The Good Dog Life

The Good Dog Life Through understanding- The Good Dog Life you both deserve Dog ownership and care can be difficult at times, feel intimidating and owners can feel at a loss.
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Achieving a degree in Animal Behaviour was inspired by my lifelong fascination of the animal/human relationship, particularly with dogs. That was just the start of my career journey - I’ve since trained with IMDT, APETS, UK Sniffer Dogs, School of Canine Science, Ian Dunbar, Daniel Mills, worked for Hannah Molloy and spent time working with rescue centres. We'd always had rescue dogs and when I wa

s 17 we got a rescue Staffie X called Lady who refused to respond to any of our previous approaches to 'training'. At the time I was learning about Behaviourism in my Psychology A level and thought I'd try out some of this 'positive reinforcement' stuff I'd been learning about. The difference it made was amazing - we’d always been kind to our dogs and given them boundaries but applying science to Lady’s training built a bond between me and her that no one else in the family had. It was from Lady that I learnt that understanding the science of how animals learn and how dogs think we can build a bond based on trust with our dogs. Often dog misplaced behaviour comes from lack of understanding and communication between dog and owner. The human world is a weird place when seen through a dog’s eyes - if we can bridge that communication gap we can build a lifelong bond where your dog is happy to work for you and with you. Whilst I am a science-based trainer, using what we know about dogs and how they think and work to train them - I’m also a dog owner who grew up with multiple rescue dogs and has experienced in my adult life living in a multi problem-dog household. I KNOW how hard it can be - and so in my sessions and classes with you I offer solutions that can be applied to the reality of living with dogs of all types. I break down the science and training into easier to achieve pieces, giving you and your dog every chance to succeed. The Good Dog Life offers insight, empathy, non-judgement - just training and behaviour exercises that you can fit into your life and rebuild that bond between you and your dog. I don't use aversives, fear or 'dominance theory' - there are easier, nicer, more enjoyable ways to train your dog. Good for Dogs, Good for People - The Good Dog Life

Thank you so much Leigh for her lovely review! Leigh, Rory and Mat all put the work and time in and I'm so impressed wit...
22/10/2024

Thank you so much Leigh for her lovely review! Leigh, Rory and Mat all put the work and time in and I'm so impressed with the outcome!
Get in touch for highly recommended puppy training!

22/10/2024

Dog and puppy socialisation tips using the scarecrow trail

09/10/2024

Forget Spooky Season 🎃- more like Squirrel 🐿️ Season! IYKYK 🤪Add your own 'squirrel mode' pictures in this comments! ...
04/10/2024

Forget Spooky Season 🎃- more like Squirrel 🐿️ Season! IYKYK 🤪
Add your own 'squirrel mode' pictures in this comments!


Squirrels? 😃

27/09/2024

Instead of learning in a ring or village hall, how about puppy training where you need it - in the real world! This is Week 4 classes, recall and managing puppy play.
Other locations include -
- a busy village high street
- how to behave in a park with lots going on
- socialisation to livestock you may meet on walks
- Essential puppy life skills in the places you need them!

26/09/2024

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24/09/2024
22/09/2024

Good Dog Progress: Gary!

Gary is just a bit TOO enthusiastic about greeting people when they come in the door!

We're breaking down the Very Exciting triggers that happen around a guest visiting - Gary is learning a new behaviour when instructed into the kitchen to let a guest in

21/09/2024

Teddy is a lovely but shouty daschund who has on-lead reactivity. He's making great progress - long term behaviour change means going at the dog's pace and distance they feel comfortable with!

I've signed up for this cool new one stop shop for checking out canine professionals! Wooflinks - The Home of Dog Profes...
21/08/2024

I've signed up for this cool new one stop shop for checking out canine professionals! Wooflinks - The Home of Dog Professionals

Come and find me at The Memorial Field/Cricket Club Field at Mountsorrel Revival! I'm going to be running a fun little t...
08/08/2024

Come and find me at The Memorial Field/Cricket Club Field at Mountsorrel Revival! I'm going to be running a fun little trick training workshop ahead of The Barking Mad dog show, turn up and join in!

