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09/08/2025

Rex decided he wanted do some face painting whilst training down the track on Thursdays training session at Kembroke Kennels and Cattery

07/08/2025

Huge congrats to all those handlers and dogs who received their foundation 1 or foundation 2 awards this week 😀

07/08/2025

Did you know the best way to get recall from your dog is to play games with them? This way you make it fun, so they actually WANT to come back to you.
Here is the lovely little Tia learning one such game at the puppy foundation course last night.

What a good girly 🥰

06/08/2025

It appears I am having issues with my emails which are sent through the wix website. If you need to get in contact with me, please email me direct on [email protected]

I apologise for any inconvenience caused to anyone who has been trying to contact me.

05/08/2025

Do you have a puppy aged 13 weeks - 6 months?

Our foundation course is designed to give your pup the best start in life. Covering:

Loose lead walking,
Recall,
Sit,
Down,
Wait,
Stay,
Leave
+ other training tips and handling techniques to ensure success

⬇️Limited spaces so book online today to ensure your space⬇️

https://www.acorndogtraining.com/upcoming-events

05/08/2025

Does your dog need some training? We have new courses starting in September

⬇️⬇️⬇️ click the link below to find out more ⬇️⬇️⬇️

https://www.acorndogtraining.com/upcoming-events

04/08/2025

With lots of members gaining their good citizen awards, we have space in our bronze/beginner classes. If you, or someone you know, would like to join weekly obedience classes then there are spaces in the following classes:

Mon 9.30am
Mon 6pm
Wed 10am
Wed 2.15pm.

Simply contact me to find out more by emailing [email protected]

Or if you're not sure it's for you, why not try by booking on to our 6 week life skills and manners course

Acorn Dog Training Club offers a specialized course for dogs over 7 months of age. Our tailored program focus on refining obedience skills and behavior for real-world scenarios, ensuring a well-rounded training experience for your furry companion. At Acorn Dog Training Club, we are dedicated to help...

03/08/2025

Variety is the spice of life. Today my dogs won't get a walk, instead they are spending a few hours up the yard whilst I do jobs. I couldn't do this every day as they need to go out to new places. Somedays we will go and find a new walk, some days we do the walks we already know and some days they will either have a short walk, or come up the yard and then we will do training in one form or another. But the point is they have variety. When dogs do the same routes day in and day out... they get bored, and this will often manifest in either behavioural issues or present as them 'being naughty', such as running off to play with other dogs or generally ignoring you.
So spice it up..... make sure you add variety to your dogs lives and make their lives enriching. You'll have a calmer dog, a dog who wants to be with you more and an overall happy, healthier dog.

Note also how all the dogs have found somewhere different to rest in the shade whilst I have a quick bit to eat before carrying on. A sense of freedom to make their own choices, which only comes with trust on my behalf that they wont run off, which is also another benefit of their varied lifestyle 😉

03/08/2025

Video time...this time we're talking about boundaries.... does your dog know them??

02/08/2025

Poor skyla has become really itchy in the past few weeks and now it's time for me to turn detective.

It's not very clear in this picture but she has scratched herself bald in places. The first thought when dogs scratch is fleas or mites but she has parasite control and there is no sign of the little blighters. So now it's a case of working out what might be causing it.... it could be an allergy to grass/pollen, a food allergy or it could be something in the environment such as the plug in air freshener or a new washing powder. So whilst I put on my detective hat and try and work out what is causing it, now it's time to try and soothe her skin with a nice bath with special shampoo..... I don't think she's entirely impressed with the whole idea!!!