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Martina is the founder of North Norfolk Dog Training, specialising in relationship-based dog training grounded in behavioural science and positive reinforcement, helping owners build calm, confident and trusting relationships with their dogs.

07/09/2026

MYTH: DOGS ARE PACK ANIMALS

It’s one of those ideas about dogs that has been repeated for so long that it’s simply become accepted as fact. But modern science paints a very different picture.

Dogs are social animals, but they are not obligate pack animals.

Free-ranging domestic dogs have remarkably flexible social lives. They may live independently, form temporary associations with other dogs or, in some circumstances, form more stable social groups. Scientists describe this as being facultatively social, capable of group living, but not dependent upon living as part of a pack.

Even our traditional understanding of wolf packs has changed. Wild wolf packs are predominantly family groups (parents and their offspring) rather than unrelated individuals constantly competing for status. And domestic dogs aren’t wolves.

This matters when we talk about things such as separation anxiety too.

You’ll sometimes hear that dogs struggle when left alone because “they’re pack animals and being separated from the pack is unnatural.” That’s an enormous oversimplification.

Dogs can form incredibly strong attachment bonds with humans and other animals. Separation-related problems are complex and can involve attachment, anxiety, fear, previous experiences, genetics, learning history and an individual dog’s ability to cope with being alone.

A dog experiencing separation anxiety isn’t distressed because they’re a “pack animal separated from their pack”. If only it was that simple.

Dogs are social. They form relationships, friendships and powerful emotional attachments. But social animal does not have to mean pack animal.

Your household isn’t your dog’s wolf pack, and your dog doesn’t need you to become their “pack leader” - another myth. Dogs need us to understand them as dogs!

HELP! If your dog is struggling with being left alone, contact my friend and colleague Christie for help.

The link below will take you to everything you need to know about how Christie can help you and your dog:

https://courses.vipdogtraining.co.uk/81668?_ref=1573473&pid=198745

VIP Dog Training

ANNUAL LEAVE — 06th–12th SEPTEMBERFor the first time in six years, I’m taking a break from work!Six years ago, I made th...
06/09/2026

ANNUAL LEAVE — 06th–12th SEPTEMBER

For the first time in six years, I’m taking a break from work!

Six years ago, I made the huge decision to leave my job of 27 years in the travel industry and commit to North Norfolk Dog Training full-time.

From that point, I made a conscious choice to give the business everything I had while I established and built it into what it is today. Taking very little time away from work during those years was my choice, and always part of the plan.

Six years on, I’m finally taking a little time to properly switch off, recharge and enjoy a break. 🧡

I’ll be limiting my access to emails during this time. I will check in occasionally, but responses will be slower than usual, so please bear with me.

I’ll be back to work on 13th September and will respond to any outstanding enquiries as soon as possible.

Thank you to all my customers, as always, for your continued support - it’s what has allowed me to turn North Norfolk Dog Training into my full-time career. And I’m very proud of what we have achieved.

Martina x

𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦 𝗡𝗢𝗪𝟭𝟮 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴. 𝗔 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀.Bringing home a puppy is exciting, hilarious, exhausting...
04/09/2026

𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦 𝗡𝗢𝗪
𝟭𝟮 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴. 𝗔 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀.

Bringing home a puppy is exciting, hilarious, exhausting… and occasionally chaotic! 😅

Those first few months matter enormously. Your puppy is learning about you, other dogs, people, new environments and the wider world — experiences that can help shape the adult dog they become.

My 12-week Puppy Training Course is about much more than teaching a puppy to sit.

We’ll build the foundations for a puppy who can listen, think, cope and learn — while helping you understand the individual at the other end of your lead.

🐾 Reliable recall
🐾 Loose-lead walking
🐾 Focus & engagement
🐾 Calmness & self-control
🐾 Appropriate socialisation
🐾 Confidence & resilience
🐾 Real-life skills

And plenty of help with the puppy stuff along the way - biting, jumping, overexcitement and those moments when you wonder what happened to your lovely little puppy. 😂

𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐒
I’ve been professionally training dogs for over 10 years, and experience has taught me that puppies are not all the same.

Some march confidently into the world. Others need more time. Some are independent and driven; others sensitive, cautious or easily overwhelmed.

