Another very successful Water Training morning yesterday.
From the smallest Layla the Miniature Pincher to the Great Dane, Miss Betty personality plus
all had a great time.
Some of the more advanced dogs were challenged to swimming figure eights around the bouys as well as paddle board riding.
The beginers learnt how to use there legs in the water without fear of going under.
The wind did not treat us kindly but it made for some great laughs.
There will be more photos to come once they are sent through.
Our next Water Training Day will be held on Saturday 15th February.
We look forward to our next Water Training Class that is planned for Saturday December 14th
More photos of our awesome Water Safety Class yesterday.
How much fun was today's first Water Safety Training Class for the summer.
Approx 30 puppies/dogs and their handlers came out for a perfect Mornings fun in the water.
Every single dog swam by the end of class even the nervous ones.
Many experienced paddle boards and the canoe for the first time.
Well done to all......
This is the first of a few videos to go up.
Under Pressure.....
When to put the pressure on and when to let it go.
Like in our lives pressure comes in many forms.
Whether it be putting it on ourselves, others putting it on us or maybe the environment we are in.
Whatever the circumstance of pressure at sometime it has to be released.
This mornings class at Urbans was all about the pressure we put on our dogs be it intentional or not.
Putting a leash on our dogs already causes pressure to them but we have the ability to control it and that comes through education and training.
When we hold the lead too close to the collar the dog is already changing its behaviour, it objects to not being able to freely move and is wanting the pressure released.
That is us putting pressure on our dogs and we have the skills to release that pressure.
If a dog is pulling like a stream train then the dog is putting its self under pressure.
By teaching the dog how to behave on lead the dog will understand that it dosent have to put pressure on its self.
Like humans some dogs have a higher pressure threshold than others but no matter what the level it needs to be released.
Learning when to apply and release pressure on our dogs is like talking on a telephone (the older ones with the cord and handpiece). It is direct and we can control the conversation.
Another clip from last night's class, once again dogs did great work especially those that had never done this before.
With a chill in the air, it was time to keep both humans and dogs moving.
This was a fun class, and all the dogs were awesome working closely together.
Keeping dogs focused and engaged on the task in hand gives them less time to be distracted.
Well done all.......😃
Making memories whilst having the best fun with our dogs.
20+ dogs at this mornings water class and each one were amazing.
From the first time in the water dogs/puppies to the seasoned swimmers, they happily joined in together with their handlers.
Water weaving, body balance on the boards, canoe rides, and retrieving bumpers were a huge success.
Yes, we will hold another water class in April. Keep an eye out for the date.
Another very successful Water Safety Training Class this morning.
Great to see some first timers enjoying time with their dogs in the water.
Our fashion award for today goes to Miss Coco in her stunning pink summer suit and matching hat.
Spike the mini Bull Terrier sporting his pink sun screen was showing us all how sun safety is so important even for dogs.
Thank you all who came along and learnt something new and splashed around with their four-legged besties.
Our next Water Safety Training Class will be held on Saturday, 9th March.
Happy New Year to all of you.....🥂
Our training year kicks off with our Foundation Puppy Course, which commences on Thursday, 4th January.
This course is fully booked.
Enrollments for our February Course will open shortly.
Our first Open Age Class for 2024 will commence on Saturday 6th January from 9.30-10.30am.
The team look forward to welcoming back our clients and meeting new clients and the pawsome buddies.
