Adhara Dog Training

17/09/2025

✨ Mistakes aren’t failures - they’re feedback ✨

When it comes to training your dog, it’s important to remember that mistakes are part of the process - not only for your dog, but for you as the handler as well.

We will make mistakes along the way, including myself as a professional. The key is not to avoid mistakes entirely, but to recognise them, learn from them, and adapt your approach as you go.

⏳ Take your time. Training is not a race, and every dog learns at a different pace. Patience allows your dog to build confidence and prevents unnecessary stress for both of you.
💡 Mistakes are lessons. Each one provides valuable feedback that can help refine your technique and improve communication with your dog.
❤️ Prioritise the relationship. A strong bond built on trust and consistency is the foundation of all successful training. Without it, progress will always be limited.

Remember: aim for progress, not perfection.

Dog training should never be about getting everything right straight away. Instead, it’s about steady improvement, clear communication, and creating a partnership. When you focus on connection first, the training naturally follows 💫

Struggling with training or unsure where to start? I’d be happy to help - just drop me a message

📞 07799 732194
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 AdharaDogTraining.co.uk




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13/09/2025

10/09/2025

Definition of “Spanielling” (verb)

The art of living life with maximum joy, enthusiasm, and floppy-eared gusto - usually involving running flat out, retrieving anything that looks vaguely throwable, hunting every blade of grass, and reminding everyone that happiness is best done at full speed 💨 🤣

I love this photo of Otis, who couldn’t be anymore Spaniel, whilst retrieving the Clone Partridge Dummy

09/09/2025

08/09/2025

✨ Puppy Training Update ✨

Our “gorgeous girls” puppy group are already on week 5 of training, and I couldn’t be prouder of the progress they have made so far!

They’re now staying more focused on their handlers even with the distraction of other pups, and learning to settle beautifully on their beds. We’re building solid foundations for their gundog training, with huge improvements in recalls, steadiness, and retrieving.

Outdoor sessions bring their own challenges-last week it was torrential rain 🌧️ This week glorious sunshine (with a side of strong wind 💨 ) But that’s real life training, and exactly what helps set pups up for future success.

Not only do these sessions provide mental stimulation, but the environmental enrichment leaves us with happy, content puppies. Proof? Isla was fast asleep in the car just minutes after the session ended! 💤🐶

Whether you’re hoping to work your dog in the field or simply want a well-mannered, responsive companion, our training approach offers structure, clarity, and results. Using principles from gundog training, we help dogs of all breeds build focus, self-control, and strong handler engagement.

We offer Accredited Training through one-to-one sessions and small group classes, from puppy foundations to advanced levels. Our training is effective, educational, and motivational—for both you and your dog.

To find out how we can support you and your dog, get in touch with Lucy Nolan—the only Accredited Pet Gundog Instructor in Dorset 💫

📞 07799 732194
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 AdharaDogTraining.co.uk

07/09/2025

We’ve had a great day at the Dorset County Show 🚜🦙🐖🌾 Dorset County Show

I entered Penny and Olive in to the dog show 🐾 Very proud that Olive won 2nd place in the “most appealing eyes” category and Penny won 4th place in the “best biscuit catcher” category 😆

06/09/2025

Happy 5th Birthday Penny! 🎉

Our gorgeous girl – so sweet, loyal, and full of heart 🤎

We are beyond proud of you. This year was such a milestone, with your first demonstration at The Game Fair – and you took it all in your stride. You thrive on our days in the field out beating and we can’t wait for this season and all the adventures still to come.

Here’s to many more years of love, fun, and working side by side. We love you so much!

03/09/2025

📣 Important Training Update – Please Read 📣

As we move into autumn, here are some updates about my availability and training plans for the rest of 2025 and early 2026.

🗓️ Holiday Notice
I’ll be away 27th Sept–13th Oct.

🪶 Shooting Season Changes
When I return, we head into shooting season, meaning slightly reduced training availability from mid-Oct to the end of Jan. I’m letting you know now so you can plan ahead.

With the clock change at the end of October, lighter evenings will end, so evening training sessions won’t run over winter.

✨ 1:1 Training
One of the shoots is on Fridays, a popular day for 1:1 sessions. To accommodate as many of you as possible, I’ll be offering some Monday slots (usually my day off).

Due to the volume of group sessions, weekend 1:1s remain limited with priority given to regular clients. If you can attend during the week, that’s a big help!

✨ Group Training
I’m making some changes to group training!

Up until now, I’ve been running 6–8 week courses with fixed start and end dates. I’ve found that so many of you want to continue training long-term, which is brilliant! So, from now on, I’ll be moving to a rolling format.

Sessions will continue with dates shared in advance, so you can keep progressing with your dogs.

I hope this gives you the continuity, especially as so many of you love training with me and want to keep going. It also gives more flexibility to welcome new clients to join group training (subject to an initial assessment).

This applies to all puppy, gundog and obedience groups.

✨ A Personal Note
Back in March, I left my secure job to run Adhara full-time. In July, I celebrated three years of Adhara, and I couldn’t be happier. The business keeps growing, and that’s all thanks to you - my amazing clients. Your support, recommendations, and reviews mean the world, and I feel so lucky to do a job I truly love 🫶

I’m looking forward to continuing training with you and your dogs in the months ahead 🐾

01/09/2025

✨ Puppy Training Course ✨

🗓️ Starts 10th September for 6 sessions
📍 Buckland Newton
🐾 All breeds welcome aged up to 5 months

Due to high demand, we are running another puppy course!

This 6 week course is designed to help you build a strong bond with your puppy while teaching essential skills for a well-behaved companion in a real life outdoor training environment at Buckland Newton.

We’ll cover key foundation training, including focus and engagement around distractions, loose lead walking, self-control, and the importance of play, along with techniques to support your puppy’s development into a happy, confident, and well-mannered dog.

More than just training, this course will give you the confidence and knowledge to guide your puppy through early development and adolescence.

To book your space please send us a DM, WhatsApp 07799732194 or email [email protected]

⚠️ Please note that puppies must be fully vaccinated before they can start training ⚠️

01/09/2025

Applications now open! Taking part in the APGI programme was one of the best decisions I ever made and it really was life changing!