Mel Newton Dog Training

Mel Newton Dog Training BCCSDip.AdvCanBhv

Qualified & accredited positive reward training for pups & older dogs.

Classes, 121 sessions at home or on location in South and West Norfolk Attleborough Swaffham Foulden

Gundog & pet training

https://melnewtondogtraining.co.uk Puppy classes, obedience classes, pet gundog training, 121 training, in home training. Please contact for bespoke training packages to support you and your dog

13/07/2025

Attending any training class or 121 session is just the spark to training your dog…

Commitment from you, the owner, is required so that your dog becomes the dog you want.

Little Henry joined the MNDT family about 8 weeks ago and his owners have truly committed to shaping his behaviour from the start.

On a cooler evening last week they set themselves a challenge to proof some of their skills on a track next to horses l, promptly uploaded their video to the support group and I think they aced it. Well done guys! 🌟🤩👍🏻

If you’d like to start your puppy off in the best possible way get in touch with MNDT, the next puppy class starts on the 6th of September and is filling fast.

Got an older dog and need help with training, all is not lost. It is possible to change habits of a lifetime so give Mel a call.

You can contact Mel on 07442974421 or via the website https://melnewtondogtraining.co.uk

12/07/2025

Flapping gazebos, clanging tent poles and lots of people provided a completely new experience for some of the pups.

We beat the heat today by training early, in the shade, and adapting exercises to lower intensity. As an added bonus all the classes were subjected to increased distractions due to the book sale at Thompson Community Hall.

Every class did brilliantly with the main focus being on engagement with distractions, impulse control and training and interaction when the temperature gets too high to do anything else.

There are no classes for the rest of the weekend due to the heat.

A gentle reminder to please check messages for short notice cancellations due to weather before travelling for your booked session.

‘Use every opportunity to do some training’It’s something I say in nearly every 121 and class.. not only does it help to...
11/07/2025

‘Use every opportunity to do some training’

It’s something I say in nearly every 121 and class.. not only does it help to teach your dog to generalise training, it makes training easy because it becomes a daily habit.

Wren, Cooper and Lilly had a visit to Dereham Vets for their vaccinations yesterday so we played how many dogs can sit in the left heel position 🤣 and settling on the floor while various people can in to reception and the consulting room.

Don’t you just love how much fun Lilly is having 😃

If you need help in training your dog to settle, and not interfere with other people’s day then get in touch with Mel.

You can contact Mel on 07442974421 or via the website https://melnewtondogtraining.co.uk

🌟Ahhh the spaniel class have graduated!🌟I have had the best time with this group of spanners and am thrilled that they a...
10/07/2025

🌟Ahhh the spaniel class have graduated!🌟

I have had the best time with this group of spanners and am thrilled that they are all continuing their training with a follow on class.

The progress these pups and their owners have made is phenomenal. 🤩

⏰ The next puppy class starts on the 6th of September at Thompson Community Hall.

If you’d like to join the growing MNDT family in setting your dogs up for the best start in their training journey then get in touch with Mel on 07442974421 or via the website https://melnewtondogtraining.co.uk

Here’s a quick recap of the services available at MNDTPuppies:🐾 In home foundation training for new puppies waiting for ...
07/07/2025

Here’s a quick recap of the services available at MNDT

Puppies:
🐾 In home foundation training for new puppies waiting for their vaccinations
🐾 Classes held at Thompson Community Hall
🐾 Follow on classes

Older dogs:
🐾 121 sessions and classes
🐾 In home training for behaviour modification, rescue dogs or owners who prefer a home training venue

Gundog classes:
🐾 From puppies (6 months plus) to older dogs gun dog training is available in a class and 121 training format.
🐾 Open to any breed that loves to retrieve
🐾 Training for fun and the field

Why choose MNDT?

🐾 Fun, educational and progressive training sessions for you and your dog
🐾 Positive reward based training
🐾 Professional, qualified and accredited training instructor
🐾 Practical experience of working in the field
🐾 National Petcode Award progression for all clients and their dogs available

Want to know more? You can contact Mel on 07442974421 or via the website https://melnewtondogtraining.co.uk

It’s currently 30 degrees.. It’s week 3 of the heatwave here in Norfolk and yep that’s week 3 of rescheduling sessions t...
01/07/2025

It’s currently 30 degrees..

It’s week 3 of the heatwave here in Norfolk and yep that’s week 3 of rescheduling sessions that can’t be moved to cooler parts of the day.

Despite having access to air conditioned facilities, not all training sessions can be done inside - it’s not just your training session I worry about in this heat.

It’s keeping your dog cool in the car…

It’s making sure you’re covered for all eventualities - traffic jams, car breakdowns… how much water do you have in the car if you get delayed.. I bet it’s not 10 litres…

What’s your back up plan if the breakdown service says they’ll be 6 hours and you’ve got your dog with you..

So no - I’m not ashamed to reschedule your appointment, I’ll take one for the team and study in the sunshine instead..

Your dog’s welfare means more to me than my bank balance…

I’m still taking bookings for classes and 121 sessions and will plan for the weather as much as possible.

You can contact me on 07442974421 or via the website https://melnewtondogtraining.co.uk to arrange your training session.

26/06/2025

On a daily basis I have at least one training session that ends up giving me goose bumps.

Today, I caught up with Amanda and Teddy. When I last saw them Teddy was reacting to dogs, cars, bicycles, pigeons and pretty much anything he came across. He paid no attention to Amanda and pulled like a train on the lead.

Fast forward a few weeks, and Teddy absolutely smashed this stage of loose lead walking. Not only that, he ignored the neighbour coming home, cars passing and a pigeon landing a few feet away from him.

I know how much the progress he has made in a few weeks means to Amanda, and that progress is largely down to her commitment to the training programme.

Following the plan, asking for help and advice between sessions and making sure each and every training session set Teddy up for success. A bonus side effect to Teddy’s progress was seeing Amanda blossom into a confident dog handler.

I can’t wait see how they progress with their homework.

Contact Mel on 07442974421 or via the website https://melnewtondogtraining.co.uk
for information on classes and 121 training programmes.

26/06/2025

The six pack haven’t had much opportunity to get out over the last week as the cooler parts of the day have been swallowed up in rearranged 121 sessions but we got out this morning to one of our favourite forests.

We were in search of water, of which there’s normally an abundance of pools, streams and little rivers.
Sadly, through drought and overgrowth just about every water source has gone, we had to go deep to find anything and all we found was a muddy stream and the wonderful aroma of ‘eau de boggy dog’ lingers in the back of my truck.

If you’re venturing out, make sure you have water with you for your dogs - more than you think you might need, and stick to cooler parts of the day. Even when the temperature seems cooler be aware of the humidity.

Other things to think about for you and your dogs:

Ticks, grass seeds, insect bites and adder bites.
Check your dogs at the end of their walk and later in the day for anything you might have missed.

Do you dream of peaceful walks? Have a loose lead walking problem or a recall issue that makes walks more 🫣😖 than 🤩?

MNDT can help. Contact Mel on 07442974421 or via the website https://melnewtondogtraining.co.uk

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