I've signed up for this and I'm excited to put all that I'm learning into the business and to my clients - A Good Dog Li...
06/08/2024

I've signed up for this and I'm excited to put all that I'm learning into the business and to my clients - A Good Dog Life is a Team Effort!

This is EXACTLY why we launched HIGH PERFORMERS and made it so financially accessible to all…. This one post sums it up so well. But we’ve been inundated with so many like it, actually feeling so humbled by the feedback.

We knew this was needed, but not how badly is was needed.

Our Facebook feed is rammed with members of the community and we love it!

Tomorrow the students get their first business bite, followed by the monthly dog training challenge on Thursday.

19/07/2024

Hugo and owners have been putting the work in and making some nice progress - we're still on the journey but this is an improvement for them all!

Sometimes my job is failing to prevent Labradors jumping into wet things 😆😍🐶🦦
19/07/2024

Sometimes my job is failing to prevent Labradors jumping into wet things 😆😍🐶🦦

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19/07/2024






Do you know if YOUR dog is displaying good play behaviour? learn what to watch out for to figure out if your dog is a so...
24/06/2024

Do you know if YOUR dog is displaying good play behaviour? learn what to watch out for to figure out if your dog is a social butterfly or could use some social etiquette tips! Is your dog socially gauche 😆
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Oti is all of us, just trying her best to keep up and be heard 😆 ❣️
19/06/2024

Oti is all of us, just trying her best to keep up and be heard 😆 ❣️

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12/06/2024

Hugo gets SO excited when he sees other dogs, he completely loses his head, barking and pulling. we've been working with Hugo on being CALM around another dog - there's still some way to go but great progress in a short space of time!

Kirsty and Shelby have been doing their homework and now Shelby will happily jump into the car! This is still a stepping...
19/05/2024

Kirsty and Shelby have been doing their homework and now Shelby will happily jump into the car! This is still a stepping stone on their journey, but they're well on there way to Shelby getting in the car, staying in the car and not freaking out about the car moving. So proud of these guys!






Get in touch on 0779238330 or [email protected]

I've been seeing signs around areas of livestock for - it's so important for everyone's safety that your dog is safe a...
18/05/2024

I've been seeing signs around areas of livestock for - it's so important for everyone's safety that your dog is safe around cows, sheep, horses - all farm animals! So on my walk today I took advantage of some curious new cows in a field, safely behind a fence, to check Harley's 'leave it' response when it comes to bovine friends!
For help with recall around farm animals get in touch
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Dog and puppy socialisation tips using the scarecrow trail @beaconhillcountrypark #dogtraining #puppy #dogsocialisation #puppytrainingtips #halloween2024 #spookyseason

Most dogs know how to 'Fetch' a ball that's thrown and bring it back, but are you confident that your dog can pick up the thing you call a 'ball' and bring it to you when it's not moving? Do they know what the word 'ball' relates to? It's not as easy for your dog as you think! Or maybe it is - show off in the comments! (Keep posted for the next stage of this trick training!) #bringmethe #dogtrainingfun #dogtrainingtips #labrador #dogtraining

Play is a big part of my work with Rupert - we're working on teaching him appropriate play with dogs as well as recall AWAY from that play. For Rupert, I good tug game is very rewarding!

Instead of learning in a ring or village hall, how about puppy training where you need it - in the real world! This is Week 4 classes, recall and managing puppy play. Other locations include - - a busy village high street - how to behave in a park with lots going on - socialisation to livestock you may meet on walks - Essential puppy life skills in the places you need them! #puppytraining #puppyclasses #trainingisfun #dogtrainingisfun #positivereinforcementdogtraining #lovepuppies #puppytrainingtips

Good Dog Progress: Gary! Gary is just a bit TOO enthusiastic about greeting people when they come in the door! We're breaking down the Very Exciting triggers that happen around a guest visiting - Gary is learning a new behaviour when instructed into the kitchen to let a guest in #reactivedogtraining #reactivedog #dogbehavior #gooddogbehaviour #dogtraining #shoutydog #terriersoffacebook

Dog training 🤝 happier dog behaviour! When dogs get wins, they're happy and a happy dog is a less anxious dog! #reactivedogtraining #reactivedog #happydogshappylife #dogtraining #dogbehaviourist #dogbehaviourtraining #daschund

Teddy is a lovely but shouty daschund who has on-lead reactivity. He's making great progress - long term behaviour change means going at the dog's pace and distance they feel comfortable with!

