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Award Winning canine behaviourist and trainer

Helping you understand your dog's behaviour struggles through kindness and compassion

Reactivity and Separation Anxiety Specialist
Trauma Rehabilitation
Scent work Specialist

What does “good” loose lead walking actually look like?Because here’s the thing…Different owners want different walks.So...
13/06/2026

What does “good” loose lead walking actually look like?

Because here’s the thing…

Different owners want different walks.

Some people are perfectly happy with their dog walking at the full length of the lead, as long as the lead is soft and nobody is being dragged into a hedge.

Some people love their dog trotting neatly beside them.

Some people want a bit of both.

And that is okay.

Loose lead walking does not have to mean your dog is glued to your left knee like a tiny furry soldier.

A good walk should work for both ends of the lead.

Your dog should be able to sniff.

Explore.

Notice the world.

Engage with the environment.

Have a lovely time being a dog.

But when you say, “Okay, let’s go,” they can move on with you.

When you need them closer, they can come closer.

When the lead reaches the end, they understand how to keep it soft.

When something exciting appears, they can stay in conversation with you.

That is the dream.

Not robotic obedience.

Not dragging.

Not nagging.

Not spending the whole walk saying, “heel… heel… HEEL… leave it… come on… stop pulling… no… THIS WAY.”

Just a dog and human moving together in a way that feels enjoyable, safe and connected.

Walks should be something you enjoy.

Not something you endure.

Not something you “get through.”

Not something that leaves your shoulder aching and your patience hanging by a thread.

That is what we work on in Lead Legends.

We help your dog learn how to walk with you, not against you, while still giving them space to sniff, explore and enjoy their walk.

Because loose lead walking is not about removing your dog’s joy.

It is about making walks better for both of you.

Lead Legends is one of our most popular classes - starts June 24th 6pm

Let’s talk “anti-pull” kit.Because there is a lot of it out there.Magical fixes.Miracle solutions.Products promising to ...
12/06/2026

Let’s talk “anti-pull” kit.

Because there is a lot of it out there.

Magical fixes.
Miracle solutions.
Products promising to stop your dog pulling overnight.

The harness that will change everything.
The headcollar that will solve your walks.
The special lead that will finally make your dog behave.
The fancy contraption that looks like it needs an engineering degree and a small prayer.

And honestly?

It is very easy to get sucked in when your dog is dragging you down the road and your shoulder is hanging on by a thread.

Anti-pull harnesses.
Front-clip harnesses.
Headcollars.
Double-ended leads.

All the things.

Some kit can help with management.

Some kit can make walks safer while you are training.

Some kit can give you a little more control while your dog is learning.

But kit does not teach the skill.

If your dog does not know how to walk on a loose lead, they will still pull.

They may pull in a harness.

They may pull on a headcollar.

They may pull on the expensive lead you bought at 11pm after rage-Googling “how to stop my dog dragging me down the road.”

Because the missing piece is not usually the equipment.

It is the learning.

Your dog needs to learn how to stay connected to you.

How to slow their body down.

How to respond to gentle lead movement.

How to disengage from the environment.

How to walk with you, not against you.

And this is where things can get worrying.

Because when the “gentle” kit does not magically fix the pulling, people often start looking for something stronger.

Tighter.

More restrictive.

More uncomfortable.

More aversive.

And before you know it, someone is suggesting a prong collar or an e-collar.

Please don’t.

They are barbaric, unnecessary, and not the answer.

Your dog does not need more discomfort.

They need more skills.

That is what we build in Lead Legends.

Just kind, clear, games-based training that helps your dog understand what we actually want them to do.

Because the goal is not just a dog who physically can’t pull.

It is a dog who has learned how to walk beautifully with you.

Lead Legends is for the dogs who pull like a freight train, and the humans whose shoulders have had enough

This one’s for the dogs who pull like a freight train on lead.The enthusiastic sniffers.The determined explorers.The dog...
11/06/2026

This one’s for the dogs who pull like a freight train on lead.

