AB Dog Coaching

02/07/2025

Are you struggling with your dog? Maybe you've been following me for a while and aren't quite sure whether to book in?

Well in collaboration with Paws by the Park - dog field, I'll be offering out a free 1 hour 1:1 training session in their secure dog field.

Check the original post to see how you can enter for the chance to win! And good luck! 🐾

COMPETITION TIME! Meet Adam, AB Dog Coaching. He has experience working with all kinds of dogs from eager puppies to shut down rescues. His focus is on fulfilment, well being and safety, making use of science backed ethical training methods to help your dog learn. Pictured here with his own dog Mabel. He is offering an hours session at paws. To enter please like, share this post, follow AB Dog coaching and Paws and provide your name and say what you want help with. Winners chosen at random. Closing date is 16.7.25. Good luck, ab link https://www.facebook.com/share/16w3hQ6NoW/

25/06/2025

Who else loves compliments about their dogs behaviour?

Well that's exactly what one of my clients got from their dog sitter last week!

I have been doing training walks with Teddy for a number of months now and his reactivity towards other dogs has greatly improved, and he is now able to happily sit in my van, whereas he previously hated the sight of it!

I can't take all the credit, Teddy's owner is very on top of his training and very determined for him to feel better around dogs and the car, and you really can see how much progress he has made as a result!

If you're struggling with your dog's reactivity feel free to reach out to my DMs to discuss how I can help you and your dog.

24/06/2025

Is your dog sleeping enough?

If not, this is likely contributing towards your dogs behavioural problems!

Adult dogs typically need 12-14 hours of sleep per day. This also increases if you have a younger or older dog.

Therefore, if your dog is restless at home it becomes quite easy for your dog to not be resting enough on a day-to-day basis.

If you're struggling with behavioural issues, pick a day this week and monitor their sleep. You may need to set up your phone or a camera to monitor them whilst you're away!

22/06/2025

❤ UPDATE - Reunited ❤

Missing from BLIDWORTH WOODS, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE since 22/06/2025

Please DO NOT shout, chase, or grab.

Report sightings immediately by calling 0330 124 2004.

DO NOT POST SIGHTINGS ON HERE PLEASE.

Remember, the owners of the missing animal read your posts. Please be kind, positive, and show empathy.

20/06/2025

This is what can happen when we work together...

I started working online with the owner of a young puppy who had started to use her teeth a bit too much, and has bitten through sheer excitement.

After an initial call to discuss this in more detail, we had a consultation together where I was able to gain a good understanding of the issues the family were facing and begin giving them some tips on how we could prevent the puppy biting. She's now a much nicer dog to have around the house.

I absolutely loved hearing about how she's now able to interact more with the family in appropriate ways, especially as the kids and dog love to play together! If you've been thinking about reaching out for a bit of help, now is the perfect time. Just drop me a message or comment below and we can have a chat about your dog 💬

18/06/2025

I'm always talking about giving your dogs outlets here, even though I am a dog trainer.

See I'm a firm believer that we can have a well behaved dog simply by meeting each dog's individual needs. Minimal training needed!

Let's take Mabel, my working cocker spaniel. Her two favourite things to do are: sniff for things, and hold things.

This is why we've taken up scentwork and gundog training with her. These activities allow her to meet the needs that she has shown me she likes doing since she was a little pup.

Does your dog sometimes misbehave? Instead of beating yourself up about why they continue to behave that way, let's think about what behaviour shows us? Are they chasing birds, are they pinching your socks, are they ripping your shed apart?

Now we've identified the issue, what can we do alternatively? We can chase a flirt pole together instead, we can teach our dog to search and retrieve a ball, we can give our dog some old cardboard to shred.

Maybe I've missed something? Comment below what your dog's favourite thing to do is!

17/06/2025

Why is dog training my calling?

The short answer is Mabel. In May 2023 we brought home a puppy, my first dog as an adult. And let me tell you, a working cocker spaniel is some first dog.

Obviously prior to picking up Mabel we had done a ton of research, and I was shocked to learn that the industry is completely unregulated.

This meant I was finding a lot of information that was either untrustworthy or completely unethical.

Having had success with Mabel's training, I thought I could help other people by offering dog walking services, and after attending some courses across 2024, to start offering out training services.

I've completely fallen in love with what I do, to the point of giving up all my spare time during the weekdays, and offering my time to help train local rescue dogs who are seeking a forever home at the weekends.

At the moment my business is still very much part time, although walking and training dogs is the highlight of my days and it is now my aspiration to take my business to being my full time work so I can help even more like minded people!

16/06/2025

"Are you able to work with my reactive dog?"

As a reactive dog owner, you want help but you're worried that you'll be putting them in a bad situation. I get it, as someone who works with reactive dogs, there's nothing worse than when you get it wrong and put them in an uncomfortable situation.

This is why I offer my time on a call to get to understand your dog, before tailoring sessions for your dog. This way we can work on their reactivity without exposing them to triggers too quickly.

If you're still unsure how your dog would cope, send me a message and I can explain in more detail about the process.

15/06/2025