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Havers Dog Behaviour, Ratby Lane, Markfield (2026)

14/01/2026

What does it take to change a dogs behaviour?

Very often not as much as you might think.

Even though your dog might be driving you mad, the solution can be fairly quick.

a 12 month old dog, only been with her new owners for two weeks displays what appears to be separation anxiety, especially when one of the owners leaves for work.

This is where it gets interesting because it can often be the person who remails at home that inadvertently rewards the behaviour by trying to console or play with the dog to distract from the departure.

Of course, it can be more complex that that, that would make for a very long post, suffice to say that significant improvements were achieved in a short space of time.

The challenge now, before I see them again next week is to keep up the work we started so the dog can alsolearn the new approach is going to be permanent.

Only then can the change become normal.

Dogs love it when people are consistent, in the way that works for the dog.

I offer 121 sessions, home visits and group dog owner training sessions.

I have 35 years experience of working with dog owners to help them become the owner their dog needs.

If you would like some help, WhatsApp message me on 07890 455001.

13/01/2026

Why does clarity matter?

I did a home visit yesterday with a client who would like to have more control with her dog. She would like the dog to stop when told when the dog is off the lead in a field.

Ok, so I asked her if the dog knows what stop means. She told me the dog knows the instruction.

I then asked her if the dog knows the required action in response to the command?

She looked at me as if she didn't understand the question, So I asked her again and she replied yes of course.

I threw a dog buscuit on the floor and asked her to stop the dog. The dog didn't stop, he carried on and ate the biscuit.

The dog might know what is required, he believed it didn't apply and he didn;t have to listen because no one had ever taught him he couldn't have a dog biscuit.

The easiest place to start to teach our dogs how to behave is at home, because that is where we spend the most time with them and where we let them get away with so much.

Do your dogs jump up at visitors? Why? Because you let them.

Does your dog chase birds in the garden? Then they will chase birds on a walk, or squirrels!

Does your dog recall before he gets the ball you have thrown?

Does your dog rush up to the person on the field who always has treats and you can't get them back?

The teaching never stops and the learning is every day, it only takes a few minutes a day to make lasting progress, knowing what to do is they key.

My home visits can create so much for you to do with your dog, that you can easily fit into your day that will have a big impact on how your dog behaves for you.

It all depends what you want to achieve with your dog.

Message me on 07890 455001 on WhatsApp to book an appointment.

12/01/2026

Getting the hang of it.

Our next group dog owner training session is on Saturday 17th January meeting at Bagworth Heath Woods, Heath Road, Bagworth and the session starts at 09.00.

There are two base behaviours we always work on, walking on a loose lead and recall.

A well behaved dog comes from these two base behaviours so you need to know how to help your dog achieve this by becoming a highly skilled owner.

Just shoving treats at a dog is not a long term solution and it does not work for every dog. So, if you would like to build a deeper understanding of your dog and have your dog believe you are not just a treat dispenser, feel free to book on .

There is so much you don't yet know that could help you transform your dog.

There are only 6 places available on my group dog owner training sessions, it is all about the quality of the training, you reserve your place by commenting on this post and places are booked on a first come, first served basis.

The cost is £20.00 per dog, payable in cash on the day please.

I bring my 35 years experience, I share everything I know so you can take on as much information as you want.

I also work on a 121 basis, I offer home visits and I offer specialised 121 recall training sessions.

I am based in Markfield, near Leicester and am happy to travel.

On going support is available between sessions via WhatsApp.

06/01/2026

Learning with like minded people.

Group dog owner training is taking place on Saturday 10th January starting at 9am.

We will be meeting at the Bulls Head, Loughborough Road, Thringstone LE67 8LR and the session lasts an hour.

There are many tenchiques I can share with you to help change behaviours like lead pulling, barking, stress, anxiety and reactivity.

All in a group session where everyone is more relaxed and happy.

I only have six places available, these go on a first come, first served basis and you reserve your place by commenting on this post please.

The cost is £20.00 per dog, payable in cash on the day please.

I bring 35 years experience of training dog owners how to behave, I offer 121 training and home visits.

I also offer specialised 121 recall training sessions.

I am based in Markfield, near Leicester and work wherever I am needed.

