Dogable Dog Training

Dogable Dog Training Cheltenham's family dog specialist. Using fun, effective reward-based methods for lasting results.

- Kids Around Dogs Approved Trainer

- Certified Dog Trainer with the Dog Training College (CDT-DTC)

- Puppy Training Specialist

- Canine Body Language Instructor

- Professional Member of the Pet Professional Network

- Canine Principles Skill Hub Member

- Professional Dog Trainer with the Pet Professional Guild

๐—ฆ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ถ๐—ป: ๐˜—๐˜ถ๐˜ฑ๐˜ฑ๐˜บ ๐˜‹๐˜ฆ๐˜ท๐˜ฆ๐˜ญ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฑ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜›๐˜ณ๐˜ข๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ - ๐˜Š๐˜ฉ๐˜ช๐˜ญ๐˜ฅ-๐˜‹๐˜ฐ๐˜จ ๐˜๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ข๐˜ค๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ด - ๐˜™๐˜ฆ๐˜ค๐˜ข๐˜ญ

๐˜ญ - ๐˜“๐˜ฐ๐˜ฐ๐˜ด๐˜ฆ ๐˜“๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ฅ ๐˜ž๐˜ข๐˜ญ๐˜ฌ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ- ๐˜™๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ค๐˜ถ๐˜ฆ ๐˜‹๐˜ฐ๐˜จ๐˜ด - ๐˜๐˜บ๐˜ฑ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ข๐˜ค๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ท๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜บ

I am DBS Clear, fully-insured, and Pet First Aid Qualified.

A big welcome to Arlo ๐Ÿ‘‹Arlo, the 4-month-old Sprocker, has begun his Puppy Starter Programme focused on "all things pupp...
02/04/2025

A big welcome to Arlo ๐Ÿ‘‹

Arlo, the 4-month-old Sprocker, has begun his Puppy Starter Programme focused on "all things puppy"!

We focused his first session on teaching him a marker word to ensure he understands when he gets things right, and building a solid foundation for recall as this is a top priority for his family.

Arlo is a super bright pup who is eager to learn, and I can't wait to see his progress as the weeks go by.

Well done Team Arlo for a brilliant start!

A big welcome to Mabel ๐Ÿ‘‹Mabel, the 4-month-old Italian Greyhound, has begun her Puppy Starter Programme focused on eleva...
01/04/2025

A big welcome to Mabel ๐Ÿ‘‹

Mabel, the 4-month-old Italian Greyhound, has begun her Puppy Starter Programme focused on elevating the basics she already knows, alongside building a rapid recall.

During the session, it was clear Mabel's people had put in a great deal of time into her learning already. This meant we could jump straight into teaching her the foundations for recall, alongside introduce a Down Stay.

She was super impressive, and picked up the learning as fast as she can run ๐Ÿ’จ

Well done Team Mabel for a fantastic start!

๐Ÿšจ NEW SERVICE: Child Training Classes! ๐ŸšจYou asked, I listened. After many years of parent's requesting whether I can tra...
01/04/2025

๐Ÿšจ NEW SERVICE: Child Training Classes! ๐Ÿšจ

You asked, I listened.

After many years of parent's requesting whether I can train their kids as well, and with the Easter half-term around the corner, I've finally set up this exciting new service!

With that said, I am thrilled to announce my brand new Child Training Classes for parents who want to raise perfectly behaved little ones!

