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North Norfolk Dog Training The training centre is located at Drove Orchards, Thornham. We offer Puppy-Adult dog training.

.LET’S GET TRAINING STARTED! 🐕‍🦺🐩🦮🐕⭐️ All breeds and all sizes welcomeGroup Classes for all dogs at different life stage...
28/01/2025

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LET’S GET TRAINING STARTED! 🐕‍🦺🐩🦮🐕

⭐️ All breeds and all sizes welcome

Group Classes for all dogs at different life stages:
⭐️ Puppy
⭐️ Adolescent
⭐️ Continue Training (top up, refresher)
⭐️ Adult Beginners (ad-hoc)

Private 121 Training sessions for everyone
⭐️ Group classes don’t suit everyone
⭐️ Group classes may be too much for your dog
⭐️ Help to resolve individual issues
⭐️ Focus on specific training e.g. lead walking or recall

Drop Martina and email to enquire, and explain your needs: [email protected]

We have a super cool outside enclosed training centre, which includes a huge covered area with astroturf, where we’re able to train out of the wind & rain.






















Here’s a short list of some of the things which dogs react to for one reason or another:Other dogsThe VetCar ridesFirewo...
27/01/2025

Here’s a short list of some of the things which dogs react to for one reason or another:

Other dogs
The Vet
Car rides
Fireworks
Vacuum cleaner
Balloons
Hair dryer
Novel objects
Being alone
Environmental changes
Stairs
Thunderstorms
Thunder
Loud noises
Slamming door
Smashed glass or crockery
Strangers
Delivery people
Tall people
Men with beards
Someone wearing a long coats
Someone wearing a hat
Children & Toddlers
Someone riding a horse
Moving traffic
…and more

Dogs who react to things may be experiencing a fearful (fight or flight) response, but it can also be through frustration or even predation (depending on the thing of course), or a combination of these. But for the purpose of this post, I want to focus on fear responses, so being really frightened of something.

Often owners are confused and don’t understand why their dogs respond the way they do. And because they don’t understand, they try and expose their dog to the very thing they fear most, triggering a fight or flight response in their dog. This usually comes from a place of kindness and people just wanting to help their dog. However, this approach can be a really damaging way to try and ‘help’ the dog overcome fear, and in fact you are likely to cause their level of fear to increase. Or the dog will get so distressed and go into a state of learned helplessness, which we often describe as a dog that is shut down - this is a desperately sad state to cause a dog to go into. 🚩 To the untrained, this might look like the dog has calmed down as he/she stops reacting.

Watch the programme via the link below to see how ‘distressing’ this method of overexposure is for the people facing their biggest fears and phobias. I often refer to this method as ‘flooding’. The psychiatrist is able to explain the process to each of the patients, therefore helping them to rationalise what is going on. And this is where it all falls apart for dogs, because we cannot actually talk them through each stage of the process to help them understand and rationalise what is happening, or forewarn what is going to happen next. This is how you can cause a much bigger problem.

For dogs it is essential to take a much slower approach to avoid causing fight or flight, because we cannot talk them down like the psychiatrist could do with the people (except for one) in the programme. Instead, for dogs we go through a process of carefully modifying the associations he or she has towards something they are fearful of. It takes time and patience, and careful exposure, NOT two or three sessions like the people in the programme. This is a gradual process of desensitisation and counter-conditioning.

'The Fear Clinic: Face Your Phobia'?

Watch it here on Channel 4:

Patients with extreme phobias try a unique therapy as they confront their worst nightmares

25/01/2025
January & February classes are sold out.  The next class with places available starts on the 5th April. This 12 week cou...
25/01/2025

January & February classes are sold out. The next class with places available starts on the 5th April.

This 12 week course covers basic training, and helps to build your puppy’s confidence and social skills.

Puppies can typically start puppy classes after their second vaccinations, which is usually around 12–16 weeks old, but there’s flexibility for people wishing to start training earlier. The younger they are, the better.

We will cover topics such as: Come when called, Walking on a lead, Appropriate socialisation and much more.

