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🐾💚 Border Collie… my absolute weakness! 💚🐾Those of you who know me will know I simply cannot resist a Border Collie of a...
20/10/2026

🐾💚 Border Collie… my absolute weakness! 💚🐾

Those of you who know me will know I simply cannot resist a Border Collie of any type, so it’ll come as no surprise that this little girl has well and truly stolen my heart! 🥹❤️

I’ve been working with her and her lovely mum over the last couple of months, building confidence, working on general focus and introducing some really useful life skills — all initially in the comfort and safety of indoors.

But today, we took those skills out into the big, wide world! 🌳

The park can feel quite overwhelming for this nervous girl, so we’re changing the way we approach walks, making them more engaging and helping her discover that being outside can be a positive, enjoyable experience.

✨ Paws up is becoming a firm favourite, helping her build confidence and curiosity in her surroundings.

✨ Safe position gives her somewhere secure between mum’s legs when other dogs approach, allowing her to observe from a place where she feels comfortable.

✨Eyeing the toy keeps her focus on Mum and adds speed to her recall 👏

She finds dogs approaching head-on a little worrying, so we’re helping her feel safe while advocating for her space. Not every dog wants a face-to-face greeting — a little space and a polite sniff from the rear can make all the difference! 🐕💚

Have we got a way to go? Absolutely. But progress isn’t always about how far we’ve travelled; sometimes it’s about how much braver we feel taking the next step.

I am SO proud of this little girl and her mum. The time, patience and hard work they’re putting in is wonderful to see, and moments like these are exactly why I love what I do. 🥰

Slowly building confidence, one little win at a time. 🌿🐾

🐾 It’s not just about the lead… it’s about the CONNECTION! 💚Loose lead walking is important, of course, but do you know ...
17/10/2026

🐾 It’s not just about the lead… it’s about the CONNECTION! 💚

Loose lead walking is important, of course, but do you know what we love seeing most in these pictures? That focus! 😍 Just look at him gazing up at his mum. That’s what it’s all about!

We first worked with this gorgeous lad as a puppy, and now he’s an adolescent boy who’s suddenly forgotten some of his manners! 🤦‍♀️ Sound familiar? It’s incredibly common at this age!

His family have joined our bespoke training package, and our first goal was to rebuild that connection. He’s a strong puller, but he’s also VERY food motivated, so we used that to our advantage to get his focus back where it belongs… on his humans! 🐶👏

And the result? We achieved this in just ONE session! 🙌

We’re so proud of this lovely family. They’re doing an incredible job with their beautiful boy, and we can’t wait to see their progress continue. 💚

Remember, loose lead walking starts with connection, not just the lead!

Puppy Life Skills: Give Your Puppy the Best Possible Start 🐾A new puppy is about more than cute cuddles and teaching the...
12/10/2026

Puppy Life Skills: Give Your Puppy the Best Possible Start 🐾

A new puppy is about more than cute cuddles and teaching them to sit!

Those first few weeks and months are precious. Your puppy is learning how the world works, developing habits and discovering how to live happily alongside you.

From sleepless nights and toilet training to puppy biting, settling and learning to be alone, there’s a lot to navigate. Getting the right support early can make all the difference.

At Riverside Dog Training, we believe in building the foundations for a happy, confident dog — and that means looking beyond the basic cues.

It’s the everyday stuff that really matters

Good puppy life skills start at home. Establishing routines, encouraging healthy sleep patterns, getting to grips with toilet training, managing biting and chewing, and teaching your puppy to settle are all essential parts of growing up.

Add in handling, grooming, confidence around people and dogs, recall and loose-lead walking, and you’ll soon realise there’s a lot more to puppy training than you might think!

The good news? You don’t have to figure it all out alone.

Puppy classes + private training = the best of both worlds

Puppy classes are a brilliant way to learn essential skills, build focus around distractions and develop a stronger bond with your puppy in a supportive environment.

But what happens when your puppy saves their worst biting for the evening, struggles to settle at home or turns into a completely different dog the moment you step outside?

That’s where private training sessions come in.

One-to-one support allows us to focus on your puppy, your home environment and the challenges you’re actually facing. We can help you fine-tune routines, work through problem areas and put those class skills into practice in everyday life.

