Haydn's Dog Training & Residential Training Suffolk.

23/09/2023

The Gang next gen.

28/04/2023

Exciting morning taking delivery of our new custom built simulated game trailers!

Designed in house, our trailers are unlike anything else on the market allowing us to present a wide range of fun and testing targets to challenge even the most experienced shot!

Taking over a year to design and build a big thank you must go to for turning our drawings into reality.

Our two trailers are fitted out with the best traps and controls on the market from

We look forward to putting them straight to work, kicking the season off with a back to back days!

14/03/2023

Book your next stalking outing now!
Deer stalking available throughout the spring & summer in Suffolk.

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07/08/2022

16/07/2022

Some very sensible advise from Bury St Edmunds Veterinary Centre

🔥It’s getting hot out there, please take care 🔥

With the temperatures looking to rise excessively over the next few days please be sensible and take steps to prevent heatstroke.

With the temperatures predicted any pet is at risk, but brachycephalic breeds such as bulldogs and frenchies, alongside the elderly or those pets with heart or lung conditions are all considered extremely high risk.

If you have to bring your pets in please pre cool cars before putting them in to travel. Please do not walk down to the surgery with your pets. If your car does not have air con please consider delaying non urgent appointments. Please call/PetsApp or email us to rearrange if needed, do not just no show!

Our practice is fully air conditioned and we will have plenty of water available in the waiting areas and consult rooms.

At home please take measures to protect all pets. Move enclosures to shaded areas and try and ensure good airflow. Use cool mats. Provide plenty of water. Offer frozen treats. Ice cubes in water bowls. Fans. Brain games over walks to burn off excess energy.

Dogs do not need walks in such insane temperatures. It’s not worth the risk.

If you think your dog could be suffering from heatstroke then please call us asap. Cool their extremities by pouring cool/tepid water over their feet/ears. Put them in an air conditioned car. Offer water if not collapsed. DO NOT wrap in wet towels. For anyone that’s seen that circulating lemon post DONT do that, we do not need to be treating an aspiration pneumonia alongside heatstroke.

Heatstroke can and does kill. But in many cases it can be treated, so if you suspect heatstroke DO NOT delay in seeking veterinary attention.

Please be sensible. Don’t be that numpty that thinks a 5 mile run with your dog in the middle of the day is a good idea… I can assure you, it’s not.

12/06/2022

Mo doing the same exercise as Echo but at a shorter distance.

12/06/2022

Echo going back to retrieve a dummy that she had watched being thrown out and then walked away.

01/05/2022

This article is worth a read...

Is neutering our dogs really a good idea? What is the best age to neuter a male dog? What about spaying female dogs? What are the health implications?

18/03/2022

Part 1. After having a bit of a Muppetry period Frankie was taken back a step with training and has settled again. Still a long way to go with her, Echo has a bit of refresher training with a distance retrieve and I definitely need some training with the camera, but in my defence, 3 dogs, leads and 2 crutches was possibly a step too far,,,,,,, for it all to go well.

19/10/2021

Stop whistle progress with Frankie

10/09/2021

Trying something a bit different. The idea is to blow what will later become the stop whistle / signal. One long blow so she looks at me and then a dummy thrown as reward for looking. (look at me something fun is about to happen). As we progress she will wait for a longer time focussing on me before she is given another command.

10/09/2021

Out for about 10 minutes and put in a few short exercises to keep it interesting but not overloading the dog, keeping it short ,sweet and fun.
Working on the basics and getting some focus.

02/09/2021

The walk home, getting focus from Frankie.

02/09/2021

Part 2, Having sat and watched the cows for a few minutes, time to move on.

02/09/2021

Suffolk Tales,,,,,,,Frankies Progress, Seeing the cows for the first time in a managed and controlled manner.

10/08/2021

Frankie having some play time in the stubbles

10/08/2021

Frauline Frankenfurter (Frankie)12 weeks old
. Little bit of heel work a week on from introducing the lead.

02/08/2021

Getting the dogs ready for work in the upcoming season.

02/08/2021

Frankie getting used to walking on the lead

02/08/2021

Introduction to the lead.

09/04/2021

Trying out the new battery powered grooming tool. Then the lady off the house told me what it actually is..........

29/03/2021

Taking a training opportunity as it presents itself. 3 Roe deer appeared in front of us. The dog brought to heel and then walked towards the deer and some steadiness training done. The dog was sat and watched the deer if the dog showed excited interest in the deer his focus was redirected back to the handler and when calm again allowed to watch them again. He was asked to remain sat and calm as the deer moved off. The dog was on a long line throughout and the situation managed from the moment the deer were spotted. This also demonstrates the need to be aware of everything around us on our walks, so that we can be pro-active rather than re-active. As many dog walks take place in the countryside it is important we have full control over our dogs and have them steady to domestic stock and wildlife.

14/03/2021

If my car breaks down, I take it to a knowledgeable person to get it fixed, if the electrics in my house are shorting out, I seek a qualified electrician to rectify the problem. I may use social media to get recommendations......So why when dealing with pups or dogs are we not seeking advice from good trainers. Social media is a great place to throw a question,,,, and you will get many different answers,,, some of which will be good others not so, but all will have been based on your short sentenced scripted description.... Now what you see or interpret will not necessarily be correct, especially if you are new to living with dogs. If you take on a dog, give them the best of you and get the best of them. This is achieved by satisfying both their and your needs. They are not babies, they are dogs, they have dogs needs.Get the balance and you will have the best of times. When you start your journey with your new dog, make sure you are in the right place, you have done your research and have picked the right pup and identified an appropriate supporter or trainer. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE before you buy your pup, research what you are getting, Determine how you will progress together, ensure you will mutually benefit ... and if you struggle ask for help. Bit of a long winded message. and no apologies for the bluntness. Take on the dog,,,,,,,Take on the responsibility. Whinge over,,,,,,,,,,enjoy your dogs.

07/03/2021

The tennis ball was thrown into the field without Mrs Miggins seeing it.

27/02/2021

What a lovely day, the sun was shining, warmth embraced us, pups done well and handlers were keen willing and able. Well done to all. To all with dogs, work out what you want from them, what you can offer to them, work to achieve your goals, ask for help when needed, Enjoy your dogs, for when you arrive at that moment when you and the dog work together you will ask for more and your pup/ dog will want to give more and so the very positive circle begins and becomes self perpetuating. Enjoy your life , Enjoy your dog and move forward together.