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03/08/2025

5 Days of Why Dog Training is Good for Your Mental Health

📆 Day 4 – Training Helps You Look Ahead with Positivity 📆

🌟 We’re back with another reason why dog training is great for your mental health! So far, we’ve talked about staying present, escaping stress, and finding focus.

Today’s tip? Training helps you look ahead with positivity.

Instead of feeling stuck in stress or negativity, training encourages forward thinking. You start planning your next session, setting small goals, and looking forward to progress. It shifts your mindset from “everything is overwhelming” to “what’s the next step I can take?” That kind of positive thinking can make a huge difference in how you feel day to day.

🐕💡 What’s something you’re excited to work on with your dog? Let us know below! And don’t miss tomorrow’s final tip, where we’ll talk about the most rewarding part of all—how training strengthens your relationship with your dog.

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03/07/2025

5 Days of Why Dog Training is Good for Your Mental Health

📆 Day 3 – Training Gives You Focus 📆

🎯 Welcome back to our 5-day series on how training your dog benefits your mental health! So far, we’ve covered how training keeps you present and how it gives you an escape from the world.

Today’s tip? Training gives you focus.

When life feels overwhelming, having something to focus on can be a game-changer. Dog training gives you a clear goal—whether it’s nailing a start-line wait, improving toy play, or teaching a new trick. That sense of direction can help your mind feel more organized and in control, even when everything else feels chaotic.
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Drop a comment and share—what’s one training goal you’re working on right now? And don’t forget to check in tomorrow when we’ll talk about how training helps you look ahead with positivity!

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03/07/2025

5 Days of Why Dog Training is Good for Your Mental Health

📆 Day 2 – Training is Your Escape from the World 📆

🐕✨ Welcome back to our 5-day series on why training your dog is good for your mental health! Yesterday, we talked about how training keeps you present. Today, let’s explore another big benefit—it’s a perfect escape from the world.

Life is noisy. Stress piles up. But when you step into your training class with your dog or set up a session at home, the outside world fades away. It’s just you and your dog, working together, communicating, and having fun. For those moments, stress takes a backseat, and you get a well-deserved mental break.

💭 Did you feel more relaxed after your last training session? Let us know in the comments! And check back tomorrow, when we’ll talk about how training gives you focus and purpose.

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03/06/2025

🚨 Due to a late pull one space is now available for this coming Sunday's (9th March) Fuel the Fire Workshop. Does any of the following ring true for you? If so, we can help! 👇

😭 Finding it tough to keep your dog excited about training?

😣 Does your dog seem uninterested in food or toys?

😞 Does toy play feel awkward or unnatural?

🫣 Does your dog struggle with confidence in training sessions?

😱 Does your dog get distracted easily in class or when training in new places?

😩 Does your dog check out mid-session—one moment engaged, the next totally disinterested?

If any of this sounds familiar, our Fuel the Fire Workshop is for you! 🥳 This workshop is all about sparking motivation, engagement, and enthusiasm for training—because without desire you've got little to work with, and if you feel like your dog is 'going through the motions' of training and you know there's more in there, they need a BOOST in DESIRE! Everything starts with DESIRE! 🐾

In Agility, it’s easy to focus on skills like impulse control, but sometimes, we need to take a step back and build PASSION first. When a dog isn’t truly invested, more challenging skills training can start to feel like pressure, leading to frustration or disengagement. 👇

This often looks like sniffing, zoomies, wandering off to classmates or the coach, or simply losing interest in you, the work, and the reinforcement. 😱

🔥 Fuel the Fire is here to change that! 🔥

📅 Sunday, 9th March
⏰ 2pm – 4pm
💰 $70 per working spot / $60 for weekly students
🚨 1 space NOW available

You’ll leave with loads of fun games, practical skills, and subtle yet powerful strategies to boost your dog’s enthusiasm, focus, and engagement in training. 🙌

🐾 Open to all ages and experience levels. New-to-Agility dogs, young dogs, and puppies are especially welcome—this is the ideal workshop for them! 💕

📩 Sign up here 👉 https://tinyurl.com/2s3s6k48

03/06/2025

5 Days of Why Dog Training is Good for Your Mental Health

📆 Day 1 – Training Keeps You Present 📆

🧠🐾 Welcome to our 5-day series on why training your dog is great for your mental health! In times like these, looking after our well-being is more important than ever. And guess what? Dog training isn’t just about teaching skills—it’s also an amazing way to support your own mental health.

