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Michelle Nowell-Dog Trainer and Behaviourist Specialising in 1:1 training for dogs with anxiety issues, fear based reactivity, excessive barking, lead pulling and many other understandable behaviours.

I only use positive training methods, and foucs on understanding the root cause of the problem.

05/01/2025

DOG TRAINING CLASSES START AGAIN THIS WEEK.
See you all there!

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!I hope you all have a wonderful day 🎄.A big thank you to all of my clients and th...
25/12/2024

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!
I hope you all have a wonderful day 🎄.
A big thank you to all of my clients and those who have supported me throughout the year. See you all in 2025! 🐾🐕🥂

🎄 Looking for a last minute gift? 🎄Dog training gift vouchers available for 1:1 and group sessions. 🐾 Improve your bond ...
19/12/2024

🎄 Looking for a last minute gift? 🎄

Dog training gift vouchers available for 1:1 and group sessions.

🐾 Improve your bond with your dog.
🐾 Build confidence
🐾 Learn new life skills.
🐾 Teach your dog the behaviour you desire
🐾 Socialise with other dogs
🐾 Tackle difficult behaviours
🐾 Help with mental stimulation
🐾 Continued professional support

Get in touch now to get your voucher in time for Christmas 🤶

We had a brilliant night for our Christmas party and last session of 2024!Fantastic outfits, lots of fun, laughter, play...
19/12/2024

We had a brilliant night for our Christmas party and last session of 2024!
Fantastic outfits, lots of fun, laughter, playing games and winning prizes.
Ruby has decided she wants a ball pit for Christmas…and Harry wants a Ruby 😂!

Thank you to everyone who came to the party, but also a huge thank you to everyone who has joined the Penybont training sessions over the last few months. Without your support, they would not be possible!
I’d also like to thank Penybont and District Community Centre. for hosting us weekly and providing a fantastic venue.

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas🎄 and a happy New Year. See you in 2025! 🎉xx

🎄CHRISTMAS PARTY:TOMORROW (Tuesday 17th) 6pm 🎄Christmas party for anyone who has attended the dog training sessions in P...
16/12/2024

🎄CHRISTMAS PARTY:TOMORROW (Tuesday 17th) 6pm 🎄

Christmas party for anyone who has attended the dog training sessions in Penybont.
6- 7.30pm at Penybont hall.

🐾 Dog socialisation
🐾 Drinks & Nibbles
🐾 Play zones
🐾 Games
🐾 Music
🐾 Xmas fancy dress- Prize for the best dressed.

If you are not already booked in and want to join the festive fun, please get in touch.

12/12/2024

What is dog training?

In my mind, dog training is building a 'middle language' between human and canine. In order to make this language clear, it's must be consistent and easy to follow. By pairing a word, or vocal cue to an action, you can begin to build a dictionary of commands.

It's important to remember that dogs don't understand the words we say, they listen to the sound that the word makes. This means that saying different words to get the same response won't work! For example, 'DOWN' sounds different to 'LAY DOWN.

Keeping vocal cues short (one word where possible), makes it easier for the dog to follow instructions. Adding extra words/sounds, only creates grey areas and white noise, which the dog will not understand. This means that they will have to try harder to pick out the words they recognise, which becomes hard work and they eventually switch off.

Here is a video of Ruby doing some simple cues. 'Sit' means sit
'Down' means lay down
'Heel' means position your shoulder by my leg.

You can see how engaged Ruby is! This is because she understands what is being asked and can respond with success. You will see that Ruby needed another cue with a greater visual cue for her ‘down to sit’ and then responded well. I find that using hand signals (visual cues) are a fantastic way to support obedience training. I will cover this more in a future post.

Huge congratulations to Trish and Ruby for passing their Level 2 tonight! 👏
10/12/2024

Huge congratulations to Trish and Ruby for passing their Level 2 tonight! 👏

09/12/2024
🎄🎄Gift Vouchers 🎄🎄🌟SAVE UP TO £40🌟1:1 training sessions and Dog training class vouchers available. Vouchers are valid fo...
05/12/2024

🎄🎄Gift Vouchers 🎄🎄
🌟SAVE UP TO £40🌟

1:1 training sessions and Dog training class vouchers available.
Vouchers are valid for 12 months.
Multiple sessions can be redeemed individually, do not require block booking, and may be used to more than one dog.

