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Pack Instinct Dog Training & Behaviour

Specialising in nervous and reactive dogs, puppies along with pack walks.

Helping owners build calm, confident and lasting relationships with their dogs through reward-based training, behaviour support and a deeper understanding of canine communication.

23/10/2026

🐾 One of the most rewarding parts of my job ❤️

One of the most rewarding parts of my 1-to-1 work is when an owner reaches the point where they feel confident and happy enough to continue without me. Because ultimately, that tells me I've done my job. ❤️

Of course, goodbyes can also be difficult, especially when I've got to know both the dog and their owner over several weeks or months and have been part of their journey together.

But the training side of my business was never meant to be permanent. One of my favourite things is helping owners understand their dogs better, build their relationship and develop the confidence to move forward together. 🐾

One of my sessions I had yesterday inspired me to write this post because it was my final session with a lovely dog called Bandit. ❤️

When I first met Bandit, he was really struggling to settle in the house and was reactive to pretty much everything, including the parrot, who would also tease him! 😆🦜

Bandit hadn't had the easiest start in life and had already experienced two different homes. When we first started working together, we had to go right back to basics.

He was so fizzed up that treats didn't interest him at all. He's not particularly food-motivated anyway, and with all that anxiety, taking food just wasn't an option for him.

Fast forward to today, and look how far he's come! 🥰

Bandit is much calmer in general and is now happy to work for food, although toys are still his absolute favourite!

His owner has also introduced a herding ball, giving Bandit an outlet for his collie instincts and energy. It's helped him channel that energy into something productive and has made a real difference to his hyperactivity.

I absolutely love it when owners come up with their own ideas and find ways to meet their dog's individual needs. It's not about following a rigid set of instructions; it's about learning to understand your dog and finding what works for them. ❤️

But perhaps the most rewarding part has been seeing how Bandit's relationship with his owner has developed throughout our time together.

They understand each other so much better now, and it's been lovely to see that bond grow.

As I say goodbye to Bandit and his owner, I do so knowing they've got the tools and understanding to keep moving forward together. And that's exactly what I hope to achieve with every 1-to-1 client.

My goal isn't to make owners dependent on me. It's to help them understand their dogs, build confidence and create a relationship that continues to grow long after our sessions have finished. 🐾❤️

Wishing Bandit and his owner all the best for their next chapter together! 🥰

14/10/2026

🐾 A little update from Pack Instinct 🐾

Since moving to Diss, I've been making some changes behind the scenes to help keep Pack Instinct running smoothly and sustainably, while continuing to provide the best possible care for the dogs I work with.

I'm so grateful to my long-standing clients, many of whom have been with me for years. I've worked hard to maintain regular arrangements wherever possible, and I'm pleased to still be able to see so many familiar faces despite the move. ❤️

However with the additional travelling involved since my move, one-off and ad hoc visits will now depend on my existing routes and availability. Visits outside my usual working areas or in the opposite direction may not always be possible, particularly at short notice.

I'm always happy to consider requests, but I may not be able to accommodate every time or location.

These changes are about making sure I can continue doing what I love, providing thoughtful, individual care for every dog while keeping the business sustainable in the long term.

Thank you, as always, for your understanding, continued support and for being part of Pack Instinct. It really does mean a lot. ❤️🐶

I'm also looking forward to developing the one-to-one training and support side of Pack Instinct around Diss, helping more local owners build confidence, and a stronger relationship with their dogs. 🐾❤️

04/10/2026

Hi everyone 😊

Just a little advance notice that I’ll be taking Thursday the 29th and Friday the 30th off during half term.

I’m taking a couple of days to spend some proper time with my daughter and have a little rest and recharge myself. ❤️

I’ll make sure all regular walks and sessions are arranged around these dates where possible, and I’ll be back to normal from Monday the 2nd.

Thank you as always for your understanding and continued support of my little business! 🐾

I have sent regulars for those days this message but just in case I've missed anyone.

Photo for attention!

27/09/2026

A little change from dogs today! 🐴🌿

Some of you will know that alongside Pack Instinct, I also have my ponies and work with them on wildlife grazing sites through Ponies for Pollinators

Today we walked these two between grazing sites, heading back towards Cratfield before they move on to the wildlife meadows in Laxfield for the winter.