Hereโ€™s what this class will cover:
โœ… Sit & Stay โ€“ Because sometimes you just need them to stop moving for 5 seconds
โœ… Drop It โ€“ For when they pick up something they DEFINITELY shouldnโ€™t eat (like a leaf or a crayon)
โœ… Leave It โ€“ Yes, even if itโ€™s that's fifth cookie they're reaching for at the family party
โœ… Go to Your Bed โ€“ No, not the one in the living room. The actual bed, for bedtime.
โœ… "Come" โ€“ I'll teach your child to drop everything and return to you immediately when you call them - no more wandering off in public!
โœ… The Benefit of Praise โ€“ Learn how to appropriately apply rewards for them for doing simple tasks like putting on shoes without asking "Why?" every 10 seconds
โœ… The "Whistle" Technique โ€“ Forget calling them by name. Master the mysterious parent whistle that gets their attention in an instant (even in the middle of a Fortnite battle)

Sign up today and let me teach your kid to "stay" on task (most of the time)! ๐ŸŽ‰

Congratulations to Molly, Reggie, Stella, and their people for finishing The Family Dog puppy class ๐ŸฅณIt was fantastic to...
30/03/2025

Congratulations to Molly, Reggie, Stella, and their people for finishing The Family Dog puppy class ๐Ÿฅณ

It was fantastic to celebrate their individual progress throughout class and see them applying their training in the real world.

Well done all - you smashed it ๐Ÿ’ช

A big welcome to Nora ๐Ÿ‘‹Nora, the 2.5-year-old Silver Lab, has begun her Adult Dog Coaching Programme focused on...๐Ÿค“ Basi...
29/03/2025

A big welcome to Nora ๐Ÿ‘‹

Nora, the 2.5-year-old Silver Lab, has begun her Adult Dog Coaching Programme focused on...

๐Ÿค“ Basic Obedience and Foundations for Learning
๐Ÿฆฎ Lead Walking
๐Ÿ‘€ Improved Focus On and Off Lead
๐Ÿฆ˜ Jumping Up/Counter Surfing
๐Ÿ˜ค Ad Hoc Reactivity to People/Dogs
โšฝ๏ธ Dropping Toys

We kickstarted her programme focusing on lead walking, and she absolutely SMASHED it! With the right approach and clarity, she quickly understood the assignment and we were able to go from her garden, out to her drive, then towards her local field with some truly beautiful lead walking.

This was such an epic first session, and I am so excited to see how she progresses throughout our time together!

Well done Team Nora for an incredible start ๐Ÿ’ช

A big welcome to Oscar ๐Ÿ‘‹Oscar, the 3-month-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, recently had a 121 before he joins puppy c...
28/03/2025

A big welcome to Oscar ๐Ÿ‘‹

Oscar, the 3-month-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, recently had a 121 before he joins puppy class next month, focused on some foundations and common puppy challenges.

We covered:
โœ… Toilet Training
โœ… Sit
โœ… Desensitisation to the Collar and Lead
โœ… Safe Car Travel

Oscar is such a bright pup and an absolute ball of energy. I can't wait to see him and his human again next month!

Wow! What an incredible week of learning with The IMDT.I have come away with so many ideas on how I can deliver my 121s ...
28/03/2025

Wow! What an incredible week of learning with The IMDT.

I have come away with so many ideas on how I can deliver my 121s and classes in an even better format, and I've thoroughly enjoyed already putting this into practice!

I've also got some awesome ideas for workshops and to revise my classes to make them new and improved.

But for now, it's time for me to begin revising... as I've decided to apply to be a full member!

This involves a rigorous process, including a video submission of me running a class, and Zoom assessments involving a Q&A on my training & behaviour knowledge, a Puppy Home Visit Consultation, and an Adult Dog Training session.

I am so excited for this next step - watch this space!

A big welcome to Piglet ๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ‘‹Piglet, the 2-month-old Miniature Dachshund, has begun a couple of Puppy Starter Programme ses...
27/03/2025

A big welcome to Piglet ๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ‘‹

Piglet, the 2-month-old Miniature Dachshund, has begun a couple of Puppy Starter Programme sessions to help her family out with some initial struggles, with the outlook of them joining puppy class next month.

The main struggle has been building her confidence with being left alone within the home, such as whilst her humans get ready for the day. After receiving awful advice regarding leaving her on her own to "cry it out" on the first night, Piglet formed a strong negative emotional reaction to being alone in her new environment. This is an issue I hear of far too often, typically with misinformed breeders being the ones to advise this to new puppy owners.

