Rovers Return Dog Training And Behaviour Consultant

23/11/2025

This is something that I teach in all behaviour cases whether that be reactivity, guarding and separation issues. The bubble flips to how far away you are.

Look for the subtle signs and act before it gets too much

21/11/2025

Meet Hedes the three legged pup who joined the puppy class is doing really well.

All my pups are monitored throughout the course.

Hedes needs more space as he gets frustrated and barks but he has done so well we opened the barriers this week and he aces it.

We adapted the exercises to meet his needs 😍

20/11/2025

📢 𝗝𝗔𝗡𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗣𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗬 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 & 𝗣𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗬 𝗦𝗢𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧! 📢

Is your new puppy arriving soon? Give them the best start in 2026 with our fun, force-free classes designed to build a calm and confident companion.

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17:30 - Puppy Social Club (Vital confidence & play skills) Flexible, weekly booking available -

18:30 - Strategic, Six Week Puppy Class (Essential life skills)

MONDAY 19TH JAN:

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18/11/2025

**𝗨𝗻𝗯𝗼𝘅 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗼𝗴 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀! 🌿🐶

We offer delicious natural treat boxes for all dogs!

Tired of mystery ingredients?

Level up your treat game with our all-new 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗕𝗼𝘅𝗲𝘀!

Each box is packed with high-quality, single-ingredient chews and wholesome goodies—think ethically sourced jerkies, nutrient-rich dental chews, and delicious training bites. No fillers, no artificial nonsense, just 100% natural goodness for a happy, healthy pup.

✨ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲?

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Give your dog a box they'll go absolutely wild for, and feel good knowing you’re fuelling them with the best nature has to offer.

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17/11/2025

I have made a few posts about picking up dog 💩 recently.

Tried to make fun out of it

But at this time of year how hard is it to lose them?

Poo or leaf??

You wait with a bag, letting them finish, you move slightly as there is nothing more awkward than poo eye contact with your dog 🤣

You go to pick it up and it is nowhere to be found 🤣

Can you relate give us a like or laughing emoji if you have found yourself in the same predicament.

The boys on the beach for picture entertainment. No leaves there!

14/11/2025

Yesterday we did an outdoor session as I wanted to see how walks affected the dogs arousal levels.

Unfortunately an off lead dog was quite aggressive and the owners did nothing.

Apparently a regular occurrence which contributed towards the reactive behaviour.

Don't be that dog owner

Check out Rover Return Dog Training’s video.

13/11/2025

Is Your Dog OBSESSED with Food? Here are 3 Pro Tips! 🐾

If your pup inhales their meals and acts like a vacuum on walks, it means they have high food drive—which is actually an amazing tool for training! Don't fight it; harness it!

Here’s how to channel that food focus into better behaviou

1. 🥣 Make Them Work for Their Dinner (Ditch the Bowl!)

Stop giving food away for free! Use your dog's daily food ration as their training reward for the day. This changes the food's value from a simple meal to a paycheck for good behavior.

Lickimats & Snuffle Mats: Use these for slow feeding and mental stimulation.
Training Sessions: Practice core skills (sit, stay, walking politely) using their kibble.
Puzzle Toys: Feed meals in a KONG (great for raw fed dogs) or interactive puzzle toy to slow consumption and make them focus their brainpower on getting the food.

2. 🚶 Teach the 'Leave It' Game
This is essential for dogs obsessed with scavenging. Train this skill indoors with low-value food, then slowly progress to high-value food and distractions outside.

The Setup: Place a low-value treat on the floor and cover it with your hand. When your dog pulls away, say Yes! and immediately reward them with a different, high-value treat from your other hand.
The Goal: The dog learns that pulling their attention away from the forbidden food is what earns them the better reward from you.

3. 🧠 Build High-Value Focus your dog is fixated on food or ground distractions outside, you need a high-value counter trick.
Practice getting your dog to look at you and mark and reward when it happens. We love fun noises to promote this Every time they meet your eyes, immediately mark it with "Yes!" and deliver a treat.
Consistency is Key: Practice this in every environment—it reinforces that you are the source of the best resources, even when a half-eaten sandwich is on the street

💡 Remember: High food drive means high motivation! Use that power to your advantage, and you'll see faster results!

👉 What's your dog's favorite food puzzle toy? Share in the comments!

12/11/2025

🐕 Let’s Debunk the Myth: ‘Food Doesn’t Work in Dog Training!’ 🐺

You've probably heard it from the old school:You shouldn’t use food; you’ll have to carry treats forever! or Food is bribery, not training.

We hear this most often from trainers who prioritize punishment-based methods. But scientifically, and historically, their logic falls apart.

The Ultimate Proof? Domestication Itself.

Here’s the simple, undeniable truth: **WE DOMESTICATED WOLVES BY FEEDING THEM.

Our relationship with dogs isn't rooted in punishment; it's founded on a 15,000+ year-old food reward system!

The Original Concept:The wolves that were less fearful and more comfortable approaching human encampments for scraps of food (the reward!) were the ones who survived and thrived.
The Selection Process:By rewarding proximity and reduced aggression with a high-value resource (food), humans inadvertently selected for the traits we now love in dogs—friendliness, cooperation, and a strong motivation to be near us.

The very mechanism that created the dog is the one that punishment trainers claim “doesn't work.”

Food is Not Bribery—It's a Paycheck! 💰

The difference between a bribe and a reward is simple:

Bribery is using food *before* a behaviour is complete to lure the dog (e.g., "Sit, and here is the treat!").
A Reward is giving food after a behaviour is successfully offered (e.g., Dog sits, you say "Yes!" and *then* deliver the treat

Food is a Primary Reinforcer—it is critical for survival, which is why it is the most effective tool for building motivation and creating a positive emotional response to learning.

We don't need food forever! Once a behaviour is fluent and reliable, we switch to an intermittent reward schedule and use other high-value rewards like praise, play, and real-life rewards (like getting to chase a ball or go out the door).

Stop fighting thousands of years of evolution. Choose the training method that built the bond between species!

👉 Ready to train with the power of science (and history!)? Check out tomorrow blog!

🔗 Book your reward-based training session today!

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11/11/2025

🎁 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 & 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀🎄

Tired of giving the same old boring dog toy? This year, treat the dog in your life to something they'll *really* love (and something you can feel great about giving!)

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗕𝗼𝘅𝗲𝘀!

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗮 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗕𝗼𝘅?

Our festive boxes are packed with high-quality, 100% natural chews and treats that are not only delicious but also fantastic for your dog's well-being.

🍖 100% Natural: No nasty additives, artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives—just pure, wholesome goodness.
🦷Dental Health Boost: Many of our chews naturally help scrape away plaque and tartar, supporting healthy teeth and gums.
✨ High-Value Goodness: From irresistible meaty chews to tasty veggie options, our treats are perfect for training rewards or quiet, satisfying downtime.
🌍 **Eco-Friendly Gifting: Skip the plastic toys and opt for a sustainable, fully consumable gift.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝘅𝗲𝘀

Each box is lovingly curated and filled with a festive assortment of long-lasting chews and seasonal favourites, ensuring hours of happy chewing.

Exact contents and ingredients are available - just ask!

11/11/2025

Pick up your poo!

11/11/2025

There is no excuse for not picking up your poo