One of the best benefits? Training keeps you present. When you’re working with your dog, your mind isn’t stuck in the past or racing toward the future. You’re focused on the now—watching their movements, adjusting your approach, and celebrating progress. It’s a natural way to practice mindfulness, helping to reduce stress and bring a sense of calm.

🐕✨ Tomorrow, we’ll talk about how dog training gives you an escape from the world. But for today, take a deep breath, enjoy a training session with your dog, and soak up the moment.

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03/05/2025

Ever feel like your agility training is stuck? Sometimes the answer isn’t pushing forward—it’s going back.

Revisiting foundation skills isn’t a step backward; it’s how you build stronger, more reliable performance. The best agility teams make foundation work part of their regular training, fine-tuning skills, understanding, and connection.

Clean, confident handling? Comes from solid foundations. Tight turns and independent obstacle performance? Yep, foundation work.

So if things aren’t quite clicking, don’t be afraid to go back and reinforce the basics—because that’s where the magic really happens. 🐾✨

Did you know that we are running a Flatwork Fun Workshop on Saturday, 29th March, 10am – 12pm! 🏆 This session is all about foundation and flatwork skills and drills you can practice anywhere!

$70 per working spot (bundle and save if you also join us for Jump Grids and Seesaw Games workshops held on Saturday 22nd March and Saturday 5th April, 10am – 12pm)

🚀 Limited to 6 working spots!

📍 Sign up here 👉 https://tinyurl.com/2sdv53sp

03/03/2025

Hello, wonderful community! We’ve got three exciting Agility skills-building workshops coming up—check them out!

Saturday, 22nd March – JUMP GRIDS (10am – 12pm)

Why Jump Grids?
✅ Improves jump form, precision, and consistency
✅Builds strength and power
✅ Enhances coordination and balance
✅ Boosts body awareness
✅ Sharpens forward focus and drive
✅ Increases confidence

Saturday, 29th March – FLATWORK FUN (10am – 12pm)

Why Flatwork Fun?
✅ Perfect for dogs new to agility, puppies, and young dogs
✅ Even experienced dogs benefit—topping up your foundation skills is always valuable! You might learn something new or spot a gap in your training.
✅Ideal for quick training sessions—agility is about consistency, not session length!
✅Great if you have limited space or no agility equipment at home—we’ll show you what you can do with just your reinforcers and very minimal equipment.
✅ Helps generalize key skills—flatwork can be trained anywhere, layering learning and solidifying understanding.

Saturday, 5th April – SEESAW GAMES (10am – 12pm)

Why Seesaw Games?
✅ Builds your dog’s confidence in seesaw performance—without using the actual seesaw!
✅ Identifies confidence struggles away from the seesaw, so you don’t compromise real seesaw training.
✅ Teaches creative games using different equipment setups—many can be done indoors!
✅ Helps to split the variety of skills a dog needs for a successful seesaw performance.
✅ Sparks your creativity with creating different equipment set ups
✅ Sharpens your observation skills—learn where your dog excels in confidence and where they need extra support.

💰 $70 per workshop or bundle all 3 for $180!

🚀 Limited to 6 working spots per workshop!

📍 Sign up here 👉https://tinyurl.com/2sdv53sp

03/03/2025

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03/01/2025

Dogs don’t care about your bad day, your to-do list, or what you should be doing. They just want to be with you. 🐾

What’s one small moment with your dog that made you pause and smile recently? ✨👇

03/01/2025

If you've been doing Agility for a little while, what's one thing you would like to tell your past self that you didn't know at the time, but you do now. 🐾

Pop your words of wisdom in the comments! 👇

02/28/2025

Is a perfect Agility run one with no faults? Or is it the one where you and your dog feel completely in sync & connected? 🤔🏃‍♂️🐕

Tell us: what’s your definition of a perfect run? ⬇️

02/27/2025

🚨WORKSHOP NOW FULL🚨

😭 Finding it tough to keep your dog excited about training?

😣 Does your dog seem uninterested in food or toys?

😞 Does toy play feel awkward or unnatural?

🫣 Does your dog struggle with confidence in training sessions?

😱 Does your dog get distracted easily in class or when training in new places?

😩 Does your dog check out mid-session—one moment engaged, the next totally disinterested?

