Fast Track Dog Training

20/04/2024

I am so lucky to be able to hold my classes at Hope School. Secure parking? Tick. Accessible indoor facility? Tick. Secure outdoor training area? Tick. And, as I'm a member of the APDT, you can be sure your trainer uses methods backed by science and who wants the best for both you and your dog.

17/01/2024

I'm working from home today and have a Zoom meeting in 10 minutes so should fire up the old lap top but my 3 dogs are all fast asleep and I'm loath to disturb them! Aethel, at nearly 11 yrs old will open 1 eye, scowl, and go back to sleep. Sol, nearly 8 yrs, will leap away and declare this as the best day EVER (every day is the best day ever, according to Sol). Eric will jump up because Sol jumped up and there may be food involved somewhere. Bless them!

17/11/2023

Please remember that socialising a puppy is about giving them opportunities for new experiences at a distance and pace they are comfortable with. Some dog day care offer puppy socialising parties but if your people feels either overwhelmed or over excited, they've had a negative experience. Take it at your puppy's speed and be their champion.

08/09/2023

You may have seen the RSPCA's item about an American man calling himself The Dog Daddy coming to the UK to run workshops. The RSPCA are right to say he uses methods and equipment that cause pain and fear. He says he helps people with aggressive dogs. However, what he doesn't do is help the aggressive dog. When a dog is displaying aggressive behaviour it's a cry for help, 'I need to make that scary person/dog go away and this is the only way I know how.' Then along comes this man who seeks to cause the dog SO MUCH pain and fear that the dog, in that moment, gives up. It appears miraculously cured. It isn't. And at some point in the future that behaviour will show itself again but even worse because now the dog thinks it is fighting for its life. The owner handed him a fearful dog and he handed back a ticking time bomb. If you need help ask your vet for referral to a qualified, accredited behaviourist who will help you and your dog by working on the cause of the fear, not the symptom.

31/08/2023

The sweetener, Xylitol, may sometimes now be labelled as Birch Sugar (maybe to make it sound more natural and not the ultra processed ingredient it is?). In any case, it is still potentially LETHAL if a dog eats a food containing it. Please read ingredient lists!

18/06/2023

The puppy course and Beginners' Course starting on 13th July are filling up fast! In the summer months I'm lucky to be able to use the school's playground and playing field. Book Now and join in the fun as we support our dogs so they can live the best life!

05/05/2023

You'll have seen those fabulous toys I use in class. They're made by dog trainers who know what dogs really like and they're very robust! This weekend there's a 20% discount if you go to www.tug-e-nuff.co.uk/collections/king?ref=TRACK

Overcome training and behaviour problems, improve your bond and achieve amazing results – all while having loads of fun with a Tug-E-Nuff dog training toy.

11/04/2023

I've just watched a video where people are invited to bark at their dogs. I wish I knew how to upload it here but if you do see it you're going to watch a LOT of dogs come close to biting their owners in the face. The owners of the dogs clearly think its hilarious. The dogs, equally clearly, do not. Don't do it. It won't end well!

15/03/2023

My March courses are all booked up and I'm looking forward to supporting owners who want the best for their hairy friend. I always tell people to book early if they want a space as I fill so quickly so if you're interested go to my website and book that place!

14/08/2022

Due to a cancellation I have a space on my Beginners' Course starting this week. If you fancy having more fun with your dog and learning more about each other, let me know!

08/08/2022

Sol is sooo brave. He's hoping that if he doesn't look at Dame Judy, our Ninja hen, then maybe she won't notice him!

04/08/2022

I love this!