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17/10/2026

I got sent this from my partner while I was out working with someone elseā€™s dog.
It made my day to know that I can trust Maisie to be a good girl even when Iā€™m not there

OFF LEAD SOCIALSšŸ¾Neutrality walks šŸ¾No big dog socials today but they will be on tomorrow morning from 9am rain or shine!...
16/10/2026

OFF LEAD SOCIALSšŸ¾Neutrality walks šŸ¾

No big dog socials today but they will be on tomorrow morning from 9am rain or shine!

Adolescents and big dogs. 9-10am
Puppies and small dogs 10-11.15 am
All friendly dogs are welcomešŸ¾

Neutrality walks start this Sunday for all dogs that walk nicely but struggle around distractions

Message to book in as spaces are limited šŸ“±

Picture šŸ“ø is Maisie moo bag trying to be cute so I donā€™t kick her off my bed!šŸ™„šŸ˜‚

16/10/2026

I love all the dogs I meet but this is the first one Iā€™ve wanted to steal!!!!!
Little Terry the terrieršŸ˜

He and his lovely owner came to see me last week for some socialising and lead walking manners

Heā€™s only 6 months old and had already completed a puppy course that didnā€™t allow the dogs to socialise off lead šŸ˜³

And then visited another trainer who couldnā€™t get him walking nicely in front of his owner without choking him, so instead took him for the day, then handed him back with no feedback and still pulling on the leadšŸ¤·šŸ¼ā€ā™‚ļø

Terry was a little frustrated by all this, so after some lovely off lead play with the spanners we gave his owner a clear exercise and training plan going forward

Heā€™ll be back next week for some more off lead fun and learning along the way but I canā€™t help but wonder why so many dog trainers donā€™t allow dogs to socialize in their puppy courses???

Off lead socializing is a key part of learning for puppies and helps to prevent reactivity later on in life.
Thatā€™s why itā€™s a key component in all the Impackt Behaviour puppy FUNdamentals courses we run, aswell as life saving skills and on lead neutrality, it includes ongoing training support in person and online.
Everything you and your puppy need to build a strong relationship

Get in touch now to book your spot on a puppy course with a difference.

15/10/2026

Neutrality walk this Sunday, message to book in.
Reactive dogs are welcome, this is a long walk, so is best suited for dogs who can walk relatively nicely on the lead but have issues around other dogs or prey drive.

I love learning new skills and expanding my knowledge from listening to other more experienced dog trainers and behavior...
13/10/2026

I love learning new skills and expanding my knowledge from listening to other more experienced dog trainers and behaviorists
Pamela form Impackt Behaviour is one of, if not the best out there!!
Sooooexcited for this!!! Bring on the spicy shepherds!šŸ•šŸ¤©šŸ¾

Off lead Socials tomorrow (Wednesday 14th)4-6pm Ā£12 per dog per hourAdolescents and medium/large dogsAll friendly dogs w...
13/10/2026

Off lead Socials tomorrow (Wednesday 14th)

4-6pm Ā£12 per dog per hour

Adolescents and medium/large dogs

All friendly dogs welcome (reactive dogs will have to be assessed first)

Puppy and small dog groups can be arranged as well as some Daytime social slots too

Held at our secure field in Catsfield Tn33, Message to book in šŸ“±šŸ¾

13/10/2026

Engagement and what is it?

You hear dog trainers talk about building engagement with your dog all the time but what do they actually mean?

For me itā€™s a dog that understands whats expected,moves with you on and off the lead, trusts you and checks in naturally.
A dog that never runs off, or strays further than you can see. And if they canā€™t see youā€¦.., they come runningšŸ˜‚

Real engagement isnā€™t something a dog trainer can teach your dog for you, nor can it be learned by an over aroused, under exercised dog, in a busy park or shopping centre.
Itā€™s a voluntary connection between you and your dog, that you earn through consistent training, meeting your dogs exercise needs, understanding their genetic traits and advocating for them around other dogs and people as well as having consistent boundaries at home

You wonā€™t get it walking dogs round the block on flexi leads or by letting them pull you down the road, scent marking every gate post or tree.