If any of this sounds familiar, our Fuel the Fire Workshop is for you! 🥳 This workshop is all about sparking motivation, engagement, and enthusiasm for training—because without desire you've got little to work with, and if you feel like your dog is 'going through the motions' of training and you know there's more in there, they need a BOOST in DESIRE! Everything starts with DESIRE! 🐾

In Agility, it’s easy to focus on skills like impulse control, but sometimes, we need to take a step back and build PASSION first. When a dog isn’t truly invested, more challenging skills training can start to feel like pressure, leading to frustration or disengagement. 👇

This often looks like sniffing, zoomies, wandering off to classmates or the coach, or simply losing interest in you, the work, and the reinforcement. 😱

🔥 Fuel the Fire is here to change that! 🔥

📅 Sunday, 9th March
⏰ 2pm – 4pm
💰 $70 per working spot / $60 for weekly students
🚨 Just 2 spaces left

You’ll leave with loads of fun games, practical skills, and subtle yet powerful strategies to boost your dog’s enthusiasm, focus, and engagement in training. 🙌

🐾 Open to all ages and experience levels. New-to-Agility dogs, young dogs, and puppies are especially welcome—this is the ideal workshop for them! 💕

📩 Sign up here 👉 https://tinyurl.com/2s3s6k48

🚀 Ready to ignite the spark? Let’s do this!

02/26/2025

We train our dogs to be confident, focused, and resilient in the ring… but what about us? 🤔

Your mindset before, during, and after a run has a huge impact on both your performance and your dog's experience. Here are a few reminders for competition day:

🐾 Trust Your Training – You and your dog have put in the work. Focus on what you can do, not what might go wrong.

🐾 Control the Controllables – You can’t control the course, the judge, or the weather, but you can control your attitude, preparation, and reactions.

🐾 Run the Dog You Have Today – Some days will be smooth, others might be wild! Stay present and adjust to the moment instead of dwelling on what “should” have happened.

🐾 Mistakes Are Just Data – A knocked bar, a missed contact, or an off-course isn’t failure—it’s feedback. Learn from it and move forward.

🐾 Celebrate the Small Wins – Whether it’s a brilliant start line, a great weave entry, or just feeling connected with your dog, acknowledge the positives.

A strong mindset isn’t just about handling pressure—it’s about creating a positive experience for both you and your dog. You’re a team, and no matter the outcome, your dog still thinks you’re the best human ever. 💙🐕🏆

What’s your go-to mindset trick for competition day? Drop it in the comments! 👇

02/24/2025

What are you focusing on in your dog training? The mistakes? The frustration? The one time your dog didn’t listen? 😩

Or are you celebrating the little wins? The moments of connection? The times your dog did get it right? ❤️

Dogs pick up on our energy. If we focus on what’s going wrong, we create tension, frustration, and hesitation. But when we shift our focus to what’s working—no matter how small—our dogs feel that encouragement and progress follows. 🙌

This applies to life too! Whether in training, competition, or just day-to-day moments, where you put your attention shapes the outcome. 💕

Tell us—what’s one positive thing your dog did today? Let’s celebrate those wins! 🎉🐾

02/22/2025

The seesaw is one of the most common obstacles dogs struggle with—and when you think about it, it makes total sense! It moves, it makes noise, it’s unpredictable, and it requires a huge amount of confidence to tackle at speed. 🐾

If your dog finds the seesaw challenging, is new to it, or you just want to boost their confidence, there are plenty of games you can play to build the necessary skills without using the seesaw—just like the one in this video! 🥳

Here’s the thing: if your dog is new to seesaw training or is showing signs they are worried by it in their training, and you ONLY play confidence games using the actual seesaw, your dog might get a fright and sometimes it only takes a one-time learning event for that fear to stick. If they have a scary experience, that could be it for them, they may never want to get on the seesaw again, or at the very least, retraining can become a long, painstaking process. 😭

By thinking outside the box and using creative props that mimic aspects of the seesaw (like movement and noise), you can build confidence and the concepts needed for a successful seesaw performance in a pressure-free way. 💕

The best part? If your dog struggles with an alternative object or set up, your seesaw training isn’t compromised! Instead, you’ve gained valuable information; which is that your dog needs more confidence-building before you think about tackling or continuing to tackle the real thing. 🙌

This approach keeps training fun, sets your dog up for a positive seesaw experience and you don’t need a ton of space or equipment. You just need to be creative with what you use and there are no rules for this so long as whatever you use is safe for your dog to interative with. 🎉🐾

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[If there’s interest we’ll run a Seesaw Games Workshop covering lots of fun games like the one in the video. Comment with a YES if you are keen to join us for this!]

