Hannah Thompson Dog Training - APDT #01423

Hannah Thompson Dog Training - APDT #01423 Hannah delivers professional dog training classes and 121 sessions across Lincolnshire. Specialist in scent work and puppy development.

Qualified, experienced and insured. Member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers ( # 01423). Hannah Thompson (BSc Hons, MAPDT #01423) is an experienced and ethical dog trainer based in Lincolnshire, UK.

“Having gained a First Class Honours degree from the University of Lincoln, in Animal Behaviour Science, my kind and positive approach is based on current, scientifically supported methods. I am

committed to helping owners develop and maintain enjoyable relationships with their dogs, through the use of force free, reward based training and support. My academic background is enhanced with over 15 years of practical experience. I have worked with owned, rescue and working dogs in a variety of disciplines, including scent work, agility and obedience, as well as coaching others in training and providing the best care for their dogs”. My main areas of interest include puppy development and scent work, with a particular interest and passion for supporting gundog breeds in pet dog homes. Hannah is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers ( #01423) and hold a LANTRA accreditation in Conservation Detection Dog Handling.

As autumn approaches, I will be looking to get some dates in the diary for some scentwork classes including an introduct...
09/09/2025

As autumn approaches, I will be looking to get some dates in the diary for some scentwork classes including an introduction to scentwork and progressive classes.

Would you prefer a Thursday evening, or a weekend session? Pop a comment below 👇 🐾

06/09/2025

Some of you might know that Sol and I compete in a dog sport called Dog Dance - where dog and handler perform a routine to music, choreographed to showcase the dogs best moves. Behaviours facing away from the handler are often harder for the dog as they can’t rely on any visual cues from the handler.

Today Sol absolutely smashed this relatively new “trick” 🧡

What are your training goals for this week? 🐾

Training hacks…We talk about setting the environment up to help our dogs succeed, but the same goes for us as humans too...
01/09/2025

Training hacks…

We talk about setting the environment up to help our dogs succeed, but the same goes for us as humans too. If you make training your dog an easy win, you’d be surprised at how reinforcing that is for you as a human.

If you sometimes get overwhelmed with the number of things you are wanting to work with your dog on, I have recently found this to be an effective method of helping you be accountable, and also stop you having to think on the spot when training…

In the mug are lollipop sticks - each with a behaviour written on. The mug lives by the kettle, along with a tub of treats. Every time I boil the kettle, I pull a stick out and spend the few minutes working on that behaviour. It takes away the time taken to think about what to train and means that every day I am probably doing 20 minutes of training in small, manageable sessions… and guess what… it works 😉

What are your top tips for training success? 🐾

Training versus management… what do I mean? 🤔 What does your dog struggle with? It might be dog distraction, pulling on ...
31/08/2025

Training versus management… what do I mean? 🤔

What does your dog struggle with? It might be dog distraction, pulling on lead, lack of response to recall…

The reality is, that whatever the problem there are going to be times that with the best will in the world, we don’t always have the time / headspace/ resource to train. So, in these real life times, it’s okay to manage the situation so the behaviour doesn’t get any worse. It might mean avoiding walks where you see dogs. It might be using a long line. It might be driving your dog to a field so you don’t need to walk them on lead.

Whatever it is, you’re not failing by doing this. You’re putting measures in place so that whatever the problem is - it’s not going to get any worse - because just like us, the things our dogs practise are the things they get better at. Then, when you’re in the right frame of mind and have time, a 5 minute quality training session will help teach your dog what you do want them to do.

Consistency is key, so management allows consistency in your training to happen. Time will pass with your training and management happening alongside each other each day. Then, one day you’ll realise you are no longer needing your management tools as often (or ever) because training has taken place and your dog now understands what is wanted and is able to get it right. 🐾 🐕

30/08/2025

There is often a misconception that if you use food to train you will need to use food forever to maintain that behaviour 😑

Fading food as a reward is a skill. Here Ghillie and Dotty demonstrate how moving forward and verbal praise have become the reward for loose lead walking. They have been trained using reward based training - no slip leads, anti pull harnesses or corrections required 👌🏻

Spaniels often get a bad rep for pulling on lead, and I sometimes hear it as an excuse … “oh he pulls because he is a spaniel”… as with any dog the key is consistency, setting them up to succeed and rewarding heavily to begin with 🐾

If you need help with your loose lead walking, drop me a message 🐕 🐾

🐾 Do you want a well behaved, well mannered dog who you can take anywhere? 🐾 Do you want your dog to walk nicely on lead...
26/08/2025

🐾 Do you want a well behaved, well mannered dog who you can take anywhere?

