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Dog Behaviour consultations with qualified Behaviourist Elizabeth Steward
Associate CAB (clinical animal behaviourist) member of the APBC (association of pet behaviour counsellors)

1-1 dog training
puppy class
Behaviour consultations

🎓New year and New Puppy & Adolescent/dog Training Classes Starting Soon in East Lothian! 🐕‍🦺Ready to start building a co...
26/11/2025

🎓New year and New Puppy & Adolescent/dog Training Classes Starting Soon in East Lothian! 🐕‍🦺

Ready to start building a confident, well-behaved dog?

Join Elizabeth Steward AdipCBM of Best Behaviour Dog Training for our next 6-week course at West Barns Village Hall!

We use fun, positive reinforcement methods to teach crucial life skills, laying the foundation for a happy future together.

Course Highlights:
● Essential Obedience: Sit, Down, Stay.
● Real World Skills: Rock solid Recall and stress-free Loose Lead Walking.
● Advanced Cues: We teach "Settle," "Middle," "Touch," and the vital "Leave" and
"Swap" for safety and manners!
● Problem Solving: Get personalized advice on biting, chewing, and house training.
Class Details:
● Location: West Barns Village Hall, West Barns, East Lothian.
● Start Date: Monday January 12th 2026
● Puppy Class (under 6 months): 6:10 PM
● Adolescent and Beyond Class: 7:10 PM
● Fee: £130 for the 6-week course.
SECURE YOUR SPOT: Spaces are limited and fill up fast!
● Deadline to Book: January 5th 2026
● Please message to book

We can't wait to meet you and your pup!

🎇 New Year and A New block of Puppy & Adolescent/dog Training Classes begins ! Ready to start building a confident, we...
26/11/2025

🎇 New Year and A New block of Puppy & Adolescent/dog Training Classes begins !

Ready to start building a confident, well-behaved dog and enjoy meeting new people and their pups 🐕‍🦺

Join Elizabeth Steward AdipCBM of Best Behaviour Dog Training for our next 6-week course at West Barns Village Hall, Dunbar, East Lothian

We use fun, positive reinforcement methods to teach crucial life skills, laying the foundation for a happy future together.

Course Highlights:
● Essential Obedience: Sit, Down, Stay.
● Real World Skills: Rock solid Recall and stress-free Loose Lead Walking.
● Advanced Cues: We teach "Settle," "Middle," "Touch," and the vital "Leave" and
"Swap" for safety and manners!
● Problem Solving: Get personalized advice on biting, chewing, and house training.
Class Details:
● Location: West Barns Village Hall, West Barns, East Lothian.
● Start Date: Monday January 12th 2026
● Puppy Class (under 6 months): 6:10 PM
● Adolescent and Beyond Class: 7:10 PM
● Fee: £130 for the 6-week course.

SECURE YOUR SPOT: Spaces are limited and fill up fast!

Deadline to Book: January 5th 2026
Please message to book

We can't wait to meet you and your pup!

Week 2 Puppy class pics from Monday evening 😍 so cuteConfidence is increasing and life skills are being learned, amazing...
19/11/2025

Week 2 Puppy class pics from Monday evening 😍 so cute
Confidence is increasing and life skills are being learned, amazing partnerships!
See you all on Monday evening

19/11/2025

⚡️ Entire Male Dog Aggression – The Real Reason Behind It

Entire (unneutered) male dogs often react to other entire males during adolescence — but it’s not dominance and it’s not “being naughty”.

Here’s what’s really happening:

🧠 Hormones are big emotions
Testosterone doesn’t cause aggression, but it amplifies excitement, frustration and fear.
When two entire adolescent males meet, tension can quickly rise.

😟 It’s usually insecurity, not confidence
Most entire males who bark or lunge are actually unsure and overwhelmed.

🌸 Females in season can trigger flare-ups
The scent can travel a long way.
It sends entire males into hormonal overdrive and makes them see other males as competition.

😣 Pain lowers tolerance
Any discomfort (muscle, joint, skin, gut) can make reactions more likely.

