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🐾 Puppy & dog training
🎯 Helping you build calm behaviour, recall & loose lead walking
📍 1 to 1 sessions & group classes
💡 Practical training that works in real life
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07/06/2026

🚫 Don’t make this mistake when your dog sees another dog.

The second you tighten the lead, pull back, or brace yourself, you’re often telling your dog there’s something to worry about.

Many reactive dogs aren’t reacting to the other dog alone—they’re reacting to the tension, pressure, and anticipation coming down the lead.

If every dog predicts lead pressure, frustration, or conflict, reactivity only gets stronger.

Instead of pulling your dog away the moment you see another dog, focus on creating space early, staying relaxed, and teaching your dog what you do want them to do.

The lead should be a communication tool, not a warning signal.

Have you caught yourself doing this before? 👇

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05/06/2026

Would your dog enjoy this? 🐶🥩🍗

Watching dogs enjoy raw meat and chicken carcasses is one of the most natural feeding behaviours you’ll see. Chewing through raw meaty bones provides mental enrichment, satisfies natural instincts, and can help keep teeth cleaner by mechanically scraping away some plaque and tartar buildup.

Raw feeding supporters also value the variety, natural nutrients, and the opportunity for dogs to use their jaws the way nature intended. As with any diet, it’s important to feed appropriately sized items and ensure meals are balanced over time.

Nothing beats seeing a dog fully engaged, using their brain, jaws, and instincts while enjoying their food!

Would your dog love a raw chicken carcass like this? Let me know in the comments below 👇🐾

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03/06/2026

The experiences a puppy has between 8–12 weeks of age can shape its behaviour for the rest of its life.

During this critical socialisation period, puppies are learning what is safe, what is scary, and how they should interact with the world around them. If older dogs constantly crowd, intimidate, or overwhelm a young puppy, it can teach them to become overly submissive, nervous, or lacking in confidence around other dogs.

Positive experiences build confidence. Negative experiences can leave lasting impressions.

That’s why it’s so important to carefully manage your puppy’s interactions and make sure they’re having calm, positive experiences rather than being thrown into situations they’re not ready for.

The work you put in during these early weeks can have a huge impact on the dog your puppy becomes.

Have you noticed how early experiences shaped your dog’s personality? Let me know below 👇🐾

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28/05/2026

Bloat / torsion is one of the most dangerous emergencies in dogs, especially in deep chested breeds. A dog’s stomach can fill with gas and twist, cutting off blood supply and becoming life threatening very quickly.

One thing that can help reduce the risk is feeding once per day in the evening when your dog is settled and relaxed, rather than around high activity. I also always recommend waiting around 2 hours before and after exercise before feeding to avoid heavy movement on a full stomach.

Prevention and good management can make a huge difference 🙏

Know the signs:
• Bloated stomach
• Retching without bringing anything up
• Pacing or distress
• Excessive drooling
• Weakness or collapse

If you ever suspect torsion, get to a vet immediately. Time matters.

Have you ever heard of gastric torsion before? 👇🐾

24/05/2026

Play is important… but so is knowing when to switch off 🐾

In this video I’m showing how I use a calm “no” during play when the dogs start getting too rough or overexcited. A lot of people think stopping behaviour like barking or over-arousal ruins the fun, but in reality it creates safer, calmer and more balanced dogs.

Dogs can absolutely have fun without losing control 💪
Clear boundaries during play help prevent fights, stress and bad habits from building over time.

Calm dogs think better.
Balanced dogs listen better.
And safe play always comes first 🐕🔥

Would your dog stay calm when excitement levels rise? 👀👇

22/05/2026

Hot weather tip for your dogs ☀️🐾

One of the fastest and safest ways to help cool your dog down is by putting cool water on their inner thighs. This area has major blood vessels close to the skin, so it helps bring their body temperature down much quicker than just soaking their back.

A few important things:
💧 Use cool water, not ice cold
🐕 Keep them calm and out of direct sun
🌬️ Air flow and shade make a huge difference
🚫 Never wait until they’re heavily overheating to act

Knowing little things like this can make a massive difference in keeping your dog safe through summer 🙏

Save this for later and send it to another dog owner who needs to know 🐾

19/05/2026

Built different. 🐺💨

Watching a Belgian Malinois open up at full speed is something else. Their power, agility, and drive are on another level. Originally bred for demanding working roles, these dogs are built with insane athleticism, explosive acceleration, and the mindset to keep going long after most dogs would stop.

What makes them so special isn’t just speed — it’s the combination of intelligence, control, endurance, and intensity. Every stride has purpose. Every movement is sharp. That’s why they’re trusted worldwide in protection work, military roles, sport, and high-level training.

This is raw genetics meeting hard work. ⚡️🐾

Would your dog keep up? 👀👇

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14/05/2026

POV: your dog takes the “commitment to the bite” a little too seriously 😂🐾

Chino nearly took my hand off in the suit today and honestly… he loved every second of it. This is what happens when drive, confidence and clear training all come together 💥

Protection work done properly builds control, focus and an even stronger bond between dog and handler — plus it makes for some pretty entertaining moments too 😅

Would your dog have gone for the sleeve or saved my hand? 👀👇

13/05/2026

Bernard Junot is a very smart trainer and this is his dog he will be competing with, very good for only 12 months old

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