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Mike Newland, PPG, PPN, MGODT

Company Director, Head Trainer & Behaviour Consultant

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Mike Newland is a Director at Adolescent Dogs, a leading organisation that has successfully trained over 15,000 pet dogs and their owners since 2006.

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Mike’s passion lies in behaviour modification, with a special focus on rehabilitating pet dogs facing reactivity and aggression challenges. He is also an expert in working with assistance dogs and has developed his own medical detection training program.

 

Drawing on experience from some of the world’s most renowned trainers, Mike has created a comprehensive training approach that combines science-based methods, ACE principles, and scent work to rehabilitate dogs and empower their owners.

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In his role as a Head Instructor at UK Sniffer Dogs, Mike conducts instructor workshops for dog trainers and behaviourists across the UK. He also leads the UK Sniffer Dogs pet classes in Guildford—a welcoming space for owners of reactive dogs and an enriching activity for puppies and adult dogs alike. These classes complement any obedience training program perfectly.

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In addition to his group work, Mike offers one-on-one coaching and runs workshops for pet dog owners, trainers, and behaviourists. Through his Online Academy, he hosts specialist webinars that have successfully trained over 10,000 dogs since 2020. Mike further extends his expertise by running Practical Instructor Courses for dog trainers.

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Mike is deeply committed to giving back to the community. He volunteers with dog rescues, working on some of the most challenging behavioural cases to help them find forever homes. He also fosters reactive dogs during their rehabilitation and organises hands-on training sessions for rescue staff and volunteers.

 

Moreover, Mike regularly visits local veterinary centres to deliver seminars on successful puppy classes and to provide up-to-date advice on socialization, diet, and behaviour.

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Recognised for his expertise, Mike has been assessed by the British Institute of Professional Dog Trainers, achieving 2nd Grade with honours. He is an approved member of the Guild of Dog Trainers (GODT), a member of the Pet Professional Guild for Force-Free Dog Trainers, a Professional Member of the Pet Professional Network, and serves as a Head Instructor for UK Sniffer Dogs.

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Outside of his professional life, Mike enjoys a vibrant family life in rural Ewhurst. He lives with his partner Jenny, their two children (aged 12 and 9), 8 dogs, 4 cats, 9 goats, and a giant tortoise on over 2 acres of land, with access to expansive polo fields for training. Their own canine family includes 2 Chinese Crested, 1 Mini Xoloitzcuintli (Mexican Hairless), 2 Standard Xoloitzcuintlis, a Border Collie, and a Working Cocker Spaniel.

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Mike’s blend of academic rigor, practical expertise, and heartfelt passion for dogs makes him a cornerstone of our team and a true asset to the wider dog training community.

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Background Qualifications, Online Courses, Webinars, Seminars & Experience 
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  • Accredited Instructor for the Guild of Dog Trainers (GODT Master Trainer)

  • Head Instructor for UK Sniffer Dogs

  • Proud Ambassador for the Pet Professional Guild

  • Professional Member of the Pet Professional Network (PPN)

  • Attended a BIPDT COURSE and obtained a Certificate in Basic Instructional Techniques (British Institute of Professional Dog Trainers) 

  • Full member of the Pet Professional Guild - the association for force free pet professionals (PPG)

  • Fosterer for dog rescues across the UK - helping to retrain and rehabilitate rescue dogs

  • School of Canine Science - Behaviour Bible (currently undertaking)

  • Craig Ogilvie - Interactive Play Workshop - 2020

  • Craig Ogilvie - Communication, arousal and problematic behaviours seminar - 2020

  • Kamal Fernandez - Monthly training workshop - 2020

  • Completed the UK Sniffer Dogs Gold Tracking Instructors Course - 2023

  • Completed the UK Sniffer Dogs Silver Tracking Instructors Course - 2022

  • Completed the UK Sniffer Dogs Bronze Tracking Instructors Course - 2021

  • Completed the UK Sniffer Dogs Gold Instructors Course - 2020

  • Completed the UK Sniffer Dogs Bronze Instructors Course 2019

  • Completed the UK Sniffer Dogs Silver Instructors Course 2019

  • School of Canine Science - Trainer of the Year Course 2019

  • Sarah Fisher - ACE practitioner Course - attended 5 days practical training - 2019

  • Kamal Fernandez - 2 Day Practical Training Seminar on Dog Training & Behaviour - 2019

  • Ttouch Practitioner Course - attended 5 days practical training - 2019

  • Victoria Stilwell - 2 Day Dog Behaviour Conference - 2019

  • Alex Wilson - 2 Day Tellington TTouch Seminar - 2019

  • Kamal Fernandez - Reactivity, dispelling the myths seminar - 2019

  • School of Canine Science - Behaviourism 101 with Dean Nichols - 2019

  • School of Canine Science - Attended Dog to Dog Aggression Seminar - 2018

  • Craig Ogilvie - Attended Communicating with your Overstimulated Dog Seminar - 2018

  • Brenda Aloff - Attended Canine Body Language seminar - 2018

  • Brenda Aloff - Attended Get Connected Seminar

  • Brenda Aloff -  Attended Instructors Workshop for Aggressive Dogs 

  • Brenda Aloff - The Engaged Dog - Academy Online

  • Craig Ogilvie - Attended Practical Play Skills Seminar

  • Dr Ian Dunbar - Attended Common sense & cutting edge concepts in Behaviour & Training

  • Dr Ian Dunbar - Attended Simple solutions for common Behaviour & Training problems

  • Kathy Sdao - Leash Aggression Webinar

  • Attended Geert De Bolster Dog Aggression Seminar

  • Sirius Dog Training Academy - Dr Ian Dunbar Fighting & Biting Seminars, Puppy Training Classes & Adolescent/Adult Classes Online

