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Mel Newton Dog Training

Mel Newton Dog Training offers comprehensive training services that prioritise positive, reward-based methods to help your dog thrive and reach their full potential.

PUPPY TRAINING

Our puppy classes are fun filled, positive reward based training sessions. We do group and 1-2-1 training for puppies.

HOME TRAINING

These sessions are perfect for clients who wish to have an individualised training plan for obedience or gundog training.

GUN DOG TRAINING

Our Gundog classes are available to any dog who has attended a puppy class or 121 session at MNDT and enjoys retrieving

1-2-1 Training

These sessions are perfect for clients who wish to have an individualised training plan for obedience or gundog training.

About Mel Newton

Mel quickly developed a strong foundation in canine behaviour and obedience. In 2022, Mel took the leap to become self-employed, further developing her skills and expertise in training dogs of all breeds and backgrounds.

Mel's love for dogs extends beyond training.She also works her own gundogs on local shoots, showcasing her commitment to the sport and dedication to her canine companions.

Mel is qualified with the Canine Institute of Dog Training and Behavior (CIDBT) as a professional dog training instructor and achieved a Distinction in the Level 4 advanced canine behaviour diploma with the British College of Canine Studies (BCCS). Mel also holds Grade 2 Honours Pass with the British Institute of Professional Dog Trainers (BIPDT).

Mel continues to expand her knowledge and stay up-to-date on the latest training techniques and methodologies.

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Our Training Programs

Our training program includes in-home support, where we work closely with you and your dog in a familiar environment to address specific behaviour issues and establish good habits from the start.

121 Dog Training

We provide classes and 121 training sessions in real-life situations, helping your dog learn and adapt to various environments and social settings.

This hands-on approach ensures that your dog receives valuable socialisation experiences and builds confidence in different situations. We believe in using the most appropriate reward methods tailored to your dog’s individual needs and preferences.

By understanding what motivates your dog and using positive reinforcement techniques, we can create a strong bond between you and your companion while achieving training goals effectively and efficiently.

TESTIMONIALS

Mel is fab, she is patient, kind and an excellent trainer, most of all she is honest and undertakes practical, positive training for all. If you want to improve your relationship with your dog I would highly recommend Mel.

I have a German shepherd puppy and Mel has really helped me and Daphne and her socialisation and training, we are now moving to her follow on classes, another positive for me, the training carries on into the challenging adolescent phase! Thanks Mel, couldn’t have done it without you.

By Elaine Wheeler

It’s been 12 years since I had a puppy, although always had dogs. I wanted to start with my new pup from day 1. I did 1:2:1 sessions with Mel and our new puppy from 10 weeks old.

It made such a difference to start early and I felt we were well prepared for puppy classes. Mel is kind and patient with her training but also willing to provide advice on other aspects of dog ownership such as raw food feeding. I’m happy to recommend Mel to anyone looking for that special training

By Jane Corbett

Having never had a dog before, the best decision we ever made was to hire Mel to train our new toy poodle puppy (and us!) Mel is kind and patient, and full of expertise. We had in home 121 training for the first three months and then moved on to puppy classes.

One of the most important things that Mel does is listen to the owner, and then tailor the training around what the owner is looking for, and the personality of the dog. Our dog, for example, is not food oriented, so Mel worked with and around that, with excellent results! The only reason we have a calm, well behaved good girl now, is entirely down to Mel's training and guidance! I really cannot recommend Mel highly enough!!

By Louise Thorley