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.

🐾 Perfect Puppy Course 🐾 🐾 Do you want a well behaved, well mannered dog who you can take anywhere? 🐾 Do you want your d...
11/10/2025

🐾 Perfect Puppy Course 🐾

🐾 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 Puppy Course is for you! Taught by APDT Member Hannah Thompson who has over 15 years of canine coaching experience.

📆 5 week course, starting Thursday 23rd October
📍 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 🙂

Did somebody say puppy class? Keep your eye out over the next few days for the dates of our next puppy course being rele...
25/09/2025

Did somebody say puppy class?

Keep your eye out over the next few days for the dates of our next puppy course being released… and in the mean time share your favourite puppy pictures below to get us all through Friday 🐾

Keep your eyes peeled for the next set of course dates, starting the end of October 🐾 5 week courses on Thursday evening...
23/09/2025

Keep your eyes peeled for the next set of course dates, starting the end of October 🐾

5 week courses on Thursday evenings in Collingham.

There will be a Foundation Course and a Scentwork course. I am also looking at putting on some introductory scentwork sessions on Saturdays so watch this space for more information 🐕

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 🙂 🐕 🐾

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