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07/12/2025
The words you use in dog training literally don’t matter. You could teach your dog to sit by saying banana, quack, or even spaghetti and they wouldn’t have a clue. What actually matters is being consistent. Use the same word every time and pair it with showing them what you want. Suddenly your dog thinks you’re a genius, not a weird person talking nonsense.
You can even train a dog without saying a single word. Hand signals, gestures, or just your energy can tell your dog exactly what to do. Dogs care way more about clarity and consistency than your choice of vocabulary. They aren’t judging your English skills they are watching and learning from you.
So don’t stress about the “perfect” cue word. Pick one, stick with it, and show them what you want. Sit could be sit, banana, or a secret ninja hand wave. Your dog will get it. Bonus points, it’s a great story when people ask why your dog sits on the word banana. Training can actually be effective and kind of ridiculous at the same time.
06/12/2025
If you’ve ever had a class go too well, ignore this post.
For the rest of us, the ones who’ve run a group class where everything unravels because one dog suddenly forgot how to dog: keep reading.
Group classes are wonderful…
…until they’re not.
Maybe the energy spikes, maybe attention tanks, maybe half the room is doing great and the other half is inventing their own curriculum.
That’s exactly why I wrote Game On! Games for Group Classes.
It’s a collection of structured, purpose-driven games that you can drop into any class when things start to wobble (or when you just need to fill 5 minutes without sacrificing quality).
Inside, you’ll find:
✔️ Engagement games
✔️ Obedience focused games
✔️ Distance challenges
✔️ Calm-down activities
✔️ Easier + harder versions for mixed-level groups
✔️ Zero-prep formats you can use tonight
Because group classes are unpredictable, but your toolkit doesn’t have to be.
If you want your classes to flow smoother, stay calmer, and keep clients smiling instead of silently panicking…
Game On! is your new best friend.
Available now. Game on, trainers. 🎉
Link in comments!
04/12/2025
I'm making a Dog Training ABC - where I want to cover every letter of the alphabet with something to do.
I'm stuck on K and U. Any suggestions.
I felt like Kunt wasn't appropriate to cover both.
04/12/2025
Ever wonder why your dog seems to ignore your perfectly clear commands when you are stressed but suddenly obeys when you are calm? Dogs are masters at reading energy. They pick up on your tone, body language, and overall vibe more than the actual words you are saying. So telling your dog to sit while you are panicking or grumbling is like trying to explain quantum physics to a toddler. They might hear the words, but they mostly feel your tension.
Your energy tells your dog if a situation is safe or stressful, exciting or boring. Calm, confident energy encourages focus and cooperation. Frantic or frustrated energy often triggers anxiety or overexcitement. Imagine trying to have a serious conversation with someone bouncing off the walls. That is your dog when you are tense. The good news is energy is something you can control, unlike the weather or your dog’s obsession with squirrels.
Next time your dog seems stubborn, check yourself first. Take a deep breath, relax your shoulders, and speak in a calm, clear voice. Your dog isn’t ignoring you to be difficult they are just reading your signals. By tuning into your own energy, you make training smoother, walks more enjoyable, and bonus points you might even start feeling calmer yourself. Dogs are basically tiny therapists who bark and drool.
03/12/2025
Should you comfort your dog when they are scared of thunderstorms or fireworks? Yes. But HOW you do it is important.
Lenyx will either chose his crate or us. Im fine with either and today I decided to turn it into a massage session which he was due for anyway.
He was much more relaxed after.
02/12/2025
If you're a dog trainer running group classes you know that sometimes they can be chaotic.
One overexcited puppy, one distracted adolescent, one owner who forgot their treats — and suddenly the wheels start to fall off - especially if you're like me running groupclasses mainly on your own.
That’s exactly why I created Game On! Games for Group Classes.
It’s a collection of structured, plug-and-play games you can use to instantly reset energy, refocus the room, and bring the fun back without losing the training.
These aren’t random “fun activities.”
Each game is designed with:
✔️ Clear instructions
✔️ A purpose (engagement, impulse control, distance work, you name it)
✔️ Easier + harder versions so every dog succeeds
✔️ Zero prep required — just open the book and run the game
If your classes ever feel a bit too… spicy… this book is your new secret weapon.
Keeps clients engaged, keeps dogs focused, and keeps you from pulling your hair out by Week 4.
Game On! is now available — and ready to make your next group class a whole lot calmer and your clients and dogs a whole lot more committed!
Link in comments to order!
01/12/2025
One of my big goals 2025 goals this year is to grow my YouTube channel to 5000 subscribers.
