Heath's Personal Dog Training

Heath's Personal Dog Training Specialising in Puppy Training & Life Skills for Dogs. Offering online courses, classes and consultations using force free methods in Essex & Hertfordshire.

Full Member APDT, ABTC - ATI Dog Trainer / Wine & Food Enthusiast

14/07/2025

Teach your dog ‘place’ — and get your peace back.

It’s one of the fastest, easiest behaviours to teach — and it solves so many daily struggles:

✅ Stops jumping on guests
✅ Keeps them calm at dinner
✅ Ends mop-wrestling disasters
✅ Creates space when cleaning or cooking
✅ Teaches impulse control and independence

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How to teach it ⬇️
1️⃣ Use a mat
2️⃣ Drop a treat to build interest
3️⃣ Reward 4 paws on the mat
4️⃣ Add a release cue (“okay”)
5️⃣ Reward a down
6️⃣ Keep sessions short (“finished” ends it)
7️⃣ Add your verbal cue “place”
8️⃣ Build: Duration → Distance → Distraction
9️⃣ Generalise to new rooms & places

11/07/2025

🌟 Fun Fact Friday 🌟
Ever seen your dog twitch in their sleep? 👀🐾
They’re not just fidgeting…
They’re dreaming. 💤❤️

Yep — dogs experience REM sleep just like humans, and during that time, their brains are buzzing with dreams.
Tiny barks? Wiggles? Tail flicks?
That’s them reliving their day, one squirrel at a time. 🐿️✨

🐶 Puppies dream the most — their brains are busy processing all the new things they’re learning.
👵 Older dogs dream more too — maybe revisiting favourite walks, old toys, or the time they stole a sausage and got away with it. 🤭🌭

So next time your dog’s snoring on the sofa,
don’t wake them…
they might be in the middle of their Oscar-winning action sequence. 🎬🐾

👇 Tell us:
What do you think your dog dreams about?
Pop your best guess, a sleepy snoot pic 📸 — or better yet, a video of them dreaming — in the comments below! 🎥🐕

Let’s build a gallery of dreamers. 💭🐶💕

I love this photo of Bear taken by  at .  The old boy isn’t looking too bad coming up to his 9th birthday next month ❤️🐻...
08/07/2025

I love this photo of Bear taken by at . The old boy isn’t looking too bad coming up to his 9th birthday next month ❤️🐻

A lovely park to explore, as you walk along the water and into the woodland. Lots of wildlife to be found, great on site...
06/07/2025

A lovely park to explore, as you walk along the water and into the woodland. Lots of wildlife to be found, great on site café and paid parking at the start.

You can follow the walk live and view loads more walks Dog Walks in Essex & Hertfordshire, enjoy 🐾

🐾 If dogs could use Google… 👇 Which one sounds most like your dog?— or drop your dog’s “Google search” in the comments!
05/07/2025

🐾 If dogs could use Google…

👇 Which one sounds most like your dog?

— or drop your dog’s “Google search” in the comments!

Fun Fact Friday: Dogs can fall in love 🐶❤️Not just the “I like you because you feed me” kind of love — we’re talking rea...
04/07/2025

Fun Fact Friday: Dogs can fall in love 🐶❤️

Not just the “I like you because you feed me” kind of love — we’re talking real, science-backed, oxytocin-pumping, tail-wagging love.

When your dog stares into your eyes, their brain literally releases oxytocin — the same “love hormone” humans feel when hugging someone special, cuddling a baby, or locking eyes with a soulmate.
So yes, when your dog gazes at you like you’re their entire world… you are. 🥹

They don't care what you look like in the morning.
They don’t hold grudges, judge your playlist or mind if you sing to them like you're headlining Glastonbury 🎤🐕
They just love you. Fiercely. Unconditionally. Fully.

Honestly, we don’t deserve them.
But we do owe them cuddles, long walks, and the last bite of toast sometimes.

👇 Drop a photo of your dog in love mode in the comments — those heart-melting eyes, cuddles, or your favourite bonding moment. Let’s fill this thread with pure, oxytocin-powered joy. 🐶📸

Some of the best dog owners aren’t the ones clocking up the most miles — they’re the ones making the kindest choices, ev...
01/07/2025

Some of the best dog owners aren’t the ones clocking up the most miles — they’re the ones making the kindest choices, even when it’s hard.

When the temperature soars, a walk isn’t a treat — it’s a risk. Our dogs don’t need their "usual walk" in dangerous heat — they need us to protect them.

So here’s to the early risers and the sunset strollers. The ones who swap pavement for cool enrichment at home. The ones who know that skipping a walk can be an act of love.

🐾 Be the owner your dog needs, not the one who feels guilty.

💛 Share this if you agree — let’s spread the word and keep more dogs safe in the heat.

☀️ Hot Day Reminder! ☀️Don’t forget to give your dog a good groom this morning! 🐶✨Brushing out loose hair and matting no...
28/06/2025

☀️ Hot Day Reminder! ☀️
Don’t forget to give your dog a good groom this morning! 🐶✨

Brushing out loose hair and matting not only keeps their coat healthy — it helps them stay cooler when the temperature rises.

A quick groom can make a huge difference in how comfortable your dog feels today. Think of it as their summer outfit adjustment! 🧼✂️🐾

Check out our article on grooming essentials:

Advice is to try and groom your dog once a day. This helps to prevent diseases, skin conditions and matting. Along with being able to easily check for lumps

🐾 Fun Fact Friday 🐾Did you know ALL bi***es go through a season? Some strut their stuff like it’s Crufts on Valentine’s ...
27/06/2025

🐾 Fun Fact Friday 🐾
Did you know ALL bi***es go through a season?

Some strut their stuff like it’s Crufts on Valentine’s Day 💃🌹
Others? Quiet, sneaky, and you’d barely notice… 🤫🕵️‍♀️

So if your little lady seems like she’s skipping hers—think again! Her hormones might just be playing it cool.

👉 Want to know what to look out for, how to help her, and when to spay?
Check out our ultimate guide to Bi***es in Season 🩸🐶: https://hpdt.co.uk/2025/06/27/bi***es-in-season/

‘Like’ if you knew this, ‘Care’ if you didn’t 🐾 x

Did you know all bi***es go through a season? Some strut their stuff like it’s Crufts on Valentine’s Day 💃 Others? Silent, sneaky, and you’d barely know! 🤫 So if your little lady seems like she’s skipping hers… think again!

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