Bowerland Dog Training Arena

Are you looking to kickstart your boundaries? We see a lot of students on a weekly basis and this is a really common struggle…how do I get my dog to stay on the boundary? Join Tom & Lauren for a 3 hour filmed session to learn how to get your boundaries off started off right! Learn the secrets to grow value for boundaries, that all important release cue (it’s the real secret!) and, as part of the morning, learn how…

Do you watch the videos of Tom & Lauren’s dogs hanging out on their boundaries and wonder what the magic ingredient is? Do you dream of the day your dog can do the same? Would you love a dog who just chills out on their boundary no matter what is happening around them? Whether that’s visitors arriving, dinner cooking, maybe even a visit to the pub…life is happening around them and your dog is calmly hanging out on their boundary!…

Calling all Canine Detectives! Does your dog’s nose just get in the way? Do you have a super sniffy dog? Or are you looking for a fun new activity to do with your dog that works both their mind and body (and of course their nose)? We have a super cool day planned for you! Join Tom and Lauren for a day of filming where we will explore the world of Scentwork! Teach your canine detective from the ground up,…

Who doesn’t want to get fitter? Especially after a year of lockdown! We’re sure you do, and we bet your dog does too!!! There are so many great reasons to work on fitness with your dog: Maintaining overall good health Having a great alternative for days when you can’t go out for a walk Helping your dog to age well and maintain muscle tone Rehabilitation from injury Preparation for your canine athlete in any sport Building an amazing relationship with…

Off leash freedom is the dream of most dog owners! To achieve this you need a super, solid, reliable recall! A dog that comes back every time you call them…no matter what! Whether that’s mid deer chase, away from the tasty takeway on the path, or after a great agility run…we will show you how to teach your dog a ridiculously rapid recall! Tom and Lauren have years of experience working with dogs and their owners and recall is a…

Adolescence in dogs is such a crucial time! It can also be a tricky time for a lot of dog owners. Your once cute, never leaves your side puppy is now heading off into the distance whenever you go on a walk. Recall...? What recall? All those great things you taught your puppy seem to be largely forgotten. Or maybe it is just the change in personality you are trying to figure out how to work with? There are lots…

Terriers are tenacious, independent, resilient, and dedicated – they are relentless and fearless…and some can be really pessimistic and tricky to motivate! We love the terrier breeds! But we see many owners struggling with: Destructive behaviour Ignoring recall Barking (but terriers bark, that’s what they do, right?) Pulling on lead Fear of missing out…EVERYTHING is their business! Obsessive behaviours (they just don’t forget that mole in the garden or that one time they saw a cat on the bin outside!…

Confidence in dogs is SO important! There are so many distractions in life that can really be a challenge for many dogs. Moving vehicles, noisy machinery, bin men, visitors coming to the house, vet visits…there is a lot going on in life when we want our dogs to be able to take things in their stride. If you have a nervous, worried dog or a dog who you think could just use a confidence top-up, join Tom and Lauren for…

Do you want to know a secret? Something not too many people know? It’s the reason Lauren has such amazing agility dogs! She spends the majority of the time working on her dogs’ foundation skills for agility… even with Crufts winner Blink! Their success in the agility ring is much less about the agility equipment and much more about the foundational, core skills that are needed to create a superstar agility dog. Tom and Lauren will show you the games…

In the busy world we all live in, some days we just want to have fun with our dogs! How about joining Tom and Lauren for a day jam packed with games? The day will be filmed and full of new games, as well as new twists on some more familiar games. Want to learn a new spin on an old favourite? Or be one of the first to learn a sparkly new game that's never been filmed before? Do…