Rovers Return Dog Training And Behaviour Consultant

11/01/2025

🤔 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗴 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀?🤔

The truth is anyone can set up shop as a dog trainer. 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆.

But those that truly love what they do, pour their heart and soul into professional development and educating themselves on up to date research.]💖

So if...
🐾 You're looking for the cheapest
🐾 You don't care about kind, ethical practices
🐾 You're not worried about getting lasting results.

Then Mr (or Mrs) Joe Bloggs trainer that set up shop a few months ago down the road could be for you.

But if you want...
🐾 Someone that has you and your dog's best interests at heart.
🐾 Has recognsied qualifications
🐾 Regualrly updates CPD to keep informed on new methods to give you the best experience

Then an experienced, force-free trainer is the way to go.

If you have any questions or want to know more about what we do and my qualifications Drop a comment below... 👇

10/01/2025

🐾 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁! 🐾

Would you like to get your paws on your FREE reactivity resource?

With this free guide, you'll get:

⭐️Unlock the secrets to a calmer, more confident dog!
⭐️ Understand WHY your dog reacts adversely
⭐️ Learn what counter-conditioning is and why it is important
⭐️ Get to know more about what is needed for effective behaviour change

Click here to download now:

Rovers Return Dog Training Leicester specialises in intensive one to one reactive and aggressive dog training. Experienced dog behaviourist.

09/01/2025

🐶 𝗧𝗼𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘀 🐶

Is your dog not quite getting the hang of it?

You've heard all the wonderful stories about how great their puppy is at going to the toilet outside

Maybe this sounds a little like your reality right now.

🐾 Your dog is toileting in the house
🐾 Your puppy is waking you up at night to go outside
🐾 You are taking them outside and they come in and go to the toilet inside
🐾 You are using puppy pads and trying to transition to none

I remember the challenges with Bert & Ernie in those first few months.

It's tough, I get that.

But the thing is, puppies don't come into the world knowing what we want them to do. They need understanding, patience and gentle encouragement to help them on their way.

I've helped hundreds of puppy owners help them overcome toilet training.

I know sometimes this is easier said than done. So if you'd like some expert support to help you then get in touch

🐾 House train your puppy
🐾 Crate Training
🐾 Provide a safe space for your puppy
🐾 Help your puppy settle

Then DM me and let's talk about how

08/01/2025

😬 𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗴 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘂𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗹𝗲𝗳𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲?😬

It's not uncommon.

Research shows a massive 8 out of 10 dogs struggle to cope when left alone.

There are simple steps you can take right now that will help your dog settle at home when you're not there.

And here they are:

🐾 If your dog doesn't eat or drink, struggles when you are getting ready to leave and immediately when you leave it could be that they are struggling with separation issues and a qualified behaviourist (me) will be able to help.
🐾 Getting another dog is likely not to help!
🐾 Is your dog bored? Sometimes the behaviour comes from boredom and not separation struggles. Ensure that your dog's needs are being met through exercise and mental stimulation
🐾 Employ a dog walker or sitter to visit your dog during the day for company
🐾 If safe to do so hide food for your dog, leave puzzles, kongs & lick mats for them
🐾 Remove all items that your dog can chew, if this is not possible limit their access.
🐾 If you have a puppy work toward them being left alone gradually and help them feel more confident.
🐾 Teach a settle & mat training to help them identify their calm space.
Try these tips and let me know how you get on.

And if you're looking for professional support and achieve your goals, I have the solution for that.

DM me to chat about it.

07/01/2025

👋 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁. 😘

If you're new to my world, I'm Sam and my sidekicks are Bert & Ernie and I'm a dog trainer and behaviour expert

I help dog owners who are struggling with their dog's behaviour and want to achieve effective behaviour change. I also offer puppy classes, social sessions and adventure walks 🐶

Rovers Return was born in 2017 after my own dog, Bert inspired me to leave behind my career in the civil service and follow my calling in dog training.

After many years of studying to do what I love, I wouldn't change it for the world! 🥰

I always love getting to know other dog lovers in my audience. So please do introduce yourself and your dog in the comments below.

We'd love to hear more about you. 💖

06/01/2025

𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗴 𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗴𝘀?

𝗥𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝘄𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗶𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂...

🐾 You are 𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 to walk your dog in public due to their behaviour?
🐾 People 𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱 you and cross over the road
🐾 Your dog gets upset, 𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 at the sight of another dog
🐾 You have 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 and nothing seems to work
🐾 You feel 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘁 and at the end of your 𝘁𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿

So many of my customers come to me with these issues. And I know just how tough it can be. I've had these same problems with my dog in the past. I'll save that story for another day!

Because I struggled with Bert, it's a humongous reason why Rovers Return exists today.

𝗜 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗴 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝘂𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗱.

So if you really are ready to enjoy your walks my bespoke programme is the perfect solution to help you.

And here's why...
🐾 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶s𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲: I have extensive knowledge and experience in identifying the root causes of reactivity and developing tailored training plans to address specific triggers and behaviours.
🐾 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: I believe in using reward-based methods to build confidence and create a positive association with training. This approach is effective and promotes a strong bond between you and your dog.
🐾 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶s𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵: I'll work closely with you to understand your dog's unique personality, triggers, and challenges. This allows me to create a customised training plan that fits your specific needs and goals.
🐾 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹-𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: I give you specific training exercises for your dog's patterns of behaviour and create a new world for them.
🐾 𝗢𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: I'm committed to your success and will provide ongoing support and guidance throughout the training process. This may include follow-up sessions, email or phone consultations, and access to helpful resources.

