Little Oliver Twists Dog Training Academy

Little Oliver Twists Dog Training Academy Fully Insured accredited member of the Imdt, Apdt, Kennel Club & PPG offering puppy school, group cl

This course is in our lovely new venue in Hatfield Peverel. This will be the only spring course for this site. To book a...
25/02/2025

This course is in our lovely new venue in Hatfield Peverel. This will be the only spring course for this site. To book a space use the link below:

Only a few spaces left in this course in West Maldon Community centre on a Sunday morning. To book your space you can us...
25/02/2025

Only a few spaces left in this course in West Maldon Community centre on a Sunday morning.
To book your space you can use the link below:

I was asked in one of our puppy class whats app groups about travel sickness tips for puppies so i have created this to ...
10/02/2025

I was asked in one of our puppy class whats app groups about travel sickness tips for puppies so i have created this to help and wanted to share beyond the group

� � Puppy Travel Sickness: Tips for a Smoot🐶 Puppy Travel Sickness: Tips for a Smoother Ride! 🏤

Is your pup feeling queasy during car rides? You're not alone! Here’s how to help your furry friend become a confident traveller:

🛴 Start Small: Let your puppy explore the car while it’s stationary. Gradually introduce short trips.

🍰 Positive Associations: Bring treats, toys, and make car rides fun with trips to the park!

🏢 Comfort is Key: Use a secure crate or car harness and ensure proper ventilation.

🥜 Watch the Feeding Schedule: Avoid feeding 2-3 hours before trips to prevent nausea.

💉 Talk to Your Vet: Persistent travel sickness? Your vet may recommend helpful medications.

💡 Most puppies outgrow travel sickness as they mature. With patience and practice, car rides can become a fun adventure!

Tag a fellow dog parent who might need these tips! 🐶✨

Our spring puppy classes are now open for bookings. 3 puppy classes starting in March. This course is open to puppies ag...
05/02/2025

Our spring puppy classes are now open for bookings. 3 puppy classes starting in March. This course is open to puppies aged up to 6 months at the start of the course.
To book your space click on the link below
https://www.littleolivertwists.co.uk/puppy-classes/

****** This course is now full*******There is 1 space remaining in our only February course. - 8 week course- Aimed at p...
05/02/2025

****** This course is now full*******
There is 1 space remaining in our only February course.
- 8 week course
- Aimed at puppies aged up to 6 months at the start of the course
- 45 minute lessons
- Classes held at Hatfield Peverel Village hall
To join us click on the link below

“Happy Monday! ☀️ New week, fresh pawsitive vibes! Let’s tackle the week with the energy of a zoomie-filled pup. 🐶✨ What...
03/02/2025

“Happy Monday! ☀️ New week, fresh pawsitive vibes! Let’s tackle the week with the energy of a zoomie-filled pup. 🐶✨ What’s your goal for this week? Drop it in the comments! ⬇️💬 ”

Playing with your puppy strengthens your bond and can even make your pup see you as the most exciting "toy" in the room....
01/02/2025

Playing with your puppy strengthens your bond and can even make your pup see you as the most exciting "toy" in the room. Games like tug-of-war, hide-and-seek, and fetch help reinforce training cues and build trust. Research even shows that interactive play can reduce stress for both humans and dogs—talk about a win-win! Plus, puppies love mimicking their owner's excitement, so your playful energy is contagious to them.





























29/01/2025

🐾 How to Teach 'Sit' in 5 Easy Steps! 🐾Teaching your puppy 'sit' is a great foundation for good behaviour and building c...
28/01/2025

🐾 How to Teach 'Sit' in 5 Easy Steps! 🐾
Teaching your puppy 'sit' is a great foundation for good behaviour and building communication between you and your furry friend. Here's a simple step-by-step guide to get started:

1️⃣ Find a Quiet Space: Eliminate distractions to help your puppy focus on you.

2️⃣ Lure with a Treat: Hold a tasty treat close to your puppy's nose and slowly move it upward, guiding their head back. As their head tilts up, their bottom naturally lowers to the ground.

3️⃣ Mark the Moment: The second your pup's bottom hits the floor, say "YES!" or use a clicker to mark the behaviour.

