Lauren Holland Dog Training

24/06/2024

Are you looking to start your training journey with your puppy or older dog?

Puppy classes start Wednesday @ 6pm - I’m here to help you kick start life with a puppy knowing you’re heading in the right direction 🙂

Back 2 Basics start Wednesday night @ 7pm- for those dogs that are maybe too old to attend puppy class, a rescue dog that has just joined your family or those wanting to refresh their training 🐾 It’s never too late to start training!

Or do you fancy trying something new!?

Scent work TONORROW NIGHT @ 7.15 PM - it’s suitable for all dogs! Every breed! Old, Young, excitable, relaxed, fit and healthy, health restricted, hyperactive or nervous! Do you fancy an introduction into scent work and getting your dogs noses working whilst enjoying some structured sniffing. It’s really a fantastic lower arousal activity option for all dogs 🐾🖤

Final spaces are available for my classes starting this week 🙂

Please pop me a message if you would like to book a space or have any questions.

1:1 training sessions are also available 🐾

Classes are currently based indoors.

23/06/2024

This week it’s getting hot. I don’t know about you but I’m quite happy about it - I love the sunshine BUT…

It’s too bloody hot to walk your dogs in the heat of the day!

This week’s temperatures are soaring and it will not be safe for your dogs to be out and about in the middle of the day. Many of them won’t even cope late morning. Keep an eye on the actual temperatures, don’t just rely on the time of day.

Yep. It’s simple.

Unlike us sweaty humans 🥵 dogs do not have the ability to sweat through their skin. They rely on panting and being able to release heat through their paw pads and noses to help regulate their body temperature. Imagine we then go and walk them on a hot surface whilst those poor paws are trying to help cool them down. All we’re going to do is help them cook 🧐.

And don’t get me started on their fur coats and our short nosed breeds.

Keep them cool. Avoid the heat of the day.

I know what it’s like to have energetic breeds - trust me! But if I can keep them occupied without a walk in the heat then so can you 🥰

🐾 Walk early or late but don’t take for granted the time of day - check the temps before you head out. Set those early alarms ⏰.

🐾 Add treats or frozen fruit to water bowls and make sure you refresh their water regularly.

🐾 Frozen treats are a brilliant idea - from frozen Cucumber 🥒 or Carrots 🥕 to ice cubes 🧊 with treats hidden inside and there’s always a trusty frozen licki mat or stuffed kong to try.

🐾 Play brain games and enrichment games with them to keep them busy and occupied, you may have seen some of our enrichment videos!

Here are some fabulous free FB pages you can check out for ideas of enrichment activities & games for your dogs!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/canineenrichment/?ref=share

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1747279312231501/?ref=share

Keep our dogs cool 😎

21/06/2024

A really brilliant printing company, so happy with everything I’ve received so far and look forward to ordering more in the future. Super easy to communicate with, fab customer service and super speedy delivery! Not just work wear either they print SO MUCH!

A repeat order from Lauren Holland Dog Training 🐾

We love her brand colours!

If you are looking for logo workwear, please get in touch. From one item of clothing like t-shirts and hoodies to big bulk team orders and everything in between.

🌐 standoutprintsandvinyl.co.uk

As always, if you are unable to find what you are looking for on the website please just pop us a message. We work with some great clothing suppliers.

Lee

20/06/2024

Little Miss Honey after our session this morning, working out what motivates her when out and about, recall and engagement with us over others and other dogs 🐶 🥹 😍

19/06/2024

HUGE thanks to Sarah The Metta Pet Clinic for her help and support with Dot! Looking forward to checking in and letting you know how my girl is doing but so pleased at where she is right now! The right support for your uncomfortable dogs is so important and Sarah has been a huge help with that! I highly recommend her ✨

A big Thankyou squeeze to Anna’s Animal Physiotherapy for sending us her way 💕

14/06/2024

Happy Friday All! 🐾

Positive feedback makes me happy and absolutely reinforces the love I have for working with Dogs and their humans ✨

12/06/2024

SPACES AVAILABLE TO BOOK NOW ✨

Scent work class starting soon and it’s suitable for all dogs! Every breed! Old, Young, excitable, relaxed, fit and healthy, health restricted, hyperactive or nervous!

Do you fancy an introduction into scent work and getting your dogs noses working whilst enjoying some structured sniffing.

It’s really a fantastic lower arousal activity option for all dogs 🐾🖤

Tap into something they already love so much, using their noses!