Good puppy training recognises those differences.

I’ll help you understand your puppy, adapt training to suit them and spot potential difficulties early, before small issues become established behaviours.

My training is kind, positive and evidence-led, with an emphasis on trust, communication and learning without fear, force or intimidation.

Ultimately, I’m not just teaching your puppy — I’m teaching you how to understand and train the dog who will hopefully share your life for many years. ❤️

🐾 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 🐾
📅 Saturday 03rd October
⏰ 1000-1100
📍 Drove Orchards, Thornham, PE36 6LS
🐶 11 weekly classes + 1 private 1:1 session

📧 [email protected]

⭐️ EXISTING CUSTOMERS ⭐️Would you like to win one of these hoodies? 👀🐾If so, tell me your favourite colours in order of ...
03/09/2026

⭐️ EXISTING CUSTOMERS ⭐️

Would you like to win one of these hoodies? 👀🐾

If so, tell me your favourite colours in order of preference:

🥇 First choice:
🥈 Second choice:
🥉 Third choice:

Pop your choices in the comments below! 👇

More details coming soon… 😉

𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦 𝗡𝗢𝗪𝟭𝟮 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴. 𝗔 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀.Bringing home a puppy is exciting, hilarious, exhausting...
03/09/2026

𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦 𝗡𝗢𝗪
𝟭𝟮 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴. 𝗔 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀.

Bringing home a puppy is exciting, hilarious, exhausting… and occasionally chaotic! 😅

Those first few months matter enormously. Your puppy is learning about you, other dogs, people, new environments and the wider world — experiences that can help shape the adult dog they become.

My 12-week Puppy Training Course is about much more than teaching a puppy to sit.

We’ll build the foundations for a puppy who can listen, think, cope and learn — while helping you understand the individual at the other end of your lead.

🐾 Reliable recall
🐾 Loose-lead walking
🐾 Focus & engagement
🐾 Calmness & self-control
🐾 Appropriate socialisation
🐾 Confidence & resilience
🐾 Real-life skills

And plenty of help with the puppy stuff along the way - biting, jumping, overexcitement and those moments when you wonder what happened to your lovely little puppy. 😂

𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐒
I’ve been professionally training dogs for over 10 years, and experience has taught me that puppies are not all the same.

Some march confidently into the world. Others need more time. Some are independent and driven; others sensitive, cautious or easily overwhelmed.

Good puppy training recognises those differences.

I’ll help you understand your puppy, adapt training to suit them and spot potential difficulties early, before small issues become established behaviours.

My training is kind, positive and evidence-led, with an emphasis on trust, communication and learning without fear, force or intimidation.

Ultimately, I’m not just teaching your puppy — I’m teaching you how to understand and train the dog who will hopefully share your life for many years. ❤️

🐾 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 🐾
📅 Wednesday 07 October
⏰ 1100–1200
📍 Drove Orchards, Thornham, PE36 6LS
🐶 11 weekly classes + 1 private 1:1 session

📧 [email protected]

North Norfolk Dog Training with Martina
Building skills. Building confidence. Building the bond.

🥣 MY HOMEMADE BONE BROTH FOR DOGS 🐾I’ve made bone broth for my dogs for years. It’s a lovely way of adding extra moistur...
01/09/2026

🥣 MY HOMEMADE BONE BROTH FOR DOGS 🐾

I’ve made bone broth for my dogs for years. It’s a lovely way of adding extra moisture and flavour to their meals, and right now I’ve got a batch bubbling away in the slow cooker for Luther. 🧡

What I use:

🦴 Roasted marrow bones
💧 Enough water to completely cover the bones
🍎 Apple cider vinegar — approx. 1 tablespoon (15ml) per litre of water
🧄 2 garlic cloves — optional
🧂 A small pinch of salt — optional
🌿 4 tablespoons of Billy No Mates
🧡 1-2 teaspoons Turmeric

How I make it:

I roast the bones first, then put everything into the slow cooker and add enough water to completely cover the bones.

For the apple cider vinegar, I use roughly 1 tablespoon per litre of water — you only need a small amount.

Then I leave everything cooking away on LOW for at least 15–20 hours.

Once it’s finished, strain the liquid thoroughly and put it into the fridge to cool.

