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Rat Pack Dog Services Hi! I'm Emma, owner of Rat Pack Dog Services. At Rat Pack Dog Services you can learn how to solve common training problems and more!

🐶 Puppy and Dog training classes
🐕 121 training and behaviour
🐩 Dog sports
🐽 Scentwork and Mantrailing specialist
❤️ Reward based training
💪 Empowering dog owners
📍Covering Barry, Penarth and the Vale I have worked professionally in the dog world for 7 years and have a wide-range of experience with a variety of breeds and behaviours, group dynamics and class environments. My training methods are

science-based, ethical, effective and simple to master. YOU can have happy walks and a dog that is a joy to be with. You can learn in a safe, judgement free place where you and your dog will develop a better bond and have fun together! I am insured, Dog and Human First Aid trained and DBS checked. I undertake CPD every year and have trained and studied with APDT, School of Canine Science, Canine Principles, PACT, Scentwork UK, Scentwork Wales, UK Sniffer Dogs, Canine Hoopers UK, Mantrailing UK, Mantrailing International, GAK9.

Have you got or do you know someone with a puppy? Looking to get off on the right paw with training?Check out my Practic...
05/01/2025

Have you got or do you know someone with a puppy? Looking to get off on the right paw with training?

Check out my Practical Puppy course - 6 weeks of teaching your puppy important life skill foundations.

Classes are on Wednesdays 6pm and starts on 15th January.

Held at Brockhill Community Centre, Penarth

4 pups only and can join after first vaccines.

Have you got or do you know someone with a puppy? Looking to get off on the right paw with training?Check out my Practic...
05/01/2025

Have you got or do you know someone with a puppy? Looking to get off on the right paw with training?

Check out my Practical Puppy course - 6 weeks of teaching your puppy important life skill foundations.

Classes are on Wednesdays 6pm and starts on 15th January.

Held at Brockhill Community Centre, Penarth

4 pups only and can join after first vaccines.

Book here: www.ratpackdogservices.com/book-online

⭐️ What’s On at Rat Pack ⭐️Here’s the latest classes available at Rat Pack, booking via my website (link in bio)🐾 Practi...
05/01/2025

⭐️ What’s On at Rat Pack ⭐️

Here’s the latest classes available at Rat Pack, booking via my website (link in bio)

🐾 Practical Puppy - 6 week puppy training course. Small class size and lifetime access to online video library. Goody bag included.
Course starts 15th January.

🐶Dynamic Dog - general training, life skills and obedience class for all ages.
Wednesdays 7pm in Penarth
Saturdays 3pm in Barry

🐩Puppy School - rolling puppy training classes teaching all the important training skills, including obediance, life skills, recall, socialisation etc.
Saturdays 2pm in Barry

🐕‍🦺Canine Sporty Club - perfect for those who want to do more with their dog and discover what dog sports they might enjoy.
Tuesdays 7pm in Wenvoe

🦴 Level UP Walks - monthly on lead social walk focusing on engagement with handler and appropriate socialising.

🐕Happy Hounds - monthly outside generalisation class for developing skills in ‘the real world’

🐽Scentwork Gone Wild - outdoors Scentwork class held twice a month on Saturdays 11am.

🚨Mantrailing - based off search and rescue dog techniques, this is a great game of hide and seek for dogs!
Sundays 10am or Thursdays 6pm

Literally me 😂I’ve also nearly put a dog collar on William while trying to get everyone ready to go for a walk 🤦‍♀️Do yo...
05/01/2025

Literally me 😂

I’ve also nearly put a dog collar on William while trying to get everyone ready to go for a walk 🤦‍♀️

Do you get names mixed up?

UPDATE: now safe at Cardiff Dogs Home. Lost male Frenchie found, was running loose on Court Road in Barry and looks to h...
03/01/2025

UPDATE: now safe at Cardiff Dogs Home.

