracking is one of the most mentally stimulating activities you can do with your dog. It develops focus, confidence, independence, problem-solving ability and strengthens the bond between dog and handler like few other activities can.

Suitable for beginners and dogs of all breeds, ages and experience levels.

Whether you've previously enjoyed scent work or are completely new to nose work, this course provides a structured introduction to one of the most natural and rewarding activities a dog can perform.

🐶 Learn to trust your dog's nose. 🐾 Follow the scent. 🧠 Build confidence and problem-solving skills.

🤝 Strengthen the
relationship between you and your dog.

Every great tracking dog starts with solid foundations.

( progression courses to follow)

29/05/2026

Back by popular demand! - June field hire block package!

8 field hires - for just £50!
1hr slots.

To purchase your voucher click the link below ⤵️

https://app.acuityscheduling.com/catalog.php?owner=30784744&action=addCart&clear=1&id=2187155

Ickwell field, Biggleswade, Beds.
Map:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/NAZzJR8ApTSrS1TC7?g_st=ac

*** link valid until the 1st of july - once purchased, there is no time/date limit on bookings 😀***