Best Behaviour

13/10/2026

Penny you just impress every week and in everything you learn 👏 Well done Amanda for training such a clever little spaniel 🤩

13/10/2026

A super Collie, first met him for 1-1 training and he just needed more stimulation and some free running time, he's becoming such a superstar 🤩

13/10/2026

Bailey has really taken to agility, he'd previously been to my adolescent & scent detection classes he's a beautiful boy and super smart 🤓🐕‍🦺 can't wait to see his progress

13/10/2026

Week 3 and wow look at those stays on the settle mat, little Monty gets super excited when he sees the other pups so had to hide from view but he gets a play at the end of class 🙂 we also went outside for some leash walking at the beginning of class

11/10/2026

Quick question for our local dog owners! 👇

​Does your dog:

🦴 Stiffen or hover over their food bowl?

🧦 Bolt behind the furniture with stolen socks or tea towels?

🐾 Growl or freeze when someone gets close to their chew or spot on the sofa?

You’re not alone, and it’s not your dog trying to dominate you.

I’m putting together a 2-hour evening workshop at West Barns village hall breaking down kind, science-backed solutions to resource guarding. We’ll cover safe home setups, live human-only demonstrations of the Trade Game, and emergency release cues with full workbooks and tea provided.

Before confirming the venue date, I’d love to get a rough headcount.

​👉 Drop an emoji or comment "YES" below if you’d like early access when booking opens!

10/10/2026

🐾HOW STRONG IS YOUR BOND WITH YOUR DOG? ❤️🐾

We all love our dogs, but building a truly great relationship with them goes beyond walks, treats and teaching them to sit!

🐾 Here are 5 simple ways to strengthen your bond:

🐶 1. Spend quality time together
Put your phone away and enjoy a few minutes of undivided attention. Play, explore or simply relax together.

🌿 2. Let them sniff!
Your dog's nose is amazing. Giving them time to explore the world through scent is brilliant mental enrichment.

🐾 3. Make training fun
Reward-based training builds trust, confidence and a dog who wants to work with you.

🐕‍🦺 4. Learn to listen to your dog
Those little signals matter! Understanding your dog's body language helps you recognise when they're happy, worried, excited or need space.

🎉 5. Celebrate the little wins
Recall improving? A calmer walk? Choosing to settle instead of jumping up? Every step forward deserves recognition!

🐾 Remember: Your dog doesn't need you to be perfect. They need you to be consistent, patient and kind.
At Best Behaviour Dog Training, we believe training is about more than obedience, it's about building a relationship based on trust, understanding and teamwork.

👇 Tell us in the comments: What's your dog's favourite way to spend time with you?

08/10/2026

08/10/2026

Dog Walking Spots in East Lothian: Binning Wood 🌲🐾

If you’re looking for a peaceful, scenic spot with endless paths for your dogs to sniff and explore, Binning Wood easily sits in our top 10! 🐶✨

​📍 Where: Binning Wood, East Lothian

🌲 Size: Over 300 acres of beautiful mixed woodland

​Trail Options:

🔴 Red Loop: ~800 m (short walk via the pond)

🔵 Blue Loop: ~1.3 km (medium trail)

🌿 Memorial Link: Connects to Binning Memorial Wood

Plus, dozens of intersecting avenues between the tall pines so you can create your own route!

Tips before you go:

✔️ Follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code

✔️ Pick up after your dog & take litter home

✔️ Great for off-lead exercise, sniffing, and family walks

​ Have you walked your dogs here? What’s your favourite route? Let us know below! 👇

Save this post for your next dog-friendly weekend adventure! 🔖

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07/10/2026

🐶 PUPPY CLASSES ARE OPEN! 🐾
Got a new puppy and want to get things off to the best possible start?

Our upcoming Puppy Course at West Barns Village Hall is designed to bridge the gap between "hall training" and the "real world." We use a unique mix of indoor foundation skills and outdoor "real-life" scenarios to ensure your pup listens even when there are distractions!

Head coach - Elizabeth Steward AdipCBM Associate member of the Association of pet Behaviour counsellors
Assistant coach - Amanda Quelch- dog behaviourist

Our puppy classes are designed to make training fun, practical and rewarding.
We'll work on skills such as:

🐾 Focus & attention
🐾 Recall
🐾 Loose-lead walking
🐾 Impulse control
🐾 Calm behaviour
🐾 Confidence
🐾 Everyday life skills

And most importantly…
❤️ Building a fantastic relationship with your puppy.
Positive, reward-based training and plenty of fun!

� THE DETAILS

Start Date: Monday 9th November , 6 week course

Time: 6:10 PM

Location: West Barns Village Hall

Cost: £130

Ready to get started? Hit BOOK NOW using the link below 👇 or send us a message.

https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=37355031&appointmentType=93381120