Bluebell Dog Walking and Training

Bluebell Dog Walking and Training Kind, Ethical, Rewards based trainer and dog walker covering Shirehampton and surrounding areas. Bristol City Council Licenced 616510626

The plan is for the lovely Nala to join one of my groups.However having only met me on Friday, expecting her to slot str...
11/06/2026

The plan is for the lovely Nala to join one of my groups.

However having only met me on Friday, expecting her to slot straight in with a new human and new dogs is a big ask for any dog, regardless of how social they are.

I work incredibly hard to set my dogs up for success and I carefully plan my walks so that all the dogs are happy.

For our first walk this week, Nala and I enjoyed a solo walk together straight from the house. This allowed us to bond and start forming the trusting relationship I like to have with all my walking dogs.

Then as Harley one of my group regulars needed an extra walk, he joined her today instead.

This means when she joins the group she will already have a familiar dog to show her the ropes.

It also allowed us to practice things that are normal parts of group walks, but often don't come naturally.

Things like:

🐾 Lead Walking. As I expected these two loved each other. Whilst I love dogs playing and having fun, I also need them to walk calmly together on lead for safety. Both dogs walk beautifully onlead, separately, but the distraction of each other meant they needed a little practice to be as good together.

🐾 Travelling in an unfamiliar vehicle with unfamiliar dogs. We only did a very short trip, we could of walked it, but slowly integrating this is much less stressful all round.

🐾 Calmly exiting and entering the vehicle. When everyone is super excited for their walk it's good to be able to practice the skill of waiting patiently whilst I unload all the dogs.

🐾 Calmly taking treats. I am very thorough with my paperwork in advance to check if any dogs have resource guarding issues around each other. But just because they don't normally have a problem it doesn't mean a new dog won't be extra keen to get in there first. Just having the two allowed us to practice some impulse control skills.

These two were brilliant and I can see they are going to be very good friends. ♥️

Today we welcomed the beautiful Nala to walks.I know I'm biased, but isn't she just stunning. 😍I'm super impressed with ...
08/06/2026

Today we welcomed the beautiful Nala to walks.

I know I'm biased, but isn't she just stunning. 😍

I'm super impressed with her training skills at such a young age and can't wait to introduce her to Duke as I think they'll get on brilliantly.

Dog walking clients picture the scene...I arrive to pick your dogs up and it's complete chaos. Dogs wiggling or jumping ...
04/06/2026

Dog walking clients picture the scene...

I arrive to pick your dogs up and it's complete chaos. Dogs wiggling or jumping with excitement it feels like it takes forever to get the lead on and out the door.

Or dogs being vocal shouting at me.

Stop apologising to me.

Now if your dogs regularly practice this behaviour with guests and you don't like it, that's completely fair and I will happily help you in any way I can to achieve your goal.

But if your only worry is that the dog trainer is going to judge you then stop.

Secretly most dog walkers love an enthusiastic greeting from the dogs. It's our little bit of daily positive reinforcement knowing we are loved by our four legged friends.

Nothing quite beats a good hello. ♥️

Thank you Derek for such an amazing photo of Duke.We had so much fun at the activity day this weekend with Canine Relate...
02/06/2026

Thank you Derek for such an amazing photo of Duke.

We had so much fun at the activity day this weekend with Canine Relate Dog Training and Halcyon Hounds.

Stitch had a go at Dog Sports, whilst Duke loved his favourite activity hoopers and tried his hand at tricks and obedience.

I love hanging out with my dogs and like minded people. ♥️

Normal people food prep.Dog trainers treat prep.I've no idea why I've 3 angelic looking little dog faces at my feet. 😂
29/05/2026

Normal people food prep.

Dog trainers treat prep.

I've no idea why I've 3 angelic looking little dog faces at my feet. 😂

Thank you for all the comments on my previous post about the weather.I think it's an important conversation and regardle...
28/05/2026

Thank you for all the comments on my previous post about the weather.

I think it's an important conversation and regardless of opinion I appreciate that we could talk about it with opinions on both sides constructively.

To be clear dogs do not need a walk in extreme weather. I'm not excusing people who take unnecessary risks. I'm encouraging people to think about ALL the risks, not just a number on a thermometer.