The emotional response this created in Piglet has been so severe, that when put in her crate one morning so her family could get ready (for her own safety due to the open-plan nature of their home), she thrashed herself around to the point of throwing up.

Luckily for Piglet, her family are absolutely incredible and are committed to helping her feel safe when alone to prevent this becoming a long-term struggle. Whilst we can't go back in time, there is now a plan in place to help Piglet feel comfortable on her own.

And it's already working!

After covering a protocol using a suitable space in the home, Piglet has been going in on her own and settling down whilst a playpen is closed behind her! This is world's apart from the panic she has been feeling when confined previously, so the main focus this week is to continue for short durations to desposit lots of positive experiences into Piglet's "bank account". I can't wait to see her confidence flourish.

Well done Team Piglet for a wonderful start!

Congratulations to Roo for completing her Adult Dog Coaching Programme ๐ŸฅณRoo and her family have come along leaps and bou...
27/03/2025

Congratulations to Roo for completing her Adult Dog Coaching Programme ๐Ÿฅณ

Roo and her family have come along leaps and bounds. Roo has a high prey drive, and with deer regularly visiting their garden, holes were frequently made where she could get out to track their scent around neighbouring gardens.

With a mix of management (such as reinforcing the fenceline) and training, Roo is finally being trusted with having freedom in the garden once again. Not only this, but she's learning how to enjoy being IN the garden, with a mix of playing and settling with her people.

Well done Team Roo!

Congratulations to Bailey for finishing his Troublesome Teens Programme ๐ŸฅณBailey has continuously impressed me throughout...
26/03/2025

Congratulations to Bailey for finishing his Troublesome Teens Programme ๐Ÿฅณ

Bailey has continuously impressed me throughout his short programme, which we completed in record time. His speed of learning is beyond impressive, and it was lovely to hear of his continued progress between sessions, with plenty of real-world applications of the learning - particularly, "Bed" during mealtimes to prevent him snatching food from the tables!

I can't wait to see how he gets on during Rapid Recall ๐Ÿ’ช

Well done Team Bailey!

Isla, Bailey and Nunee have begun their Rapid Recall journeys!To get them off on the right track, we worked on...โœ… Build...
26/03/2025

Isla, Bailey and Nunee have begun their Rapid Recall journeys!

To get them off on the right track, we worked on...
โœ… Building focus around distractions (namely, each other!) and the value of eye contact
โœ… Providing clarity to recall words
โœ… Engagement & confidence games
โœ… Silent recall

I am so impressed by how these three focused throughout, despite the excitement of being in a new environment. I can't wait to see how they continue to improve throughout this class!

A huge well done to Team Isla, Team Bailey and Team Nunee for a fantastic start ๐Ÿ‘

๐Ÿ’› Dogs in Yellow Day ๐Ÿ’›Yesterday, 20th March, marked Dogs in Yellow Day - an awareness day for both education and celebra...
21/03/2025

๐Ÿ’› Dogs in Yellow Day ๐Ÿ’›

Yesterday, 20th March, marked Dogs in Yellow Day - an awareness day for both education and celebration.

The colour yellow has become a prominent sign in dog walking gear (harnesses, collars, leads) to warn others to give a dog space.

A dog could be wearing yellow because they are...
๐Ÿ˜• anxious about other dogs/strangers
๐Ÿคช in training
๐Ÿค• recovering from an injury/illness/being in season
๐Ÿ‘ด elderly and not up for making friends
๐Ÿฆป deaf/blind.. and more

So please, if you see a dog in yellow, be sure to give them and their owner the space they deserve to enjoy a peaceful walk.

Congratulations to Belle for finishing her Troublesome Teens Programme ๐ŸฅณBelle and her people have been absolutely incred...
19/03/2025

Congratulations to Belle for finishing her Troublesome Teens Programme ๐Ÿฅณ

Belle and her people have been absolutely incredible throughout her training. I was so impressed by how quickly she picked up everything we covered - from increasing confidence around guests, to recall, to lead walking, she's aced it all!