Lost male Frenchie found, was running loose on Court Road in Barry and looks to have come from the Cardiff Road direction.

Scanned chip and it is unregistered.

I’ll be taking this dog down to the pound shortly, but please let me know if you can find the owner.

07854695362

It’s been a while since I introduced myself and as it’s a new year, let me tell you about who I am and what Rat Pack is ...
03/01/2025

It’s been a while since I introduced myself and as it’s a new year, let me tell you about who I am and what Rat Pack is all about.

My name is Emma and I own Rat Pack Dog Services. I started my business 8 years ago, having previously worked for another pet care provider. I’ve been training and working with dogs for over a decade, my own being some of my biggest teachers.

I’m called Rat Pack after my own pack of dogs (all terriers until Max came along 😂) and while only Lulu remains of the original squad, my current group of lunatics certainly live up to the challenge.

One of my main goals for Rat Pack is to provide reward based training to owners in a judgement-free space. I want to empower you to have the confidence to train your dog, and have fun while doing it!

I do this through either 121 training or classes. I also think it’s important to give dogs breed appropriate outlets through dog sports and Scentwork. This is a great way to reduce behaviour problems and create a lasting bond with each other.

Dog training is an unregulated industry which means anyone can simply claim to be one without the relevant experience or desire to keep learning their craft.

So, why should you choose me?

✅ I meet you where you are at and focus on building you up so you are confident with your dog.
✅ I will not advocate methods that hurt or scare your dog into compliance.
✅ I will not start spewing crap like your dog can’t be on the sofa or in your bed (unless you don’t want them to be)
✅ I strive to keep learning and improve my skills and knowledge
✅ I’ll support your training goals and adjust training to help you achieve success.

Picking a dog trainer is a very personal thing. I’m often also someone’s shoulder to cry on, counsellor or safe space. It’s important you feel secure with me and that we ‘click’ otherwise it will effect the training. I encourage you to have a chat over the phone as see if the vibes I’m giving off agree with you, so please feel free to call and have a free chat.

I hope to see you soon!
Emma, Lulu, Lottie, Jessie and Max

A year of Social Walks ❤️One of the perks from being a client is access to free monthly social walks. Thank you so much ...
31/12/2024

A year of Social Walks ❤️

One of the perks from being a client is access to free monthly social walks.

Thank you so much to my clients who have made this year’s walks so enjoyable.

Here’s to 2025 with lots more planned!

⭐️ What’s On at Rat Pack ⭐️Here’s the latest classes available at Rat Pack, booking via my website www.ratpackdogservice...
30/12/2024

⭐️ What’s On at Rat Pack ⭐️

Here’s the latest classes available at Rat Pack, booking via my website www.ratpackdogservices.com/book-online

🐾 Practical Puppy - 8 week puppy training course. Small class size and lifetime access to online video library. Goody bag included.
Course starts 8th January.

🐶Dynamic Dog - general training, life skills and obedience class for all ages.
Wednesdays 7pm in Penarth
Saturdays 3pm in Barry

🐩Puppy School - rolling puppy training classes teaching all the important training skills, including obediance, life skills, recall, socialisation etc.
Saturdays 2pm in Barry

🐕‍🦺Canine Sporty Club - perfect for those who want to do more with their dog and discover what dog sports they might enjoy.
Tuesdays 7pm in Wenvoe

🦴 Level UP Walks - monthly on lead social walk focusing on engagement with handler and appropriate socialising.

🐕Happy Hounds - monthly outside generalisation class for developing skills in ‘the real world’

🐽Scentwork Gone Wild - outdoors Scentwork class held twice a month on Saturdays 11am.

🚨Mantrailing - based off search and rescue dog techniques, this is a great game of hide and seek for dogs!
Sundays 10am or Thursdays 6pm

Decompress that stress!After the last hectic few days, be sure to take the time for both yourself and your dog to destre...
26/12/2024

Decompress that stress!