Together, classes and private sessions give you a more complete approach — combining structured learning with advice tailored to your individual puppy.

Start building good habits from day one

Early training isn’t about creating a perfect puppy overnight. It’s about helping them feel safe, develop confidence and learn the skills they’ll need throughout life.

With the right guidance, patience and consistency, those everyday puppy moments become valuable learning opportunities — and you’ll feel more confident along the way, too.

Ready to give your puppy the best start?

Whether you’re looking for friendly puppy classes, personalised one-to-one training or a combination of both, Riverside Dog Training is here to help.

🐾 Explore our puppy classes or book a private session today. Let’s build the foundations for a wonderful life together!

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🐾 Loose lead walking starts at home, not at the end of the driveway! 🐾This lovely boy absolutely smashed his first priva...
10/10/2026

🐾 Loose lead walking starts at home, not at the end of the driveway! 🐾

This lovely boy absolutely smashed his first private training session working on loose lead walking! 🙌💚

Loose lead walking is about so much more than just holding a lead. It starts at home, building engagement, connection and learning to check in with your dog. Then we take those skills out into the big, exciting world, helping our dogs stay connected with us even when there are distractions everywhere! 🌳🐕

It can feel like hard work at first, but with consistency, patience and short, positive training sessions, you can make amazing progress in a surprisingly short time.

And this boy is already showing us just what’s possible! 🥰👏

Small steps, big progress, happier walks! 💚

It just wouldn’t have been a riverside wedding without the most beautiful Miss Twilight right there in the centre of it ...
19/09/2026

It just wouldn’t have been a riverside wedding without the most beautiful Miss Twilight right there in the centre of it all. 🐾❤️

Our happiest day, made even more special by celebrating our wedding with our gorgeous girl — our beautiful baby and the most precious part of our little family. 💍🥂🐾

Wouldn’t have had it any other way. ❤️

A fantastic private training session with this little chap today, and his recall is absolutely on point! 🤩 He’s smashing...
30/06/2026

A fantastic private training session with this little chap today, and his recall is absolutely on point! 🤩 He’s smashing his training and making incredible progress every session.

Now for a bit of fun… can anyone guess his breed? 👀 He’s quite an unusual one, so I’ll be impressed if someone gets it right! Drop your guesses in the comments! 🐶👇

Ready for start of our new IMDT Partnership Grade Class, excited 😁
21/05/2026

Ready for start of our new IMDT Partnership Grade Class, excited 😁

First day of puppy school and our newest little students are already shining 🐾✨Focus was on one simple (but powerful!) s...
13/04/2026

First day of puppy school and our newest little students are already shining 🐾✨

Focus was on one simple (but powerful!) skill—eye contact. Those sweet moments when a pup chooses to look up at you? That’s the foundation of communication, trust, and focus. It’s where all the magic begins 💛

We kept it fun, positive, and full of tiny wins—because learning should always feel this good.

These little faces have a big journey ahead, and we’re so excited to be part of it 🐶🎓

Happy Easter 🐣 to you all 🥰
05/04/2026

Happy Easter 🐣 to you all 🥰

Teaching your dog a “middle” (standing or sitting between your legs) is more than just a cute trick 🐾It’s a powerful ski...
28/03/2026

Teaching your dog a “middle” (standing or sitting between your legs) is more than just a cute trick 🐾

It’s a powerful skill that can help your dog feel safe, focused, and connected to you in busy or overwhelming environments. When your dog learns “middle,” they have a clear place to go when they’re unsure — whether that’s around other dogs, crowds, or new situations.

Benefits of teaching “middle”:
🐶 Builds trust and connection with your dog
🐶 Gives your dog a safe “home base” during stressful moments
🐶 Improves focus and engagement with you
🐶 Helps with handling in busy areas or training environments
🐶 It’s also a fun trick that dogs love to learn!

Plus, it’s incredibly useful for guiding your dog through tight spaces or keeping them close when you need a little extra control.

Training doesn’t always have to be complicated — sometimes the simple skills become the most valuable.

Have you taught your dog a “middle” yet? 🐕

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