South Wales Dog Training Academy

10/09/2026

Going over and above for our golden oldies 🐾

There comes a point with our old dogs when you realise you’re no longer just taking them for a walk… you’re basically running a five-star retirement resort with room service. 😂❤️

My old girl Dipstick is a perfect example.

She still loves going out for a wander and, most importantly, a good sniff. But these days we do things a little differently.

Shorter walks with more sniffing opportunities. Lots of breaks when necessary. A coat when it's chilly or wet.

And, of course, personal umbrella service when it’s raining. ☔️

Because honestly, after everything our old dogs have given us over the years, why wouldn’t we go that extra mile for them?

They’ve been our best friends, our comfort, our walking buddies, our listening ears (even when they’ve completely ignored us 😂) and such a huge part of our lives.

So when they get older and their needs change, we change with them.

It’s not about expecting them to keep doing everything they used to do. It’s about making sure they can still enjoy the things they love, in a way that works for them now.

If that means standing in the rain holding an umbrella over a dog who is very slowly sniffing the same blade of grass for approximately 14 minutes…

Well, that’s just what we do.

So tell me…

👇 What do you do that’s a little bit over and above for your old dogs?

I’d love to hear about your golden oldies. ❤️

06/09/2026

Welcome to the new puppy learners at the latest Puppy Power course.
All super smart little cookies and can’t wait to see how they get on.

Thanks to Fish4Dogs for the puppy packs -

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29/08/2026

Puppy Power graduation.

Here are the 3 baby puppies that rocked their final class!

Miss Maple - beautiful, enthusiastic, happy and loves everyone
Miss Nellie - gorgeous, laid back, clever and takes everything in her stride
Mr Fudge - handsome, smart, loves learning and adores his young humans.

Well done pups, see you for round 2 next week!
👩‍🎓👨‍🎓🎉🐶🐾

29/08/2026

Puppy Improvers graduation day.

Their fabulous pawrents worked very hard with their teenage hooligans!
Adolescence can be tough on the pups and their owners, their brains go to Mars very easily, frustration is high and they have growing pains to deal with.

Well done everyone! 👨‍🎓🎉🐶🐾

25/08/2026

Testimonial Tuesday! 🎉

'Thank you so much Julie for helping us with a puppy for the third time. Jack loved his sessions with you with a wagging tail every time he came.
Your knowledge on dog behaviour and how to apply it in a positive way to help get the best from your dog is second to none.
Looking forward to puppy improver now. Can’t help feeling though for the third time - it wasn’t Jack who was being trained - it was me'. 😉

The next Puppy Power course starts Saturday 5th September at 10am. Spaces are limited, so if you want to learn how to understand your puppy and have fun teaching them in a relaxed, small group, then get in touch. 🐶🐾

23/08/2026

Meet Miss Willow. She hasn’t been in her current home for very long, but her Dad wants to get off to a great start with her.
We had a lot of fun, did some serious learning and she was an absolute delight! 😍

If you want to get off to a great start with training your dog, whether they’re 4 months or 4 years, just give me a call on 07814400299 to tell me all about them. 🐶🐾

18/08/2026

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13/08/2026

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💔🐾 HE COULDN’T TELL ME HE WAS IN DANGER… BUT I COULD SEE IT IN HIS EYES 🐾💔

While on foot patrol around the open spaces at Aylestone Meadows, I came across a dog wandering around alone in the heat.

My heart sank. 💔

The poor dog was panting heavily and desperately needed water. In that moment, all I could think was: What if nobody finds him? What if he keeps wandering? What if something happens to him? 😔🐶☀️

I couldn’t simply walk away.

I stayed with the dog and walked around the area trying to locate the owner. Thankfully, I was eventually able to find them.

I had some very strong words of advice, but more importantly, I took the opportunity to explain the dangers of heat and the responsibility we have towards the animals in our care.

I asked the owner to take the dog straight home, which thankfully they did. 🏠🐾

I’m genuinely so relieved that I found this dog. I regularly see missing dog posters, and I dread to think what could have happened if this dog had continued wandering around in the heat.

🐾 Our pets depend on us to protect them. They can’t tell us when they’re too hot. They can’t ask us for water. They can’t tell us when they’re struggling. We have to recognise the signs and act.

☀️💧 Please think carefully before taking your dog out in this heat.

If it’s too hot for you, it’s too hot for them too.

A walk can wait.
A little inconvenience can wait.
Your dog’s safety cannot.

❤️ Welfare isn’t just for people. Every animal deserves to be protected, cared for and kept safe.

Please share this. You never know whose dog you might help keep safe today. 🐶❤️

Pcso Vince

11/08/2026