4️⃣ Reward & Praise: Immediately give the treat and shower them with praise like they've just won an award. 🎉

5️⃣ Repeat & Add the Command: After a few successful lures, say "Sit" just before moving the treat. Soon your puppy will associate the word with the action.

✨ Pro Tip: Keep sessions short and positive! Stop before your pup gets bored and always end on a high note.

Have fun training and share your pup’s progress with us by tagging ! We’d love to see those waggy-tailed successes! 🐶 🎓

New Puppy Training Checklist1. Setting Up at Home • 🐾 Puppy-proof your home (hide wires, remove small items, secure cabi...
27/01/2025

New Puppy Training Checklist

1. Setting Up at Home
• 🐾 Puppy-proof your home (hide wires, remove small items, secure cabinets).
• 🛏 Set up a cozy sleeping area (crate or dog bed).
• 🍴 Stock up on puppy essentials (food, bowls, lead, collar, toys).
• 🏡 Introduce your puppy to its designated toilet area.

2. Building Routine
• 🕒 Create a consistent feeding, toilet, and nap schedule.
• 🚶 Regular exercise: Age-appropriate walks or playtime.
• 💧 Train them to associate drinking water with specific times.

3. Socialization (Critical Period: 3–16 Weeks)
• 🐕 Expose your puppy to different people, dogs, and environments in a safe way.
• 🚗 Introduce them to car rides, loud noises, and new surfaces.
• 🏥 Schedule their first vet check-up and vaccinations.

4. Basic Training
• 📖 Teach basic commands: Sit, Stay, Down, Come, Leave It.
• 🚪 Train calm behaviors at doorways (sit instead of rushing out).
• 🛑 Start bite inhibition training (discourage nipping and mouthing).

5. Toilet Training
• 🏡 Take your puppy to their designated toilet area after eating, sleeping, and playing.
• ⏰ Reward with treats or praise immediately after successful toileting.
• 🧹 Clean accidents with an enzymatic cleaner to prevent marking.

6. Crate and Alone-Time Training
• 🛏 Make the crate a positive, safe space.
• 🚪 Practice short periods of alone time to build independence.
• 📦 Gradually increase the time your puppy spends in the crate.

7. Lead Training
• 🐾 Introduce the lead indoors to get them comfortable.
• 🚶 Practice loose-lead walking using treats and praise.
• 🛑 Teach them to stop pulling with consistent cues and rewards.

Let me know if you’d like some help setting your puppy up for success






















Do you have a new puppy ?Due to demand I have opened  extra spaces for our bespoke 1-1 puppy training package. This pack...
11/01/2025

Do you have a new puppy ?
Due to demand I have opened extra spaces for our bespoke 1-1 puppy training package. This package is for dogs aged up to 12 months.
These sessions can be used to:
🐶get started with a new puppy whilst waiting for vaccinations to be completed
🐶help deal with common puppy problems such as biting, toilet training, home alone training, picking things up they shouldn’t and fearful puppies
🐶 start training those much needed puppy skills of settle, lead walking, recall, not jumping up, counter surfing, drop , leave and socialisation at home or on location.

The benefit of 1-1 puppy trainings vs group classes is that the training will be bespoke to you and your puppies needs and with regular support from myself that has been working with families and their puppies for over 14 years we can get your puppy the best start in their education.
My spaces are limited so to book a free 15 minute call with us to find out more please email [email protected] or to get started you can book using the link below

https://www.littleolivertwists.co.uk/puppy-classes/1-1-puppy-training-package/


​My approach is rooted in the latest scientific research and focuses on positive reinforcement. In my consultations I work to understand the underlying causes of behaviours, creating tailored solutions that respect the needs of both pets and their families. 

📅🐾 Why Routines are Crucial for Puppies 🐾📅Puppies thrive on structure, and a consistent routine is one of the best gifts...
08/01/2025

📅🐾 Why Routines are Crucial for Puppies 🐾📅

Puppies thrive on structure, and a consistent routine is one of the best gifts you can give your new furry friend! Here’s why routines are so important:

🌟 Builds Confidence
Puppies feel more secure when they know what to expect. A predictable schedule helps them settle into their new environment and reduces anxiety.

🐶 Supports Toilet Training
Taking your puppy out at regular intervals teaches them when and where to go. A routine speeds up the house-training process and minimizes accidents.

