Barking Buds Youth Trainer Programme

30/01/2025

Phoebe struggles to be around other dogs. She can get over aroused very quickly and this turns into barking and lunging. We have been working hard to introduce Phoebe to other calmer dogs and are looking to slowly build the excitement level of the other dog. She absolutely smashed a session with Luna and Luka!

29/01/2025

Dog Joke

What type of dog keeps the best time?

28/01/2025

What body language do you see here?

Comment below what you think

27/01/2025

Every day, give your click donations to help animal shelters and associations.

27/01/2025

Children are working hard to talk to dog owners as well as working with the dogs. This can be very scary but they are smashing it!

26/01/2025

Spot The Difference

25/01/2025

Have a question you would like to ask? Have some training you are struggling with?

Why not comment it below and our Founder Bethany Kent will get back to you!

24/01/2025

Training Classes for children ages 9+ that teach your child how to work with dogs and clients. They can work with their own dog or a volunteer dog learning about not just the practical skills but the theory behind why we train as well.

The only programme of its kind in the UK the Youth Trainer Programme focusses on building the children's confidence in a fun, friendly environment that given them the opportunity to work with a range of dogs.

23/01/2025

WHAT I WISH I HAD KNOWN 5 YEARS AGO!

Confidence in dog training comes with time and experience. You are not going to know everything within a year and every dog is different so you are going to have to keep adapting your methods to create new ones. If dog training was easy trainers would not be needed and it is great fun working with dogs everyday. It is never the same and you are always facing challenges that expand your knowledge. Do not put too much pressure on yourself to do lots of courses at one. The biggest place to learn with dog training is through experience.

22/01/2025

Bailey turned into a kangaroo at our Winter Paws Event last year. He was super excited about his Christmas Cracker!

21/01/2025

Dog in the kitchen whilst you are cooking. Do you let them?

A woman has sparked a debate after admitting she allows her dog to explore the kitchen countertops while food is being prepared - and it turns out lots of people do the same

20/01/2025

1-2-1 Training Sessions available for all sorts of training:

- Behavioural Consultations
- Basic Training
- Advanced Training
- Scent Work
- Heel Work To Music Choreography
- Assistance Dogs
- Therapy Dogs

19/01/2025

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT - Poppy

Poppy is a great trainer to have in class. She is also a class Mentor and takes this role seriously making sure everyone is okay and feels supported. She is kind and caring and her confidence in teaching and executing training has improved massively. I am super proud of her and everything she has achieved so far!

18/01/2025

Today is GET TO KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER DAY!

What services would you like to see with Barking Buds?
How can we improve the services we already have?

17/01/2025

THE BIGGEST MISTAKE YOU CAN MAKE WHEN TRAINING

1. Not training with a reward your dog values
2. Being inconsistent with training
3. Changing the training method too soon
4. Getting frustrated with your dog
5. Making a training session too long

With any training, it is never linear. There will be days where your dog struggles more than others so you may need to adapt your training to that day, your dog or how you are feeling.

16/01/2025

TRAINER ADVISE!

The placement of the treat is just as important as the treat itself. For some dogs giving the treat hand to mouth is boring. Rolling it across the floor, dropping it from height, or throwing it in the air may engage them further in training!

15/01/2025

Bailey joined us when he was a puppy (photo 1) he is now 18 months and is all grown up (photo 2).

14/01/2025

DID YOU KNOW?

76% of dogs show least one ‘undesirable’ behaviour, yet only 6.5% are attending training classes?

The Dogs Trust National Survey shows that lots of owners think their dogs have struggles that they perceive as a problem but not everyone does something about it!

Dogs are our family, our best friends and vital to our wellbeing. That’s what you told us in this year’s National Dog Survey. See who's top of the pups.