After the last hectic few days, be sure to take the time for both yourself and your dog to destress. All the extra hubbub surrounding Christmas, all the added stimuli, have gone towards filling up everyone’s capacity for regulating themselves.

Blow off that steam in a way that suits you both, here are a few suggestions:

💨 go for a walk with your dog where they can just run around like a t**t safely.
💨 enjoy a play in your dog’s favourite way
💨 have a pyjama day relaxing with no interruptions

Whatever your favourite way to unwind, remember to take the time to do it.

As you can see here, the Rat Pack’s favourite way to unwind is hanging out in the woods 😃

It’s the big day, if you’ve missed the opportunity to train or are still in the middle of training your dog’s problem be...
25/12/2024

It’s the big day, if you’ve missed the opportunity to train or are still in the middle of training your dog’s problem behaviours around Christmas, then here are some management tips you can implement today to help it go as smoothly and stress free as possible.

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas | Nadolig Llawen To all my clients and doggos, I hope you have a lovely day ❤️
24/12/2024

Merry Christmas | Nadolig Llawen

To all my clients and doggos, I hope you have a lovely day ❤️

🐾 Gift Vouchers 🐾Do you find yourself at a loss for what to buy for a friend or family? Or are you at a loss for what t...
19/12/2024

🐾 Gift Vouchers 🐾

Do you find yourself at a loss for what to buy for a friend or family? Or are you at a loss for what to suggest a loved one gets you for Christmas?

Look no further! You can have the gift of dog training with Rat Pack!

You can choose the amount you want and email the voucher or print it off. Vouchers have a 12 month expiry and can be used against any of my services.

https://www.ratpackdogservices.com/gift-cards

Today I want to talk about posing, more specifically power posing. Back in 2012 a woman called Amy Cuddy did a TED talk...
13/12/2024

Today I want to talk about posing, more specifically power posing.

Back in 2012 a woman called Amy Cuddy did a TED talk about power posing based on a study that she had done, that showed that holding and maintaining specific poses for an extended length of time (2 minutes) could boost your confidence, and increase testosterone and decrease cortisol levels.

Since that study, there’s been a lot of speculation as people have not been able to replicate the results for the hormone changes, so more research is needed. However, there is a lot to be said about how posing powerfully can help you on a psychological level. One of the most common poses that is used is the one I am adopting in the photo, called the wonder woman pose.

Now, what does this have to do with dogs?

I actually like to adopt a similar strategy when I am working with anxious and fearful dogs. The first part I teach the dogs is a ‘paws up’ cue. This is so they can learn to put their paws up on something and give themselves a little more height than normal. It also works great as a behaviour we can use to give the dog something to do and focus on when around triggers.

I also like to teach owners to be more environmentally aware and to look for and encourage their dogs to stand in a higher place so they are above things that they are fearful of and can better survey their surroundings. I tend to find picnic benches can work quite well for this.

These skills also have the advantage to help with creating confidence in the dog. It provides them with clarity and a task to perform instead of previously used behaviours.

Why not give it a go? For both you and your dog, strike a pose!

That’s a wrap for Hoopers class this year. Some lovely festive jumpers and costumes were in attendance as we worked thro...
10/12/2024

That’s a wrap for Hoopers class this year. Some lovely festive jumpers and costumes were in attendance as we worked through improving some hoop value.

Join me for the last puppy class of the year, a puppy social group!This class focuses on socialisation, body awareness a...
10/12/2024

Join me for the last puppy class of the year, a puppy social group!

This class focuses on socialisation, body awareness and confidence for your pup. You’ll also have an opportunity to practice your puppy’s ‘stay’ with a little Christmas themed photo shoot area.