🕒 Establishes Good Habits
Feeding, exercise, and playtime at consistent times help your puppy understand the difference between active times and rest periods. This creates a healthy balance in their day.

❤️ Strengthens Bonding
Spending quality time with your puppy during training, play, and quiet moments fosters trust and builds a strong relationship.

💤 Encourages Restful Sleep
Routines help regulate your puppy’s internal clock, ensuring they get the rest they need to grow and develop.

Start simple:
• Morning: Toilet, play, breakfast.
• Daytime: Short training sessions, naps, and toilet breaks.
• Evening: Calm activities, dinner, and one last toilet trip.

Consistency is key! Stick to your routine, and your puppy will thank you with calm, confident behavior.





















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08/01/2025
I am now signing off for Christmas. Here are a few of our graduates from puppy and good citizens class today. I would li...
22/12/2024

I am now signing off for Christmas. Here are a few of our graduates from puppy and good citizens class today. I would like to take the opportunity to thank all of you for your support over the last year. Have a wonderful Christmas and I will be back in the office from 28th December 🧑‍🎄🎄🧑‍🎄

Our January classes are filling up fast !!!! One puppy class is now full so i have added an additional Maldon date. The ...
18/12/2024

Our January classes are filling up fast !!!! One puppy class is now full so i have added an additional Maldon date. The classes are restricted to 8 puppies so spaces will be limited.
To book your space for either Maldon or Hatfield Peverel click on the link below.
https://www.littleolivertwists.co.uk/puppy-classes/
Our puppy classes are suitable for dogs up to 6 months of age and are run by Katie with over 13 years training puppies and a registered clinical animal behaviourist.

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Monday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Sunday 9am - 1pm

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About us- The training methods we use are all based on Positive reinforcement. We train our dogs to want to do something rather than do it because they are afraid of what might happen if they don’t. Our training methods are ethical and force free. We provide training classes for puppies, adolescents and adult dogs. We run fun agility training classes. We are a fully accredited member of the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers (IMDT) & the Pet Professional Guild (PPG). We are insured with Cliverton Insurance providers. We are a Kennel Club approved Training Academy and offer the Kennel Club Good Citizen Scheme. . We also offer one to one in home training for common doggy problems such as: Lead pulling Recall Barking Puppy Biting Puppy Toilet training Rescue dog training Noise phobias Car phobias Plus much more We provide behaviour consultations & training for Problems such as : Seperation Anxiety Resource guarding Chase/ predatory behaviour Aggression Noise Phobias I cover Maldon , Heybridge, Tiptree, Witham, South Woodham Ferrers, Cold Norton, Purleigh and the dengie including Latchingsdon, Mayland, Steeple, St Lawrence, Southminster & Burnham On Crouch, chelmsford boreham & Surrounding areas. Classes are held in Maldon, Mundon & Boreham Chelmsford. Little Oliver Twists Dog Training was founded in May 2013 with just one Puppy class and now we run 8 classes per week and one to one training and behaviour consultations plus monthly workshops. About Katie owner and head trainer at Little Oliver Twists Dog Training I have been brought up with dogs my whole life and began my training journey at age 11 when i was bought my own puppy Harvey the golden Retriever for my 11th birthday. I attended training classes with Harvey and that is where my passion for dogs all started (i now run training classes out of the same hall where i first attended classes with Harvey 20 years ago) . I began my trainers Journey in 2011 and since then have achieved many qualifications including a level 2 & 3 in Canine care, training and behaviour from Writtle College and an OCN level 3 qualification in Dog Training and Behaviour. I was proud to complete my practical and theory assessments with the IMDT in November 2015 after having a year off to have my daughter Hollie and was awarded a full Membership with them. I pride myself with offering fun, ethical and informative classes where the whole family can join in creating a strong bond between the dog and everyone that will live with the dog including children. I keep myself up to date with changing ideas and methods by regularly attending different training courses and seminars to continual develop my skills and knowledge as a trainer and behaviourist. I share my home with my husband, Hollie our 1 year old daughter , Oliver a 5 year old Golden Retriever , Arnie the tortoise, 3 guinea pigs, 3 chickens and tropical fish. When i am not training other peoples dog’s i complete with Oliver in formal obedience competitions and train weekly with Oliver in agility.