Chase Canines

15/07/2025

Looking to train your dog in a fun, friendly and supportive environment?

Our group classes in Cannock are designed to build real-life skills for both ends of the lead. 🙌 Whether you’re just starting out with a new pup or want to improve your dog’s focus, recall or manners, we’ve got you covered. 💯

Small class sizes mean tailored support with plenty of space, led by qualified behaviourist/trainers who actually get it – especially if you’ve got a rescue or a dog who’s not the easiest.

£100 for a 5-week course
Monday & Friday evenings or Saturday mornings
All breeds, all ages, all welcome – even the chaotic ones.
Families encouraged to join in!

Booking is simple – head to: www.chasecanines.co.uk/groupclasses/

Got questions? Drop us a message and we’ll be happy to help.

14/07/2025

We still have spaces available for the course commencing this Saturday! 🐾

Come and join us at -
https://chasecanines.co.uk/groupclasses/

13/07/2025

Forecast is A- OK for tomorrow guys, so we'll be going ahead as normal! 💗

Friday crew from classes - please don't forget you are able to attend tomorrow night. See you all tomorrow! 🐾

12/07/2025

Stan perfecting his "Leave" cue 😍

11/07/2025

HOT WEATHER & AN INCREASE IN BITE RISK 🥵

We've had some very hot weather recently in the UK, and for many parts of the UK- the next three days are going to be scorchio!

It's important to be aware that being too hot can lower thresholds for tolerance and overt reactions- and not just in 'reactive' dogs.

And not just in dogs!

There's a correlation between human riots and an increase in crime during a significant rise in temperature (27 to 32 degrees).
It is well established that in people, heat stress causes irritability and an increased likelihood of aggressive behaviour.

Being hot and bothered is a physical stressor - the body works hard to return to homeostasis.

Cognitive processes can be negatively affected. So if your dog is not responding to as they would normally, consider the effects of heat.

Furthermore- being too hot can interfere with a dog's ability to rest and sleep. During rest and sleep, stress is lowered, and subsequently compromised rest and sleep affects behaviour.

This can affect (lower) the dog's threshold for emotional stress.


🐕 Two unfamiliar dogs meeting while both are hot and bothered is less likely going to result in a healthy interaction. Now is the time to largely keep yourselves to yourselves on walks, or monitor the body language of both dogs very carefully.

🏡 Extra caution should be taken in situations that your dog may struggle with, such as around visitors to the home.

🧒 But the greatest caution of all should be taken around up-close interactions in ALL dogs, especially those who live children.

Remember these basic safeguarding rules;

1. No faces near faces.

2. Let sleeping dogs lie.

3. Do not forcefully take resources (toys, food or anything the dog has found/picked up) off a dog.
Children should never take things off a dog.

4. Do not 'box dogs in' with your interaction.

- Always ensure they can easily move away by not blocking a dog's ability to move forward/away (for example, wrapping your arms around to hug a dog front on makes it near impossible for them to easily disengage).

- The safest way to interact is to invite a dog to come to you.
Alternatively, if you do approach then do so when they are awake and instead of swooping straight in with strokes- wait for them to signal to you they are keen for an interaction.

- Stop stroking after 2-3 seconds, and see if your dog communicates to you they would like more, or if they are done.
This is called the consent test, and it's something all children (and adults) should be aware of.


Most people who get bitten by a dog know the dog well, didn't think their dog would ever bite someone and didn't see the bite coming.

Most dog bites are on faces and hands of someone close to the dog, and this tells us a lot about what the person was LIKELY doing (Note, there are always exceptions).


As I always say to my clients ......

🗣️ Never take your dog's current level of tolerance for granted.

10/07/2025

Some of the groups from today🥵

10/07/2025

Newbie Maisie 😍🐾

08/07/2025

Introducing The Bark N Bond Society 🐾🥳—an exclusive membership just for our dedicated dog owners and past students! The advanced classes!

If you've trained with us before, you now have the chance to join this VIP community and unlock a whole new level of support, training, and fun for you and your dog. Instead of paying for each individual course or session, you can become a monthly member and enjoy:

🐾 Advanced training classes
🐾 Social walks with fellow members
🐾 Special workshops covering key skills and fun activities
🐾 Exclusive access to our online academy—packed with training tips, videos, and expert advice

This is more than just training—as you already know we're a community where you and your dog can continue to grow, bond, and thrive together.

Benefits of Bark N Bond society, we have wayy much more freedom, some classes will be indoors, others out, some just social events etc. You can choose which ones you'd like to attend, so there's no set days it's pick when you can come meaning you don't have to worry about birthdays, work schedules, meals out etc (I've added Saturdays too!). It's very, very flexible to cater your needs. &The big one, it's cheaper than paying for a 5 week course each time! £49.99 a month! As opposed to the £100 every five/six weeks most of you have been paying.

Events are uploaded and ready to go, sign up at-
https://chasecanines.co.uk/register/

08/07/2025

Beautiful newbie Marley 😍😍

07/07/2025

07/07/2025

Paws up 🐾😍

https://chasecanines.co.uk/groupclasses/

07/07/2025

True Kate fashion, not having much bloody luck- just one stress after another!

Walks are cancelled for remainder of today as my master/slave cylinder has just gone in the Volvo leaving me stranded in Lichfield. I'm unsure on the remainder of the week as the other car is also off the road having fuel pump repairs.

I'll notify you all with updates as soon I have them.

I'm so sorry guys, I'm just having a really sh*tty time recently 🥲

Classes will still go ahead tonight because I have legs to walk to the venue 🙌