Imperial Dog Training

12/11/2025

🎄🎅🏻 CHRISTMAS PARTY 🎅🏻🎄

We are planning to have a Christmas party/meal on Thursday 11th December
It will be around the Stockton Heath area, exact venue TBC depending on numbers.

Everyone is welcome whether you’re a group class member, 1-2-1 client or have trained with us in the past! Partners welcome too, but unfortunately no 4-legged atendeees for this.

If you would like to join us please let us know by Wednesday 19th November and we can then get
somewhere booked to accommodate us all 😊

Hope you can make it!
Abi & Ally xx

10/11/2025

Squirrel season testing everyone’s recall to its absolute limit…

10/11/2025

* ENQUIRIES UPDATE*
We have had quite a few enquiries to train with us recently, if you are waiting to hear back from us you should now have a response from us!

If we have managed to miss you (as the odd message slips through the net when we are super busy) just give us a nudge and we will get you sorted asap.

05/11/2025

We are already seeing lots of lost dog posts that have been spooked by the fireworks. 😢Please keep your pups safe tonight!
If your dog is worried or fireworks are new to them-
* only let them out to toilet in a secure garden
* keep them on their leads when letting them out.
* skip your evening walk tonight
* give them a safe place to hide in the house
* play music to dull down the noise

🎆 Helping Your Dog Stay Calm on Firework Night 🎆

Fireworks might be fun for us, but for our furry friends, they can be terrifying. Here are some tried-and-tested tips to help your dog feel safe, calm, and cared for this firework season 💛🐾

* Create a Safe Space
Set up a cozy den in a quiet room with your dog’s favourite blanket, toys, and treats. Close the curtains, turn on the TV or some calming music, and let them retreat there if they want to.

* Block Out the Bangs
Consider using dog ear protectors to muffle loud noises. Gentle background noise (like white noise or soft music) can also make a big difference.

* Try a Thunder Jacket
A ThunderShirt or snug-fitting anxiety wrap can help dogs feel secure, it works like a reassuring hug and can really ease stress during fireworks.

* Soothe Their Senses
Pheromone diffusers (like Adaptil), natural calming supplements, or vet-prescribed anxiety aids can all help. If your dog struggles every year, talk to your vet before firework season starts.

* Before the Fireworks Start
Take your dog for an early walk and feed them before dark. Make sure their ID tags and microchip details are up to date, just in case they get startled and run off.

* Offer Calm Reassurance
Stay relaxed yourself, dogs pick up on our emotions. Let them come to you if they need comfort, and never punish fearful behaviour. Patience and calm are key.

✨ Bonus Tip: If fireworks are a yearly worry, work on desensitisation during quieter months, your vet or a qualified behaviourist can guide you.

Let’s help our four-legged friends feel safe this Bonfire Night, they depend on us for comfort and security. ❤️🐕

03/11/2025

🎆 Helping Your Dog Stay Calm on Firework Night 🎆

Fireworks might be fun for us, but for our furry friends, they can be terrifying. Here are some tried-and-tested tips to help your dog feel safe, calm, and cared for this firework season 💛🐾

* Create a Safe Space
Set up a cozy den in a quiet room with your dog’s favourite blanket, toys, and treats. Close the curtains, turn on the TV or some calming music, and let them retreat there if they want to.

* Block Out the Bangs
Consider using dog ear protectors to muffle loud noises. Gentle background noise (like white noise or soft music) can also make a big difference.

* Try a Thunder Jacket
A ThunderShirt or snug-fitting anxiety wrap can help dogs feel secure, it works like a reassuring hug and can really ease stress during fireworks.

* Soothe Their Senses
Pheromone diffusers (like Adaptil), natural calming supplements, or vet-prescribed anxiety aids can all help. If your dog struggles every year, talk to your vet before firework season starts.

* Before the Fireworks Start
Take your dog for an early walk and feed them before dark. Make sure their ID tags and microchip details are up to date, just in case they get startled and run off.

* Offer Calm Reassurance
Stay relaxed yourself, dogs pick up on our emotions. Let them come to you if they need comfort, and never punish fearful behaviour. Patience and calm are key.

✨ Bonus Tip: If fireworks are a yearly worry, work on desensitisation during quieter months, your vet or a qualified behaviourist can guide you.

Let’s help our four-legged friends feel safe this Bonfire Night, they depend on us for comfort and security. ❤️🐕

03/11/2025

** NEW SUNDAY PUPPY CLASS **

From Sunday 9th November we will we be running an 11am puppy class.
If you would like more information or to get booked in drop us a message, or email [email protected]

If your puppy isn't ready to join just yet we suggest getting in touch to join our class waitlists so we can get you into classes asap.

01/11/2025

A black and red kind of picking up day on the shoots for Ally & Abi today! 🖤❤️
The blacks (Ebor & Molly) are both seasoned professionals now and showing the young reds (Jive & Mango) the ropes out picking up.

31/10/2025

🎃👻 Happy Howl-oween! 👻🎃
As usual our dogs will do pretty much anything for a treat!
Let’s see your spooky pups…

26/10/2025

Some days are cold, wet and miserable but our clients make it all worth it!! 🥰
Today marked the end of our summer agility sessions (and the weather proved why), and the lovely 11am class surprised Abi with incredibly thoughtful gifts. Despite being told “I’m not sure why we’ve got you a gift when you spend the whole hour shouting at us” 😂 There was chocolates too but they didn’t survive the day.
We really do have the best clients!!

23/10/2025

Socialising Puppies .
# correct Socialising is very important as early as possible with puppies.
# allowing the puppies unlimited play with other dogs or puppies can be a recipe for disaster .
# allowing the puppy to run up to and get fussed by people is potentially creating a big problem.
# People should resist the temptation to reward the puppy for behaviour that will be problematic later on !!!!!
# With correct Socialising once we acertain the puppy is neither scared nor aggressive it should be taught to ignore any distraction.
# Meet animals, people , places , noise etc in a calm controlled manner and then bring them away when told ideally on a lead for control.

20/10/2025

🌟Members of the Week! 🌟

Huge congratulations to agility members Mike and Toby for being our “Member of the Week” this week!
Agility is not easy to practice at home but that’s not stopped Mike and Toby (and partner Alice- because it’s a full household effort here!) from getting some practice in. The classes have been working on perfecting their co-ordination and have been working on their pirouettes, or front crosses as they’re officially known, and Mike nailed it this week with his homework firmly paying off.
Toby is absolutely loving his agility sessions and has gone from being reserved about the whole shebang to running courses beautifully and confidently like this. It’s a pleasure to see both owners and their dog loving training together, and we love to see the competitive side that comes out between Mike & Alice in their training!! We are expecting big things from Alice next week now that Mike has set the standard…
The weather was rather wild yesterday but they didn’t let that stop them from having some fun, no fair weather trainers here!

Video has been left with its original audio so you can enjoy the screeches of encouragement from Abi and what we can only assume is impressed laughter from Alive 😂

17/10/2025

** PUPPY CLASSES **

We are very busy with puppy class enquiries at the moment and have a waitlist running for Sunday classes. If you have enquired but not returned your registration form you will not be on the waitlist yet so please make sure to do this ASAP!

Our Thursday 10am class does have a couple of spaces available if anyone wants a week day slot.