Dog Trainer, student of Clinical Animal Behaviour, Puppy Classes, 1-2-1's. I cover most of Aberdeen City Centre and welcome all breeds on my walks.
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A professional and reliable Dog Walker who is also an accredited Trainer with The Institute of Modern Dog Trainers. My group walks are designed to not only provide exercise with an emphasis on fun but also to help with your dog's focus and recall whilst out in very distracting environments. Most of my clients have noticed a marked improvement in their dog's behaviour due to how I walk them and the
games we play! I have two group walks a day and with limited numbers, I can provide a space for at least three days a week to dogs aged a year and over who are comfortable being in a group of others. I also offer Puppy Visits and as a Dog Trainer, I'm perfect to be on hand for any advice you may need to get it right from the start with toileting, mouthing, walking nicely on lead or any other typical puppy issue. For more information or to get in touch, head over to my website or message me here. Looking forward to hearing from you!
Very, very proud to announce I have been awarded with the postgraduate diploma with merit in Clinical Animal Behaviour from The University of Edinburgh. This was a lifelong dream of mine and a huge achievement. It was an incredibly difficult two years studying for this, and I am so excited for the next chapter in my career working as a dog behaviourist 🎉🥳🙏 I am definitely celebrating this weekend!
Next Puppy Class begins on Tuesday the 3rd of September. This one is full, unfortunately, but my next one on Tuesday, the 15th of October, is ready to book. Please WhatsApp me on 07551374106 if you would like to come along! Erinn
Puppy Training Classes | All Dogs Go To Erinn | Old Aberdeen Socialisation, fun, friendly, informative, fully qualified dog trainer
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A new app has been designed to diagnose Separation Anxiety in dogs. A very exciting development that will no doubt help a lot of dog guardians struggling with aspects of their dog's behaviour when left alone and wondering about the cause.
If you would like to discuss your dogs' home alone issues or need help in trying to make your dog comfortable with being left by themselves, get in touch.
As a provisional Clinical Animal Behaviourist, I have the skills and knowledge to help you overcome this very challenging and often misunderstood behaviour problem.
I want to take them all home 😍 New block of puppy class, and they are all absolutely gorgeous. Fab class tonight, well done, everyone! 👏
Now offering a brand new service - private 1-2-1 sessions.
I have stopped offering my adult group classes, Recall and Loose Lead Walking group training and now only offer private, individual training sessions, either outdoors or in the comfort of your own home, depending on what the issue is that needs help.
These sessions will be tailored to your individual needs, meaning you will see progress a lot faster, saving you time and money in the long run.
I am both a qualified dog trainer and a provisional clinical animal behaviourist, meaning you will receive the best and most up-to-date proven methods to help with your training needs!
You can find more information by following the link below.
The class environment isn't for everyone - perhaps you have a dog who you think will likely struggle being around other dogs?
Jack and I are off on a well-earned break until Monday the 15th of July. All messages will be replied to when I get back to the office 😎
Graduation time 🎓 Well done to everyone for completing the Puppy Course!
My next block begins on Tuesday the 16th of July at 6.15pm, and there is one spot left on it. If you would like to come along, please get in touch 🙏
Registration is now open for my next block of puppy classes.
To book, please WhatsApp me on 07551374106 or to make further enquiries.
Erinn
The second class - I have never had a Finnish Laphund in class before, and tonight, I had two - from the same litter! This was the first time they met since leaving the litter, and they remembered each other 😍🥰 A lovely bunch of puppies and lovely owners too!
New puppies 😍 Monty, Maple, Kodi, Bella, Missy, and Ruby started their puppy training tonight. A lovely bunch of puppies 🐶
Last night's graduates! I loved this class 🫶 Every block has a different set of challenges, and I love seeing everyone grow in confidence from weeks 1 to 6.
My next block starts next week, and I have 12 puppies coming along. I am now taking bookings for July's block, so if you are getting a puppy, please do get in touch to book!
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A worthwhile read for anyone with a puppy wondering how much exercise to give them. The 5 minute per month rule really needs to be re-thought as all puppies are individuals and should be treated as such. There is a significant lack of evidence regarding the type of exercise and impact on physical development and the potential for long-term problems. As with everything, balance is key.
