Rewarding Dogs

🎉🐾 WE'RE FULLY BOOKED! 🐾🎉

The final place has gone!

We're delighted to announce that our October Beginner Dog Training Course is now completely FULL, with all 16 places reserved, 💜💛

A huge thank you to everyone who has booked. We're really looking forward to welcoming you and starting your Rewarding Dogs journey together.

📅 The course begins Wednesday 14 October 2026

👥 Week 1: Owners only
🐕 Weeks 2–9: Eight weeks of practical training with your dogs
🏅 Week 10: The opportunity to take the Royal Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme Bronze Award

📧 A reminder for everyone attending: confirmation emails have now been sent to those registered. Please check your inbox for your course information.

Missed out this time?

Don't worry. We'll be announcing details of our next Beginner Dog Training Course in due course, so keep following Rewarding Dogs here on Facebook for the next dates.

Thank you for such a fantastic response to the October course. 16 places filled, and we're ready to get started! 🐕🐾

See you on the 14th! 💜

Happier Dogs. Happier People.

🐾 JUST 2 PLACES REMAINING! 🐾

Our next Rewarding Dogs Beginner Dog Training Course is almost full! 💜💛

14 of the 16 places have now been reserved, leaving just *WO places available for the course starting on Wednesday 14 October 2026 in Inverness.

If you've been thinking about joining us with your dog, this really is the time to book.

Over our 10-week course, we'll help you develop practical skills that can make everyday life with your dog easier and more enjoyable.

👥 Week 1: Owners only, giving you the foundations and understanding before bringing your dog along

🐕 Weeks 2–9: Eight weeks of practical training with your dog, including attention, loose-lead walking, recall, sit, down, stay and working around everyday distractions

🏅 Week 10: The opportunity to take the Royal Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme Bronze Award for dogs and owners reaching the required standard

📧 Already registered?

Confirmation emails have now been sent to everyone currently registered for the October training course. Please check your inbox for the details.

📅 Starts Wednesday 14 October 2026
📍 Raigmore Community Centre, Inverness
🐕 10-week Beginner Dog Training Course

🚨 ONLY 2 PLACES REMAINING

Once these final two places are booked, the October course will be full.

👉 Reserve your dog's place:
https://rewardingdogs.com/training-classes/

We look forward to welcoming everyone in October! 🐾💜

Happier Dogs. Happier People.

Training Classes - Dog Trainer in Inverness - Rewarding Dogs No. Rewarding Dogs states there is no upper age limit for attending training classes.

🏅 Could you and your dog earn a Bronze Award together?

When you join our next 10-week Beginner Dog Training Course, you're not simply teaching your dog a few commands.

You're learning how to communicate better, build good everyday habits and work together as a team. 🐕💜

And there's something rather special to work towards too.

The course begins with an owners-only session, followed by eight weeks of practical training with your dog.

Then, in Week 10, dogs and owners who reach the required standard will have the opportunity to take the Royal Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme Bronze Award. 🏅

Throughout the course we'll work on practical skills including:

🐾 Getting and keeping your dog's attention
🐾 Walking more comfortably on the lead
🐾 Building a reliable recall
🐾 Sit, down and stay
🐾 Working calmly around distractions
🐾 Understanding how your dog thinks and learns

It's not about having a "perfect" dog.

It's about developing better communication, greater confidence and practical skills that you can continue using together long after the course has finished.

💜 10 PLACES REMAINING

📅 Starts Wednesday 14 October 2026
📍 Raigmore Community Centre, Inverness
🐕 10-week Beginner Dog Training Course
👥 Week 1: Owners only
🐾 Weeks 2–9: Training with your dog
🏅 Week 10: Royal Kennel Club Bronze Award

Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so if you've been thinking about joining us, now is a great time to reserve your place.

Could 14 October be the start of something brilliant for you and your dog? 💜🐾

👉 Reserve your dog's place:
https://rewardingdogs.com/training-classes/

Happier Dogs. Happier People.

Training Classes - Dog Trainer in Inverness - Rewarding Dogs Our next 10-week Beginner Dog Training Course starts Wednesday 14 October 2026.