The enthusiastic sniffers.
The determined explorers.
The dogs who make every walk feel like upper body day at the gym.
Most dogs naturally walk faster than us.

They sniff.
They scan.
They surge forward.
They spot exciting things before we do.
They want to get to the good stuff.

And suddenly your peaceful walk feels more like being dragged into battle by a furry cannonball.

In Lead Legends, we do not just tell your dog to “stop pulling.”

We teach the skills behind better lead walking.

We work on:

Engagement.
Proximity.
Calmness.
Lead awareness.
Handler skills.
Disengagement from the environment.

Because great lead walking is not just about the dog.

It is about teamwork.

Your dog learning there is a human at the other end of the lead.

And you learning how to guide them clearly, kindly and consistently.

If walks currently feel stressful, frustrating or like your shoulder is one squirrel away from leaving your body…

Lead Legends is for you.

Class starts Wednesday 24th June at 6pm

Imagine your walks felt less like:Dog pulling.Dog scanning.Dog ignoring you.Dog disappearing into their own little world...
10/06/2026

Imagine your walks felt less like:

Dog pulling.
Dog scanning.
Dog ignoring you.
Dog disappearing into their own little world.
You saying their name 400 times.
Everyone getting frustrated.
Walks becoming less and less enjoyable.

And more like:

Dog exploring.
Dog checking in.
Dog moving with you.
Dog noticing distractions and coming away.
Dog choosing you because you are part of the fun.

That is what we are building in Unleashed & Unstoppable.

Not robotic obedience.

Not a dog glued to your leg.

Not a dog who never sniffs, plays, runs or enjoys themselves.

We want freedom.

But freedom with connection.

We help you build a new walking language with your dog through games that grow:

Engagement.
Proximity.
Disengagement.
Calmness.
Recall.
Emergency stop.

So your dog learns that the environment is exciting, but you are worth staying connected to.

Squirrels may be thrilling.

Football games may be glorious.

Children with hotdogs may be the final boss.

But your dog can learn to think, disengage and choose you.

That is the dream.

And that is what we are working towards in Unleashed & Unstoppable.

Contact Chrissy on 07880491584 to book.

We shall be taking a short break tomorrow (10/6 til Wednesday next week 17/6) I will have my phone with me but signal an...
09/06/2026

We shall be taking a short break tomorrow (10/6 til Wednesday next week 17/6)
I will have my phone with me but signal and opportunity to respond to messages will be limited. I will respond to messages and enquiries when we get back!

Speak soon,

Chrissy

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Your dog does not need to be miles away to enjoy freedom.Some dogs think off lead means:Goodbye human.See you in three b...
09/06/2026

Your dog does not need to be miles away to enjoy freedom.

Some dogs think off lead means:

Goodbye human.
See you in three business days. Two fields away frolicking in some long grass.

But off lead freedom should still include connection.

Your dog can sniff, explore, move, run and enjoy themselves while still keeping you in the conversation.

That is where proximity and check-ins come in.

In Unleashed & Unstoppable, we build your dog’s desire to stay connected to you naturally.

Not because you are constantly nagging them. (No one enjoys that)

Not because you have to keep shouting their name.

But because being near you, checking in with you and moving with you has value.

We help your dog learn:

Where you are matters.
Coming close pays.
Checking in is worth it.
Moving away from distractions is rewarding.
Freedom does not mean forgetting you exist.

This is how we start building trust.

Not blind trust.

Not “they’ll probably be fine” trust.

Real trust, built through skills.

If you want walks that feel more connected, safer and less like your dog has temporarily resigned from the family…

Unleashed & Unstoppable is for you.

June 23rd at 5pm in The White Hut and is £85 for the full four weeks

Can your dog choose you over a squirrel?Be honest.Could they?What about a football?Another dog?A jogger?A picnic basket ...
08/06/2026

Can your dog choose you over a squirrel?

Be honest.

Could they?

What about a football?

