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Underdog training Dog trainer willing to work with any dogs of any breed or temperament as all dogs deserve a chance. Dog walking service also available.
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The past few weeks have been busy with different personalities join the ranks of underdog students. The lovely Kerry (wh...
18/08/2024

The past few weeks have been busy with different personalities join the ranks of underdog students.

The lovely Kerry (white maltese ) came to school with a bit of an attitude and screaming the place down, barking at all the others. she’s learning slowly that this isn’t the way to go. and that her cuteness alone isn’t gonna help her 😝 Her mum is putting in the work to socialise her with other dogs

Otis and Gretel (Golden doodle)are a dynamic duo who are seriously amazing. They have been exemplary students but Otis likes to pull on the lead. With a little education and guidance He was soon on the way to being a true gent. Gretel well she’s just an adorable girl whose only flaw is she’s so darn cute. 😝

if you have any similar issues with your own fur babies and would like some advice or help. please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Have an amazing weekend 😙

I love when people are kind and caring for their pets. so much so they would move heaven and earth for the 4 legged chil...
18/07/2024

I love when people are kind and caring for their pets. so much so they would move heaven and earth for the 4 legged children. last week i had the pleasure of meeting Winnie and her sister Piglet. Stunning dachunds who have so lessons to learn on how to be nice to people. barking and demanding are common signs for attention. once the family were on board with changing a few things at the home our former spoilt girlies suddenly behaved. Winnie and piglet you girls are amazing.

if you have have doggy issues. bognor small please don’t hesitate to contact us.

i’ll leave you with some lovely pics of the girls.

I had the pleasure of meeting this stunning young man named Stark. his family adore him and he adores them. he’s great w...
12/07/2024

I had the pleasure of meeting this stunning young man named Stark. his family adore him and he adores them. he’s great with immediate family especially the kids. His issue is that he feels he has to protect everyone and for a young dog of 9 months that’s not what mom and dad want him to do. An hour into our session we became friends.

If you are having similar problems with your pooch please don’t hesitate to contact me. No problem is too small.

Earlier this week i had the pleasure of meeting a rowdy pair of jack russll chihuahua mixes named Ruddy and Rocky. Their...
27/06/2024

Earlier this week i had the pleasure of meeting a rowdy pair of jack russll chihuahua mixes named Ruddy and Rocky.

Their owner was having concerns with them whilst walking in the park. they would bark and lunge at other dogs in the park. we worked on the ground work and they were super stars. mum even said she knows it’s her that makes them the way they are.

if you’ve ever thought that it’s a normal reaction. within 30 minutes they were like angels. if you have been in a similar situation don’t hesitate to contact the team.

Rocky in the green bow
Ruddy in the red bow. Aren’t they handsome brothers.

Do you know what the 3 3 3 rule is when it comes to bringing a new dog home. The 3 3 3 rule is : 3 days for the dog to g...
29/05/2024

Do you know what the 3 3 3 rule is when it comes to bringing a new dog home.

The 3 3 3 rule is :

3 days for the dog to get to know its surroundings and who is in the new pack. (expect a few accidents like peeing as this is territory being established)

3 weeks is the point where the dog feels confident enough to let their defences down and start to be themselves as they navigate their place in the pack.

3 months is the point especially with rescue dogs that they are comfortable and feel safe in the home and know that you are their family and they are finally home.

If you’d like to learn more or would be interested in booking a session please call or message me.

As you see below Charlotte takes this very seriously 😜

This is Bruno. He was a terrified little man a year ago and has come so far in such a short time. He now loves nothing m...
24/04/2024

This is Bruno. He was a terrified little man a year ago and has come so far in such a short time. He now loves nothing more then chilling on the bed and apparently doors are a good place too 😂 Patience and time gave this boy the confidence to meet new people. If you have a dog like Bruno please send me a message and we can arrange a session.

24/04/2024

i’ll be going live on saturday evening if anyone would like to join me. Apologies it took so long 🤦

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard!Jacqui Ní Mhistéal, Brian Horohoe, Kyleigh Crist, Ciaran C...
13/03/2024

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard!

Jacqui Ní Mhistéal, Brian Horohoe, Kyleigh Crist, Ciaran Condren, Grace Hendrick, Becky Walshwelcome to our newest members

29/02/2024

Hey guys. I’m gonna go live if there is interest. people can message in and ask me questions about myself or dog related questions. Hit the like button if you’d be interested. i may even introduce my newest pack member.

i’ve been trying to find the words for the past few hours in my head of how to write this in a professional manner. but ...
30/01/2024

i’ve been trying to find the words for the past few hours in my head of how to write this in a professional manner. but my heart says to write what i feel. right now my heart is truly broken. i’ve lost one of the best dogs i’ve ever met in my life , a dog who was truly one of a kind.

Austin came into my life 8 years ago as a rescue and parked his furry backside firmly in my heart.
He has been there through highs and lows of my life and has been a corner stone of the Underdog training team along side his brother Lenny.