Myth Busting: Why 5 minutes per month just isn't right!
➡️There is lots of conflicting and confusing advice when it comes to exercise and puppies. The information can be so overwhelming! Many people will have an opinion, but what is the evidence regarding exercising puppies and joint health?
➡️We know that certain breeds are predisposed to genetic or conformation risk factors but as with anything each dog is individual. We have an extensive array of breeds who may or may not have a certain morphology, a particular shape or form, which may predispose them to joint damage: it is really difficult to give a ‘one size fits all’ advice.
➡️In one study skeletally immature dogs who undertook 15 weeks of jogging at a rate of 40 km per day had no change in cartilage content! (And realistically, 40 km per day is not a realistic expectation or aim!)
➡️In one study, running after balls and sticks throwing by the owner were also identified as risk factors for dogs developing joint issues.
Veterinary Voices: Top Tips
🩵Exercise for puppies needs to be tailored to your dog as an individual
🩵Keep your puppy at a lean body condition score, do not allow them to carry unnecessary weight
🩵Feed your puppy a healthy, complete and good quality diet appropriate for their age and breed. Getting the nutrition wrong at a young age can cause issues.
🩵Each dog should be assessed individually based on their breed, temperament and physical status
🩵Puppies should be free of hip and elbow dysplasia, and genetic predisposition to joint damage
🩵Certain high impact exercises, twisting or jarring may be risk factors for damage! Do not let your dog obsessively chase balls and toys. Avoiding jarring, high concussive (a hard blow or collision) activity during the formative months may be a prudent recommendation
➡️ REMEMBER: 1 hour of sniffing, socialising, walking, training and trotting is NOT the same as 1 hour throwing a ball repeatedly.
One will not be as obviously tiring, but will be mentally and physically stimulating, and prepare your puppy positivity for the sights and sounds of life. The other may cause obsessive, repetitive behaviour, not mentally stimulate and even may cause frustration, and will be high impact movements through our joints possibly adding to risk of joint disease.
Choose wisely 🩵
Check out more below ⬇️
https://www.vetvoices.co.uk/post/puppy-exercise-5-minuets-per-month-of-life
The next block of classes for older puppies/adolescents starts on Saturday the 4th of May at 10.30 am in Bridge of Don. These are suitable for puppies who may have missed out on puppy classes, adolescent rescue dogs, or people who feel they may need a little bit of support with their dog.
These are small classes, so I can give everyone plenty of attention and keep distractions to a minimum. A very relaxed, informal class with lots of fresh ideas on how to get your dog to engage with you when you are out and about on walks. I will go over basic skills and throw in a few new ones, which will help give you more control over your dog's behaviour around social distractions but also motivate your dog to want to work with you!
Contact me on WhatsApp- 07551374106. Erinn :)
Next block of puppy classes is now open for booking - I've had a lot of enquiries for this block so I would suggest if you are thinking of coming along, get in touch to put your name down for a class!
Fun, informative, and very relaxed - I will walk you through all the basic skills you need to train your new puppy. Come along and make new friends too!
Contact me on WhatsApp- 07551374106. Erinn :)
To anyone out there struggling with dog ownership and wrestling with a multitude of very confusing feelings, read this. We've all been there. Some of us are going through it right now. You are not alone, though 🫶
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A thought from ‘not your average’ dog owner Let me start off by saying I love my dog with every ounce of my being. For nearly 12 years, every single day has been planned for him. He’s t…
New puppies 😍 What a great class! Raffie, Callie, Miso, Mila, and Ruby were all superstars 🥳
Due to a cancellation, I have ONE spot on my 6.30pm class available. Get in touch to book - WhatsApp 07551374106.
Great start to the new block of Fun!damental training today in Bridge of Don. We worked on eye contact, Sit and Down Stays, and getting our dogs to ask nicely for the stuff they want.
Ozzy, Bosely, Nelly, and Louis are 4 lovely adolescent dogs who struggle around social distractions and feeling frustrated. This is all part of normal development for dogs and can be quite challenging for their owners! The aim of the next 4 weeks is to try and improve communication between guardian and dog, work on getting and keeping the dog's focus when outside of the house and turning them into well behaved dogs their guardians can take anywhere.
