Competent Canines

07/06/2026

Look at these beautiful puppies I have on my current puppy socialisation & training course ❤️

Say hello to Bella, Otis, Jet (pic to follow), Peach Ben & Stella🐶🐾🐾

✅ My next puppy socialisation & training course commences Sunday 5th July Oldland Common.
Please get in touch for further information
[email protected]
07966599467

I will look forward to meeting you both!
Emma😊

01/06/2026

💕Action shot !
A flying Pepper perfecting her recall today 💕

✅ RECALL WORKSHOP
Are you tired of repeating your dog’s name with no response?
Competent Canines fun & friendly Recall Workshop will help you build a stronger connection with your dog & help teach them a solid recall even around distractions.
Spaces are limited.
Contact Emma for further details. I will look forward to meeting you both!
[email protected]
07966599467

26/05/2026

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Up with the larks this morning walking some wonderful dogs before the heat kicks in 🔥🥵

What time were you out walking, or is it a chilled day at home for your dog today?

Please remember: missing one walk won’t kill them, but walking them in this heat could.

Hope you & your dogs are all managing to keep cool 😎☀️

26/05/2026

25/05/2026

What amazing weather we are having this beautiful bank holiday weekend 😎☀️

My girls are clearly not thinking straight as they think lying in the sun is a great thing to do! 🙈
Anyone else’s dog like to sunbathe?! 🐶☀️

I’ve had to keep my girls inside during the hottest parts of the day to stop them baking themselves, with occasional trips out to the pool to cool off 💦
Although they’ve already popped two paddling pools because they love digging in the water, so I’ve had to resort to a small hard plastic one instead! 🤦‍♀️😂

Hope you’re all enjoying the sunshine and keeping your dogs cool and safe ❤️

‼️ For the welfare of your dogs, I’ve made the decision to cancel this week’s group training classes (Sunday morning class will still go ahead as temperatures are dropping by the weekend).

Thank you all so much for being so understanding, and also to my solo dog walk clients who have been incredibly accommodating by moving walks to very early starts. It’s very much appreciated for me to be able to run my small business smoothly ☺️

I will be in touch with owners tomorrow for Wednesday and Thursday walk times should the temperature still remain high on these days.

Enjoy the rest of your day!
Emma x

23/05/2026

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It's set to heat up this weekend in parts of the UK, and even when it feels milder outside, the inside of a car can become dangerously hot in minutes ⚠️

Dogs left in cars, even for a short time, are at serious risk of heatstroke. Tragically, every year dogs lose their lives this way.

Spotted a dog in a hot car? Here's what to do: https://bit.ly/3wRcfT8

22/05/2026

📣🐶July bookings now being taken for Competent Canines puppy socialisation & training courses.🐾🐾

If you have just welcomed a new addition to your family or are soon to be collecting a new puppy, please get in touch for further information asap. Places do go very quickly!

I will look forward to meeting you both and having some fun training!

[email protected]
07966599467

21/05/2026

🐾 Adolescent & Adult Dog Training Classes 🐾

Does your dog need a refresher on the basics? My small group training classes are ideal for adolescent and adult dogs who would benefit from reinforcing essential life skills in a structured and supportive environment.

Training will focus on:
✅ Recall
✅ Loose lead walking
✅ Impulse control
✅ Engagement around distractions
✅ Distance training and more building on the basics

🐶 Small class sizes to ensure individual support and attention.

Please note: Dogs attending must be friendly and comfortable around both people and other dogs.

For further details or to reserve your place, please contact Emma 📩
[email protected]
07966599467
I will look forward to meeting you both!

18/05/2026

🐾 Adult & Adolescent Dog Training Classes 🐾

Suitable for adult or adolescent dogs who would like to brush up on their basic training commands while learning new skills in a fun and supportive environment.

Classes will cover:• Impulse control• Target training• Focusing on Recall & Loose lead walking• Engagement and focus around distractions

Classes are limited to just 5 dogs to allow for plenty of individual training and support. Spaces go quickly, so please get in touch for further information or to apply.

07966599467
[email protected]

Please note: dogs attending must be able to cope in a class environment and must not be reactive towards other dogs.

14/05/2026

Meet Bubble💙

I met this ball of fun yesterday for some one to one training.
He is a super bright boy and has been rescued off the streets of Bosnia.

He’s landed in the perfect home now.

Lots of information was discussed with regards to basic training, but mainly how we can help him settle into his new home & how we can help build his confidence in different environments. Obviously living in the UK is a whole New World to him so we need to ensure we do not bombard him with too much too soon as that will increase his stress levels.

I can’t wait to see this boy again🥰 he really is such a great character!