Happy Dog Company Redditch

02/12/2025

Steadiness - whats that. Your dog being able to stay put and stay calm…with distractions…in this case me walked round them…and given a command that they can release and move.

It doesn’t have to be long when they sit…I like to mix it up…but sit means sit…until I say other wise.

Well done pack 🐾👍🏻

25/11/2025

Spaniels - they are not mad, they are enthusiastic

If you take the time to observe and learn about their traits and characteristics you have a very intesting energy at the end of your lead. Give them a job and training and they thrive.

They each have a different personality and it’s part of my job to figure out how to tweak their training individually…a skill I will always be learning.
These are working Gundogs all at different stages and ages.

So if you have a Spaniel or 2 or 3 welcome to the club….they are great fun and softies at heart.

Learn to use their natural hunting / flushing abilities on your walks, recall, and steadiness too…and ensure they switch off after walks.

A tired Spaniel is a happy Spaniel. 🤎

21/11/2025

Frosty Friday fun! Beautiful day hope you managed it get out and enjoy the day.

With the gritters out check your dogs paws after pavement walks…extended exposure to salt / grit can irritate paws.

Stay warm…whatever you are up to this weekend and enjoy. I am training and walking (there’s a surprise) !
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18/11/2025

Labs - always willing to learn…but what do you do when they over step the mark…with heel work.

It’s great me showing you a lab walking by my side but that’s not as helpful as if you see me correct the dog.

He gets to move forwards when he’s by my side, if he goes in front it’s game over - turn back and sit up…and start again. Every dog is different so for this dog this is his correction.

Breathe - and pause don’t rush….reset and say ‘heel’ again. 🐾

18/11/2025

Puppies - 🤎❤️

They grow up…yes they are cute but often less is more….let me explain.

Less people coming over to see the puppy, and over stimulate it…less talking and less constant fuss…less over reaction and noise.

They need rules and training and of course fuss and love, but all too often the newest member of the household gets all the attention…and little time to rest, to calm and to sleep.

So before you rush to see a friends puppy, pick a later date…and when you do see it be calm and let pup sniff you…in silence and show the pup respect first…not put your hands over its head to fuss…just pause.

It will reap rewards…less is more 🐾

17/11/2025

Hurrah the water is back! 🤣💦☔️ rain makes some of us sad….not these dogs.

They were all introduced to water / streams slowly…with me going in first. Building their confidence and associating the water with fun.

With heavy rain it’s best to check depths and avoid fast flowing rivers. Some dangers cannot be seen…so if in doubt keep them out.

Stay safe. 🐾

14/11/2025

Is it raining…? We hadn’t noticed. 🤣 💦💧

Ohh it’s training…..sit means sit whatever the weather.
Mom says we have to stay…for a bit…so we did….no matter who is wandering about.

Then we got to play…

Have a great weekend ☔️

13/11/2025

Sometimes you just have to take a leap of faith and go for it! 🤣🐾

09/11/2025

08/11/2025

Heel work is one of my most asked for training tasks.

Start slowly, add some patience, the right lead and the right energy and it all will fall into place.

Start today! 🐾👍🏻

07/11/2025

Yet….what’s your yet moment?

Let me explain….training dogs takes time, whether it’s a simple sit, or a more complex task like a memory retrieve.

None of these dogs could sit on command at first (the ginger cocker sometimes protests) yes they could sit naturally…but not on a whistle or hand signal)

We moved on to stay which is tricky at first as dogs want to follow…so none of them could stay whilst I moved adding distractions…yet…

Now they can…so instead of saying ‘my dog can’t do that…add yet.

If you are approaching a task in life and you think you can’t do it…add yet…you can’t do it yet..you will.

As you can see with the passage if time, I achieve results, that I couldn’t do before…with each dog.

So keep going you are approaching your yet moment. Trust me 🐾👍🏻

06/11/2025

What makes you smile? This..🤎🐾
He is my heart, my smile and he keeps me on my toes…spend time with what makes you smile…👍🏻