It's not easy, but with patience, time, and consistency, it is achievable.
If you are interested in finding out more about this training class, please visit my website www.alldogsgotoerinn.com or get in touch with me on WhatsApp for a chat! 07551374106.
Graduation for these puppies! They smashed their classes and learnt so much 👏🫶
I have ONE spot on my 7.40pm class starting next Tuesday, the 9th. Contact me to get yourself booked on - 07551374106 🙌
***6.30pm NOW FULL***
➡️There is space left on my 7.40pm class - get in touch to book!..........................
I have one spot left on my 6.30pm class. If you or someone you know is thinking of joining a puppy class, this is your sign!
Get in touch for more info or to book
~ Erinn
Proofing everyone's Lie Down in class last night - I promise there is a reason for this!
When you teach a puppy a new behaviour, you then train that behaviour in lots of different contexts so that puppy learns to generalise it, I.e. they can perform the behaviour when asked no matter what is happening around them.
Asking your dog for a Down is a very useful skill to teach. We're heading into Summer soon, taking the dog to the beach or the park, and being able to ask them for a Down when their person is lying down is going to come in super handy for keeping them under control!
I have spaces on my upcoming Puppy Class starting April 9th if you'd like to come along and do stuff like this 👆 It's great fun, I promise 😂
I have one spot left on my Recall and Loose Lead Walking Workshop.
Starting Saturday the 23rd @10.30am in BoD, it's a 90-minute intensive course on how to achieve a reliable recall and teach your dog how to walk on a loose lead, how to get rhe most out of your reinforcers and improve communication between you and your dog!
If you've been thinking about brushing up on your dog's on and off lead skills, this is your sign!
Get in touch to book or for more information - whatsapp 07551374106 www.alldogsgotoerinn.com
I am seeing a lot of new puppy owners asking around for advice on how to stop their puppies pulling on the lead. It can be very hard to know who to turn to when you do have a training question about Loose Lead Walking as everyone has their own opinion on this subject.
Let me share mine.
First, a disclaimer. There is no bit of kit that will teach your puppy to walk without pulling. That is up to you to teach. There are pieces of equipment that help curb the behaviour, but most use pain to do so.
Like the slip lead.
Unless the ring is placed behind the stopper, as in the above photo, it will tighten around your dog's neck when they move further away from you, causing your dog to choke. This can cause long-term damage to your dog's trachea. In the short term, it teaches your dog to hate being walked on a lead. We want to teach our dogs the opposite of that - to love being on their leads! Or, at the very least, tolerate it 🤷
My preferred setup is the second picture - Jack has a harness on with a 3 metre lead attached to the front ring. If he pulls, the tension from the lead will turn him round to the side, which means he can't move forward anymore. This helps take the frustration out of pulling for you and your dog until you teach them to walk by your side. He has lots of room to move around, and he's not in any discomfort.
If you want to know how to teach loose lead, I am running workshops on this in a few weeks' time. It really is very simple, but like all things with dog training, it will take a bit of practise and effort!
There are no quick fixes when it comes to training dogs, and if anyone is offering you one, please do your due diligence. Don't risk damaging the relationship with your dog.
What is the difference between a Wait and a Stay 🤔
I was asked this recently, and it's an excellent question!
I use both when training, and I teach them separately in my classes. They both look quite similar on the surface, but it's important to understand the distinction between the two. Why?
Well, it's all about expectations and communicating with your dog in a much clearer manner.
Wait: Think of this like stiff statues. It's a brief pause in behaviour, and it's letting your dog know they need to pause for a little while. You may ask your dog to wait for the food bowl going down, before walking out the front door when you open it, before crossing the road or as a cue to signal your dog to stop when they are off their lead.
Stay: When using this cue, you are letting your dog know they are going to be there for a while, so best settle in. I generally use a Stay with either a Sit or a Down. Sit Stays are probably one of the most important cues you can teach your dog to do because it helps with so many unwanted behaviours, especially jumping up!
I love bringing clarity to my training and helping my dog out with what I want him to do. If I can manage his expectations around what is happening in his day-to-day life, he is much calmer, relaxed, and easier to manage.
I'd love to know when you ask your dog for Waits and when you ask for Stays!