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02/22/2025

Every dog is unique—what works like magic for one might not click for another. Training isn’t about following a one-size-fits-all formula; it’s about adapting to the dog in front of you.

If a certain way you've been training a skill isn’t getting results or feels frustrating for you or your dog, that’s a sign to pivot—not a failure. Some dogs thrive on shaping, while others need luring or props to understand. Some dogs love repetition, and others shut down if asked to do the same thing twice. The key is to be flexible and open to adjusting your approach.

Think of it like this: if you were learning a new skill and one teaching style just wasn’t making sense, wouldn’t you want the option to try something different? Your dog does too!

At the end of the day, training should build understanding, confidence, and teamwork. If the path you’re on isn’t working, don’t be afraid to explore a new one. Your dog will thank you for it!

✨ Have you ever had to switch up your training approach? What worked for your dog? Drop your experiences in the comments! ⬇️🐶

02/21/2025

Yesterday, we talked about how counter-conditioning with food can sometimes backfire when working with a reactive dog. If you haven’t read that post yet, go check it out and then come back to this one!

For those who did—yes, we left you on a cliffhanger! We asked: If food isn’t the answer, then what is?

If you’ve tried using food in the scenario we described and it hasn’t worked, don’t worry—you can still use the principles of counter-conditioning. You just need to change the reinforcement. That reinforcement? Relief.....

How to Use Relief as a Reinforcer....👇

Next time your dog is in a learning headspace in the presence of another dog and their response to that dog is an acknowledgement without a big reaction and they are in a learning headspace, mark with a ‘yes’ and simply keep moving. While you’re moving you can absolutely use a calm voice too and reassure your dog - "you're OK buddy".

Sounds simple, right? That’s because it is. Your dog will feel a natural sense of relief as you move AWAY from the other dog, backed up with your calm voice reassuring them that they are safe. That feeling of relief is a POWERFUL reinforcer—one we often overlook when helping our dogs work through their struggles.

Want to Learn More? 👇

If you’re struggling with a dog-reactive-dog, join us for our next Canine Conversations Workshop on Sunday 16th March from 2pm – 5pm. You’ll gain practical skills and in-depth theory, giving you powerful takeaways to implement daily.

🔹 Limited to 8 working spots
💰 Early bird pricing: $90 (until 28th February)
💰 Standard price: $110

Last time, spots filled fast! Secure yours now 👉 https://tinyurl.com/5n8697fj

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The seesaw is one of the most common obstacles dogs struggle with—and when you think about it, it makes total sense! It moves, it makes noise, it’s unpredictable, and it requires a huge amount of confidence to tackle at speed. 🐾 If your dog finds the seesaw challenging, is new to it, or you just want to boost their confidence, there are plenty of games you can play to build the necessary skills without using the seesaw—just like the one in this video! 🥳 Here’s the thing: if your dog is new to seesaw training or is showing signs they are worried by it in their training, and you ONLY play confidence games using the actual seesaw, your dog might get a fright and sometimes it only takes a one-time learning event for that fear to stick. If they have a scary experience, that could be it for them, they may never want to get on the seesaw again, or at the very least, retraining can become a long, painstaking process. 😭 By thinking outside the box and using creative props that mimic aspects of the seesaw (like movement and noise), you can build confidence and the concepts needed for a successful seesaw performance in a pressure-free way. 💕 The best part? If your dog struggles with an alternative object or set up, your seesaw training isn’t compromised! Instead, you’ve gained valuable information; which is that your dog needs more confidence-building before you think about tackling or continuing to tackle the real thing. 🙌 This approach keeps training fun, sets your dog up for a positive seesaw experience and you don’t need a ton of space or equipment. You just need to be creative with what you use and there are no rules for this so long as whatever you use is safe for your dog to interative with. 🎉🐾 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ [If there’s interest we’ll run a Seesaw Games Workshop covering lots of fun games like the one in the video. Comment with a YES if you are keen to join us for t

Does your dog struggle with pre-placed toy rewards? 😱 Try this game to grow your dog's ability to disengage from dead toys. 🥳 This game is one of many we play to teach our dogs the skill of pre-placed toy rewards! Give it a go! It'll also SUPER CHARGE your play too! Win-win! 🐾

