We’ve put together our top 5 favourite dog-friendly spots in Bishop’s Stortford where you can practise everything from calm settling to socialisation - all while enjoying great coffee, welcoming atmospheres, and even some tasty dog treats!

Training a reactive dog requires more than heel and sit. It requires understanding why your dog feels the need to react, what they're trying to communicate, and how to support them in feeling safer and more in control.

At ASCENDK9, we’ve helped hundreds of dog owners overcome this exact struggle. If you’ve ever found yourself frustrated thinking “but they do it at home!”, this post is for you. We’ll explore why this happens, how to fix it, and what it really takes to build behaviour that holds up anywhere.

We’ll walk you through the what, how, and why of managing multi-dog households, using proven dog training techniques like crate training, place training, and boundary setting. If you’ve ever asked, “How do I train both dogs without chaos?” - read on.

Vet visits can be overwhelming for many dogs, especially those who are sensitive to handling, new environments, or strangers.

Reactivity in dogs is often misunderstood, leading to frustration for owners and unnecessary stress for dogs. But reactivity isn’t a one-size-fits-all issue - there’s a spectrum. From mild overstimulation to extreme aggression, understanding where your dog falls on this spectrum is the key to effective training and a better relationship.

Let’s break down what dog reactivity really is, why it happens, and how to manage it.

Want a motivated, active, thinking dog? Build your training around these three pillars

Here’s the game-changer: you don’t need to rely solely on treats. You can use your dog’s existential food - the meals they would eat every day - to boost focus, motivation, and results in dog training.