In this 6 week course your dog will be able to search for a scented article in different scenarios, as well as scent games to take home!

Lauren is trained from Level 1 - 4 with Scentwork UK.

Course length: This is a 6 week course.
Lesson length: The lessons are 1hr 15 minute sessions.
Course cost: £130

This course is suitable for dog’s comfortable in the presence of other dogs.

1:1 Scent work sessions are available too!

Contact me to book : [email protected]

SPACES ARE LIMITED.

11/06/2024

Honey 🍯

Super cute. Super clever. Super pup.

How lucky am I that part of my morning was spent with this little lady and getting started with a training plan 💕

She’s already nailed sit, and getting to grips with down with her owner. They’re doing well with recall but it’s early days so we’ve put some things into place to ensure her recall training is effective.

As well as increasing her enrichment, helping her settle and focus we looked lots at what Honey will find reinforcing in life and how we can use that to help in training!

Looking forward to seeing her and her human next week 🐾

10/06/2024

Classes for older dogs starting 26th June! 🐾✨

Do you need some help with your older dog?

Suitable for dogs from 6 months, did you miss out on a puppy class, or maybe you have taken on a rescue dog?

Suitable for anyone wanting to revisit training with their dogs or just get started whatever age they may be!

Suitable only to dog’s comfortable in the company of other dogs.

Get in touch to book your spot 🐾

Email : [email protected]

6 week course - £99

10/06/2024

📣 CALLING ALL PUPPY OWNERS 🐶🐾

My next puppy class starts soon and there are spaces available to book 🙂

I’m a qualified and experienced (8yrs) trainer using positive reward based methods and I aim to help you and your pups get the most out of puppyhood together 🐾

Do you have a puppy that’s ready to learn?

Don’t miss out on our next Puppy Class 🐾

This course starts on Wednesday 26th June @ 6pm.

Held at Peters Village Hall, Tolhurst Close, Peters Village, Wouldham ME1.

£99 for 6 weeks 🐾

Learning how to teach your puppy behaviours like sit, down, recall, loose lead and so much more. I will help to equip you with the tips and tricks you’ll need to have a great relationship with your new best friend.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have or to book your space 🙂

[email protected]

07/06/2024

I recommend the lovely ladies to as many of you as I can… and they’re now looking to accommodate those of you with reactive dogs that wouldn’t usually be able to visit a store 💖 let them know if this is something you’d be interested in! 🐾

06/06/2024

Messages like these 🧡

Masni’s owner has been working so hard with her. I’m so proud of the progress they’re making as a team but also really proud of Masni’s owner for advocating for Masni, not only out on walks but at the vets too to ensure we are supporting Masni sufficiently. Her vets have been incredibly supportive and with this alongside her owners consistency and dedication they’re making wonderful progress together 👏👏👏

Looking forward to continuing to work with them both in the future 🥰

05/06/2024

Mr. Blue 🤍

Handsome Mr Blue the Great Dane 🐾

We’re getting to work on Blues loose lead walking and his responsiveness around other dogs as at the moment he’d like to play with most dogs he sees and not all of them are keen on him running up to them as you can imagine 🙂

04/06/2024

Are you looking to start your training journey with your puppy or older dog?

Puppy classes start tomorrow night @ 6pm - kick start life with a puppy knowing you’re heading in the right direction 🙂

Back 2 Basics start tomorrow night @ 7pm- for those dogs that are maybe too old to attend puppy class, a rescue dog that has just joined your family or those wanting to refresh their training 🐾

Or do you fancy trying something new!?

Scent work TONIGHT @ 7.15 PM - it’s suitable for all dogs! Every breed! Old, Young, excitable, relaxed, fit and healthy, health restricted, hyperactive or nervous! Do you fancy an introduction into scent work and getting your dogs noses working whilst enjoying some structured sniffing. It’s really a fantastic lower arousal activity option for all dogs 🐾🖤

Final spaces are available for my classes starting this week 🙂

Please pop me a message if you would like to book a space or have any questions.

1:1 training sessions are also available 🐾

Classes are currently based indoors.

📢 Classes starting this week 🐾

Spaces available to book.

PLEASE DM OR EMAIL ME TO BOOK A SPACE 🙂

Scentwork.
Puppy class.
Back to Basics.

Qualified trainer with over 8 years experience, using positive reward based methods to help you and your dogs achieve your goals 🐾

📍PETERS VILLAGE HALL, TOLHURST CLOSE, ME1.