To book, just visit: https://rewardingdogs.com/training-classes/

To book our puppy training package, just visit https://rewardingdogs.com/puppy-training/

🐶 Give Your Puppy the Best Start in Life! 🐾
The first few months are the most important in shaping a happy, confident, and well-behaved dog. Our Puppy Training Package is specially designed for puppies up to 5 months old with no existing behavioural issues.
Together we'll help your puppy build the skills they need for a lifetime of good behaviour, including:
✅ Sit, Down & Stay
✅ Loose Lead Walking
✅ Reliable Recall
✅ Toilet Training
✅ Managing Mouthing & Nipping
✅ Understanding How Your Puppy Learns & Communicates
Our positive, easy-to-follow approach helps you build a strong bond with your puppy while giving them the confidence to thrive.
🐾 Start training early and enjoy a happier life together.

Visit our website today to find out more or book your puppy's place -

Coming soon!

Make sure that you are following our page for further details

How to Build a Stronger Bond With Your Dog Through Better Communication

A well‑behaved dog isn’t just trained - it’s understood. Many of the behaviour challenges I see across Scotland stem from miscommunication between dog and owner. Strengthening your bond starts with learning to “speak dog,” and the results can be life‑changing.

Listen Before You Lead

Dogs communicate constantly through body language. A tucked tail, lip‑licking, or turning away can signal stress long before a growl appears. When you respond early, you prevent escalation and build trust.

Train in Short, Focused Sessions

Dogs learn best in bite‑sized chunks. Five minutes of focused training beats a long, unfocused session. Rewarding Dogs’ tailored programmes emphasise clear, achievable steps that build success quickly.

Make Training Part of Daily Life

Loose‑lead walking, recall, and calm greetings aren’t taught in a single session - they’re reinforced in everyday moments. Reward small wins: a glance back at you, a calm pause, or choosing not to bark.

Create a Safe Learning Environment

If your dog is anxious, overwhelmed, or overstimulated, learning shuts down. Many “problem behaviours” improve simply by adjusting your approach to your dog as well as modifying the environment - distance from triggers, quieter spaces, or giving direction in a way your dog understands. This is especially important for reactive or rescue dogs, which Rewarding Dogs specialises in helping.

Work With Your Dog, Not Against Them

Every dog is an individual. What motivates one may not motivate another. A personalised behaviour plan - built around your dog’s temperament, history, and needs - creates faster more lasting results. This personalised approach is central to our behaviour consultations.

When you communicate clearly and compassionately, your dog becomes more confident, cooperative, and connected to you. A stronger bond isn’t just the key to better behaviour - it’s the foundation of a happier life together.

We can help with that! 🐾

Need extra guidance? Book a consultation with Mike by visiting our website.

🦮 Thinking about getting a dog? Here’s the reality about breed choice:

We’re asked this a lot, and the truth might surprise you: There are HUGE variations within any breed!

Two Border Collies can have completely different temperaments. The same goes for any breed out there.

That said, here’s what matters:

If you’re looking at high-energy working breeds like Border Collies or Springer Spaniels, understand what you’re signing up for:

– Active owners required

– Mental stimulation needed (not just physical exercise)

– Minimum 2 hours walking per day

– These dogs need a job to do

The real question isn’t “what’s the best breed?” – it’s “what breed matches MY lifestyle?”

Rescue dogs? Senior dogs? Mixed breeds? All can make wonderful family pets with the right match!

Need advice on which dog might suit your family?

Let’s chat!

☎️ 01463 230757

📧 [email protected]

🐶 Wondering what toys will actually keep your dog entertained?
The answer might surprise you: it depends on your dog!

But we’ve found that most dogs absolutely love:
✓ Stuffed Kongs, especially frozen ones*, recipe below – Long-lasting mental stimulation, especially great for anxious dogs
✓ Food dispensing activity toys – These combine play with problem-solving

The key is finding what your dog enjoys. Every dog has different preferences – some love fetching, others chasing, and many love a game of tug. Some prefer puzzle-solving, some fetch and some just love to destroy things! Whatever it is, your play should be interactive with your dog to cement your bond and increase your dog’s cooperation with you.

Pro tip: Rotate your dog’s toys regularly to keep things fresh and exciting. And remember – the best toy is often the one that holds your dog’s attention, enriches their day, and involves you!

Looking for other ways to keep your pup engaged?

We can help with that! 🐾

Need extra guidance? Book a consultation with Mike.

* Frozen Kongs
– firmly block up the hole at the base with a treat
– smear inside Kong with meat paste cheese spread or similar
– fill with kibble and perhaps some small meaty treats
– place Kong upright in a cup filled to the top with water
– put in freezer overnight