The School of Canine Science #SOCStrainingchallenge #reactivedogtraining #dogtraining #dogsoffacebook #doberman #obediencetraining

Hugo and owners have been putting the work in and making some nice progress - we're still on the journey but this is an improvement for them all! #reactivedogtraining #PositiveReinforcement #dogtraining #dogsoffacebook #dogbehaviourist #dogbehaviourtraining

Hugo gets SO excited when he sees other dogs, he completely loses his head, barking and pulling. we've been working with Hugo on being CALM around another dog - there's still some way to go but great progress in a short space of time! #reactivedogsoftiktok #reactivedog #reactivedog #dogoftheday #positivereinforcementdogtraining #dogbehavior #DogTraining #progress #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #happydog #doggo #dogslife

'Leave it' is arguably one the essential things you need to teach your puppy, as they love to pick up many many things and explore the world with their mouths! Here we're teaching Basil to disengage from the thing we're asking him to 'Leave' #dogtrainer #dogsoffacebook #dog #dogs #dogtraininger #gooddoglife #dogloverr #dogofthedayftheday #dogloververs #puppytrainingining #trainingg #positivereinforcementt #puppylovelove #dogtrainingtipsps #dogtraininglifee #puppiesofinstagram #puppiesofFacebook #happydog #doggo #dogslife #obediencetraining #puppiesofinstagram #whippet #whippetpuppy [email protected] www.gooddoglife.co.uk

Despite what you see on TV 🙄 long term behaviour change does not happen overnight! 🤡 It takes time, work and practise 💪🏃 When a dog 🐕behaves in a certain way, repeatedly, it becomes habitual behaviour 🧑‍🏫 Have you ever been able to change a bad habit in the space of an hour? 🙃 This Doberman and owner are on their journey 🎒🥾 to change ‘on lead’ reactivity. Out of shot is my dog, and that’s what the Doberman is reacting to. We’re starting to see the beginners of alternate behaviour becoming the preferred choice as she starts offering ground sniffing behaviour in response to ‘Find it’ 🕵️ I’ll post more videos of their journey as the behaviour continues to change! #dogtraining #dogsoffacebook #dog #dogs #dogtrainer #puppy #doglife #gooddoglife #doglover #dogoftheday #doglovers #puppytraining #training #positivereinforcement #workingdog #puppylove #dogtrainingtips #dogtraininglife #puppiesoffacebook #happydog #doggo #dogslife #obediencetraining #puppies #reactivedogtraining #doberman #dobermanoffacebook

When you break out of the ring, all sorts of things can happen! This is puppy training in the real world - socialising that you just can’t get in church hall! Here Alfie is meeting a pony friend before the whole class moves into a safe field for their first off lead experience. Our next Puppy Life Skills Adventure Class starts 6th of April. Join us for puppy training in the real world - skills that you both need to navigate early puppy life! Using different environments around Mountsorrel you’ll learn how to teach your puppy to walk nicely on lead, how to meet other dogs politely, how to build a solid recall and much more! Get in touch on 0779238330 or [email protected] #dogtraining #dogsoffacebook #dog #dogs #dogtrainer #puppy #doglife #gooddoglife #doglover #dogoftheday #doglovers #puppytraining #training #positivereinforcement #workingdog #puppylove #dogtrainingtips #dogtraininglife #puppiesoffacebook #happydog #doggo #dogslife #obediencetraining #puppies

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