He also won the heart of his mammy Ciara who has been in love with him since day one 7 years ago and the feeling was truly reciprocated and between us we have many fond memories of this goofy collie cross.

Sadly yesterday we had come to the fork in the road where we went on and he left us for rainbow bridge. i write this with tears filling my eyes i still can’t comprehend that yesterday morning he was happy as larry and last night there is an empty place in our hearts. many a rescue dog has come out of their shell due to his soft nature and his little brother taylor learnt alot from him and the grieving process begins for both man and canine alike.

RIP Ausman i’ll love you forever. Unti
we meet again Brother.

10/12/2023

no truer words were ever spoken in the plight of a single breed. i’ve met many an dog but by far my favourite are the ones who get the worst rap. yet again as an trainer i find myself not looking at the dog but at the owner.
Twas the night before Christmas and the shelter is dark,
The whole place is silent, not even a bark.
The dogs are all locked in their pens for the night,
The staff has gone home and turned out the light.
As I lay my head on the cold concrete floor,
I fondly recall the home I had before.
The family I loved who loved me right back,
We'd share everything from a secret to snack.
Things couldn't be better at this time last year,
But that has all changed and now I am here.
I won't see the tree, the lights or the snow,
I'm scared and alone, my spirits are low.
The others like me weren't put up for adoption,
A new family and home, for us aren't an option.
We've been locked up in cells as if we're all crooks,
We don't deserve homes because of our looks.
Not Diesel, or Bingo or the young one named Percy,
Deserve to be loved nor shown any mercy.
While families celebrate holiday cheer,
I know in my heart that my end is near.
The vet will arrive, the lights will go on,
By the time you awake, we all will be gone.
A stranger will come and take me away,
I'll never awake to see another day.
As I close my eyes I'll shed you a tear,
The fond memories I'll always keep near.
The only thing I've ever asked of Santa Claus,
Is to stop all these unfair, ridiculous laws.
You said without me, your life was not full,
So why does it matter that I'm a "Pitbull"?

Anonymous.

26/11/2023
20/10/2023

how last night began

19/10/2023
15/10/2023

When will it end?? Yes, I am a dog trainer but rescue is close to my heart and these two babies are a prime example why 99% of the time it’s the other end of the leash that needs educating.

Two poor souls found dumped in bog lands. 😞 Well Done to My Lovely Horse Rescue for doing it again and dropping everything to help these two beauties to safety. 😘

This lovely duo are sid and nancy. Rescued together from horrible conditions now with their mom denise. Having settled i...
10/10/2023

This lovely duo are sid and nancy. Rescued together from horrible conditions now with their mom denise.
Having settled in and having made themselves at home they now are learning to walk on a lead and not try to pull their mum off her feet.

They are very sweet ❤️ and willing to learn quickly.

Pulling on the lead and trying to chase cats is very common in all breeds and easily rectified with a little education If you have similar problems please don’t hesitate to message me Underdog training

Our big gentle giant Austin who is a big part of the underdog team isn’t feeling great at the moment. Austin is the boy ...
27/09/2023

Our big gentle giant Austin who is a big part of the underdog team isn’t feeling great at the moment. Austin is the boy who always has my back when working with nervous dogs and brings them out of their shell. And has a huge heart for all animals. Please keep him in your prayers 💋 love you Ausman

Austin 💖💔
Please keep MLHR Austin in your prayers.
Our old boy is very sick, he’s been with us 8 years, about 16 now.

Austin is a huge part of the MLHR family…we are hoping for a little miracle 💖

💔💖💔

This beautiful girl is Tessa. She is a much loved member of her family. So much so mum and dad want to help her transiti...
18/09/2023

This beautiful girl is Tessa. She is a much loved member of her family. So much so mum and dad want to help her transition to a new home with her beloved family in the near future.
That’s where I come in. She also has a few litte quirks that needed help and barking was one of them as well as getting excited when it’s time for walkies. The family are willing to put the Time into her and to make sure she’s happy and safe. If you find you are in a similar situation as this family and want the best for your furry family member please don’t hesitate to contact me. I’ll be happy to help.
Have a blessed day

This is Bonnie ,she is a two year old bichon cross I had the pleasure to work with recently as her family were having is...
12/09/2023

This is Bonnie ,she is a two year old bichon cross I had the pleasure to work with recently as her family were having issues with her on the walk with barking and pulling to the point of choking herself. Also strangers are an issue for her at home initially but she is a very sweet dog once she gets comfortable.

It is a very common issue people have and very easy to rectify. Her family are very willing to work with her training as she is family to them. If you think you have a similar issue with your own dog please PM me or call on 0852742440

I know it’s not dog related but What a legend of a goat. You shall be missed brother 😘
04/09/2023

I know it’s not dog related but What a legend of a goat. You shall be missed brother 😘

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12/08/2023

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Happy birthday to The one the only John drum of Blackwater veternairy hospital.
10/08/2023

Happy birthday to The one the only John drum of Blackwater veternairy hospital.