Puppy classes can also help you prevent problem behaviours from occurring. Martina will also guide and support you through any tricky issues which might develop. Puppies all come with different ‘personalities’ or temperament traits. Some will be highly confident and curious, or very independent, or more affectionate. As your training consultant it’s essential for Martina to have the skills and experience to help you to appropriately navigate your new life together. Martina’s own personal development is on-going; she continues to expand her knowledge of dog behaviour, completing courses on a regular basis.

When you train with Martina you will quickly realise that she puts emphasis on nurturing mutual trust, and developing a strong bond between you and your puppy. Your puppy should always feel safe, and as a responsible doting dog parent you will want to do all you can to ensure your pup feels this way. Your positive input is fundamental to the success of your relationship. You and your puppy will grow in confidence, together. Once these foundations are in place, the building can begin, and you’ll be able to successfully train all the life-skills which are essential for a happy dog and happy you.

Email enquiries to:
[email protected]

Location: PE36 6LS

TRAINING POSTPONED TODAY!24th January 2025Strong winds to continue due to storm Eowyn.Strong gusts of wind and pressure ...
24/01/2025

TRAINING POSTPONED TODAY!
24th January 2025

Strong winds to continue due to storm Eowyn.

Strong gusts of wind and pressure drops can agitate our canine companions. Your dog might show signs of anxiety or restlessness, or might be unable to sit still when they are met with strong wind levels. This could be because of the noise of the wind – or that the sound, prevents your dog from hearing anything else.

The welfare of all your puppies/dogs is my priority and although it’s not as windy as it is in other parts of the country, I think it’s too windy to expect them to be able to focus on training today.

If you’re due to attend training, please check your email.

Stay safe: check garden fences before letting your dog out. It’s best for dogs to remain on-lead during this kind of weather - it only takes one thing to startle or spook them, which can cause them to bolt.

Instead, maybe do a spot of training and provide some mentally enchriching activities. Physically tiring your dogs is never recommended anyway, and instead we recommend brain games, canine enrichment, mental stimulation - these activities help your dog to be more relaxed and content.

Warning - supervising these activities is important for safety, but I want you to establish the difference between them enjoying an activity or when they find an activity too hard or frustrating. We do not want to see the latter occurring because this isn’t going to get them to a relaxed and calm state of mind.

Some ideas via YouTube:

https://youtu.be/SKI-Ig1jeGk?feature=shared

https://youtu.be/_5GrbJkTXKo?feature=shared

20/01/2025

PAIN
A dog can experience more than one type of pain:-
-Nociceptive (often seen in Osteoarthritis) caused by changes in the function of sensory pathways in the central nervous system caused by inflammation and tissue damage.

-Neuropathic (often seen in dysfunction of the nervous system) caused by nerve damage.

~Dogs can suffer a mixture of both these types of pain often leading to Myofascia pain

Pain management for these should be adapted accordingly with appropriate pain meds so always visit your Vet to discuss if you think your dog is in pain

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Dinky Doris has joined the group class - The Young Ones.  Doris is the youngest of the bunch and a little sweetie pie.  ...
20/01/2025

Dinky Doris has joined the group class - The Young Ones. Doris is the youngest of the bunch and a little sweetie pie. The pups all did so well in their first class together 🙌























Willow has joined the group class.  She’s a little older than the others in class.  She missed out on early puppy classe...
20/01/2025

Willow has joined the group class. She’s a little older than the others in class. She missed out on early puppy classes, but as she has a lovely nature I felt she’d benefit from starting from scratch with The Young Ones. The pups all did so well in their first class together 🙌























Nutmeg has joined the group class - The Young Ones.  Here she is looking keen to learn.  The pups all did so well in the...
20/01/2025

Nutmeg has joined the group class - The Young Ones. Here she is looking keen to learn. The pups all did so well in their first class together 🙌























Dolly has joined the group class - The Young Ones.  Gosh she’s is so tiny, but ever-so clever 😍 The pups all did so well...
20/01/2025

Dolly has joined the group class - The Young Ones. Gosh she’s is so tiny, but ever-so clever 😍 The pups all did so well in their first class together 🙌
























Twiggy has joined the group class - The Young Ones.  I think she is so pretty 😍 The pups all did so well in their first ...
20/01/2025

Twiggy has joined the group class - The Young Ones. I think she is so pretty 😍 The pups all did so well in their first class together 🙌
























Canine - Human collaboration.  Dogs know when we are Sad, Stressed & Angry v Happy, Calm & Pleased.  You can try and hid...
16/01/2025

Canine - Human collaboration.

