Train & Retrieve

If you’re struggling with crate training, the answer is usually structure—not guesswork. In this guide, I break down the exact routine I used with my own puppy, helping you avoid accidents, improve sleep, and build calm behaviour from the very beginning.

If your dog barks, lunges or spins at other dogs on walks, you’re not alone – and you’re not failing them. Around Chipping Norton and the wider Cotswolds, we work with lots of dogs who look  “naughty” but are really worried, frustrated, or simply out of their depth. Our job at Byron Dog Training is to give both ends of the lead a clear, calm plan so walks start to feel safe again. In this guide, we’ll walk you through: What “reactive” actually means Why your dog might be expl

Puppy biting can feel relentless. One minute they’re cuddly, the next they’re hanging off sleeves and ankles like it’s their full-time job. The good news is this is common — and in most cases it’s not “bad behaviour”.

Retrieving isn’t just fetch – it’s your dog choosing to bring something back to you, calmly and happily, even when they’re excited. In this blog I’ll walk you through how we teach retrieve work at Byron Dog Training, simple games you can try at home, and how our Retrieving Workshop on 8 February can help you and your dog put it all together.