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The Dog Club Dog Trainer and Behaviour Consultant in Lichfield and the surrounding areas. https://thedogclub.uk.

When your client is so happy that the toilet training is working that they send you a photo of their puppy mid wee! I di...
12/10/2026

When your client is so happy that the toilet training is working that they send you a photo of their puppy mid wee! I did a little happy dance when I saw that!

A zig zag of plastic cones only means one thing and that’s loose lead training! Had a great afternoon of back to back on...
10/10/2026

A zig zag of plastic cones only means one thing and that’s loose lead training! Had a great afternoon of back to back one to one loose lead sessions. I just love seeing how a dog goes from pulling everywhere to walking beautifully by their owner’s side in just an hour. It’s only the beginning of the process for each dog but it’s a great start.

Running so much that your ears are flopping about! What a way to start the day!
08/10/2026

Running so much that your ears are flopping about! What a way to start the day!

07/10/2026

Blink and you’ll miss it! Listen for that big sniff because it’s very important! When dogs are intensely following a scent, they make that ‘puffing’ sound with their noses. That’s what Dog Club stooge dog Kimi is doing here. Notice how her body is relaxed and so is her mouth. They’re both signs of a dog in their element. That’s because when a dog is following a scent like this they are using what’s called their ‘seeking system’. When this is happening, it feels so good that it isn’t possible for a dog to feel anxious or scared at the same time. So let your dog sniff, it’s good for their mental health!

Scientists believe that a dog’s sense of smell is so good that they are able to identify individual elements that are ma...
03/10/2026

Scientists believe that a dog’s sense of smell is so good that they are able to identify individual elements that are make up one scent. Imagine when you look at a curry, you’re able to dissect the dish with your eyes and identify different ingredients like maybe meat, veggies, pulses and various ingredients that make up the sauce. Well, dogs will do that with their noses. Geniuses! Understanding how dogs see the world and how important their sense of smell is to them is a vital part of successful dog training. When we truly understand our dogs, we learn not only how to communicate effectively with them but how to motivate them to show more of the behaviour we like. If you would like to discuss how I could help you and your dog or puppy, please message me. Take a look at my courses at https://thedogclub.uk. I offer online consultations wherever you live or face to face sessions in Sutton Coldfield, Lichfield and the surrounding areas. Lisa

28/09/2026

Sniffy session at yesterday’s Puppy Club! This teaches the pups to relax and be comfortable in the company of other dogs and strangers. Puppy Club is a monthly socialisation session, exclusively for my one to one puppy clients. This means that I know each puppy and their owners and am able to tailor the session around them. Next month it’s a group walk followed by a puppy first aid talk. If you and your puppy would like to join us and benefit from some one to one training at the same time, please visit https://thedogclub.uk/courses/puppy-training/ or message me on 07776 119762.

An interesting point. I talk to clients a lot about what being ‘in control’ really is when it comes to our dogs and this...
28/09/2026

An interesting point. I talk to clients a lot about what being ‘in control’ really is when it comes to our dogs and this sums it up well.

Tons of expert puppy knowledge packed into one talk! If you are getting a puppy soon, this is for you! Visit https://the...
24/09/2026

Tons of expert puppy knowledge packed into one talk! If you are getting a puppy soon, this is for you! Visit https://thedogclub.uk/courses/puppy-training/ for more info and to book your place. Each session is limited to five places to keep groups small so book early to avoid disappointment.

Poppy did so well in her one to one session yesterday, learning to remain calm around distractions. I didn’t need a cloc...
23/09/2026

Poppy did so well in her one to one session yesterday, learning to remain calm around distractions. I didn’t need a clock as exactly when her hour session was finished, she took herself off the her favourite chair to relax!

One of the many ways that we humans and our dogs are similar is how tactile we are. Just like us, dogs get a hit of oxyt...
22/09/2026

One of the many ways that we humans and our dogs are similar is how tactile we are. Just like us, dogs get a hit of oxytocin whenever they receive physical affection from someone they are comfortable with. That said, affection has to be shown in a way that the dog wants in order for it to be enjoyable. What we consider to be a hug with our dogs (when we place our arms around their upper body) could be making them uncomfortable. If a dog wants to over power another dog, it’s likely that they will place their body over the other dog’s upper body. To a dog, being leant on over your shoulders is not a sign of friendliness. The dog may feel that they have a choice to either submit or ward off the body space intruder.
Understanding your dog or puppy’s body language is such an important part of successful training. I’m a Dog Trainer and Behaviourist based in Lichfield, covering Sutton Coldfield, Lichfield, Tamworth, Burntwood and surrounding areas. I offer online and face to face training from puppy training to adult dogs with behavioural issues. Take a look at how I could help you and your dog at https://thedogclub.uk. Whether you want help with Recall, Lead walking, Puppy Training, Toilet Training, Puppy Biting, Crate Training, Socialisation, Reactivity, Anxiety or you have simply had a new puppy or rehomed an adult dog and would like some advice on how to help them settle into their new home, please contact me. Either message via socials, email [email protected] or contact me via the website. Lisa

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