🐾 Do you want your dog to walk nicely on lead?

🐾 Do you want your dog to come back when you call them?

If so, this Foundation Course is for you! Taught by APDT Member Hannah Thompson who has over 15 years of canine coaching experience.

📆 5 week course, starting Thursday 28th August
📍 Collingham Phoenix Community Hall
🕰️ 6-7pm each week
💵 £95 for the 5 week course
🐕 Max 5 dogs per class to allow for individual attention and support.

Please email or message for more information or to book your place 🙂

16/08/2025

Does your dog respond to your cues wherever you are, whenever you ask? 🐾

Teaching a reliable still behaviour like a sit either to a voice or whistle cue can serve as a great emergency stop cue should you ever need it 🙂 🐕 🐾

11/08/2025

Sol and I have just got back from a 2 week trip to Finland where we supported Team GB at the Dog Dance World Championships 🇫🇮

We took the opportunity to train whenever and wherever we could - including proofing his hop on a moving ferry! For our dogs to understand that we want them to do a behaviour wherever we ask, we need to help them understand through clear training that behaviours will be rewarded wherever we ask for them. 🐾

People often say to me their dog will do XYZ at training, but not on their walk. I guarantee that there will be differences in what you expect and reward in the real world, compared to at training. To help your dog get it right, break training in new places down to small steps and reward more often. Distractions in the environment mean it is harder for them (and us!) to focus - so build up the level of distractions gradually and remember distance from distractions is your friend! 🐾 🐕

Last week was the final week of the current super sniffers course 🐾Dogs and humans were challenged with blank searches a...
15/06/2025

Last week was the final week of the current super sniffers course 🐾

Dogs and humans were challenged with blank searches and showed how their skills had progressed over the last 5 weeks to now have the confidence to trust when their dog is saying there’s nothing there! 🥳

Let me know if you’d be interested in an introduction to scent course over the next few months 🐕🐾

Last night saw the final week of our APDT Good Companion Puppy award class 🥇 Rosie, Figg, Boo and Duncan and their peopl...
13/06/2025

Last night saw the final week of our APDT Good Companion Puppy award class 🥇

Rosie, Figg, Boo and Duncan and their people all worked hard and showed they are well on their way to being good companions already achieving their Puppy Award with flying colours 🐾 🐕

We’ve just enjoyed a few days away in Scotland at a Heelwork to music show, where Sol was placed 5th and 2nd in his clas...
01/06/2025

We’ve just enjoyed a few days away in Scotland at a Heelwork to music show, where Sol was placed 5th and 2nd in his classes 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Being away meant lots of exciting places to walk, and for Ghillie and Dotty they love exploring and having adventures! What are some of the skills they need to be able to do this safely and in a way that I can enjoy it?

🐾 Excellent and reliable response to name and their recall cue, which means I can let them off lead in new places confident that they will come back.

🐾 Focus on me and ability to walk nicely on lead and check in with me around distractions, which means for the road sections of new walks we can do this easily.

🐾 Settling on lead out and about - allowing for those all important pub and cafe stops when needed!

What have you and your dogs been up to this weekend? 😃🐾

🐾Do you want to have a well behaved dog who is happy, confident and relaxed in society and at home?🐾A dog who can focus ...
23/05/2025

🐾Do you want to have a well behaved dog who is happy, confident and relaxed in society and at home?

🐾A dog who can focus on you, rather than other dogs and people?

🐾One who has excellent recall, walks nicely on the lead and doesn’t jump up to greet people?

If so, our next course is for you! 🐾

🐾 5 week Foundation Good Companion Class, starting Thurs 19 June at 6.30pm

Over the 5 week course we focus on teaching and progressing life skills, basic obedience (including lead walking and recall) and good manners, as well as providing appropriate socialisation and confidence building exercises. All of our training is positive and reward based, and based on the most up to date, scientific evidence.

Max. 5 dogs per class to allow for plenty of individual attention. Only suitable for dogs who are able to work in a group environment. Ideal for those who want to progress their training to develop a well behaved and happy dog.

£95 for 5 week course. Please contact [email protected] or direct message this account for more information or to book your place.

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