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The Dog Academy is based near Minehead and offers dog training from puppies through to adult dogs on Please do get in contact to find out how we can help.

The Dog Academy offers group and private training, from puppy to adult dogs. Activities including puppy classes, agility, scentwork, positive gundog and trick training. Whether you want to train for fun, build on your relationship with your dog or looking to get some exercise we can offer a session to suit. Lessons are fun, safe and can provide great mental and physical stimulation for your dog.

23/12/2024

As we are nearly at the Big Day, I wanted to take a moment to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎅🐾

Thank you for your incredible support throughout the year—it’s been such a joy to work with you and your wonderful dogs.

See you in 2025!

-Emma & The Gang 🐾

27/11/2024

I’m thrilled to share some incredible news from Kim Brophey, author of Meet Your Dog. As of 17th November 2024, The Dog’s Truth (previously a paid course) is now available for free!

This isn’t dog training—it’s about understanding your dog and is, in my opinion, the foundation of building the best possible relationship with them.

What is The Dog’s Truth?
It’s a one-hour, documentary-style introduction to LEGS (Learning, Environment, Genetics, and Self), a fascinating framework for understanding dogs and their behaviour.

Want to know more? Check out the link below:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9C_XRcbI_Q

07/11/2024

Labelling Your Dog

I had a chat with someone on a walk a few years ago about "labelling our dogs" and this got me thinking, how would you describe your dog?

When I listen to people, I often hear them describe their dogs with ‘labels’. It's very easy to label your dog with a phrase or word… but can this have an influence on our relationship?

Labels can be positive, fun, nicknames, said with affection but often I hear my dog is "naughty", "disobedient", "stubborn", "doesn't listen to me" etc.

Labelling our dogs can be very damaging, just as it is when we label other people and ourselves. Can you think of a time when you had said, "Oh I'm no good at XYZ" so you would assume failure and stop bothering to try? 🤔

When we label our dogs our words and tone of voice all come together as an indication of how we perceive them and this can result in a self-fulfilling prophecy.

So next time you describe your dog, listen to the language you use. Awareness and understanding of your dog is important but labelling may be limiting your relationship and even an excuse for not changing things.

Don't label, find a language you both understand. 😀

06/08/2024

So pleased to announce that you can find me in the Exmoor Magazine Autumn Issue! 🤩

This was such a great interview, thank you so much to the magazine for the feature.

Autumn Issue is out now in the shops and also available to order direct here: https://www.exmoormagazine.co.uk/latest-edition/

Locally owned, locally produced, for all who love Exmoor, North Devon and The Quantocks.

They also do subscriptions - perfect for yourself or as a gift! Details can be found here:
https://www.exmoormagazine.co.uk/subscribe/

21/06/2024

Last minute space available on our cocker camp 22/23 June in Allerford and Porlock due to owner illness. If you are interested in joining for half a day or whole weekend pm me for more info.

09/05/2024

Still a few spaces available!

Due to huge demand, we have released our next Puppy Class dates EARLY! 🐾

Learn more and book your space here: https://www.the-dog-academy.com/service-page/6-week-puppy-class-may-2024

This class starts on the 14th of May & will take place in Allerford. Online puppy course AND 1-2-1 included!

01/05/2024

19/03/2024

We are now taking bookings for our April 6- Week Puppy Class
In our group class, you will learn how to teach your puppy the foundations of basic manners, focus, loose lead walking, reliable recall, impulse control, prevent common puppy problems and much, much more.

Week 1 is an individual session with you and your puppy at our venue. This allows you and your puppy the opportunity to settle in and we can run through any individual questions before joining the group.

Once you register, you can get started straight away with our online puppy course and Facebook group to help support you day to day.

The total cost is £149, you can book your space here: https://www.the-dog-academy.com/service-page/6-week-puppy-class-april-2024

27/02/2024

3 spaces left!

We are now taking bookings for our March 5- Week Puppy Class

In our group class, you will learn how to teach your puppy the foundations of basic manners, focus, loose lead walking, reliable recall, impulse control, prevent common puppy problems and much, much more.

Week 1 is an individual session with you and your puppy at our venue. This allows you and your puppy the opportunity to settle in and we can run through any individual questions before joining the group.

Once you register, you can get started straight away with our online puppy course and Facebook group to help support you day to day.

The total cost is £125, you can book your space here: https://www.the-dog-academy.com/service-page/5-week-puppy-class-march-2024

23/02/2024

10/01/2024

Wow what a difference a week makes, a little chilly but not complaining, a lovely afternoon of agility training. Well done everyone😀

27/12/2023

This is the time of the year when we often set our dog training goals for the year ahead.

Do you find yourself saying new year, new start, this year I’m going to achieve xyz with my dog and suddenly it’s a year later and it feels like Groundhog Day, you’re setting the same goals with all good intentions to do them this time!

Why don’t we achieve our dog training goals?
- Often our goals can look daunting, and we just don’t know where to start, so what we can do to make them happen this time around?
- Have a clear picture of what your goal is, when you don't know the end goal, you can't plan the route.
- Break your dog training goals down into tiny steps – sometimes it can feel so overwhelming when we set a big goal we just don’t know where to start.
- Consider what motivates you to achieve these goals – motivation on its own is often not enough to keep us going?
- Is your goal achievable with the dog in front of you? I’ve been there wanting to do things with my dogs that either they can’t achieve due to physical issues, or the activity was not rewarding to the dog.
- Be realistic, progress can take time.
- Get support and accountability to help you plan and keep you inspired.

If you would like to make progress in 2024, take your first step and book a free consult call with us and see how we can help: https://www.the-dog-academy.com/book-now

25/12/2023

Wishing all of our clients, followers and pups a Merry Christmas! 🎅

Have a fantastic day and we hope to see you in 2024.🐾

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About The Dog Academy

The Dog Academy offers dog training for puppies through to adult dogs in Exmoor, with training venues in Porlock and Barbrook.

Whether your dog is a rescue, or you had them from a puppy, we can help you in all areas of training. Our aim is for you to understand your dog and their needs, and for you to have a mutually enjoyable relationship.

We only use positive and reward based training methods and do not believe in the need to use any negative training or equipment. The training we offer is fun, safe and can provide great mental and physical stimulation for your dog.

Training includes puppy, follow on puppy/young dog, agility, scentwork, tricks and gundog.