Whitty Canine Academy

02/01/2026

Teaching a dog how to settle and be present when guests are around is so important.
Locking a dog away can actually increase stress they can hear everything, smell everything, but can’t see or understand what’s happening.

By helping your dog relax in their bed and observe calmly, you’re building confidence, emotional regulation, and real-life coping skills.
Presence beats isolation every time. 🐶✨

22/10/2025

At what point does a slow feeder stop living up to its name? 😂

05/10/2025

🎆 Bonfire Night might be beautiful for us… but it can be terrifying for our dogs. 💔

With fireworks season fast approaching, now’s the perfect time to start preparing your pup for a calmer, safer evening. 🌙🐶

Swipe through this post 👉 to learn:
✨ How to desensitise your dog to firework sounds
🏡 How to create a safe, cosy den
🎶 How calming music can help soothe anxiety
🚫 What not to do on the night
💔 And why so many dogs go missing during fireworks — and how to prevent it

Let’s make this Bonfire Night peaceful, not petrifying. 💛
Your dog deserves to feel safe, secure, and supported. 🐾

Follow for more positive, practical training tips and wellbeing advice for your best friend. 💫

26/09/2025

Another Brilliant Session with Storm

Today, I worked with Storm on his obedience training during some well-earned time off from his important job protecting local neighbourhoods, showing just how clever and hard-working he is.

What makes Storm extra special is not just his skills, but his loving and gentle nature. He’s a true credit to his owner and a pleasure to train.

Well done, Storm – keep up the fantastic work! 👏

20/09/2025

Due to the many clients booking sessions, please message me to secure your spots. Other days are also available; just drop me a DM.

29/08/2025

Meet Storm – Manchester’s Young Crimewatcher

Storm is a young and incredibly intelligent shepherd pup who’s already making a real difference in his community! Alongside his dedicated owner, Storm works with Crimewatchers Security, helping to keep large areas of Manchester and the surrounding areas safe.

As his trainer, I’ve had the privilege of supporting Storm with his puppy training and overall behaviours. His progress has been nothing short of brilliant! Watching the bond between him and his owner grow stronger each day is truly inspiring – their partnership is built on trust, respect, and love.

Even with such an important role in security, Storm remains calm, approachable, and adored by all his fans. He’s a perfect example of how the right training and guidance can bring out the very best in our dogs.

Keep shining, Storm – you’re making your community proud!

A big day for Storm today 🐾💪

He’s officially started his big boy training 🎓🐶 Storm smashed his way through puppy classes with ease and today Craig – the same amazing trainer who worked with Shadow – began his magic with him ✨ Craig has years of experience training and working dogs in the military so Storm is in great hands 💂‍♂️🐕Whitty Canine Academy

Craig was blown away by how intelligent Storm is 🧠⚡ and how quickly he learns but what impressed him most was how much Storm admires me ❤️🐾 and the strength of our bond 🤝🐕

Every week I get messages asking if I can take on another dog – usually a Shepherd or a Belgian Malinois 🐺 – or for recommendations on training 🐕 I’d love to take them all but sadly I can’t rehome them 💔 Instead we recommend Craig, he’s absolutely brilliant at working with these breeds 🌟

Over the next couple of days I’ll be posting thank yous 🙏 to the businesses who support us and help us keep doing what we do 💙 From our dog trainer to others who always have our back 🐾 If your business would like to feature please get in touch 📩 Our normal posts will resume in a day or two – thank you so much for your patience 🤝

Crimewatchers 🔦🐕

10/08/2025

Out and about with the legend Woody