As it chills, a layer of fat will harden across the top. Don’t be too hasty to remove it — it makes a handy temporary seal over the broth while it cools.

Once completely chilled, I remove that fat layer and throw it away. Don’t feed the concentrated fat to your dog unless you fancy dealing with the potential consequences at the other end! 💩😂

Underneath, a good batch should have transformed into a lovely wobbly jelly. 🙌

I spoon mine into large ice-cube trays and freeze it — or use little trays if you have a dinky dog rather than a 70kg Newfoundland! 😂

The cubes can be fed frozen or thawed and added to their normal meals as a tasty topper.

⚠️ VERY IMPORTANT

Once the broth has finished cooking, ALL OF THE COOKED BONES GO IN THE BIN.

Never feed your dog the cooked bones from bone broth. Cooked bones can splinter or break apart and cause choking or serious gastrointestinal injury.

Broth = keep.
Bones = bin. 🦴🗑️

And now we wait for tomorrow’s wobble test… 😂🥣🐾

Poor little Luther really has been through the mill these past couple of weeks. 🧡Not only has he lost Morsty, his best f...
01/09/2026

Poor little Luther really has been through the mill these past couple of weeks. 🧡

Not only has he lost Morsty, his best friend and partner in crime, he’s also had an upset tummy AND what appears to be a recurring issue with his prostate - all at once.

Back to the vet today because, despite being off all medication for a week, his poos are still not great and his tummy is decidedly dicky.

Huge kudos to the vet we saw today. She completely understood the dog she had in front of her, and the person attached to the other end of the lead!

Luther has been raw fed all his life. I’ve been giving him cooked white fish, eggs and a few other carefully chosen bits, but nothing has properly settled things.

She could easily have suggested we move straight onto a hydrolysed veterinary kibble. There can absolutely be a place for veterinary diets, but instead she listened, understood how I normally feed my dog and worked WITH that.

So, much to Luther’s delight (and mine) we have been prescribed EGGS! 🥚😂

For the next 48 hours he can have one egg per 10kg of bodyweight, so that’s 7 eggs per day. He can’t have all the yolks because they’d be too rich at the moment, though.

And that’s where I come in. 😇

Luther gets the extra whites.
I get the surplus yolks. 🤤

Finally, a treatment plan we can BOTH get behind. 😂🥚

She also recommended bone broth to help with hydration and provide some extra nutritional support. I’ve always made bone broth for my dogs, although I tend to give it a miss during summer, because who wants something simmering away for hours when it’s roasting outside?! 🥵

But the slow cooker is on and doing its thing, ready for some delicious bone broth tomorrow. 🥣

It really is refreshing to have a vet who looks at the individual dog in front of her. She recognised a lifelong raw-fed dog and an owner who fully embraces nutrition, listened to me and found an approach that works for us.

Now we just need Luther’s tummy to agree. 🤞🧡

Week 2 of puppy classes - The Young Ones. What an excellent class of pups. Nice, calm and just getting to know each oth...
01/09/2026

Week 2 of puppy classes - The Young Ones.

What an excellent class of pups. Nice, calm and just getting to know each other.

Here’s Dinky Mabel the Cavapoo.

Because Cavapoo’s are a cross between a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and a Poodle, there can be quite a lot of variation between individuals. Some are wonderfully straightforward; others inherit a combination of traits that makes training more challenging. But little Mabel is attentive and smashing settling on a mat.

Week 2 of puppy classes - The Young Ones. What an excellent class of pups. Nice, calm and just getting to know each oth...
01/09/2026

Week 2 of puppy classes - The Young Ones.

What an excellent class of pups. Nice, calm and just getting to know each other.

This is the baby of the group, Poppy the Bedlington x Whippet. She’s 12 weeks today and doing great. This was actually her first class and what a little superstar she is - much to her dog mum’s relief, she’s super calm, and even closed her eyes in class today.

Week 2 of puppy classes - The Young Ones. What an excellent class of pups. Nice, calm and just getting to know each oth...
01/09/2026

Week 2 of puppy classes - The Young Ones.

What an excellent class of pups. Nice, calm and just getting to know each other.

This is Thimble, a little older than the rest in class - but she’s so tiny you’d never know.

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