💛 What Helps

✔ Keep distance from other entire males
✔ Rule out pain with your behaviourist or vet
✔ Keep walks calm and predictable
✔ Avoid high-arousal ball or chase games
✔ Track when nearby females are in season
✔ Speak to your vet/behaviourist before neutering — implants are a safer test option

Bottom line:
Entire male aggression isn’t dominance — it’s hormones, insecurity, frustration, and a dog doing their best to cope.
With the right support, most young males improve dramatically as adolescence passes. But it often won't pass on its own - especially if the dog is allowed to keep practising it.

This article explains more: https://collieconsultant.co.uk/2025/11/16/entire-male-dog-aggression/

18/11/2025

🐾 Monday Night Madness! 🐾
Just a little peek at what we were up to in our Adolescent class 🤩. These pups are doing AMAZING! 🎉 Big shout out to all the owners for their hard work and patience 👏
We're currently working on socialisation skills - one pup is getting introduced to the others behind a screen, as he can get a bit barky 🤣Can't wait to see these guys progress!

🐾 Week 2 and we're rocking it! Confidence is growing, and I can't wait to see you all on Monday evening! 👏Big thanks to...
18/11/2025

🐾 Week 2 and we're rocking it! Confidence is growing, and I can't wait to see you all on Monday evening!

👏Big thanks to Amanda for bringing Penny along - she was absolutely fabulous with young Gus, who's getting some much-needed socialisation practice

🐾🐕‍🦺 If you're looking for a fun and supportive environment to help your pup grow, join us on Monday evenings in the next block of classes beginning on the 12th January at West Barns village hall

We met these Beautiful puppies on Monday evening 😍 looking forward to watching you progress together over the coming wee...
11/11/2025

We met these Beautiful puppies on Monday evening 😍 looking forward to watching you progress together over the coming weeks and watching your puppies grow in size and confidence 🐕‍🦺🐾

07/11/2025

We had a fab last class, amazing pups and owners smashed the course! 🎓😍

Puppy class graduation pics 🎓😍 You were fantastic, it was lovely getting to know you over the last 6 weeks 👏 keep up you...
07/11/2025

Puppy class graduation pics 🎓😍
You were fantastic, it was lovely getting to know you over the last 6 weeks 👏 keep up your training to strengthen your bond x

07/11/2025

🐾 Leash walking around cones is a fantastic way to improve your dog's focus, agility, and responsiveness while strengthening your bond 🚶‍♀️🐾

Why Leash Walk Around Cones Works:

1.Improves Focus 🐾 Dogs learn to navigate obstacles while paying attention to you.
2. Enhances Coordination 🐾💪Great for dogs to practice spatial awareness and agility.
3. Boosts Responsiveness 🐾 Sharpens "heel" or "follow" cues in distracting setups.

Adolescent class graduation 🎓 Well done to everyone, going to miss seeing you all every week! You have been a super grou...
07/11/2025

Adolescent class graduation 🎓
Well done to everyone, going to miss seeing you all every week! You have been a super group 😍

04/11/2025

🐾 Still spaces in the adolescent class starting 10th November 🐾

🎓 Puppy & Adolescent/dog Training Classes Starting Soon in East Lothian! 🐕‍🦺

Ready to start building a confident, well-behaved dog?

Join Elizabeth Steward AdipCBM of Best Behaviour Dog Training for our next 6-week course at West Barns Village Hall!

We use fun, positive reinforcement methods to teach crucial life skills, laying the foundation for a happy future together.

Course Highlights:
● Essential Obedience: Sit, Down, Stay.
● Real World Skills: Rock solid Recall and stress-free Loose Lead Walking.
● Advanced Cues: We teach "Settle," "Middle," "Touch," and the vital "Leave" and
"Swap" for safety and manners!
● Problem Solving: Get personalized advice on biting, chewing, and house training.
Class Details:
● Location: West Barns Village Hall, West Barns, East Lothian.
● Start Date: Monday, November 10th, 2025
● Puppy Class (under 6 months): 6:10 PM is now full !
● Adolescent and Beyond Class: 7:10 PM
● Fee: £130 for the 6-week course.
SECURE YOUR SPOT: Spaces are limited and fill up fast!
● Deadline to Book: November 7th, 2025.
● Please message to book

We can't wait to meet you and your pup!

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Dunbar

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+447847878295

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