If you have any questions or would like to book a spot please feel free to message or email me for more info ✨

03/06/2024

You might have heard the saying…

But is it really that simple?

A tired dog can certainly be a happy dog… but only if their tiredness is the result of having had an enjoyable and fulfilling experience.

NOT just being exercised or being mentally stressed to the point of being exhausted.

I speak to many of my clients about this, and it’s so very important.

Are you fulfilling your dogs needs?!?

We all know the difference ourselves between feeling physically or mentally exhausted and being tired from having had an enjoyable and fulfilling experience… why wouldn’t we want the same for our dogs?

But is it obvious what the difference is for your dogs? If you work with me this is something we will make sure we address and achieve as part of your training plan 🐾

02/06/2024

📢 Classes starting this week 🐾

Spaces available to book.

PLEASE DM OR EMAIL ME TO BOOK A SPACE 🙂

Scentwork.
Puppy class.
Back to Basics.

Qualified trainer with over 8 years experience, using positive reward based methods to help you and your dogs achieve your goals 🐾

📍PETERS VILLAGE HALL, TOLHURST CLOSE, ME1.

If you have any questions or would like to book a spot please feel free to message or email me for more info ✨

02/06/2024

Home from holiday at 11.30pm last night and straight back to work this morning…

The lovely Ochi made it easier 💖🐾

It was fab to meet her and her owners this morning and get our heads together on a forward plan for Ochi who has a road of training ahead of her but made some lovely progress in this mornings session. I have every confidence that her owners are going to see some real big positive changes in their gorgeous girl, she’s another one of those clever cookies.

I’m so looking forward to continuing work with them.

Happy Sunday! 🐶

30/05/2024

📣 CALLING ALL PUPPY OWNERS 🐶🐾

My next puppy class starts next week and there are spaces available to book 🙂

I’m a qualified and experienced (8yrs) trainer using positive reward based methods and I aim to help you and your pups get the most out of puppyhood together 🐾

Do you have a puppy that’s ready to learn?

Don’t miss out on our next Puppy Class 🐾

This course starts on Wednesday 5th June @ 6pm.

Held at Peters Village Hall, Tolhurst Close, Peters Village, Wouldham ME1.

£99 for 6 weeks 🐾

Learning how to teach your puppy behaviours like sit, down, recall, loose lead and so much more. I will help to equip you with the tips and tricks you’ll need to have a great relationship with your new best friend.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have or to book your space 🙂

[email protected]

Do you have a puppy that’s ready to learn?

Don’t miss out on our next Puppy Class 🐾

This course starts on Wednesday 5th June @ 6pm.

Held at Peters Village Hall, Tolhurst Close, Peters Village, Wouldham ME1.

£99 for 6 weeks 🐾

Learning how to teach your puppy behaviours like sit, down, recall, loose lead and so much more. I will help to equip you with the tips and tricks you’ll need to have a great relationship with your new best friend.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have or to book your space 🙂

[email protected]

29/05/2024

BELLE - A Beautiful Girl 💖

I got to meet Belle before coming away on my holiday. Her owner reached out for some guidance with Belle and her reactions to dogs coming close and some other worries that Belle experiences when out and about. Being an XL Bully type and wearing a muzzle people pass judgement without knowing the full story. Belle’s a big softie but does feel worried about dogs and traffic. We’ve worked out part of the root cause for some of her feelings and have made a start on a forward plan. I really look forward to seeing how this team are progress together. ✨

You’ve got this Baby Belle 💖

29/05/2024

Starting next week 🐶🐾 SPACES AVAILABLE TO BOOK NOW ✨

SCENTWORK CLASS AVAILABLE NOW 🐾

Looking for something new to do with your dog?

Tap into something they already love so much, using their noses!

In this 6 week course your dog will be able to search for a scented article in different scenarios, as well as scent games to take home!

Lauren is trained from Level 1 - 4 with Scentwork UK.

Course length: This is a 6 week course.
Lesson length: The lessons are 1hr 15 minute sessions.
Course cost: £130

This course is suitable for dog’s comfortable in the presence of other dogs.

1:1 Scent work sessions are available too!

Contact me to book : [email protected]

SPACES ARE LIMITED.

27/05/2024

Classes for older dogs starting 5th June! 🐾✨

Do you need some help with your older dog?

Suitable for dogs from 6 months, did you miss out on a puppy class, or maybe you have taken on a rescue dog?