I am particularly proud of the fact that Belle is living her best life enjoying off-lead walks daily, and her family have full confidence in her recall and focus around distractions ๐Ÿ’ž

Well done Team Belle for your epic wins!

A big welcome to Bruce ๐Ÿ‘‹Bruce, the 1-year-old Border Collie, has been working through his Troublesome Teens Programme fo...
15/03/2025

A big welcome to Bruce ๐Ÿ‘‹

Bruce, the 1-year-old Border Collie, has been working through his Troublesome Teens Programme focused on...

๐Ÿคช Over-excitability
๐Ÿ•โ€๐Ÿฆบ Lead walking
๐Ÿ˜ค Dog Reactivity
๐Ÿƒ Recall

Unsuprising considering his breed, Bruce is incredible bright and he soon went from spinning and barking uncontrollably at the sight of his lead, to watching patiently as his family held it.

We also introduced boundary training around the front door, building calmness and focus prior to exiting the home. This is ultimately for Bruce's safety, as he would otherwise rush out impulsively. However, it also provides a second benefit as now walks are begun with Bruce significantly calmer and already focusing on his people, rather than being fixated on the outside world.

Well done Team Bruce for your fantastic progress!

๐Ÿพ The Family Dog Puppy Class ๐Ÿพ"Big" Bella, Ranni, Barney and "Little" Bella have begun their training journeys!During th...
04/03/2025

๐Ÿพ The Family Dog Puppy Class ๐Ÿพ

"Big" Bella, Ranni, Barney and "Little" Bella have begun their training journeys!

During their first session, we covered:
๐Ÿ”น Clear communication when training
๐Ÿ”น Focus around distractions
๐Ÿ”น Lie Down
๐Ÿ”น Socialisation and what it ๐™ง๐™š๐™–๐™ก๐™ก๐™ฎ means for a puppy

Well done all for a brilliant start ๐Ÿ‘

Congratulations to Ricco for completing his Troublesome Teens Programme ๐ŸฅณRicco and his people have been absolutely outst...
02/03/2025

Congratulations to Ricco for completing his Troublesome Teens Programme ๐Ÿฅณ

Ricco and his people have been absolutely outstanding during our time together, making consistent progress each week. From being *literally* pulled out of the front door, to enjoying calm exits and gentle strolls. This is all down to the incredible commitment and consistency they put in from the get-go.

Thanks to the assistance of Jasmine, we quickly found that Ricco's dog reactivity was due to frustration over anxiety or aggression. He's now been able to enjoy many dog greetings to build up his social skills and to meet his social needs. He definitely isn't perfect - understandable considering his limited experience - but he has displayed the capacity to be a polite young dog and has even showed some lovely signs of initiating play!

Moving forward, Ricco will join the free Dogable Community Social Walks to up his experience under my guidance whilst his people continue building this themselves. I can't wait to see his continued long-term progress and watch him flourish ๐ŸŒŸ

Well done Team Ricco for all your wins!

Welcome back, Belle ๐Ÿ‘‹Belle, the 1-year-old Cavapoo, has been working through her Troublesome Teens Programme focused on ...
01/03/2025

Welcome back, Belle ๐Ÿ‘‹

Belle, the 1-year-old Cavapoo, has been working through her Troublesome Teens Programme focused on recall and reactivity after breaking her leg last October.

Belle joined my puppy class last year, and I was thrilled when they got in touch for support. It's always such a pleasure supporting puppy clients through the adolescent phase or when they've hit big setbacks due to incidents like Belle. It's particularly special to see how much they've grown up - Belle was such a little fluff ball in class, I can't believe how long her legs are now!

As you can tell by the blurred tail, Belle is an absolute whirlwind - I have no clue how her family managed to limit her movement during her recovery ๐Ÿ˜‚ She's also an incredibly quick learner, who has picked up everything with an insane speed, allowing us to quickly advance her training each session.

Well done Team Belle for your super speedy progress!

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