Antonia Mitchell

When the temperatures soar, long walks and hot pavements aren’t always the best idea for our dogs. The good news? There are loads of fun ways to keep your dog happy, stimulated and entertained without marching them round the block in 28-degree heat. Here are 10 simple things you can do with your dog on a hot day instead of a walk. 1. Frozen Kong Time Hot Weather Activity for your Dog! Stuff a Kong with your dog’s food, wet food, yoghurt or treats and pop it in the freezer for a few hours. Not...

We recently took our dogs on a field trip to Painshill — and it’s safe to say it ticks every box for the perfect training environment and a genuinely beautiful day out. Why Painshill is ideal for training One of the biggest advantages of Painshill is that all dogs are required to be on lead. From a training perspective, this is gold. It means: No unwanted off-lead greetings A controlled environment to practise neutrality around other dogs and people The perfect opportunity to work on loose...

Loose lead walking is one of the most common struggles we see at Surrey & Sussex Dog Trainer. Owners often tell us: “ The moment we leave the house, it’s like my dog thinks they’re in the Olympic powerwalking finals. ” If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Loose lead walking involves self-control, engagement, motivation, calmness, and communication — and your dog is trying to juggle all of that while the world throws squirrels, smells and excitement at them. The good news?With the...