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

Yours truly has managed to catch a cold in 38 degree heat - I suspect it is more dryness from the aircon but anyhoo.. be...
21/09/2025

Yours truly has managed to catch a cold in 38 degree heat - I suspect it is more dryness from the aircon but anyhoo..
before it got too hot today we went in search of a pharmacy and found a pack of street dogs.

I say pack because this group of 5 were very clearly a pack that stuck together. Made up of 2 bi***es and 3 dogs. The bitch lying down is in season, there was a clear dominant dog who the bitch allowed to attempt to mate.

What was interesting though was the dynamics of the pack - the in season bitch barked at the three stragglers and they caught up with her and the dominant dog.

The golden dog with the bushy tail spotted the puppy that was following us and gave warning barks to the pup causing it to move away from the pack and keep moving - interestingly the pup showed a strong aversion to the locals, he was hesitant to drink from a running hose but did from a tagine that we filled with water, he also completely avoided drains but had great road sense.

I was pleased to see that when he lagged behind as we crossed roads the traffic did stop to allow him safe passage.

It was fascinating to see the dynamics between the pack; the pack and the puppy and the way the pup interacted with us compared to the locals.

It was really difficult not to project human emotions, the puppy is after all just looking for his place within the street dogs. As an opportunistic species he saw the potential for reward with us.

As part of my degree I have to write a dissertation, very tempted to explore street dogs..

So… This week I’ve swapped dog training for quad biking in a desert, camel riding and hiking in the Atlas Mountains. The...
20/09/2025

So… This week I’ve swapped dog training for quad biking in a desert, camel riding and hiking in the Atlas Mountains.

There’s an overwhelming lack of dogs - I’ve seen a few guardian breeds protecting livestock but mainly street dogs roaming waste land and hanging out around shops.

Unfortunately I can’t say the dogs that are near residential areas look particularly well cared for, which breaks my heart - there was one particular German Shepherd pup of probably only 6 months old that I took a shine to and obviously it started following me down the street.

I’m back to work in full swing next Wednesday once we’ve landed early Wednesday morning - going from 38 degrees here in Morocco to UK temperatures will be a bit of a wake up call.

I’m keeping an eye on messages and emails and replying to urgent queries while I’m here. The puppy class on the 25th of October is now fully booked - I will put another class on before the end of the year as I’ve had more enquiries while I’ve been away.

19/09/2025

🐾 Finding loose lead training a chore?

Do you want a lovely little exercise to practice with your pup or older dog?

In this exercise your dog cannot go wrong!

Why? 🤔

Because we aren’t asking them to do anything!

All we’re doing is setting them up for success when they work out where the reward is and this transfers to walking nicely on a lead. 🌟

Check out the video below, follow the page for more hints and tips and get in touch with Mel to book a 121 or a class.

☎️ Call Mel on 07442974421 or via the website https://melnewtondogtraining.co.uk

🥰 Now just look at this sweet little girl.. meet Maisie, a new member of the MNDT family who is looking very smug becaus...
17/09/2025

🥰 Now just look at this sweet little girl.. meet Maisie, a new member of the MNDT family who is looking very smug because not only is she about to start the MNDT in home training programme, she’s also had a very important role already in helping another dog learn how to be a dog.

🐕 Little Maisie is a Bedlington terrier x whippet and has the sweetest temperament.

New puppy coming home soon? There’s just 1 space left on the next puppy class which starts on the 25th of October at 9.15am

🐶 MNDT also offers a 121 bespoke training package, perfectly designed to offer structure, yet flexibility to help you get the dog you want.

🐾 Need more information? You can contact Mel on 07442974421 or via the website https://melnewtondogtraining.co.uk

16/09/2025

Barney…

Yesterday was the third time I visited Barney, and it’s the first time we managed to see him displaying normal dog behaviours.

Previously, Barney has been so shut down that we’ve finished sessions early and I’ve been popping in (at no charge) to help familiarise Barney to new people.

Today’s behaviour is BIG… HUGE… he’s either remembered or learned how to be a dog simply by being given time to settle into his new home…

Nobody can deny that the arrival of Miss Maisie (you can find out about her tomorrow )
has certainly helped Barney to come out of his shell.

I’m looking forward to seeing where we can go with Barney - follow for progress updates

If you have a rescue dog who needs support settling in at home, or you need help supporting them then get in touch with Mel on 07442974421 or via the website https://melnewtondogtraining.co.uk

🏖️ annual leave - out of office 🏖️ It came as quite a surprise the other day when I suddenly realised that I haven’t had...
15/09/2025

🏖️ annual leave - out of office 🏖️

It came as quite a surprise the other day when I suddenly realised that I haven’t had a holiday since Christmas 2024.

An actual holiday…

not a course or a hot weather cancellation…

but proper time to put the whistles and leads away, pack up the training centres and tidy up my training bag.