Rescue and rehomed dogs are a particular interest of mine, particularly those with unwanted learned behaviours.

30/12/2025

The learning is never ending.

The next group dog owner training session is on Saturday 3rd January 2026, as I write this, that is next year!

The session starts at 09.00, we will meet at the Bulls Head, Loughborough Road, Thringstone, LE67 8LR and the session lasts an hour.

There are only 6 places available, quality learning takes time for each person, you can reserve your place by commenting on this post and places go on a first come, first basis.

Dogs often need help with their people because people don't always understand or appreciate what their dog is trying to tell them.

We approach it from the perspective of our own learned behaviour and from our own expereinces and expectations.

Your dog often has different perspectives!

The cost is £20.00 per dog, payable in cash in the day please.

Family and friends are welcome to come along too.

I have 35 years experience of dog owner training, I have had dogs for 40 years and I really understand human behaviour. I have to, as dogs only learn from us and the things we do.

I work 121 with clients, I offer home visits and I also offer 121 recall training sessions.

I am based in Markfield, Leicestershire.

24/12/2025

I wish you the best Christmas.

Thank you for working with me in 2025, you are very much appreciated and valued.

I look forward to 2026.

Thank you.

23/12/2025

Christmas dog owner training.

The next group dog owner training session is on Saturday 27th December starting at 09.00.

We will be meeting at Bagworth Heath Woods, Heath Road, Bagworth LE67 1DL, free parking is available.

These sessions are for the purpose of training you, the owner how to better understand your dog, why they do what they do and how to change what you do so they can change what they do.

All dogs are welcome, all behaviours are welcome, all family members are welcome.

Helping you be the relaxed, informed and knowledgeable owner your dog needs you to be.

Only 5 places available, you reserve your place by commenting on this post, places go on a first come, first served basis. The cost is £20.00 per dog payable in cash on the day please.

I bring 35 years experience of working with dogs and their owners, 35 years of being the owner of reactive, rescue dogs teaching them to live in a family home.

I offer group dog owner training sessions, I work 121 with dog owners and offer home visits and I offer 121 specialist recall sessions.

I look forward to helping you with your dog!

17/12/2025

So many reasons, why does a two year old Rottweiler become reactive and stressed and why do dogs start fighting after living together happily for two months?

The short answer is people, the long answer is why.

Dogs are masters of observation and learning patterns, especially patterns in our behaviour.

They see how we react and what we react to, they see who gets attention, for what and where and they build a strategy around that.

Because dogs are very self orientated, they can be quite forceful in how they get attention and this can lead to competition, even fighting.

Guard breeds cab assume responsibility if no one else is taking the lead, they can be quite alarming in their behaviours and can become difficult to handle.

Dogs rarely do well if they have assumed the role of being responsible, it is a huge amount of pressure they do not tend to cope with, it is our role to help them understand how to behave.

People often need another pair of eyes to help understand what is going on and how their dog is thinking.

When the pressure to guard or to compete is removed, the transformation in dogs is often remarkable and it can be quick.

For the changes to become permanent, it needs a new level of consistency from us, our dogs need to trust that we will help them, not just add to the stress and confusion.

Seeing is believing and two families in two days have seen their dogs make much better choices and change their behaviour very quickly.

The follow up visits are to make sure they become consistent so their dogs can start to trust them properly again.

WhatsApp me on 07890 455001 if you need help with your dog.

16/12/2025

Working to find the balance with your dog.

So, what do you want from your dog?

How often do you ask your self that question?

Is it followed by, have I taught them how to do that?

People often have a vision of what they would like from their dog, often a clear vision.

Yet rarely is the required training and work put in to generate the desired, consistent outcome.

If you only train recall in the garden by getting your dog to bring a ball back, how will he have any idea what to do when a rabbit runs away from him and he wants to chase?

When I tell people I can recall my dogs from chasing a rabbit at full speed at 500 yards, they are usually impressed.

Then I tell them the amount of work that went in to teaching that response.

You can see the enthusiasm drain away as they realise that great behaviour in your dog requires consistent behaviour from you.

Lots of repetition, lots of mistakes being allowed, yours and theirs, patience, staying calm and working hard.

These are things that don't come easily to many people, which is why it can be hard for people to change, they need help and support.

