Feel Good Dog Training

06/07/2025

1:1 summer dog training sessions 😊

Somersall Park or St Davids Rise park Walton.

To book https://www.feelgooddogtraining.co.uk/individual-dog-training-behaviour-correction-derbyshire

Or contact Sally 07828 123051

🌞 Summer 1-to-1 Dog Training Sessions 🌞

📍 In the park – Chesterfield
🕒 45 minutes for £45

Feeling a bit stuck with training? Lost some momentum? Or maybe you’re just after fresh ideas.

These relaxed, supportive summer sessions are all about helping you and your dog feel back on track.

Whether you’re:
✔️ A past client needing a top-up
✔️ Or new and looking for practical, friendly advice

This could be just what you need.

📅 Flexible summer availability

🐾 Message me to book or chat through what you’d like to work on — I’d love to help you and your dog feel good together!

Sally 07828 123051
Feel Good Dog Training

04/07/2025

🌞 Summer 1-to-1 Dog Training Sessions 🌞

📍 In the park – Chesterfield
🕒 45 minutes for £45

Feeling a bit stuck with training? Lost some momentum? Or maybe you’re just after fresh ideas.

These relaxed, supportive summer sessions are all about helping you and your dog feel back on track.

Whether you’re:
✔️ A past client needing a top-up
✔️ Or new and looking for practical, friendly advice

This could be just what you need.

📅 Flexible summer availability

🐾 Message me to book or chat through what you’d like to work on — I’d love to help you and your dog feel good together!

Sally 07828 123051
Feel Good Dog Training

01/07/2025

A typical class starts with how everyone has been getting on over the week since the last class.

If anyone has anything that has come up that’s what we include so this week it was:

1. Barking - we did a “quiet” cue.
2. Standing up to help the groomer and put a harness on - we did a “stand” cue

All classes are designed to give you the real help that you need in your day to day lives.

In the older dogs class after we did lead walking 🤩

26/06/2025

Aurora and Peaches working on not reacting or barking to the sound of the door knock and people walking past the house.

25/06/2025

Sniffing is amazing for dogs and it would unfair not to let them. But occasionally it can get too much and too difficult for the human to cope with the pulling. So Marshall is learning that the green light for sniffing comes from the other end of the lead. Win win 👏

25/06/2025

🐾 CLICKER CONFIDENCE WORKSHOP 🐾
with Feel Good Dog Training

Tried using a clicker before but didn’t get results?
Or just want your dog to really understand what you’re asking?

✨ This friendly, hands-on workshop is for you!

✅ Learn how to use a clicker properly
✅ Get great behaviour without nagging or frustration
✅ Practice with your dog in a relaxed, supportive setting
✅ Prefer not to use a clicker? You’ll also learn how to use a word instead

🎁 Clicker included!

📅 Sunday 6th July
🕙 10:00 – 11:30am
📍 Whitworth Park, Darley Dale, Matlock
💷 £35
🎟️ Limited spaces for personal support and plenty of practice time

📩 Book your spot now:
👉 https://bookwhen.com/feelgooddogtraining

16/06/2025

🐾 Need help with your dog pulling on the lead? 😱😱

You’re not alone.

Lead pulling is one of the most common struggles people face with their dogs — and it can really take the joy out of daily walks.

Hi, I’m Sally 👋 I’m a local dog trainer working across Chesterfield, Matlock, and Bakewell. I run Feel Good Dog Training, where the focus is on helping both dogs and humans feel calmer, more confident, and more connected.

Whether your dog pulls on the lead, finds it hard to focus, or gets overwhelmed around people or dogs — I’m here to help. My approach is kind, realistic, and tailored to your real life, not a perfect world.

💬 Feel free to drop me a message or comment below if you'd like to chat about your dog.�
🌿 Upcoming Course:

LEAD PULLING HELP
🗓 Starts Tuesday 24th June – runs for 3 weeks�🕐 1–2pm�📍 Whitworth Park, Darley Dale�🐕 For dogs aged 5 months and over
This is for you if:�– Walks are feeling stressful or difficult�– You want both you and your dog to feel happier on walks�– You’d love to build more focus and connection

📩 Message me to book – limited spaces available!

Or see:

https://www.feelgooddogtraining.co.uk/pawsome-walkers-recall---pulling

💬 “The 1,2,3,4 training tip is the best ever. Works a treat.”�– Helen & Skye (past course participant)

15/06/2025

A landmark study that directly addresses this question is:

Cooper, J. J., Cracknell, N., Hardiman, J., Wright, H., & Mills, D. S. (2014). The welfare consequences and efficacy of training pet dogs with remote electronic training collars in comparison to reward based training. PLOS ONE, 9(9), e102722. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0102722
Summary of Key Findings:

Study design: This was a controlled, scientific field study conducted by researchers at the University of Lincoln. It compared three groups:

Dogs trained using e-collars (shock collars) by experienced industry trainers

Dogs trained by the same trainers but without shock

Dogs trained by independent force-free trainers using positive reinforcement only

Trainers were certified and professional, with Group A and B trainers belonging to the Electronic Collar Manufacturers Association (ECMA) and having extensive experience using the devices.

Key results:

There was no significant difference in training efficacy between the groups using shock and those not using it.

Dogs trained with positive reinforcement exhibited fewer signs of stress and anxiety.

The study concluded that the use of shock collars was unnecessary and posed welfare risks without added training benefits.

Salivary cortisol levels, behavioral stress indicators (e.g., yawning, lip licking), and vocalizations were higher in the shock collar group.

Conclusion:

The researchers explicitly stated that the use of e-collars "has negative welfare consequences for some dogs" and "no clear advantage over reward-based training"—thus the use of shock collars is not justified.

So, even if the person operating the collar is a manufacturer-trained professional, this study showed the results were no better than training without shock, and the use of electronic collars resulted in unnecessary stress.

Cindy Ludwig, MA, BS, RN, KPA-CTP, CPDT-KA
Owner, Canine Connection LLC
Voted Best Springfield, Missouri Dog Trainer