If you own a spaniel, then it needs to search and retrieve in the undergrowth and run for miles off lead or itā€™ll just get anxious and whine, while a collie needs to work and heard and be given direction or itā€™ll start lunging and snapping at bikes and cars
My staffy needs a little bit of everything, but ultimately off lead freedom is the best way to meet her exercise needs, to do this we had to form a strong recall and off lead heal in low distraction areas first.
Thereā€™s no point taking a dog thatā€™s not ready, into to a high distraction area and then rewarding their over arousal with higher and higher value treats just get their attention.
Slow things down and get them following you off lead round the garden (or even the hallway of you donā€™t have one) , but get them working for that daily food portion.
Work their brains as well as their bodies. Reward calm behavior and good positioning and teach them the basic Fundamentals

And most importantly, have some fun with it!šŸ¾

Top tip for dogs that donā€™t like the rainā€¦ā€¦.. 1. Stop lying, itā€™s you that prefers the sofa šŸ›‹ļø šŸ¤„ 2. Put a coat on3. Go f...
12/10/2026

Top tip for dogs that donā€™t like the rainā€¦ā€¦..

1. Stop lying, itā€™s you that prefers the sofa šŸ›‹ļø šŸ¤„
2. Put a coat on
3. Go for a proper walk, not round the block! Let them sniff! Let them roam!
4. Do it again tomorrow, neither of you are made of sugar šŸ˜‚šŸ¾

(Even if like me, you slipped another disc at the weekend šŸ™„šŸ˜«)

All the dogs were great at socials this weekendI But I have absolutely fallen in love with little BUG šŸ› and WILLOW at pu...
11/10/2026

All the dogs were great at socials this weekendI

But I have absolutely fallen in love with little BUG šŸ› and WILLOW at puppy and small dog socials.

Seeing these two playing, learning and causing absolute chaos together is the highlight of my week. šŸ¤©

10/10/2026

Neutrality šŸ¾

Your dogs ability to stay calm in all environments, around other dogs and people depends on how consistent your training is.

I got to meet this lovely chap and his working cockers on my walk with Maisie today and I was so impressed by his ability to work both dogs separately. What a skill with such a chaotic breed and a testament to how hard this man works on fulfilling his dogs needs. They are both working gundogs that had already spent all morning retrieving birds at a shoot and yet still this man took them for a long evening stroll in the woods for some off lead fun

If this elderly chap can get up every day to walk, train and fulfill his dog then the rest of us have no excuse.
What a pleasure it was to meet such a dedicated and responsible dog owner.

Neutrality walks from Catsfield to battle start tomorrow at 11am.

Starting with handling advice and a few laps of our secure training field to get everyone settled on the lead.
Then we will head off across the fields for a guided 2 hour on lead walk,
passing plenty of livestock and onto some woodland trials and more of natures furry distractions.
Linking up with the 1066 country walk up to battle high street for some down stays around distractions before heading back across the same beautiful countryside.

Come see how I manage my own dogs arousal and learn a little about your dogā€™s fulfillment needs along the way.

Meeting point: Catsfield TN33, message to book in. You will receive a pin with directions to our facility once booking is confirmed.

Time: Every other Sunday 11am

Parking: we have some onsite parking(some reversing needed)
There is also plenty of free parking nearby

Price: Ā£18 each

One dog per handler/owner
All dogs are welcome including reactive dogs(exposure is key!!!)

No flexi, bungee or extendable leads and please make sure you are using a safety back up if your dogs an escape artist or has any prey drive,
we will be walking around livestock and dogs must be under control at all times.
(It will be at my discretion whether I think you dog can handle the walk. Any dog I think may be a danger to others may be asked to leave and return later for an assessment before rejoining)

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Hastings, East-
Hastings
TN377QB

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