Please get in touch if you have any questions.
Contact Michelle on 07854832429
Merry Christmas 🎄

🎄🎄 Gift Vouchers 🎄🎄🌟SAVE UP TO £40🌟Give the gift of dog training this year!1:1 sessions and dog training class gift vouc...
05/12/2024

🎄🎄 Gift Vouchers 🎄🎄
🌟SAVE UP TO £40🌟
Give the gift of dog training this year!
1:1 sessions and dog training class gift vouchers now available.

Vouchers are valid for 12 months.
Multiple sessions can be redeemed individually, do not require block bookings and can be used for more than one dog.
Please get in touch if you have any questions.
Contact Michelle on 07854832429.
Merry Christmas🤶 🐕🐾

🌟AWARDS 🌟Firstly a huge congratulations to Jenny and Dan for completing their Level 3 last night. They are absolutely sm...
04/12/2024

🌟AWARDS 🌟

Firstly a huge congratulations to Jenny and Dan for completing their Level 3 last night. They are absolutely smashing it..roll on Level 4!

A big well done to Izzy and Tilly for passing their Level 2 a couple of weeks ago. Lots of great work and already progressing well into Level 3.

Congratulations to Jill, Cliff & Tuppence for achievement their Level 1 today. Tuppence is 19 weeks old and showing a lot of potential. I’m looking forward to watching her progress though the levels.

Well done everyone 👍👏🥳

Thank you to those who have shared photos and videos of your lovely doggies enjoying the snow today! I love seeing them…...
19/11/2024

Thank you to those who have shared photos and videos of your lovely doggies enjoying the snow today! I love seeing them…it makes my day.
Feel free to share your photos to spread the joy!
⛄️🐾🐕

🐕 NEW DATE 🐕Come along to get some advice and tips to improve your dog’s training & behaviour. 🐾 Basic obedience 🐾 Loose...
13/11/2024

🐕 NEW DATE 🐕
Come along to get some advice and tips to improve your dog’s training & behaviour.

🐾 Basic obedience
🐾 Loose lead walking
🐾 Recall
🐾 Reactivity issues
🐾 Nuisance barking
🐾 Anxiety / fear based behaviour
🐾 Other behavioural problems

Understanding WHY your dog is displaying certain behaviours is a fundamental step towards helping solve the problem.

Please get in touch for more information.

06/11/2024

All set up ready for training 🐕

🚨ONLY 2 SPACES LEFT- 12pm & 1pm🚨🐾 Behaviour advice. 🐾 Obedience skills🐾 Recall. 🐾 Loose...
04/11/2024

🚨ONLY 2 SPACES LEFT- 12pm & 1pm🚨

🐾 Behaviour advice. 🐾 Obedience skills
🐾 Recall. 🐾 Loose lead walking
🐾Training advice

Feel free to get in touch for more information.

Congratulations to Jenny & Dan for achieving their Level 2 this week 👏🎉
31/10/2024

Congratulations to Jenny & Dan for achieving their Level 2 this week 👏🎉

🐕 One to on training day next Thursday 7th November at Penybont Community Centre 🐕• Obedience training • Recall • Loose ...
31/10/2024

🐕 One to on training day next Thursday 7th November at Penybont Community Centre 🐕

• Obedience training • Recall • Loose lead walking • Behaviour advice •

Get advice to improve your dog’s overall obedience or address a specific behavioral issue.

30 minutes £30
1 hour £50

Feel free to get in touch for more information 🐾

🤩Look at these! 🤩Thank you to Clewedog Rosettes for creating such gorgeous rosettes for the Penybont Dog Training Classe...
29/10/2024

🤩Look at these! 🤩

Thank you to Clewedog Rosettes for creating such gorgeous rosettes for the Penybont Dog Training Classes.

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Ruby and Trish- Sit, Down, Heel.
Ruby and Trish- Sit, Down, Heel.

