Positive Dog Trainers Academy PDTA

24/08/2024

ΚΥΠΡΟΣ 2024. πριν μερικές βδομάδες με ειδοποίσε ένας φίλος από το εξωτερικό ο οποίος είναι τυφλός και έχει σκύλο οδηγό ότι θα έρθει μερικές μέρες Κύπρο και μου ζήτσε βοήθεια για ξενοδοχείο γιατί δεν τον δέχονταν με τον σκύλο ΟΔΗΓΟ!
Με την βοήθεια πολλών ατόμων στο facebook βρήκαμε ένα ξενοδοχείο στην Λάρνακα με το οποίο επικοινώνησε και έκλεισε όλο χαρά.
Όμως 3 βδομάδες μετά το ξενοδοχείο του ακύρωσε την κράτηση γιατί ο σκύλος είναι πάνω από 10κιλά!!
Χάρη στην Μαργαρίτα που μας βοήθησε το ξενοδοχείο Φλαμίνγκο στην Λάρνακα τους δέχτηκε χωρίς κανένα πρόβλημα και τους ευχαρστώ δημόσια

ΔΕΝ ΓΙΝΕΤΑΙ ΝΑ ΜΗΝ ΕΠΙΤΡΕΠΕΤΑΙ ΣΕ ΣΚΥΛΟΥΣ ΟΔΗΓΟΥΣ ΚΑΙ ΒΟΗΘΟΎΣ Η ΕΙΣΟΔΟΣ ΟΠΟΥΔΗΠΟΤΕ.

Αυτό γίνεται μόνο στην Κυπρο. Λυπάμαι πολύ

20/02/2024

We are happy to announce the dates for a new class to become a professional dog trainer.
29th MAY till JUNE 2nd 2024
Total duration of course 9 months
Registration is open so book quickly

Deadline for registrations MARCH 31st 2024

Contact us for more information if you are interested

09/10/2023

We had a great time with Rachel Bean and we learned so much from the Canine First Aid Course. We highly recommend this course! its mind blowing!!
Thank you Rachel for a magnificent day xx

29/09/2023

**** RULES FOR RAISING A PUPPY ****

1 - They don’t turn up understanding anything you expect of them. Show them how to get by, don’t just wait to have a go at them when they get it wrong.

2 - Puppies are puppies. Expect them to bark, bite, p**s, s**t, growl, jump, whine etc. It’s what you sign up for when you get a puppy. Appropriate training will help both you and then live in harmony. If you’re not sure how, get a decent trainer to help you.

3 - They are not out there to dominate anyone or anything. They are just trying to get by in your made up world. Help show them how to get by.

4 - They need a lot of sleep! Don’t try to tire them out, they don’t need to be exhausted. They just need down time constantly throughout the day.

5 - Play with them as much as you can. Reinforcement is what drives a behaviour and most people use food. But if you use play from the get go you’ll build a much better reinforcer that they will likely want to engage with as they get older no matter what the competing motivators are. Especially if you play with them in a way that they REALLY love. Get a trainer to show you how.

6 - Expose them to things but don’t over do it. Socialisation is about teaching dogs to be less sensitive to things they will need to be around as they get older. We don’t want them to be excited about these things, we just want them to accept and be comfortable around these things.

7 - If they’re acting up, the chances are they are tired. Don’t try to train them, create an environment that they can relax in.

8 - Use their food to reward the stuff you like. Don’t just feed them out of a bowl. Use their daily allowance and capture the stuff you like so they offer those behaviours more often.

9 - Expect them to frustrate you. Raising a puppy isn’t always fun. Expect things to go wrong. If you get through the puppy stage without them s**tting in the carpet I commend you. Just don’t lose your s**t towards them.

10 - Don’t listen to a word the dog daddy says. He’s a t**t.

www.thinkdog.nz

08/08/2023

A wagging tale doesnt always mean a happy dog

10/06/2023

We are super excited to announce that PDTA has been awarded 'Best Dog Trainers Academy 2023 - Cyprus' at the renowned Pet Products and Services Awards 2023.
This recognition is truly a cause for celebration.
This award is an incredible affirmation of our commitment to exceptional service and teaching future to be trainers.
A big thank you also goes to LUX for this remarkable recognition.
https://www.lux-review.com/winners/positive-dog-trainers-academy/

06/03/2023

We are ecstatic with the workshop on Sunday with Michael Shikashio. PDTA trainers attended a full day workshop Understanding and Working with Dog Aggression presented by the one and only Michael Shikashio.

Thank you Michael Shikashio once again for everything!

05/03/2023

A big thank you to all that registered and came yesterday to an amazing seminar with Michael Shikashio for dog aggression.

we are so grateful and cannot thank Michael Shikashio enough for sharing with all of us his knowledge, passion and expertise on dog aggression and for answering every single question

16/12/2022

Book now your place for the unique seminar on dog aggression with Michael Shikashio live on March 4th 2023.
Contact us for details

15/10/2022

Emotions cannot be reinforced. Its ok to comfort your dog when they need it!

What a powerful image from Kelly Brown at Waggle Tails Dog Training!

This is so very true. Turning away from your dog when they need comfort, doesn’t create a resilient dog. Instead it creates anxiety and diminishes trust.

Letting your dog know you are there when they need you, builds confidence and gives them the ability and courage to explore the world feeling safe and empowered!

07/09/2022

We are happy to announce the dates for a new class to become a professional dog trainer.
11-15 JANUARY 2023
Registration is open so book quickly
Contact us for more information if you are interested

17/08/2022

Expectations for raising a puppy vs a human

In this photo you see two species, a human and a dog. The human has approximately 1 billion neurons in their brain while the canine has appoximately 500 million.