You can achieve the result you want with professional support with Rovers Return

Visit the website to book your free call and et's do this together. 💖

02/01/2025

"𝗢𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝘃𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗱 𝗮 𝘄𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗱𝗼𝗴, 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱." - Dean Koontz 💖

THIS!

I'll always have dogs in my life. I couldn't imagine it any other way.

Give me a ❤️ if you agree.

01/01/2025

🐾 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵 T𝗮𝗹𝗸 🐾

Happy New Year to you all! I'm going to start as I mean to go on!

Educating you all about all things dogs!

Today, I'm chiming in with a dose of honesty about an unpopular opinion in the dog training industry.🐶💬

🌟 𝗨𝗻𝗽𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗢𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻: Feeding your dog when reaching will reinforce their behaviour!

I know it might ruffle a few fur coats, but hear me out! After years of experience in this industry, I've come to learn that counter-conditioning when in crisis does not reinforce the behaviour. 🧐

Here's why:

👉 The dog is reinforcing their behaviour by performing it. They do it because it works. You aim to offer an alternative for them

👉 The brain is in 'fight or flight mode' which means that all non-essential (to life) functions are shut down, this includes learning. Your dog will not learn that their reactions mean food and therefore will react the same to get more food!

👉 They are reacting because they are in an emotional crisis, adding optimism, comfort, space, and food (if they can take it) seeking to minimise their fears, desensitise and counter-condition their actions,

This is where it is important to choose a trainer who has experience and behavioural qualifications

💖 My Vision for positive change:

I believe that understanding dog behaviour ensures the well-being of our furry companions.

So let's challenge the status quo and embrace a new leash on the industry!

Let's change your dog's behaviour

31/12/2024

❤️ 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗮𝘆 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝘆 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗗𝗼𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲! 🌟

It warms my heart to see so many dedicated pup parents committed to understanding their dog's reactive behaviour.

Haven't checked it out yet? Here's why you NEED to:

🙌 The dog reactivity resource has great tips to help you understand how your dog is feeling and why they are reactive.
🙌 It's the ultimate guide for any dog parent, whether you're a seasoned pro or a first-time fur parent!
👇 Snag your FREE copy now and let's make every pup a little happier!

Visit the website https://www.dogtrainingleicestershire.co.uk/dog-reactivity-free-resources

Don't forget to let me know what you think!

Rovers Return Dog Training Leicester specialises in intensive one to one reactive and aggressive dog training. Experienced dog behaviourist.

30/12/2024

🐶 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱𝗻'𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂! ✨

It's not just treats and tail wags around here – we’re always learning and developing so we can better serve you! 🧠

💕 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗢𝗻 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗼𝗴 - 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗱 𝗥𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗮𝘀 💕

Why I Love It:
Here are my key takeaways that will support you on your pet parenting journey too:

🐾 Canine Communication Mastery: Unraveling the secret language of dogs has never been more fascinating! Learning subtle cues can improve our interactions and create a more harmonious environment for all the dogs in our care.
🐾 Simple and easy to read and follow
🐾 Lots of pictures of dogs displaying body language, great for visual learners

Have any of you read this gem? 🤔

If you haven't picked it up yet, add it to your reading list ASAP – your pups will thank you for it! ❤️

28/12/2024

🥳 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝗱𝗮𝘆! 🥳

Just popping in with a quick top tip...
The new year is a busy time, with parties, visitors, noises, food and drinks flowing.

While you must have fun, it can be a stressful time for our pets!

So if you are planning on having guests around to enjoy the festivities, or planning fireworks do ensure your pets have a quiet place to retreat to.

Set your dog up with a safe, comfortable space away from all the hustle and bustle. A comfy bed in a quiet room will do the trick! 🙌

Make sure their drinking water is away from the main party so they can hydrate in peace.
And while you might be busy playing host, do ensure you check in with them throughout the day and give them some quality time with their favourite person. 💖

27/12/2024

I hope that you all had a lovely Christmas and that Santa was kind to you all.

We all had a quiet time. Bert & Ernie enjoyed their fresh sardines for their Xmas dinner ❤️

Do you give your dogs presents?

Let me see your dogs with their presents.

19/12/2024

𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼 𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 '𝗽𝘂𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀'

We have successfully trained older dogs in the puppy class as it is designed for dogs and owners with no training knowledge and aims to teach you how to use reward-based, positive reinforcement training to create great behaviours.

'You can't teach an old dog new tricks'

𝗗𝗼𝗴𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗮𝗴𝗲.

If you have an older dog and want to get them trained get in touch!

16/12/2024

😟 Many reactive dog owners I work with come to me with a dog that's out of control on a lead. 😟

But the journey they take as they listen to advice and implement the techniques I recommend, is such a beautiful thing to see!

💕 It's the smile on their face when their dog is calmer on walks.
💕When they overcome triggers that used to set their dog off on a barking frenzy.
💕 When they see all their hard work pay off and they confidently walk their dog without stress they can finally enjoy their walks again.

Is it time you and your dog got the professional support you need to walk your dog without anxiety & embarrassment? ✨

Everything you need is waiting for you on our bespoke program for reactivity. Why not visit the website and download your free reactivity guide?

👉 To learn more and book in, click here www.dogtrainingleicestershire.co.uk

If you'd like to chat with me about how I can help you, just pop me a DM and we'll chat it through!