We would like to say a massive Happy Birthday to the one and only John Drum from Blackwater Veterinary Clinic 🥳🥳🥳

Hoping you had a lovely day from all of the animals and humans here at MLHR❤

10/08/2023

Thank you Southview Veterinary Hospital, amazing people ran out to the car to help us.

Nurses and vets have taken our boy in for X-rays, his leg is shattered and there could be more injuries 💔

Please donate if you can 💖

https://donate.mylovelyhorserescue.com/one-off/

09/08/2023

What an amazing team we have at my lovely horse rescue. The guys dropped everything and ran to help this boy out. Such large hearts 😘

Bruno Then and now,I first met Bruno purely by accident when i was asked to assess a group of dogs for rehoming in DCC, ...
25/07/2023

Bruno Then and now,
I first met Bruno purely by accident when i was asked to assess a group of dogs for rehoming in DCC, I had evaluated a few dogs and was about to pack up when one of the staff mentioned that there was a little terrier who no one could get close to and wasn't doing very well,
As I will give every dog a chance i was like where is he , i was also told that he had come in with a harness on that nobody was able to remove as he was very aggressive and bites, and had been with them a week and a half at this time,
now when i first met Bruno face to face he was scared out of his skin and obviously confused as to where he was and where his family was, such a sad state to be in and unfortunately a common occurrence and tried to bite me out of fear and lack of trust.
i sat down in the kennel and gave him my hat with my scent on it. He grabbed it off and tried to tear it up but eventually he gave up and let m pet him with my hand starting at his bum, working to the back of his neck he let a few growls but didn't go for me.5 minutes later he let me pick him up and take off his harness which was pretty tight on him .He let his guard down enough for him to actually turn and lick my face.
Fast forward to the present day and Bruno is still with us still having a few wrinkles to be ironed out but he has come so far and turned totally inside out. He now knows that humans are nice and has a lot of human friends who he plays with and goes walking with as they gave him the time to get to know him and vice versa.
apart from myself he adores his momma Alex who worked so well with getting to know him so he wasn't attached to just me and he loves her more then me today which is good for him as this expands his views of different people.

if you would like to organise a session with myself at underdog training please feel free to send me a message and i will get back to you as soon as possible.

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Also if you are interested in finding out more about Bruno and all his furry friends please visit my lovely horse rescue website.

21/07/2023

This is one of the most insanely nice dogs I have ever met. He’s a proper cuddle monster

Archie Then and nowArchie arrived into the care of my lovely horse rescue 3 years ago as young boy from the pound. He wa...
20/07/2023

Archie Then and now

Archie arrived into the care of my lovely horse rescue 3 years ago as young boy from the pound. He was a whirlwind of a boy who had the heart of a lion and the attitude to boot. cute little terrier who is the image of toto from the wizard of oz which you will no doubt see in the photos below.

The beginning of Archies time with my lovely horse was one of trial and error. it was early days for him at the rescue and also early days for his training and also for my education as a dog trainer.

As with most dogs that come into the care of rescue centres , Archies history before being taken from the pound is unknown but as time went on it became clear that it wasn't a pleasant one for the little man. he started to show signs or being trained to hunt and was not socialised with other dogs at all as he would react severely almost
like he was saying "ill get you before you get me" which was so sad as he is a lovely boy.
he did also have a bite history which is an issue with any dog and needed to be addressed.

As a Dog trainer, in training , if you will Archie taught me a lot about Patience, Body language, and how a dog calms themselves down and processes what is occurring in their environment.

this little guy was highly dog aggressive and it was so sad because he would work himself in to a frenzy trying to attack the other dogs, it was recommended by trainer whose name eludes me right now to isolate him from other dogs to allow him to reset as he would have himself so stressed out to the point of exhaustion and until he was blue in the face.
this process took about 6 weeks of him having a strict routine and also interacting positively with humans and acting the right was by not trying to bite. This couldn't have been done without the support of a network of caring people with patience of a saint with the team at MLHR. he started to blossom into the genuinely sweet and friendly boy that we know today.
The next step in training for archie took place by introducing him to a placid non reactive member of the pack in Austin as i knew Aussie wouldn't hurt him and would teach him the proper ways of the pack .Archie tried to intimidate Austin twice and the third time he gave a half hearted attempt then gave up and walked away defeated but thus started his road to success, It is important to mention here that Archie was in fact muzzled the entire time as a safety precaution for him and also for Austin's safety too.
slow introductions were made to the other members of the pack each individually. Once he had spent time with each dog individually I took him on a pack walk as part of the group and that strengthened his bond with the others and also allowed him to mellow and let his guard down. He is now a fully fledged member of the Underdog training team.
The reason for archies story being told is that even though I am a dog trainer there is always lessons to be learnt and this is what I always tell my clients. No dog is beyond help if you are willing to stick with it through the good the bad and the ugly.

If you have any questions or would like to book a session with the team please don't hesitate to reach out .As the Underdog training motto says "No Dog turned away "and that's because of Dogs like Archie.
If you would like to adopt one of Archies lovely friends Please visit my lovely horse rescue for more information.

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