Milne and Mutt Dog Training

Milne and Mutt Dog Training Offering reward-based, fun and kind training methods to help with all of your training needs. Using positive reward based techniques only.
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When I start with a new client on a behaviour problem, they’re often hugely frustrated that I didn’t see it happen. Didn...
11/08/2026

When I start with a new client on a behaviour problem, they’re often hugely frustrated that I didn’t see it happen. Didn’t see their dog lose it at another dog on the walk. Didn’t see the frantic jumping and nipping at the kids.

If I’d been there for that moment, I wouldn’t have seen anything useful. I’d have seen a dog who was already past the point of thinking straight. That’s not a training moment, that’s just a dog who got put in a situation that was too much for them.

The behaviour itself is rarely the real problem. It’s the last thing that happens, not the first. By the time you see the jumping, the nipping, the losing it at another dog. there’s usually a whole chain of things that led there. Stress that’s been building. Needs that aren’t being met. Triggers stacking up before you even left the house. That’s what actually needs looking at.

So instead of the meltdown, I want to see everything before it. How your dog is doing on a normal day. What their early signals look like. The exact point things start to tip.

That’s where the work happens, not in the moment everyone remembers, but in the space before it. That’s where you find the real problem, and where you build something new, a little at a time.

Like my dear late friend Oli always told me, train before the crisis!

07/08/2026

Ever wondered why your dog won’t take treats when you’re out?

It might not be that they don’t like the treats. Their arousal may simply be too high.

Dog training, arousal levels, canine behaviour, treats refusal, overexcited dogs, emotional regulation, training tips

Think of arousal like a battery. Different experiences throughout the day can charge that battery, and when it gets too full, your dog can struggle to think, learn and make good choices.

The goal isn’t to keep their battery empty. We want it sitting somewhere in the middle, where they’re able to process what’s happening around them and make good decisions.

Understanding arousal can make a huge difference to how we approach our dogs’ behaviour.

It’s been a little while since I’ve shared what we’re currently working on with our own dogs, and I think it’s important...
04/08/2026

It’s been a little while since I’ve shared what we’re currently working on with our own dogs, and I think it’s important to show the ups and the downs too. A dog trainer’s dogs are far from perfect!

Overall, Gladys and Edith are great dogs. At home they’re mostly really good, calm and content but we do still get the occasional bit of barking, it’s manageable and not something I’m putting a huge amount of training into right now.

The area I am focusing on is their occasional reactivity towards other dogs when we’re out and about. It might happen on a walk or even when we’re sitting in the pub. The tricky part is that there isn’t a clear pattern. Some days they’re completely relaxed, happy to be around other dogs, and don’t bark at all. Other days, one of them might feel a little spicy, bark, and the other quickly joins in.

That inconsistency can make training feel frustrating, but it’s also a really good reminder that behaviour isn’t always black and white. Sleep, stress, excitement, the environment, and so many other factors can influence how our dogs feel on any given day.

So right now, our priority is building more positive experiences. We’re doing lots of engagement games on walks, confidence-building exercises, reinforcing calm behaviour around other dogs, and making sure they’re practising the behaviours we want to see more of.

Training never really ends, even for dog trainers. It just evolves.

So, what are you currently working on with your dog?

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31/07/2026

If your dog recalls and then immediately runs off again, try changing what happens after they come back.

Instead of always giving one treat and ending the interaction, rotate between food, toys and games. Keep them guessing so staying with you is more rewarding than running off again.

Your recall shouldn’t just get your dog back—it should make them want to stick around!

Recall training • Dog recall • Puppy recall • Dog training • Positive reinforcement • Reward-based training • Off lead training • Recall games • Engagement • Dog training tips • Reliable recall

27/07/2026

Do you have a cue for loose lead walking? If not, it’s worth adding one. A cue gives your dog information about what you want them to do, making your communication much clearer.

I also like to have a separate keep going cue and a marker. For me, “Good” means, “You’re doing the right thing, keep going.” “Yes!” means, “That’s exactly what I wanted, and a treat is coming.”

Being clear and consistent with your cues helps your dog understand exactly what’s expected, which makes training much cleaner and easier for both of you.

Loose lead walking | heel | dog training | puppy training

August puppy and pet gundog class now open for booking! 🐶 only 3 spaces left in the puppy class!Link in bio for details ...
23/07/2026

August puppy and pet gundog class now open for booking!
🐶 only 3 spaces left in the puppy class!

Link in bio for details and to sign up!

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