The Happy Dog Training Co.

05/07/2024

It’s Pet Remembrance Day today so let’s take a moment to share our four legged friends who are no longer with us. So many of you knew my incredible Bramble who will be etched on my heart until the end of time. It’s two years this week since we lost her so it’s opportune timing.

17/05/2024

NOW FILLED

FREE DOG TRAINING CLASS - Dogs Trust Evesham - Sat 18th May

We are hosting professional dog training exams tomorrow (Sat 18th May) at Evesham Dogs Trust and are looking for a handler and dog to fill a cancellation.

If you have a dog that is happy to work alongside other dogs and handlers in an indoor training facility, and can be free tomorrow afternoon from 12-1.30pm to join a training class, please comment below. The class will be covering down, leave and loose lead walking and will be using reward-based techniques only. No previous experience required.

We only have one space, so will fill on a first come, first served basis.

Thank you :)

14/05/2024

TD Rally Evening School
Mon 3rd June 7-8.30pm
At Contented Canine Secure Fields Training Barn
£27.50 per dog and handler

This 90min session is suitable for dogs that have already undertaken some basic rally sessions and whose owners know some of the signs and movements. The session will include 60 mins working on the signs for levels one and two, followed by 30 mins tackling some courses.

Most of the spaces have been snapped up by our regulars but we have two spaces left. If you’re interested in finding out more, get in touch for a chat.

Happy training 😀

16/04/2024

Remember Jemma? We posted about her in August last year when she had just been brave enough to take her first public walk. Well now looks what she’s achieved…….

Jemma was a puppy farm dog who was rehomed a year ago by one of the most patient and supportive families I’ve ever met (lucky Jemma). I visited Jemma soon after she came to her new home, and was met with the most nervous little girl-terrified of people, movement, all of the normal household noises that most dogs are oblivious to.

Jemma’s progress has been steady, she’s taken each day at a time, but she has this amazing curiosity which helps her to overcome new situations, helped by the support of her family.

And now, she’s smashed all expectations by achieving her APDT - Association of Pet Dog Trainers Good Companions Foundation award.

Go Team Jemma, we can’t wait to see what happens next. Just goes to show the value of love and patience………

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15/04/2024

What a handsome bunch!!! Our latest set of Good Companion foundation graduates who smashed their exercises yesterday. Well done to Wilson, Jyn, Stevie, Sage, Jemma and Newt. See you back soon for Improver…….

05/04/2024

We have had a cancellation for a beginners Rally workshop tomorrow (Sat) 11.30-1.30pm at Contented Canines. If anyone is interested in snapping up the spot, it’s £35. Please comment below or get in touch directly.

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In this video, dog training instructor Pam Mackinnon tells us about the dog sport Talking Dogs Rally and explains the details, from training to competition.T...

02/04/2024

FREE dog training classes

Sat 18th and Sun 19th May at Evesham Dogs Trust

We are hosting some professional dog training exams and are in need of dogs and handlers to take part in classes over the weekend - the candidates being assessed will be asked to teach a one hour class covering down, leave and loose lead walking at whatever level is required by the attendees. There will be four dogs and handlers in each class.

All abilities welcome but dogs must be comfortable in a room with unknown dogs and humans.

There are four sessions each day and you need only commit to one session, although welcome to stay for two if your dog has the stamina to do so.

You can expect to be onsite for 1.5 hours in total as the candidate will be given a short period of time before the class to ask questions about you and your dog.

We are almost full thanks to our amazing clients, but have several spaces left and so are opening out to followers of our page. If you are interested in taking part, please comment below or send a private message and we can get in touch with more info.

30/03/2024

Meet Cheddar. He’s a Staffie x Collie who was recently rehomed by a lovely couple and we’ve been working with the family for a few weeks.

Cheddar has a few challenges both inside and outside of the house, based around high arousal and an inability to cope in certain situations. We have tackled this by teaching Cheddar some behaviours inside the house and slowly but surely, progressing to asking for these outside too-firstly in the back garden, then the front drive, then on the road outside the house and finally out on walks.

Progress has been steady but every so often, we get a huge breakthrough. Today was one of those days as his owner, Lauren, says:

“We just got round the block and back on a loose lead! Lost focus a couple times but each time I stopped he came back😱I’m amazed x”

Go Cheddar, keep up the good work. 😍😍😍

28/03/2024

Don’t think we’ve quite captured everyone here but look at this glorious bunch of brilliance who have all enjoyed gaining their APDT - Association of Pet Dog Trainers Good Companion awards over the winter. Amazing work team 😍😍😍

25/03/2024

Wow, more successes last night, before we take a little break. We are blown away with everyone’s achievements over the last few months. Every dog and owner take something different away from the classes and we have loved the fun approach and the wonderful attitudes of everyone involved. Thanks everyone, see you back soon.

19/03/2024

Let’s celebrate our advanced dogs, we’ve had three pass their award recently and we love their little achievement photos as well as their awesome rosettes collections. Massive well done to Nia, Indi and Maisie who join only a handful of dogs in the country with this award. 🥇

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11/03/2024

How fantastic is this? We worked via video with Duncan and Dexter and it worked really well and we are delighted that they achieved their APDT - Association of Pet Dog Trainers Foundation Good Companion award. 😍😍😍

06/03/2024

Yay spot anyone? Looking forward to helping on the Tug-E-Nuff stand on Saturday morning. Anyone else planning a trip?

04/03/2024

When your owners just smash it out the park….

Massive well done to Ted (Foundation), Nellie (Intermediate) and Maisie (only our second dog to achieve the coveted Advanced) and their amazing owners for brilliant performances in our APDT - Association of Pet Dog Trainers Good Companion classes last night.

19/02/2024

Ready to Rally?

Over the last 12 months, we’ve loved introducing lots of new dogs and owners to TD Rally, a fun sport which incorporates basic dog obedience with some human brain power.

On Sun 3rd March, 4-6pm, we are running a taster session at Contented Canine Secure Fields, so that you can discover the joys of Rally for yourself. It’s £35 for the two hour session and is open to dogs of all ages and abilities.

Here’s what some of our previous attendees have said about their taster session:

“What can I say but such fun! I attended the rally workshop with my older Viz and she loved it as did I even if I struggled with my lefts and rights 🤣. Definitely recommend always good to try something new. 😊”

“It’s a fun way to try something different using skills already learnt in training classes. Even tires out a spaniel brain - sometimes! 😂”

“Was a great way to use and improve on the skills Flynn learned in puppy class. Really good for his focus! Fun for me too! ❤️🐶”

To find out more or book a place, just get in touch.

https://youtu.be/9CVTECfhMYs?si=lVkhMRQ_zPkDT7zl

In this video, dog training instructor Pam Mackinnon tells us about the dog sport Talking Dogs Rally and explains the details, from training to competition.T...

15/02/2024

We appear to be having some bugs in our messaging system.

If you’ve sent a private message to our business page in the last few days and haven’t had a reply, can you please resend as an email to [email protected] and we will be pleased to respond. Thanks.

11/02/2024

By Popular Request….

Beginner Rally Workshop (or improvers keen for more)
Sun 3rd March
Contented Canines at Staverton
4-6pm
£35 per dog

To book a place please get in touch. Only three places left.