Another dog?

A jogger?

A picnic basket full of delicious food?

A child holding a hotdog at nose height like some sort of tiny snack wizard?

This is where off lead training gets real.

Because the world is full of things your dog might find exciting, interesting, suspicious, chaseable or delicious.

In Unleashed & Unstoppable, we help your dog learn that distractions are not something they need to launch themselves into.

They can notice.

Pause.

Think.

Check in.

Move away.

Come back.

Choose you.

That choice is not magic.

It is a skill.

And like any skill, we can build it through training that is clear, kind and realistic.

We work on engagement, proximity, disengagement, recall, calmness and emergency stops, so your dog has more than one way to make a good choice.

Because “come back” is brilliant.

But “I saw it and chose not to leg it” is the dream.

Want that kind of off lead freedom?

Come and join us, class is a lot of fun!!

Before we unclip, we build the brakes.Recall is important.But sometimes, calling your dog back is not the safest option....
07/06/2026

Before we unclip, we build the brakes.

Recall is important.

But sometimes, calling your dog back is not the safest option.

If your dog is heading towards a road, another dog, a cyclist, a football game, or a child holding a hotdog with absolutely no survival instincts…

You may need your dog to stop.

Not eventually.

Not when they have finished investigating.

Not after they have completed their emotional squirrel journey.

You need a proper emergency stop.

That is why Unleashed & Unstoppable does not start with “let them off and hope for the best.”

We build the brakes first.

We teach your dog that stopping, thinking and responding to you is valuable.

Because it can save a life.

Then we build the other pieces around it:

Recall.
Engagement.
Proximity.
Disengagement.
Calmness around distractions.

Because off lead freedom should not feel like chaos with a whistle.

It should feel like teamwork.

Want help building safer off lead skills?

Come and join Unleashed & Unstoppable Tuesday June 23rd at 5pm. Class is £85 for the full 4 week course.

To book, message Chrissy on 07880491584

Off lead freedom is about more than recall.Yes, recall matters.Of course it does.But true off lead freedom is not just a...
06/06/2026

Off lead freedom is about more than recall.

Yes, recall matters.

Of course it does.

But true off lead freedom is not just about whether your dog comes back when you call them.

It is about whether your dog can make good choices when you have not called them yet.

Can they notice a distraction and stay connected to you?

Can they move away from something exciting?

Can they check in without being asked?

Can they choose you when the world is doing its very best to be interesting?

That is what we work on in Unleashed & Unstoppable.

We build the skills behind safe, happy off lead adventures:

Engagement.
Proximity.
Disengagement.
Calmness.
Emergency stop.
Reliable recall.

Because before we unclip the lead, we want your dog to have the skills to cope with freedom.

Unleashed & Unstoppable is for dogs who need help building that trust, focus and connection out in the real world.

Want off lead freedom that feels safer, calmer and less like a prayer to the dog gods?

Come and join us. Unleashed starts Tuesday 23rd at 5pm

If you'd like a space please message on 07880491584

Does your dog lose their tiny mind when guests come over?The door goes.The barking starts.The paws go up.The excitement ...
05/06/2026

Does your dog lose their tiny mind when guests come over?

The door goes.
The barking starts.
The paws go up.
The excitement explodes.

And before you know it, your guest is wearing your dog like a furry scarf.

Jumping up is often an excitement problem, not a “naughty dog” problem.

Your dog may genuinely love people, but loving people at 100mph can still be a lot.

In Peaceful Pups, we help dogs build the skills they need around exciting things.

Calmness.
Boundaries.
Disengagement.
Thinking in arousal.
Recovering after big feelings.

Because the goal is not to squash your dog’s personality.

It is to help them cope better when life gets exciting.

Peaceful Pups starts Tuesday 23rd June at 6pm. Class is £85 for the full 4 week course.

Download the freebie and start building calmer foundations today.

https://muttleycrewdogtraining.co.uk/free-training-guides

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Cwmbran Central
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