So here's a little overview of what I have done this week to keep dogs safe.

🐾 Walked dogs earlier in the cooler temperatures

🐾 Dogs that might be road walked from the house were transported in an air conditioned vehicle to the shaded park so they are walking straight on grass and avoiding hot pavements.

🐾 Home visits instead of walks

🐾 Multi Dog Households each dog assessed individually with the owner - this meant some did get their walk, those more at risk stayed at home.

🐾 Cancelled classes where needed. Although the halls are cool and safe I assessed how far dogs might need to travel and by what method. What age were the dogs? Puppies and adolescents were likely to be more affected by the heat.

🐾 My neighbours dog was walked by my husband instead so we could get him out early whilst I was with other clients.

🐾 Dogs that are busy and not good at regulating play were kept onlead and encouraged to sniff and potter in the shade.

And much more.

28/05/2026

** We have -

2 x places available in Puppy

2 x places available in Foundation

classes starting on Sunday **

Classes starting on Sunday 31st May in Severn Beach Village Hall.

We have places available in our Puppy (under 5 months old) and Foundation (over 5 months old) classes starting soon.

We cover exercises such as recall, lead walking, play, socialisation, focus on handler, keeping paws on the floor, bringing items back, leaving items and much more.

The cost is £90 for 6 sessions which includes a rosette and full support.

Training packs are provided and you can ask as many questions as you like.

121s are available at a reduced rate while signed up to a course.

Further details can be found here -

Puppy

https://www.halcyonhounds.co.uk/service-page/puppy-skills-training-class-sundays-15?referral=service_list_widget

Foundation

https://www.halcyonhounds.co.uk/service-page/foundation-skills-class-sundays-16?referral=service_list_widget

Thank you 🐾🐾

This post might be controversial and I appreciate not everyone will agree with me but I really feel like we are losing p...
27/05/2026

This post might be controversial and I appreciate not everyone will agree with me but I really feel like we are losing perspective.

I'm so tired of seeing shaming posts about dogs in hot weather.

100% I'd be the first to comment if I saw someone with a ball chucker in full sun of yesterday's heat. But we need to stop guilting people who are making sensible judgement calls on what is appropriate for their dogs.

It's all good telling people to stay at home but it doesn't allow for individual dogs needs.

Have you ever had a dog that won't toilet at home? I have. Is it better to risk popping out briefly or do I keep the dog at home knowing at best they are uncomfortable at worst I'm risking a UTI.

My front room was 29 degrees for most of yesterday despite 4 fans, curtains closed since early morning. Should I keep my dogs locked inside or should I let them choose if they are more comfortable sat in the garden shade?

When they are in my car at training under the aluminet that is often much cooler an environment than my house.

My clients know I'm first to cancel if I feel conditions are unsafe. It's not about money to me and never will be. But I don't discard common sense and you will see me in the shady woods with dogs I've risk assessed are safe in that days specific conditions.

I will run classes in cool village halls if it's appropriate and clients can travel there safely.

I won't look at a number on a temperature guage even if it's low and assume it is or isn't safe without considering what the temperature actually feels like and the dogs individual tolerance.

Be sensible, stay safe and just be kind.

We've been checking out lots of secure fields this week.Our go to is always Canine Relate Dog Training field in Pilning,...
21/05/2026

We've been checking out lots of secure fields this week.

Our go to is always Canine Relate Dog Training field in Pilning, it's really long and well kept so perfect for allowing Duke to take full advantage of his long stride and expel some of that Dobermann running energy running flat out.

The labs especially liked the pond at Bristol Dog Field and Stitch swam properly for the first time.

The meadow at Larches Paw Paddock was great for sniffing as the wild flowers outside the perimeter of the field wafted lots of interesting scent into the field.

Tomorrow we revisit Wickwater Woods which is further afield but the dogs loved it when we had chance to visit last year so looking forward to going back.

16/05/2026

Stitch has had a fabulous couple of days trying some new skills and meeting some new people.

Big thank you

KB Dog Training and Walking for a brilliant Scentwork workshop

And

Clair Litster-Huckle for a super fun Gundog session

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