Currently I am on 4909!
With exactly one month to go you can help me to get there 🤩😍.
Once I reach 5000 I will do a giveaway on YouTube amongst my subscribers so make sure you’re part of it.
I love my YouTube journey. Its been so much fun recording videos and sharing them online. I’ve gained so many new skills, managed to help people all across the world and also use it constantly as a homework bank for other clients.
So if you don’t follow me yet on YT but like my content make sure to check it out. I’ll post a direct link in the comments. 😍
01/12/2025
26/11/2025
Zelda is 7.
And suddenly in this last year she has grown obsessed with rice. Just plain ol white rice. Like rice on her head.
She eats it like its her last meal on earth and I wonder if I offered her the option of meat and rice what she’d pick.
Honestly- I could probably train her better with my rice cooker because her response to that thing is quicker than any clicker 😂😂
What have you (accidentally) conditioned your dog to?
23/11/2025
This morning im walking my dogs (on leash) and we come across this guy walking his 3 dogs off leash.
Im gaging do I keep walking - has he got his dogs under control?
Nope. 2 of them come running.
I shout: “you need to call your dog, mine just had an operation.”
And he did. He mightve done it regardless. But idk i rarely don’t get sh*tty talk back for it. He just instantly called and jumped into action.
Maybe it helps Lenyx looks like a patchwork of stitches lol.
Now here is an idea. Instead of selling harnesses with “not friendly” “dont approach” patches…
Maybe we need to start selling dog adhesive stickers with gruesome stitches and wounds on it so people instantly feel bad if rheir dog approaches you when you’re not interested lol. 😂
23/11/2025
If your dog is used to drag you around, pulling into bushes whenever he wants etc. try to start using a simple 'move' command and spatial pressure. It teaches them to respect your space and opens lines of communication. It's a game changer!
21/11/2025
Teen Manners is back with these cute faces! 🤩
Actually had a big conversation with Tyler Muto yesterday about teenage dog overexcitement and how to navigate it.
You can listen to it on Consider The Dog (code Sanne for a month free).
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Notice the Change in your Dog
Hi!
I’m Sanne (Sah-nah) founder of ‘The Complete Canine’.
The Complete Canine came to be because of my own dogs Lenyx and Zelda, who are proudly displayed in my logo.
Lenyx and Zelda are my inspiration and my passion. Without them, I wouldn’t have taken the step to go into dog training. Lenyx is this old soul and my heart dog. He is really attached to me and loves his family and isn’t necessarily interested in other dogs (or people) around him. He’s friendly, but selective.
When Lenyx was 7 months he broke his toe and became quite reactive and fearful to touch and vet visits. We called in a trainer to help us with his potential aggression with the vet and saw our dog change drastically. I loved our trainer’s work so much, that I decided, that is what I want to do. Help people, help their dogs.
Zelda is a joy. She’s our Herd2Homes rescue Kelpie x Koolie. She is as extrovert as a dog can be. She is the typical working dog and exactly what I wanted in a working dog, to be able to go sheep herding and hopefully end up doing agility competitions with her. She’s full of beans and has a huge (weird) character.
I thank them everyday for being there for me and making my life richer.
Passion
Teaching and helping people is something that comes naturally to me. I have been a full time primary school teacher for 6 years and the switch to dog training feels like a perfect next step to me, although currently I am balancing it with my fulltime job. I have the right amount of people skills, ability to explain, train and teach and the passion and handling skills with dogs. I strive to learn as much as possible and am thankful for trainers such as Jay Jack, Chad Mackin, Tyler Muto and Pat Stuart to continue to educate and share their practices. I am also very lucky to call Ernie Frappa (The Dog Bloke) my mentor.
However my interest doesn’t just stop at obedience and behaviour. As someone who grew up around horses I saw the benefits of osteopaths and massage therapists first hand. Horses that were having issues under the saddle often moved and behaved so much better after a good massage session that for me it was a logical step to have a look at dog massage as well.
I wanted to look at the ‘whole dog’ through Canine (myofunctional therapy) Massage. Dogs benefit from massage in the same way as humans and on top of that it can assist in addressing numeral behavioural issues, which goes perfectly together with dog training and sports.
Qualifications and PD
I completed the NDTF cert 3 in Dog Training and Behaviour.
I’m currently finishing up the NCTM Diploma for Canine Myofunctional Therapy.
Bachelor of Education
Besides my official qualifications I regular attend Seminars to ensure I'm up to date with the most recent training concepts and strategies.