  • Sirius Dog Training Academy - Attended Dr Ian Dunbar Business, People Training & Games seminar

  • Sirius Dog Training Academy - Attended Dr Ian Dunbar Dog Behaviour Counselling Certificate

  • Northern Centre for Canine Behaviour: Attended Canine Crime Scene Investigation with John Rogerson 

  • Northern Centre for Canine Behaviour: - John Rogerson Practical Ultimate Recall Workshop 

  • Northern Centre for Canine Behaviour: - Attended 9 Day Professional Dog Training, Instructing & Behaviour Practical Course with John Rogerson 

  • Sarah Whitehead - Attended the Sex and Hormones Seminar

Barney the Cocker Spaniel Puppy | 2 Weeks Residential Dog Training
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Barney the Cocker Spaniel Puppy | 2 Weeks Residential Dog Training

Barney is Heading Home! 🐾 After completing his training journey with us, Barney, the adorable cocker spaniel puppy, is now ready to return home! 🏡 Over the past 2 weeks, this clever little pup has worked hard, mastering his skills and blossoming into a confident, well-behaved companion. From perfecting his basic obedience to learning good manners, Barney has shown such eagerness to learn and grow. His playful personality and sweet nature have made him a joy to train, and we’re so proud of how far he’s come! 💪🐶 As Barney heads back to his family, we’re confident that he’ll continue to shine and bring so much happiness to their lives. We’ve loved every moment of working with this special boy, and we know he has a bright future ahead! 🌟 Thank you, Barney, for all the cuddles, laughs, and wagging tails. We’ll miss you, but we’re so excited for you and your family to begin this next chapter together. ❤️ Good luck, Barney—keep being amazing! 🐕 www.adolescentdogs.com 08002229007 Info@adolescentdogs.com
Morris the Bulldog Puppy | 3 Weeks Residential Dog Training
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Morris the Bulldog Puppy | 3 Weeks Residential Dog Training

Morris the 6 month old Bulldog puppy has completed his 3 week residential training stay with us His families priority was to teach Morris to be calm around cats so that he stopped chasing their family cat. We welcomed Morris into our home with 4 cats, giving Morris plenty of training and exposure to different cats, teaching him how to settle and ignore them instead of chasing them. He can now settle, even when they’re racing around the house. In addition to this, we’ve worked on Morris’ skills on walks, teaching him how to walk nicely on the lead without pulling, to come when called away from other dogs and to be responsive to cues when needed. Morris is now a pleasure to take on walks! www.adolescentdogs.com 08002229007 Info@adolescentdogs.com #bulldog #bulldogpuppy #residentialdogtraining
Cleo the Golden Retriever Puppy - 2.5 Weeks Assistance Dog Residential Training
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Cleo the Golden Retriever Puppy - 2.5 Weeks Assistance Dog Residential Training

Cleo the 6 month old Golden Retriever returns home tomorrow after completing her 2.5 week assistance dog residential stay Cleo’s main area of focus has been building her confidence and food motivation. Cleo is sensitive to sounds and can find the world a scary and overwhelming place. This has made it difficult for her owner to progress her training During her 2 weeks with us, we’ve worked on building her food motivation alongside growing her self confidence. Utilising puppy parkour games and putting sniffing on cue, we’ve been able to grow her confidence in new places and slowly built her exposure to busier environments. Her confidence around other dogs has also grown and she’s less worried about approaching them on walks. We’ve also worked separately on building all of her obedience cues, so she’s able to recall away from dogs, walk to heel, respond to cues from a distance and the emergency stop. In addition to this, we’ve worked on the teaching her to greet people more calmly , helping to reduce her jumping up. The combination of confidence building and growing her understanding of cues will set her up for future success with working towards her assistance dog awards For now, Cleo needs to have fun being a puppy, exploring the world at her own pace and growing a trusting relationship with her owner Good luck Cleo
Poppy the Labrador puppy - 2 Weeks Residential Dog Training
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Poppy the Labrador puppy - 2 Weeks Residential Dog Training

Poppy the Labrador puppy has completed her 2 week residential training stay Her family wanted her to have the best training and care whilst they enjoyed a family holiday During her 2 week stay, we’ve taught Poppy all of the basic obedience cues such as sit, down, middle, leave, wait and send to bed. She’s also learnt how to walk nicely on the lead and come when called away from other dogs Poppy is a clever pup and has enjoyed learning new things. This has meant we’ve been able to generalise her training around distractions and take her to busy places She’s also benefited from positive social experiences, interacting with children, meeting livestock and settling around cats Her family can now feel confident taking her on walks together and guiding her on her journey to adulthood Good luck Poppy! www.adolescentdogs.com 08002229007 Info@adolescentdogs.com
Jasper the Labrador puppy - 2 Weeks Residential Dog Training
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Jasper the Labrador puppy - 2 Weeks Residential Dog Training

Jasper the Labrador has completed his 2 week residential training stay with us Jasper is a super smart puppy and has loved every minute of his training journey. Over the last 2 weeks, we’ve taught him how to walk nicely on the lead in lots of different environments and around distractions. He’s excelled at generalising his training in busy environments. We’ve also taught him all of the basic obedience cues such as down from a distance, middle, leave, send to bed, wait and introduced off lead control. When he arrived, he didn’t respond to his name. Now he has a reflex response to his name, even away from playing with other dogs. He can also respond to the emergency stop cue and walk nicely to heel off the lead past dogs and people All of his training has been transferred to his family so that they can feel confident continuing to reinforce all of his training and to guide him successfully through adolescence Good luck Jasper! www.adolescentdogs.com 08002229007 Info@adolescentdogs.com
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