📆 From Tuesday 16th September through to Wednesday 24th of September I will be out of the country and not as contactable as usual.

I will be making time each day to check for emails and messages and will prioritise urgent contact 😎

I am now booking 121 sessions from the end of October so please do get in touch.

There are just two spaces left on the puppy class starting on the 25th of October - get in touch to secure your space asap.

In the meantime, enjoy your dogs, keep up with your homework, there’ll be some scheduled posts coming out to keep you on your toes.

But most importantly - be kind, to yourself, your dogs and to others.

Shall we play guess the breeds? Bailey is a one year old big cuddly bear.. well technically not a bear but definitely bi...
11/09/2025

Shall we play guess the breeds?

Bailey is a one year old big cuddly bear.. well technically not a bear but definitely big and cuddly.

He’s recently been rehomed from a rescue and has a heart like a lion. Keen to learn how to live in a loving family environment.

What breeds do you think make Bailey? Pop your guesses below 👇

Dogs who have been rehomed often have specific training needs and a gentle, understanding approach. In cases like Bailey he possibly hasn’t been taught much at all but is expected now that he’s an adult to ‘be trained’. His owners are committed to setting him up for a lifetime of happiness and I’m thrilled to be helping him along the way.

If you have a rescue or rehomed dog who needs help settling and learning then get in touch with Mel on 07442974421 or via the website https://melnewtondogtraining.co.uk

10/09/2025

I always love seeing homework videos from clients, here’s Meeka - a beautiful St Bernard pup who is 4 1/2 months old.

Her owner is another returning client so has been working through my in home training package to set Meeka up for a fantastic start in puppy classes.

In her first lesson last week, we covered loose lead walking and I asked the class to practice in two different environments between last week and this week’s class.

I think Meeka is smashing it so far, chilled laid back and not a care in the world that dad lost his sliders 🤣

Well done Lee and Meeka 👏

If you have a puppy that you’d like to set up for success then give Mel a call on 07442974421 or visit the website https://melnewtondogtraining.co.uk to discuss how our puppy training programs can support you.

Did you know, that our puppy programmes are completely adaptable to older dogs too?

Well, after my last post, let’s lighten the tone.. but important to understand the implications of not transporting your...
09/09/2025

Well, after my last post, let’s lighten the tone.. but important to understand the implications of not transporting your dogs safely

Sorry! Long post alert 😔A few weeks ago I posted about dog trainers conducting themselves professionally online. In my ...
09/09/2025

Sorry! Long post alert 😔

A few weeks ago I posted about dog trainers conducting themselves professionally online.

In my opinion, social media is just like the first impression you get when you meet someone.

Therefore, when you post content that belittles another trainer or ridicules a client’s choice of trainer in the public sphere, it can give *your* prospective clients a negative reflection of the person you are in terms of your behaviour toward others.

Imagine my disappointment when I heard from a client recently that they had a negative interaction with another trainer over the phone that ended up being directly about me, someone that trainer does not know in a professional capacity.

My client was making enquiries about a specialism that I don’t offer (not because I don’t want to but I literally don’t have the capacity in my diary to offer it). Sadly, that trainer, spent most of the call bad mouthing me.

After the call ended, my client reflected on the unprofessionalism of the interaction which had made them feel extremely uncomfortable, so messaged them back, telling them that their behaviour meant they did not want to work with them.

So it seems that the industry is further decaying with spite and what? Jealousy?

I’m glad that I don’t participate in bad mouthing other trainers and is possibly a good hashtag at this point.

Once again, social media content, tone in messages and emails and the way you present yourself during an initial phone call all makes up the first impression a client has - of you.

A few years ago was all over the internet. What changed?

Where do I go from here? I’ll just continue to focus on my business with terrific clients and their wonderful dogs. I am fully booked until nearly the end of October with clients who trust me and are making progress in the real world. That makes me happy, but incidents such as this are stirring a fight in me.

I’m committed to finding some way of making a positive difference in the industry; making it a space where trainers collaborate and support each other and build each other up, so that we can all succeed because let’s face it, we all have different skill sets.

For starters, isn't it about time that we, as an industry, start to mirror the wonderful, generous, trusting and kind nature of dogs? We train them to get the best out of them so shouldn't we all try in this community to also be the best versions of ourselves that we can be as well? Just a thought...

06/09/2025

Pre- puppy class and puppy classes kicked off today.

The main focus for the pre - puppy class ( Border Terrier and two black labs) was learning to settle and their marker and release words.

The puppy class had an English Cocker, Rottweiler, St Bernard, Japanese Chin and Terrier cross in it, such a wonderful mix of breeds all working towards the same aim - a wonderful relaxed relationship. They focused on sit/stays, impulse control, down stays and loose lead walking.

An absolute pleasure to meet them all and I can’t wait to see how they all progress.

If you have a puppy or older dog and are looking for a trainer who will listen to what you need and adapt training so that you succeed then get in touch with Mel.

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

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