They’re just as nosey as my dogs and had to stop and investigate absolutely everything! 😂💚

If you’d like to follow their adventures and see more of what we’re doing for local wildlife, head over to Ponies for Pollinators 🌱🐴

05/09/2026

This came up in my memories from 2 years ago. 💖

Zen was always my go-to dog for off-lead play walks with dogs who were still learning their social skills. 🥰

Looking back at this video is quite emotional, because I never imagined that a dog who had always been so good socially would eventually become reluctant to interact and play with other dogs.

As someone who works with dogs, I also felt a lot of pressure around this. I felt like my dog should be good with other dogs because of my experience and profession. When his behaviour started to change, I questioned whether I had somehow got something wrong.

It was actually a huge relief when we eventually discovered there was an underlying physical reason for the change.

Zen had started showing signs of not wanting to play, even with dogs he'd known and played with since he was a pup. What initially looked like him becoming antisocial was actually one of the signs that something wasn't quite right physically. We later discovered that he had problems with his hips.

It's a good reminder that sudden or unusual changes in behaviour shouldn't always be viewed purely as a training or behavioural issue. Sometimes behaviour is the first indication that a dog is experiencing pain or an underlying health problem.

And perhaps most importantly, even those of us who work with dogs can find ourselves questioning our own judgement when it's our own dog. ❤️

04/09/2026

A round up of the August pack walks, thanks again to my wonderful sister for taking the photos. 💖 I can't believe we're already in September! 🐕

29/08/2026

“Your dog doesn’t need a walk every day.”

I’ve noticed this becoming a bit of a trend on my social media feed recently, and while I understand the point behind these posts, I worry that they can create confusion for pet owners.

Yes, dogs absolutely need more than just a walk. Sniffing, training, play, problem-solving and simply having time to decompress are all important forms of enrichment.

But that doesn’t mean walks should be seen as something we can just replace.

A walk can be so much more than physical exercise. 🐾

It’s an opportunity to explore, sniff, experience the environment, practise life skills and reinforce training in the real world. And, providing the walk is appropriate for that individual dog, regular physical activity is an important part of supporting both physical and mental wellbeing.

This is particularly important when working with behavioural issues such as reactivity.

If your dog is reactive, simply stopping walks altogether isn't necessarily addressing the problem.

Instead, we need to look at how we're walking.

Can we change the environment?
Can we create more distance from triggers?
Are we giving our dog enough time to sniff and decompress?
Are we asking too much of them?
Can we structure the walk so they can succeed rather than repeatedly putting them in situations they can't cope with?

Sometimes the answer isn't “stop walking your dog.”

It’s “let’s change the way we're walking them.”

Of course, every dog is an individual and there will be times when walks need to be reduced, adapted or temporarily replaced with other activities.

But I think we need to be careful about turning good advice into blanket statements.

Enrichment and walks don't have to compete with each other. They can work together to give our dogs a richer, more balanced life. ❤️🐕

02/08/2026

R.I.P. Monty Roberts 💔

The king of natural horsemanship, and the man who inspired so many people to train horses with patience, understanding, and kindness.

I still remember being blown away when I had the privilege of meeting you and watching you change the lives of owners and their horses at Eastern College.

You were the first person to completely change the way I looked at horses. While my own understanding has continued to grow and evolve over the years, and I've developed my own way of building that magical connection, Join-Up was where it all began for me. It opened my mind to a different way of thinking and showed me that there was another path built on trust, communication, and partnership rather than force.

Your philosophy also influenced the way I work with dogs and even inspired the idea behind my "dog whispering" approach. For that, I'll always be grateful.

Thank you for inspiring generations of horse people to see things differently. Your legacy will live on through the horses and people whose lives you've touched.

Rest easy, Monty. ❤️

06/07/2026

Sorry everyone I'm now catching up on replying to you all! It was a busy weekend competing with my own dogs.

Clever Zen got a 5th out of 30+ dogs! I'm very proud of him because we haven't done any competitive obedience style training since he's been having his rehab. 🥳💖

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