Training is an ongoing process and I consider myself in permanent training because I am learning every day.

I have had dogs now for over 40 years, I have been working with their owners now for 35 years. That is a lot of knowledge, experience, patience, resilience, determination with a desire to help make dogs lives better by having a well trained owner, who knows what their dog needs from them.

You are the only example of behaviour your dog has. You are the one your dog looks to for guidance, teaching, learning, responsiveness.

How you behave and allow other to behave towards your dog teaches your dog very quickly whether you are meeting their needs or not.

It teaches them very quickly if you are able to achieve balance.

If you would like some help, whatsapp me on 07890 455001.

15/12/2025

Are you struggling with your dog?

A simple question that can have an impact on your whole life.

Your dog can either make you or break you, it can be that extreme.

I run group dog owner training sessions, the next one is on Saturday 20th December, a welcome break from the build up.

We will be meeting at Bagworth Heath Woods, Heath Road, Bagworth, LE67 1DL, there is free parking.

The session lasts an hour during which I will help you change your behaviour and you will see your dog change theirs, yes that does happen within an hour, making the change permenent is, however, up to you.

The session starts at 9am, there are only 6 places available on a first come, forst served basis and you reserve your place by commenting on this post.

Benefit from my 35 years of experience, realise how little changes can bring big results and how the more relaxed and calm you are, the more your dog trusts you.

The cost is £20.00 per dog, payable in cash on the day and you are welcome to bring your family members along as well.

Positive, fun and very informative training is my style, people learn better when there is no pressure and they have time to learn.

Please do pass on my details to others you know who need help, I also work 121 and offer home visits, I also offer specialist 121 sessions for recall.

10/12/2025

Once again we delve into the joys of owning a dog.

I reflect on the past 35 years and how learning and teaching has changed. In that time I have had 25 dogs of my own, I never have just one and the learnings I am getting still astound me.

Getting into a dogs head gets easier the more you understand people and how people behave,

This is a lived experience for me, two of my dogs were biters, they have never had the need to bite me because i created an environment for them where they didn't need to, because the people around them behaved in the way the dogs needed them to.

It is easier to give a challenging dog up to rescue than it is for some people to change their behaviour.

That is a simple fact, because change is not always easy.

The most powerful learning is learning to not rush in, not to be too much for our dog, especially when they are puppies.

Older dogs do re learn, it just takes longer and can be frustrating if people are impatient.

Dogs need time and space, they are not always granted those needs and this can also have an effect on their behaviour towards the people they live with and out on walks.

You will appreciate there are many aspects and layers to dog behaviour, the biggest influence is people, which is why I am a dog owner trainer, people need more help than the dog, in my experience.

Dogs are amazing and never cease to amaze me at how they take so much at face value, how willing they are to trust, forgive and not hold grudges.

I love helping dogs by offering behaviours they are not expecting, have not seen before and have no learned behaviour for.

The dog will want to solve the problem, why are you different and the dog will adapt their behaviour in the moment, which is amazing to watch..

This is just an insight, I work with dog owners on a 121 basis, I do home visits, home is where the majority of problems actually start, I offer specialised 121 recall training sessions and I run group sessions for dog owner training.

If you would like to better understand how your behaviour is affecting your dog and how to change it, please get in touch. WhatsApp message on 07890 455001 please.

09/12/2025

Teaching dog owners how to behave.

Group dog owner training sessions run every Saturday, the next one is Saturday 13th December starting at 09.00. You are welcome to bing you dog as well.

Stress, tension, shouting, pulling are all the things you will learn to do differently because if you are not relaxed, how can your dog be?

Your dog pulls on the lead because you do and you apply tension, so your dog pulls away from you.

You probably have a better recall than you think, if done properly.

Your dog probably has no idea what you actually want, because of how you are currently behaving.

If you would like to learn what you can do to make a big change in your dogs life, come along.

I have 8 places available, you reserve your place by commenting on this post.

I have 35 years experience of teaching people how to behave, I also offer 121 sessions, home visits and specialist 121 recall sessions.

The cost for the group session is £20.00 per dog, payable in cash on the day please.

We are meeting at the Bulls Head, Loughborough Rd, Thringstone LE67 8LR, bring your wellies as we will be crossing a stream.

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