What is dog training? In my mind, dog training is building a 'middle language' between human and canine. In order to make this language clear, it's must be consistent and easy to follow. By pairing a word, or vocal cue to an action, you can begin to build a dictionary of commands. It's important to remember that dogs don't understand the words we say, they listen to the sound that the word makes. This means that saying different words to get the same response won't work! For example, 'DOWN' sounds different to 'LAY DOWN. Keeping vocal cues short (one word where possible), makes it easier for the dog to follow instructions. Adding extra words/sounds, only creates grey areas and white noise, which the dog will not understand. This means that they will have to try harder to pick out the words they recognise, which becomes hard work and they eventually switch off. Here is a video of Ruby doing some simple cues. 'Sit' means sit 'Down' means lay down 'Heel' means position your shoulder by my leg. You can see how engaged Ruby is! This is because she understands what is being asked and can respond with success. You will see that Ruby needed another cue with a greater visual cue for her ‘down to sit’ and then responded well. I find that using hand signals (visual cues) are a fantastic way to support obedience training. I will cover this more in a future post.

🌟AWARDS 🌟 Firstly a huge congratulations to Jenny and Dan for completing their Level 3 last night. They are absolutely smashing it..roll on Level 4! A big well done to Izzy and Tilly for passing their Level 2 a couple of weeks ago. Lots of great work and already progressing well into Level 3. Congratulations to Jill, Cliff & Tuppence for achievement their Level 1 today. Tuppence is 19 weeks old and showing a lot of potential. I’m looking forward to watching her progress though the levels. Well done everyone 👍👏🥳

All set up ready for training
All set up ready for training

All set up ready for training 🐕

Here is Dan in his 1:1 session, working hard on his walk to heel and ‘down’ from a distance. (Apologies for the sirens ) At this stage of training, vocal cues and visual hand signals are emphasised to help Dan understand what is being asked of him. These will then be reduced until just a clear vocal cue is needed. Adding a hand signal when training is a great method to stop repetitive vocal cues, which in turn, enables faster responses from the dog.

🐕Having fun and making friends at Penoffa socialisation and play sessions. Wednesdays 6-7pm Thursdays 11.30-12.30 & 1-2pm

What a fantastic first play & socialisation session. We had some very happy dogs! 🐶 Thank you to everyone who attended and a massive thank you to Penoffa Paw Paddock for hosting us! If you would like to join us for some fun with your dog, please get in touch to secure your place.

🌟Venue Preview 🌟
🌟Venue Preview 🌟

A sneaky peak of the venue which will be hosting our new on-lead socialisation play sessions- Penoffa Paw Park, Beggars Bush, Presteigne. Get in touch to secure your place!

Pumpkin and Julia
Pumpkin and Julia

Pumpkin showing us how it’s done! We achieved this using the ‘capturing method’. Pumpkin had never used a target or a ring before this session. Julia used simple, clear cues which were easy for Pumkin to follow. Well done 👏

Pumpkin & Julia
Pumpkin & Julia

Pumpkin showing us how it’s done! This was achieved using the capturing technique. Pumpkin had never targeted or used a ring before this session. Note how Julia delivers short and clear cues which are easy for Pumpkin to follow. Well done 👏

Training with a hoop
Training with a hoop

🐶A fun training exercise with a hoop and a young Labrador. I am working with a ball as a reward. This was the first time he was introduced to this exercise and the first time he has learnt how to drop a ball on command. (Turn your volume up to hear the commands being delivered). For his first try this is pretty impressive! The goal of this exercise is to get him to ‘WAIT’ and then jump ‘THROUGH’ the hoop. When he retrieves the ball, I ask him to LEAVE’. When he releases the ball he gets rewarded with high value chicken. Note the change in my voice tone when I’m delivering a command and how it changes when I am giving praise. Also watch how I give a ‘Finish’ signal at the end to show him that training has ended. Keeping yourself calm, and delivering simple commands that are easy for your dog to understand is the key to successful training!l

Loose Lead Workshop
Loose Lead Workshop

Fantastic work from everyone last night at the first loose lead workshop in Penybont Hall. All 10 dogs showed great improvements and their owners learnt the techniques needed to continue their training. The next loose lead clinic is Tuesday 27th February. Get into touch to book in 🦮

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