When: Saturday 14th December at 2pm.
Where: Cadoxton Moors Community Centre, Barry

This class is suitable for puppies up to 7 months old and you can reserve your place on the website.

https://www.ratpackdogservices.com/booking-calendar/puppy-social-group?referral=service_list_widget

This young lady rocked her 121 session as part of my Starter Programme over the weekend. Her owners contacted me at a lo...
09/12/2024

This young lady rocked her 121 session as part of my Starter Programme over the weekend. Her owners contacted me at a loss of how to go about working with her. She’s also very reactive that, given her history is rooted in a lack of socialisation in her previous home. So our first steps were spent teaching some boundaries and foundations like sitting for things, waiting on a station, diet adjustments and Scentwork for her busy brain.

I look forward to continuing to work with this family in the future and see their progress ❤️

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Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday 09:00 - 13:00
Sunday 09:00 - 13:00

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Last bit of beach fun for 2024. Putting down reps in before travelling up to the in-laws for New Years. Hope you all have a wonder end to 2024 and that you rock 2025 💪

I have a secret hobby. I like to indulge on it regularly. It’s observing dogs body language while they are out on their walks 🫢 It’s fascinating to watch how dogs communicate with each other and their owners. I highly recommend you have a go as is a great way to learn about how dogs interact. next time you’re out, walking your dog, slow down and start watching.

Never let your guard down 😂 #dogsofinstagram #cockapoosofinstagram #strangerthings

Thank you to everyone who has given their condolences for Bertie ❤️ Didn’t realise how hard it would hit me, getting his paw print tattooed on my leg next to Tizzy’s next week so will have him with me always.

In the latest Super Sniffers class, team Hugo were tackling food distractions in the search area and teams Bubbles and Megan were working through toy distractions.

The gamble that is autumn 😂 Hook clip: @oliveyoufreddie

One of the games we like to play in Puppy School is the Puppy Okie Kokie. This involves puppies learning to focus on their owners around other puppies and walk away. We also throw in the odd greeting so puppies learn they can say hi selectively rather than lunging towards every dog they see.

Do you give your dog ‘nib-nibs’ when they come over to play with you or am I just deranged? 😂

TRIGGER WARNING: animal carcass shown in this reel. A dead deer washed up on the beach today. The dogs took off after a scent while on a walk which on the beach normally means something dead has washed up. The dog’s nose is amazing, they were about 800m away when they caught the scent while I didn’t pick up the smell until about 100m away. What’s not so amazing is Max ignoring my recall and rolling in deer guts. 🤢

Mantrailing Halloween special. A murder mystery. What other excuse do you need to get out the blow-up doll? 😂 #dogsofsouthwales #mantrailing #dogtraining #mantrailingforfun

Everyone wants to say hi to the cute puppy, right? Setting boundaries for both people and puppies is important for teaching puppies manners and ensure they are not over socialised. Tonight’s class practiced setting these boundaries by either politely letting the other down and not allowing their puppy to be greeted, or to allow a greeting while teaching their puppy not to jump up.

This week in Puppy School we were looking at teaching pups an alternative to jumping up and how to greet people. ❤️ Another important exercise is empowering owners to advocate for their puppy and be comfortable saying no on occasion when someone wants to pet their pup. #dogsofsouthwales #valeofglamorgan #puppytraining #barry

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About Us

Hello and welcome to Rat Pack Dog Services!

We aim to provide you and your dog with the best training on offer using the most up-to-date positive reward based methods. We want you and your dog to develop better bonds and have fun together! Our trainer is currently undergoing training with Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) so that we can offer you the highest ethical standard of training. This includes, Puppy, Adult, Scentwork and Mantrailing classes.

We also aim to provide workshops from both ourselves and fellow dog trainers to give as rounded an education as you want, including Recall, First Aid, Reactivity and Dog Sports.

We also offer an individual service called ‘Enrichment Visits’ that can be designed and tailored to your dogs needs. We will visit your dog at home and spend time playing, training and mentally simulating their minds. Have a puppy, older dog or one that is convalescing and can’t go out with a dog walker when you’re working? Is Daycare out of your budget? Then this service might be your answer.