This is a comparison of the two species and the expectations people place on dogs:

1) Human - Given two plus years to accomplish potty training.
1) Canine - Human wants canine potty trainined in two weeks or they will have to rehome the dog....Please take the diaper off your eight month old human and let them crawl around your floor, lets just see the results....

2) Human - Gives human babies pain relievers and various numbing agents to help appease the pain of teething.
2) Canine - Demands Dog Trainer tells them how to reprimand their dog for chewing.

3) Human - Encourages young humans to run and play with endless forms of mental and physical stimulation.
3) Canine - “I have got to teach this dog to calm down!!!”

4) Human - Given 20 plus years to complete an education and become a productive member of society.
4) Canine - Expected to behave flawlessly after 6 weeks of training.

5) Human - Given sick and personal days from work and endless excuses for poor performance.
5) Canine - Expects to perfom perfectly 365 days a year with no questions asked. Canines are also not allowed to feel bad or forget.

6) Human - Expects a pay raise anually for the job they perform.
6) Canine - Humans demand their dog perform more every year and don’t believe they should reward the dog for the work they perform.

Dear human....If you don’t train, don’t complain!"

Credit - Yvonne Campbell

21/07/2022

Συστροφή στομάχου. Αν το πάθει ο σκύλος σας είναι θέμα 1-2 ωρών για να επιφέρει τον θάνατο. Χρίζει ΑΜΕΣΗΣ κτηνιατρικής επέμβασης. Χρήσιμες πληροφορίες παρακαλώ διαβάστε

BLOAT!
GASTRIC DILATATION VOLVULUS (GDV)

This is a life threatening condition where the dogs stomach becomes overstretched and twists from excessive gas.

When the stomach is distended it puts pressure on the diaphragm and other internal organs which causes problems with circulation and the respiratory system
The heart struggles to get blood and oxygen around the body.
Because the blood supply to the stomach and spleen is affected they will start to die off
The respiratory system fails the dog goes into shock and dies.

Its a condition that is not completely understood by vets, therefore the actual causes are uncertain.
But factors include:
* Larger breeds (over 40kg)
* Narrow and deep chested breeds
* Strenuously exercising before or after a meal
* Eating dry kibble (it expands in the stomach)
* Eating too fast
* Over feeding
* To much water consumption in a small period of time before or after exercise
* Nervous/fearful dogs
* Pedigree dogs are 5 times more likely to suffer from GDV than crossbreeds.

It was thought that raising a dogs food bowl helped but studies have now shown this may increase the risk of bloat

What we do know though, is that it KILLS if left untreated!

If you see any of these signs of Bloat get your dog to a vet immediately!
* A swollen, hard belly
* Retching but not able to vomit
* Drooling
* Pain in the abdomen when touched
* Restlessness
* Heavy stress panting

24/06/2022

Not all dogs want to play ...

Not all dogs want to play

"Just let them play"

Contrary to popular belief, just sticking an anxious dog with a pack of dogs is not a good method of socialisation.

In fact in any dog, socialisation is not simply letting them play.

Just 'letting them get on with it' can have serious consequences.

An anxious dog running off.

A puppy becoming overwhelmed.

The dog shutting down.

Or even a bite.

Try to think of socialisation as 'confidence building'.

Confidence building.

If you were scared of heights or scared of clowns, just think how you'd feel if I made you go to a circus or climb the Eiffel Tower.

Perhaps we could start with a video of a clown, a clown at a distance. Climbing a one storie flat.

By forcing yourself or your dog into situation it feels uncomfortable with this is often referred to as 'flooding'.

Dogs need to be given a choice, an option. I'm not saying avoid every dog but gradually introduce, at a distance with lots of positive associations.

Your dog may look like it's ok, but often it's just shut down or 'quietly coping'.

Silence is NOT always golden.

Look out for signs of avoidance, a fixed stare, frantic sniffing on the floor...

If you don't step in or continue to put them in a situation they are not comfortable with they may step up the ladder of aggression.

First avoidance.

Then the fixed stare.

A low grumble.

An air snap.

A full on bite.

These sequences of events can happen so quickly and 'playtime' can escalate. Especially in a large group of dogs.

Start small.

Work things up gradually.

Parallel walking, watching from a distance. Quick may seem good, but often will lead to deeper rooted issues down the line.

Thanks for reading,
Helen Motteram

Social Paws - dog training and pet behaviour Gloucestershire

08/06/2022

Training often fails because people expect too much of the dog and not enough of themselves. - Bob Bailey

23/03/2022

Reinforce the animal, don’t just reward them. For them to come back it has to be worth their effort. If food isn’t cutting the mustard, do or use something else. "Lewis Nicholls"

19/03/2022

This is an example of the level of training our students get. Practical training is done at shelters for maximum experience. Enjoy the video of our new trainer Claudia Ilona Moussoulou and the amazing work she did with this little girl from 2nd C hance Dogs

11/03/2022

Positive Dog Trainers Academy has been awarded with the European Enterprise Awards 2021 as
THE BEST DOG TRAINING CERTIFICATION PROVIDERS 2021
We are overwhelmed that our work stands out and is acknowledged.
PDTA is affiliated with Frederick University, ICAN and Pet Professional Network. There are 6 instructors in the team from Cyprus, UK and The Nederland.
At Positive Dog Trainers Academy, you will have the opportunity to attend quality theoretical as well as classroom courses that will provide you with the knowledge to ensure your success as a professional dog trainer. You will also receive hands-on training opportunities with a wide range of dogs in shelters with different personalities and temperaments that will offer you the experience you need to be a competent and successful professional dog trainer.