This is a reminder of all the classes starting this month - I have added a couple of workshops for Recall and Loose Lead.
Fun!damental training classes start back at the end of March. My next block of puppy classes is also available to book beginning in April.
All of these can be found on my website www.alldogsgotoerinn.com. To book or for a chat about what you need, WhatsApp me on 07551374106.
I am also available for 1-2-1s in training or behaviour.
Erinn 🙏
Got my work cut out for me this block :D
If you know you are getting a puppy sometime in the near future and are thinking of attending puppy class (which I would highly recommend you do), please get something booked now. Don't wait until your puppy starts displaying worrying behaviours around other dogs/people as, by that time, it's become a learned behaviour and is much more difficult to reverse.
Ideally, you want to start attending as soon as your dog is vaccinated and before they are 12 weeks of age. This is going to help massively with your socialisation and helping your dog to relax around social distractions.
I reduced the age of my classes from 6 months to 4 months as I was finding the older puppies just could not handle being in the room. But the 4 month old pups really do struggle, too.
Classes are an excellent resource, relatively inexpensive, and have a short time commitment. You are setting you and your dog up for success by attending, which makes life easier for the whole family.
I'm now taking bookings for my next block, which starts on the 9th of April. Please get in touch to book or with any enquiries.
Erinn 🙏
First class for these guys last night - everyone was a superstar! I am looking forward to working with everyone over the next 6 weeks 😀
Happy graduation to these guys! A lovely bunch of puppies and humans 😁 I had a lot of fun teaching you all, and I hope you enjoyed it too! 😊
Thanks for coming along to the classes, and I wish you all the best for the future 🫶
Can we all just take a second to congratulate Anne and Dennis, who has just tonight managed a whopping 11 minutes by himself?!
Just to put this into context , Anne came to me 4 months ago for help with Dennis' separation anxiety. In the very first session, I made her walk out the door and wait to see how long before Dennis reacted. He got to 4 seconds and started barking. And now look at him!
Anne and Dennis worked with me for three months, desensitising him to departures and building up his confidence in being able to cope with being left alone. It is not an easy process, but Anne never gave up. This is a testament to how much love she has for her dog and how committed she is to his training. I loved every minute working with them, and I'm glad I still get to watch their progress from the sidelines. I could not be prouder 👏🫶
Text messages have gone out to those who have already booked, but registration is now open for my next set of classes. If you would like to come along, please message me on WhatsApp 07551374106. Or, to find out more about the classes,please visit www.alldogsgotoerinn.com 🙏
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Proofing everyone's Lie Down in class last night - I promise there is a reason for this! When you teach a puppy a new behaviour, you then train that behaviour in lots of different contexts so that puppy learns to generalise it, I.e. they can perform the behaviour when asked no matter what is happening around them. Asking your dog for a Down is a very useful skill to teach. We're heading into Summer soon, taking the dog to the beach or the park, and being able to ask them for a Down when their person is lying down is going to come in super handy for keeping them under control! I have spaces on my upcoming Puppy Class starting April 9th if you'd like to come along and do stuff like this 👆 It's great fun, I promise 😂
First class for these guys last night - everyone was a superstar! I am looking forward to working with everyone over the next 6 weeks 😀
Second outdoor Fun!damental training class, and it was brilliant. We are missing Charlie and Milo, but they will be here next week. Great job, everyone, and see you all next week!
First outdoor Fun!damental dog training class smashed 🥳 We learned how to Park our dogs, teach a Settle, and a Watch Me cue, and we also worked on Sit Stays. Great fun, and I can't wait to see everyone's progress over the next 4 weeks!