Dogs know when we are Sad, Stressed & Angry v Happy, Calm & Pleased. You can try and hide this from a person relatively easily, but just remember that the dog nose, I mean knows!!

Emotional contagion - the transfer of emotions from one individual to another - isn't just something humans experience. Our dogs are just as susceptible, especially with their closest human companions.

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-do-dogs-see-with-their-noses-alexandra-horowitzYou may have heard the expression that dogs ‘see with their no...

⭐️ TWO PLACES AVAILABLE ⭐️This 12 week course covers basic training, and helps to build your puppy’s confidence and soci...
14/01/2025

⭐️ TWO PLACES AVAILABLE ⭐️

This 12 week course covers basic training, and helps to build your puppy’s confidence and social skills.

Puppies can typically start puppy classes after their second vaccinations, which is usually around 12–16 weeks old, but there’s flexibility for people wishing to start training earlier. The younger they are, the better.

We will cover topics such as: Come when called, Walking on a lead, Appropriate socialisation and much more.

Puppy classes can also help you prevent problem behaviours from occurring. Martina will also guide and support you through any tricky issues which might develop. Puppies all come with different ‘personalities’ or temperament traits. Some will be highly confident and curious, or very independent, or more affectionate. As your training consultant it’s essential for Martina to have the skills and experience to help you to appropriately navigate your new life together. Martina’s own personal development is on-going; she continues to expand her knowledge of dog behaviour, completing courses on a regular basis.

When you train with Martina you will quickly realise that she puts emphasis on nurturing mutual trust, and developing a strong bond between you and your puppy. Your puppy should always feel safe, and as a responsible doting dog parent you will want to do all you can to ensure your pup feels this way. Your positive input is fundamental to the success of your relationship. You and your puppy will grow in confidence, together. Once these foundations are in place, the building can begin, and you’ll be able to successfully train all the life-skills which are essential for a happy dog and happy you.

Email enquiries to:
[email protected]

Location: PE36 6LS

You are what you eat.What we eat affects how we feel, right?  What dogs eat affects how they feel too!Eating a healthy d...
13/01/2025

You are what you eat.

What we eat affects how we feel, right? What dogs eat affects how they feel too!

Eating a healthy diet can be the start of modifying behavioural problems. It’s plastered all over the media these days about how an unhealthy gut can be the cause of mental health issues in humans. The same applies to our dogs.

Feeding a healthy diet naturally costs a bit more. But over the life of the dog, you’ll find (excluding serious medical conditions & injuries) that you only really go to the vet for annual checks. Saving a lot of money over you dogs’s lifetime.

In and out of the vets with your dog on a regular basis with the following issues?

Itching
Hives
Swelling
Coughing
Sneezing/wheezing
Watery eyes
Anaphylaxis
Poor growth in young pets
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Flatulence
Recurring ear issues
Acid reflux
SIBO
Pain or discomfort
Loss of appetite
And more……..

It really is worth making an appointment with a veterinary nutritionist or a holistic vet who is qualified in nutrition. Fixing the digestive system and establishing a healthy gut is really important. If the microbiome isn’t healthy, your pet can’t be healthy. These people are highly unlikely to recommend the big three corporations shown below ⬇️

We all know there are plenty of pet food options out there. All About Dog Food currently features well over 250 brands of dog foods and treats that are available in the UK and still has many more to go. Incredibly though, almost 90% of all pet food sales in the UK are from just three companies. Through relentless marketing and wide spread buy-outs, 'The Big Three' corporations have come to dominate and define pet food in the UK and across the world.

Who are 'The Big Three'?
Unless you've been living (and shopping) in a cave, you will certainly have heard of each of pet food's big three corporations but what you might not know is that, between them, they own almost all of the UK's best known pet food brands.

Mars: Pedigree, Cesar, Chappi, Frolic, Kitekat, Pal, Nutro, Greenies, James Wellbeloved, Royal Canin, Sheba, Whiskas.