Its time for our next ⭐️ Student Spotlight ⭐️, and this time we are shining the spotlight on the magnificent Ashley and George! 😍 We simply love them both and we have enjoyed watching them grow as a team. 🙌 We are also very envious of Ashley’s running ability – maybe she can give us some lessons?! 😂 Here’s what Ashley has to say; Watching George grow and transform into the dog he is today has been so rewarding, and agility has been a huge factor in his development. Being a first-time dog owner, I knew I wanted to have an agility dog because I have seen firsthand how amazing it is not just for fitness but for mental stimulation and overall life skills. Seeing and helping him learn new obstacles, conquer his fears, and do his first fun match with his huge smile has been the highlight of our journey. The coaches, people, and dogs have all been amazing to work with, and we truly love coming to class and watching everyone do their run as well as doing our own! Show your love for Ashley and George! ❤️

Today we are shining the student spotlight on Tanya and Wyatt. 🐾💕 What can we say about this team....WOW! Tanya and Wyatt are Team Awesome! 🙌 They have come such a long way and we know that this is all down to Tanya's hard work and dedication. 💕 Their road to success hasn't been an easy one, but Tanya has shown resilience throughout, and her love and understanding of Wyatt is something to be admired. 🐾 Here's what Tanya has to say about playing Agility with her best boy and why she loves the sport; "My favourite thing about agility is the teamwork and bond that is built by working together. Agility has been pivotal in building confidence and trust, especially with Wyatt. I love seeing all of our hard work come together-even if only for 1 run- and then continuing to grow with each experience. I love stepping up to the line with my perfect partner, knowing for those few seconds, we are all that matter. I will never stop being amazed by how incredible our dogs are and what they can do. And finally, I love the people I have met and continue to meet through our dogs." Let's all celebrate Tanya and Wyatt! We are so grateful they are part of the MAIN Dog Training community! ⭐️

Check out this AMAZING team! 😍 Natalie reached out to us for a canine fitness assessment for the beautiful Margaux. 🐾 Since the assessment they have been working hard on the tailored-to-Margaux exercises! 🙌 Natalie and Margaux train and compete in IGP. Regardless of the dog sport you enjoy with your dog, having a fitness plan for your dog can help them to reach optimum physical performance and reduce the risk of injury. 💕 We have a Canine Fitness Assessment Day coming up on Sunday 12th January. Now is a great time to really focus on your dog’s fitness ready for the 2025 competition season. 👇 A private assessment of your dog will cover: ✅ Taking a comprehensive history of your dog ✅ Your canine fitness goals ✅ Complete body scan of your dog ✅ Gait analysis ✅ Posture analysis ✅ Assessments of transitions from sit/stand/down Following the assessment, you will receive: ✅ A tailored and easy-to-follow targeted fitness plan for your dog ✅ Video demonstrations of each exercise included in your dog’s plan ✅ Private message support where you can submit videos for feedback All of this for $150.00 per dog. 3 spots left, to sign up, head to 👉 https://tinyurl.com/229jjtrn

🎉✨ Happy New Year from MAIN Dog Training! ✨🎉 To our incredible dog training community, As we step into 2025, we want to thank you for making the past year unforgettable. Your passion, persistence, and dedication to your dogs have been truly inspiring. We're so proud of everything you've achieved and can't wait to see what the new year brings for you and your pups! Here’s to setting new goals, celebrating every win, and building even stronger partnerships in 2025. Let’s make it a year to remember—together! 🐾🎊 Wishing you a New Year full of joy, laughter, and tail-wagging adventures. With gratitude and excitement, The MAIN Dog Training Team

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It's 🐾 WEEKLY CHALLENGE Time! 🐾 This week we are challenging you and your dog to walking back/reverse which is a super hind end awarness exercise. 🙌 Give it a go and don't forget to post your video in the comments! 💕👇

Sometimes things don't go according to plan! 😂 Tune in TOMORROW to find out what the weekly challenge actually is.🚨Spoiler Alert!🚨 It's not this! 🤣

🚨BRAND NEW!🚨 Introducing our WEEKLY CHALLENGE. Are you ready? Its an easy win! 1️⃣ Watch the video 2️⃣ Complete the challenge 3️⃣ Post your video in the comments. AND Goooooooo! 🤩🐾

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