Cleaver Dog Training

26/09/2025

HUGE WELL DONE TO SUSANNA AND NALA
This may look nothing particularly special but when you consider that 18 months ago Susannah (human!) was hobbling short distances on crutches awaiting major back surgery, this round is a massive achievement.
Before surgery and for months after, her dreams of taking part in an agility class seemed an impossible challenge but look at them both now. Ok so you won’t see them winning at Crufts but that was never the goal. The aim was for her to have fun at agility with her beloved dog and they have definitely achieved that.
Well done to both of you, I am hugely proud of how far you have come x

19/09/2025

Who else can relate to this?😂

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1KEgtGCApF/?mibextid=wwXIfr

13/09/2025

🐶 Join Our Puppy Classes! 🐶

Is your adorable pup ready to learn and have some fun? Our puppy classes are designed to help your little one develop great manners, social skills, and confidence!

✨ What We Offer:
• Positive reinforcement training
• Fun and interactive sessions
• Socialisation with other puppies
• Expert guidance from experienced qualified trainer

🐕 Group Classes take place on Sunday afternoons and are run on rolling programme so no need to wait for weeks for the next course! Spots are limited, so don’t wait!

📞 Sign up today and give your puppy the best start in life!

🐾 Personalised 121 training packages also available

For more information call Vikki Cleaver on 07773 784402 or to book see https://cleaverdogtraining.co.uk/puppy-training

22/08/2025

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN TRYING AGILITY?
We are due to start some more beginners agility courses in September, both mid week and on Saturdays.
Without wanting to put my amazingly lovely clients down 😂, our agility courses are aimed at average owners and pet dogs rather than for those aiming for Crufts, but with an experienced qualified trainer using full sized competition equipment.
Feel free to call Vikki on 07773 784402 to discuss if this would be suitable for you and your dog or see https://cleaverdogtraining.co.uk/agility

08/08/2025

Begging now!
If you haven’t already done do, please please sign and share this petition to get the government to look at regulating animal rescue. There are so many awful ‘rescues’ in this country which not only affects the animals welfare, it also has a serious knock on effect on the adopters and safety of the general public.

Please do at least good dead today and include signing and sharing this petition

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/718660?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwMCr4VleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHuIuW6zPWDwll8kqDGkyNFKxgcP9RndyPtthp5AwuWqe3zwyTroEhrLtxV4D_aem_Erck5W1UEdTKP4wZwEc8ow

Many UK animal rescues operate without clear legal oversight, creating opportunities for unethical practices. Some rescues have been linked to supporting irresponsible breeding, neglecting animals, or misusing public donations.

04/08/2025

It’s that time of year when dog walks take twice as long and you come home weighing more than when you started 😂😩
Anyone else struggling to resist?

01/08/2025

In case anyone is interested - I don’t usually share litters but these have been bred by a good friend and I am excited to be visiting them tomorrow….and no, I am not having one!

01/06/2025

When coming to classes, you will not be able to go along High Street from Tesco end from tomorrow for 3 weeks so allow extra time for diversions.

27/05/2025

HAVE YOU GOT THIRD PARTY INSURANCE?

With improving medical advancements and escalating costs, I regularly hear of people with vet bills running into 5 figures but people rarely discuss the importance of having third party insurance.

Third party insurance is there to pay out if your dog causes damage to a third party and this could run into 7 figures and without insurance, you could risk loosing everything.

There has recently been a land mark case concluded (after almost 7 years) finding professional dog walker liable for having out of control dogs near a horse rider.
https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/news/negligent-dog-walker-liable-riders-life-changing-injuries-legal-case-893907 #

Do you have the means to settle a claim if such a situation happened to you?

Most pet insurance does cover 3rd party claims but not everyone has this insurance.

Following various medical claims, as well as 2 of my dogs being over 10, my premiums and level of cover after exclusions were getting unsustainable. I have now taken the decision to reduce my standard insurance cover. However, I have ensured that I still have Third Party Insurance. The most cost effective way of doing this as far as I have found is by becoming a member of The Dogs Trust which is only £25 a year.
https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/support-us/companion-club

Please look into your insurance and make sure you are protected (and also do your best to make sure your dog is not a potential risk to anyone through training of course!)

A rider who suffered life-changing injuries when her horse was spooked by dogs out with a professional walker hopes her legal case may help prevent other such situations. International grand prix dressage rider Melissa Smith suffered a smashed pelvis, broken back and head injury when her mare Lorent...

20/05/2025

This sort of thing happens all the time in training - most dogs would far rather have a bit of sausage! Next time you are tempted to overly 'love' your dog as a reward, take a step back and ask yourself if the dog actually enjoyed it or if it was an aversive.

Thanks Dawn Heaton of Preston Trick Dogs for the video

13/05/2025

LOOKING FOR WAYS TO KEEP KIDS AND DOGS ENTERTAINED OVER THE HOLIDAYS?

🐾 OUR HOUNDS IN THE HOLIDAYS SESSIONS ARE BACK! 🐾

Looking for a pawsome way to keep the kids entertained this holiday? Join our Children’s Trick Training with Dogs classes!

🐶 Fun and engaging
🐶 Teach your furry friend cool tricks
🐶 Professional experienced trainer (and parent!)
🐶 Small group sizes
🐶 Perfect for All Children over 4 years and all ages of dogs
🐶 Various dates available in May Half Term and during the Summer Holidays
🐶 Classes indoors in our air conditioned dedicated training centre
🐶 More dates to be added

Location: Cleaver Dog Training Hall, Copas Farm, High Street, Old Amersham HP16 0HB

Spots are limited, so reserve yours today! 🎉

https://cleaverdogtraining.co.uk/classes-and-workshop

02/05/2025

For anyone interested in Heelwork to Music, Beagles or just awesome training, the fantastic Lucy Creek has been selected to represent GB in the World Championships with her gorgeous Beagle, Echo. Anyone who knows anything about dogs will know that Beagles are not the easiest dogs to train so her achievement so far is amazing.

She is currently raising funds for team GB to get to the World Championships and is asking for a minimum donation of £30 to allow everyone to follow her final training journey before the competition. Included in this is training support and exercises for everyone to do, with a particular emphasis on distraction training. If you would like to join me in this training group see thttps://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=9598787356836083&set=a.107313135983600

Good luck Lucy Creek and Echo, we are all routing for you!