Dovecote Dogs

01/12/2025

Is novelty stimulating for dogs? 👀🐾
Absolutely — and it’s one of the most powerful ways to build confidence.

Dogs live in a human-designed world full of things that don’t naturally exist in “dog life”: vacuum cleaners, odd textures, unfamiliar objects, strange movements, new sounds… even a simple brush on the floor can be a whole new puzzle.

Because of that, novelty naturally activates curiosity, problem-solving and exploration. For many dogs — especially sensitive or nervous ones — gentle, controlled novelty can:

✨ Build resilience
✨ Reduce fear of new situations
✨ Encourage calm investigation
✨ Strengthen independence
✨ Boost overall confidence

When your dog investigates something new at their own pace, their brain gets a “confidence reward” — I handled that!
Over time, these tiny wins stack up massively.

So yes… novelty isn’t just stimulating. It’s incredibly healthy when done safely and positively. Let them sniff, tap, paw and explore!

👉 Want step-by-step confidence-building exercises?
Join our Academy and jump into the Confidence Building section — it’s packed with practical training to help your dog thrive.
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29/11/2025

Nature vs Nurture ?

I think its a combination of both, but what do you think ?

27/11/2025

Does this count as loose lead walking? 👀🐶
(Lead is slack, dog is slightly ahead)

Short answer: YES.
Loose lead walking simply means… the lead is loose. That’s it. ✔️

Your dog doesn’t need to be glued to your side — that’s heel training, and that’s a completely separate skill.

For everyday walks?
If the lead is slack and your dog is within the length of that lead without pulling…
👉 You’re loose lead walking.

Most people put way too much pressure on themselves (and their dog) trying to keep them perfectly at their side. Giving them a bit more room actually makes walks calmer, easier and more enjoyable for both of you.

Loose lead. Happy handler. Happy dog. 💛

➡️ Want step-by-step loose lead walking training?
Join The Dovecote Academy and access our full loose lead course + 200+ tutorials.
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Offer ends Sunday 30th November at midnight.
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26/11/2025

If this is how your guests enter at Christmas… 😅🎄
All excitement, high-pitched greetings and “OMG HELLOOO!!”
…then yep, you’re going to have problems 😂🐶

Your dog can’t stay calm if the humans aren’t!

Want a peaceful, guest-proof Christmas?
Our Online Academy has step-by-step tutorials to help your dog stay calm and listen to commands even around guests in the house.

Join us at Dovecote Dogs Academy ✨
(Link in bio)

24/11/2025

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23/11/2025

Can you spoil a dog and yet also have them well trained?
Comment your thoughts....

22/11/2025

Most recall problems start long before you ever unclip the lead…
Because if your dog isn’t engaged with you, they won’t come back when it matters.

That’s why inside our Academy we teach:
• How to build real engagement so your dog actually wants to work with you
• Step-by-step recall training from foundation to off-lead reliability
• Games and routines that make you more rewarding than the environment

If you want a dog who chooses you over distractions, the Academy has everything you need — all in one place.

Join via the link in our bio.

21/11/2025

Does your dog lose their mind when guests come over?
Here are 5 quick-fire steps to make visits calmer and easier for everyone 👇🐶✨

1️⃣ Fulfil their daily needs – exercise, enrichment, routine
2️⃣ Calm the entrance – have guests ignore your dog or pop them on a lead
3️⃣ Train clear behaviours – “bed,” “quiet,” or another simple job
4️⃣ One handler only – too many voices = confusion
5️⃣ Use timeouts when needed – they keep you calm and help your dog reset

Want step-by-step guidance on this and all behaviour struggles?
Join our Online Academy with 200+ tutorials, community support & weekly Q&As.

🎟️ Use code FIFTY for 50% off your first month! OFFER ENDS SUNDAY 23RD AT MIDNIGHT!
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19/11/2025

18/11/2025

The worst part about letting your dog sit in the window?
…thinking it’s adorable until you turn around and see the nose art gallery they’ve left behind.

But honestly? A calm dog who can relax and watch the world go by is worth every single smudge.

If you want your dog to be chilled enough to enjoy the window without the chaos, you’ll find everything you need inside our Online Academy — from calmness training to confidence-building and more.

Use code FIFTY for 50% off your first month.
Follow the link in our bio

16/11/2025

Does your dog struggle to settle unless you’re right there with them?

The truth is… most dogs don’t need “more company” — they need more practice being calm without constant access to you.

Independence isn’t built by leaving them alone straight away.
It starts with something much simpler:

Being in the same house as you… but not with you.

Short sessions behind a baby gate, in a pen, or just in another room with something to do.
You’re nearby, they’re safe, and you’re teaching the exact skill they’re missing —
how to relax without leaning on you for constant reassurance.

Master this step and everything else becomes easier:
settling, separation, visitors, crate training… all of it.

If you want the full, step-by-step plan to build true independence, our Separation Training Course inside the Academy walks you through exactly what to do.
Join via the link in our bio and use code FIFTY to get your first month half price!

14/11/2025

✨ Struggling with barking, reactivity, whining, or a dog who just can’t settle?
You might not need more training… your dog might just need a better routine.

Here’s the truth:
Most behaviour problems come from uncertainty, boredom, and lack of structure — not “stubbornness”.
When your dog can predict their day, understand what’s coming next, and get their needs met in the right way…
👉 Their behaviour transforms.
👉 They relax.
👉 And training finally starts to stick.

In our house?
We focus on calm structure, simple daily habits, and confidence-building games.
And the difference? Night and day. 🌙✨

If you want to start creating calmer, happier, easier days with your dog…
🎥 Watch our FREE step-by-step video on how to sturcture your dogs day — it’s linked in our bio.

Go unlock the routine that changes everything. 💛🐾