Suitable for anyone wanting to revisit training with their dogs or just get started whatever age they may be!

Suitable only to dog’s comfortable in the company of other dogs.

Get in touch to book your spot 🐾

Email : [email protected]

6 week course - £99

27/05/2024

REMEMBER LITTLE MASNI… WE’VE COMPLETED 3 X TRAINING SESSIONS TOGETHER NOW AND INTRODUCED PHIL (🐶) INTO TWO OF THOSE SESSIONS.

WHILST TRAINING COPING STRATEGIES AND BUILDING CONFIDENCE FOR MASNI IS PARAMOUNT I SUSPECTED SHE WAS EXPERIENCING SOME PHYSICAL DISCOMFORT.

SO, WE’VE ALSO SPOKEN WITH THE VETS AS WHEN LOOKING AT TRAINING AND BEHAVIOUR IT’S SO IMPORTANT TO UNDERSTAND THE ROOT CAUSE. THERES ONLY SO MUCH PROGRESS YOU’LL MAKE IF THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE BEHAVIOUR IS NOT HIGHLIGHTED AND CONSIDERED WITHIN YOUR APPROACH.

THE VETS HAVE CONFIRMED OUR THOUGHTS AND ARE NOW SUPPORTING MASNI, WHICH WE COULD TELL HAS STARTED TO HELP A GREAT AMOUNT IN OUR 3RD SESSION.

ITS NOT A QUICK FIX AND TRAINING AND BEHAVIOUR MODIFICATION IS STILL REQUIRED. BUT NOW WE CAN ENSURE MASNI HAS ALL THE SUPPORT SHE NEEDS TO CONTINUE FEELING MORE CONFIDENT AND ENABLE HER & HER OWNER TO NAVIGATE A FORWARD PLAN.

❤️

27/05/2024

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23/05/2024

He’s at it again! Cheeky Derek giving out a discount for Bankholiday 🐾

23/05/2024

Spaces available to book now 🐾
Email or message me to enquire or book 🙂

Experienced and qualified trainer, using positive reinforcement methods and a kind approach, helping you get the best out of your dogs 🐾

Do you need some help with your older dog?

Suitable for dogs from 6 months, did you miss out on a puppy class, or maybe you have taken on a rescue dog?

Suitable for anyone wanting to revisit training with their dogs or just get started whatever age they may be!

Suitable only to dog’s comfortable in the company of other dogs.

Get in touch to book your spot 🐾

Email : [email protected]

6 week course - £99

21/05/2024

Classes starting in June 🐾

📍PETERS VILLAGE HALL, TOLHURST CLOSE, ME1.

If you have any questions or would like to book a spot please feel free to message or email me for more info ✨

19/05/2024

What a glorious Sunshiney Sunday! ☀️

Today for me started out by meeting this cutie and her owners. Sweet little Blu 💕

Today was the first of four sessions in her 1-1 puppy package. We delved in to Blu’s routine and current behaviours, got together priority areas to be worked on and got to work putting a plan together to ensure all of her needs are being met and keep her busy little brain occupied. She’s a clever little cookie and at just 15 weeks old very switched on… it’s never too early to start training ✨

Really looking forward to this little ones journey and our next 3 sessions!

16/05/2024

And more often than not at the moment I’m seeing discomfort and pain.

We don’t need to turn our dogs into robots. They have feelings, they have emotions, they experience stress and pain.

It’s so important to understand WHY your dog is behaving the way they are and then look at a forward plan but always consider their comfort. This might mean your expectations will need to change.

Not all dogs will be able to cope comfortably in social situations, want to go to the pub or attend that dog show. And that’s okay.

I’d much rather leave a dog home and comfortably than EXPECT them to cope in a situation they’d really rather not be in.

How would you feel if you were forced into a situation you didn’t enjoy… stressed, suppressed, scared, anxious…

Looking at the why behind a behaviour is the best thing we can do for our dogs, and ourselves.

When we see behaviour for what it really is, we realise it’s not personal, just practical for our dogs at the time.

15/05/2024

Kids rule the table at Mamma Fifi’s! 🍕🫶
Treat your little ones to the taste of Italy with our Kids Eat Free offer, Monday through Thursday. Indulge in the finest traditional Italian cuisine while your kids enjoy a complimentary meal. Terms and conditions apply. Bring the family and mangia!🍕🫶
Grazie, FIFi x