Due to high demand, I will be running some Loose Lead and Recall workshops next month. Small classes with 4 handler spaces, these one-off workshops are designed to help teach you how to get a reliable Recall and Loose Lead from your dog. Where: Outdoors in Bridge of Don (TBC) When: Saturday the 2nd, 9th, 16th Dec @10.30am- 12pm. Cost: £30 per class To book or enquire: WhatsApp 07551374106 or visit www.alldogsgotoerinn.com Video of the lovely Dotty who attended my last block of puppy classes showing off a fabulous Recall! 🙏😁
I love these Fun-damental training classes! We're only on week 2, and everyone is so much more focused and engaged with their humans. It's wonderful to see 😍 Here we are in the second class practising an emergency stop - such a useful cue and one that gets neglected!! This is especially useful if your dog is prone to chasing things like deer or rabbits. Having this as a backup in your toolbox to use for maximum safety and control is essential 🙏 Such a great morning of training, I'm delighted with how it went 😁
Homemade tug toys for puppy class. Let's see how many hole-y socks I'm going home with tonight 😂🧛♂️🦷😬
** New Class Announcement**📣 Life Skills for Puppy/Adolescent/Adult. This is going to be an outdoor class in Bridge of Don starting on Saturday the 28th of October at 11 am. It's a 4 week block, the cost is £80 and is suitable for dogs aged 4 months and up. 🐾🐶 The goal of these classes will be teaching your dog important life skills like Recall and Loose Lead Walking along with building up their confidence, learning to engage with you in busy, distracting environments and improving your relationship. This will be achieved through the use of food rewards and toy play.🍗🧸 It's a pilot class, and I have one spot left on it. 🥳 If you would like to attend, you can get me on WhatsApp 07551374106. 📲📞 www.alldogsgotoerinn.com
Week 4 is all about positions - here are all the puppies working on Up/Off. Why do we teach this? It's a very useful cue to have when your dog has stolen your nice warm seat on the sofa when you got up to make a cup of tea and you'd like it back! It's also incredibly useful if your dog likes to jump up on you at will. I tell people who complain that they don't like their dog jumping on them to put it on cue! If you invite your dog to jump up on you with the 'Up' cue then 'Off' to end the behaviour, what you will find over time is that when your dog wants a cuddle from you or they're looking for reassurance, they'll wait to hear the 'Up' cue from you. Handy 😏😃 Follow me for more clever tips on how to get your dog to do the thing you want them to do and not the thing they want to do 😉
Now open for registration - this will be my last block of classes for 2023, so if you have a puppy or due to receive one, get booked in now. Suitable for puppies aged 6 months and under - all puppies must be comfortable around others, and I can not stress this enough. If you have concerns about your puppy's behaviour, please get in touch first to assess their suitability for the class environment. The best way to reach me is through WhatsApp- 07551374106. Classes are designed for you to learn how to train your dog but, most importantly, to teach your puppy to be comfortable around other dogs and people, which, in my opinion, is the most important skill they need to learn. They are also useful in picking up on possible future behaviour issues and how to prevent them from worsening. They really are a valuable resource, and I would encourage anyone with a puppy to attend a quality, well-run course. If you have any questions, please contact me :)
"I'm scared to let them off lead." The biggest hurdle when it comes to teaching a Recall is confidence - confidence in your ability as a handler and confidence in your dog that they will come back to you. Look at this - 4 puppies, all 'off lead', all so engaged and focused on their human that none of them had to be chased down 🙏 I love looking at the bigger picture when it comes to dog training; cues are important but not as important as building a relationship with your dog. If you are struggling to get and keep your dog's focus out and about or even in general, get in touch.
One of my favourite games to play in class - Round Robin. I just love watching the puppies really get into it and seeing both puppy and human having fun together 😊
Milo is showing off his 'Leave It' training, and I can tell he is showing off because that tail does not stop moving when he's in his 'watch me do this' mode 😂👏
Look at Odin doing Leave It 😍😍 Superb 👏 Honestly, I love teaching puppies because it's an instant dopamine hit for everyone involved - the dog, the guardian, and the trainer 😂 They pick things up so quickly and after 10 minutes of very simple training, they've learnt a new skill. Mind-blowing 🤗
Clementine has a very dramatic 'Leave It', and I'm here for it 😂😂🙈
Organised chaos on the wee-wee break 😂🙈
Love this group 🥰 My next block starts on the 12th of September and is already filling up fast, so if you are thinking of coming along, I'd get in touch soon!
Does your dog bark at everything, including the wind blowing past the window?? I used to have a chronic barker. We had to keep the curtains shut, or he'd go absolutely mental at anything moving. Now, Jack's favourite pastime is neighbourhood watch because I put the time and effort into training him. It's simple once you know how to do it - get in touch to find out how 🙏
Why I don't run Adult Dog Training Classes.
