Tips & Tails Dog Training School

07/06/2026

There will be no Saturday sessions on 20th June as I am running Tawland Music Festival at North Tawton Rugby Club.

This is the amazing lineup of back to back music from local and further afield artists. If anyone is interested in coming message me for further information or check out the Tawland Events CIC page.

With Tawland Music Festival 2026 at North Tawton Rugby Club less than 2 weeks away, we now have our running order for the day. We are waiting on one last confirmation of a band and will announce that as soon as we know.

Remember tickets will be more expensive on the gate so get them ahead of the day and save money to spend on food and drink 🍻 😁

Tickets from Merry Go Round - Preloved Kids Clothes, Books, Toys & more North Tawton and Okehampton.

Promotix https://rb.gy/9hv0ww

Or message us for transfer details.

05/06/2026

Just some of the things we get up to at Beginner and Smart Skills.

Places available for next week's sessions.

Please message to register or for any further information.

04/06/2026

Hoopers fun for all, it doesn't matter what size, age or ability.

Here we have Adira who has tiny legs but big determination, Ziggy who has been doing Hoopers with me for over 4 years and Ella was doing her first session. Freya sometimes just loses her focus and gets over excited.

All of them were having fun with their owners and that is what matters!

If you are interested in having fun with your furry friend then contact me.

03/06/2026

To all of those who have recently taken on a rescue or about to. Just give them love, safety and time and watch their personality grow ❤️

When they are ready for classes or if you need help please feel free to contact me.

02/06/2026

If you have met Minnie my young Havanese and fallen a little bit in love 💕

Her brother Toffee is looking for a new home. This is due to a significant change in circumstances and nothing he has done.

If you are interested in an amazingly intelligent and up for anything dog then this could be just the pup for you.

Gorgeous KC registered pedigree Havanese with a beautiful soft coat and lovely teddy-bear features. He has a warm gold/sable colouring with darker ears and markings and always gets comments on how cute he is. He is from an excellent breeder but due to a significant change in our circumstances we ha

02/06/2026

If your dog struggles with making the right decision it probably hasn't learnt to control its impulses!

Why not practice some easy impulse control exercises at home . Use things that are tempting to them. Stand reasonably near your target mat so that you can stop them getting the reward before they are given your reward cue initially and then build distance.

We work on helping your dog make correct choices when surrounded by distractions and temptations in both Beginner and Smart Skills sessions.

Please message me if you need help.

31/05/2026

Beginner Skills are for any puppy/dog starting it's journey on becoming a well mannered member of your household.

Some of the things we cover:
Sit
Down
Stand for examination or drying off
Go to bed
Walk nicely on a loose lead around distractions
Leave things they should not pick up and give things when they did pick up
Come when called even around distractions (see video)
and lots of other fun brain and body conditioning exercises.

Sessions are run on a rolling basis which means you can just book the sessions you can make and do as many as you feel you need. Each session is £12.00 and Beginner Skills takes place on a Wednesday Evening 19.00 and Saturday afternoon at 14.00

Message me for registration form and availability.

29/05/2026

Well that weekend away went quickly and we have also had a heatwave which obviously affected sessions this week as not only the dogs but the humans found it too much to work in.

Hopefully all back to normal British weather this coming week.

Sessions

Saturday
Smart Skills 13.00
Beginner Skills 14.00
Hoopers Agility 15.00

Weds
Smart Skills 12.00 and 13.00
Beginner Skills 19.00

Thurs
Hoopers Agility 18.00 and 19.00

If you are interested in booking into any of these sessions please message me.

18/05/2026

😱 Shock horror I'm taking a weekend off!!!

So no Saturday sessions this coming weekend 23rd May but still have

Weds 12.00 Smart Skills
Weds 13.00 Smart Skills
Weds 19.00 Beginner Skills
Thursday 18.00 Hoopers Agility
Thursday 19.00 Hoopers Agility

All back to normal the following week.

If you wish to book a place on any of these or subsequent weeks please message me.