Brighton Dog Training

09/06/2022

Many of us have been in the situation at some point where we don't feel comfortable with the way we are being told to handle our dog, or the situation our dog is being put in.

It can be very hard to stand up for yourself and your dog, especially when you are paying a professional. You can feel like you're overreacting or that it's necessary for the greater good. But the truth is that if it feels wrong, it probably is.

Here is your reminder, and your permission to:
‍👉Ask questions
‍👉Leave the lesson
‍👉Find another trainer

Sometimes, it is hard to do this in the moment, and many of us have experienced that uncomfortable freeze when you can’t find your voice – and if this happens, don’t beat yourself up. Give yourself time to unpack the situation and if you feel able, talk to the trainer after the fact.

11/08/2021

I’m very excited to now be accredited by the Professional Association of Canine Trainers and a registered Animal Training Instructor with the Animal Behaviour and Training Council.

**New Full member announcement!**
Woohoo another full member of the PACT team. Please join us in congratulating Ali Fell from Brighton Dog Training on passing her practical assessment for 1:1 training.

"I’ve been working as a trainer for several years and looking for an organisation to join that reflected my values. PACT strongly promotes a high level of ethics, skills and science-based knowledge and I’m delighted to be accredited by them. PACT were really supportive throughout my application and assessment process."

Ali Fell
[email protected]
www.brightondogtraining.com

06/11/2020

How are you, and your dogs, doing after last night? Were you bombarded with fireworks, or did you have a relatively peaceful night. We had some locally - which is a first - but I've seen posts from friends who had to endure hours of bangs and distressed dogs.
If your dogs had a bad night then let them rest today. They will be processing the shock and stress hormones and will benefit from a quiet day to recover. Skip their walk and do some scent games, parkour, fun retrieves or play at home with you instead. You want to raise their positivity with fun stuff, while avoiding anything which will increase their adrenalin / cortisol responses. And let them sleep.

15/10/2020

We’ve got a new logo!

21/08/2020

Science, dogs and happiness. Sounds like a good combination!

16/04/2020

Good news. The police have clarified today that a short drive to exercise (including walking your dog) is allowed! Just remember to be very careful about livestock if you’re walking in fields.
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Moving house, shopping for luxuries and essential repairs allowed, says CPS guide

07/12/2019

Mischief managed.

Bodie is still in recovery from a broken toe so it’s short lead walks only for now. This means he has a bit too much excess energy and the Christmas tree might not be safe when he’s left alone with it. He’s also an adolescent and could find the temptation of a decorated tree in his living room a bit too hard to resist.

If your dog is likely to make a bad choice then manage their environment to help them out.

11/11/2019

Dog lovers in Brighton and Hove can’t have missed the cases of Luna and Daisy who were both missing for over a week recently. This dedicated group of volunteers were out day and night to find them. They need equipment to continue the work they do. Please donate if you can to help them get lost dogs back to their people!

FUNDRAISING UPDATE 11/11
We have really been blown away by the support we have recieved over the last 2 weeks - our equipment fund last night stood at £2862, and we have been donated a large 3ft x 3ft x 5ft trap