Nestle: Bakers, Beneful, Beta, Bonio, Felix, Friskies, Just Right, ProPlan, Purina One, Purina Veterinary Diets, Winalot.

Colgate-Palmolive: Hills Science Plan, Hills Prescription Diets.

But how have these three companies come to control the pet food market so completely? It must be because their products are so good, right? Unfortunately not...

Pet food domination
The problem is that, for many pet owners, The Big Three are pet food. They are the only companies rich enough to have TV advertising and the only ones that can afford the terms imposed by supermarkets. For the millions of pet owners that never step inside a dedicated pet shop and never read specialist pet magazines, the other brands may as well not exist.
But it doesn't end there. The Big Three aren't content with just main-stream dominance. By buying out the most successful independent brands and effectively inventing veterinary diets, the corporations have even taken a large bite of the pet shop and veterinary market. 9 out of 10 vets now recommend foods from one of the big three. The corporations have long understood the importance of veterinary recommendations and have spent millions on securing their positions as the vets' diet of choice with 'sponsored' nutritional modules at veterinary college and substancial monitory incentives for veterinary practices.
With so much expenditure on advertising, supermarket special offers and retailer incentives, you might think there would be less money to spend on ingredients and in many cases you would be right. One look through the ingredients lists of the UK's two biggest dog food brands, Pedigree and Bakers, clearly shows that marketing is a lot more important to a brand's success than the quality of the products. Of course, when your customers have nowhere else to go, quality can afford to take a back seat.

The fight back
Of course, when your pet's health doesn't come first, there is bound to be a backlash. Some retailers are now scaling back on their big three brands and pet owners are increasingly choosing to steer clear of big three products in favour of smaller, more ethical producers.
The fact is that the big three are just companies and like all companies, they are answerable to their customers. Every time a pet owner moves from a low grade food to a good quality diet, it increases the pressure on the manufacturers of low quality foods to change their ways and to finally put our pets first.

There's certainly no shortage of pet foods out there but, believe it or not, almost 90% of all pet food sales in the UK are from just three companies.

10/01/2025

What happens when a playful game of chase between dogs takes a sudden turn? If you’ve ever worried about play crossing the line into something more intense, you’re not alone.

Our latest blog explores the phenomenon known as Predatory Drift and what’s really happening when dogs blur the lines between play and prey drive.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

- Why ‘Predatory Drift’ is more myth than reality.
- The signs of healthy, safe play between dogs.
- How rising arousal levels can lead to issues.
- Practical tips for keeping play fun and safe.

Play is an important part of a dog’s life, it builds social skills, keeps them fit, and fosters positive relationships. By watching for key signals and stepping in when needed, you can ensure your dog’s play stays enjoyable for everyone involved.

Keep play safe and fun for your dog. Read the full blog here ⬇
https://aggressivedog.com/2024/11/30/when-dog-play-and-prey-drives-blur/

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06/01/2025

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Classes & 1-2-1 Training

Classes & 1-2-1 training will be held outside in a secured field with overhead cover to protect us from inclement weather. It is therefore important for all who attend to come prepared by wearing appropriate outdoor attire (including your dog of course). Classes are planned with your dog’s age and experience in mind, making it easier for you and your dog to learn at a steady progressive pace. Classes are likely to include, but will not be limited to, the following: Socialisation, Sit/Stay, Down/Stay, Settle Calmly, Manners, Focus, Loose Leading Walking, Self-control (Impulse Control), Recall, Play, Emergency Stops. You will develop an understanding of how dogs learn, and also how to prevent or resolve common problems such jumping up at people, stealing food, inappropriate play, nipping/biting. Difficulty; as you and your dog progress through the classes, the level of difficultly will be carefully increased. But don’t worry, if there’s anything you or your dog finds too hard then we will adapt training accordingly.

Enjoyment; this is your 45-60mins of fun learning time with your dog. Classes have emphasis on building a strong bond with your dog and we want you to enjoy classes and look forward to coming every week.

1-2-1 private training sessions; these can of course be done on site, or if you prefer to do these sessions in your own home, then this is also fine.