Limited spaces remain for our next Foundation Lifeskills course starting Monday 3rd March 🦮
Fully vaccinated puppies and dogs of all ages and breeds are welcome 🐶
Message us for more information and to secure your spot!
🎉👩🎓 Congratulations 👩🎓🎉 Last night, our newest Foundation Lifeskills students graduated. Everyone has done so well over the past 6 weeks. It has been a pleasure to see how you have all progressed together! Keep up the great work!
❤️ Happy Valentine’s Day ❤️
Here is a little love themed trick. Although we don’t always think trick training serves a “purpose”, it is a really good thing to include in your dog’s training journey. It helps to boost their confidence and is a great source of enrichment, not to mention it’s not only fun for them, but for you too!
Wondering if attending our classes will benefit your dog and what you will learn? Well see for yourself!
We only use science-backed, non-aversive training methods, so your dog will learn skills and strengthen their bond with you in a kind, ethical and fun way!
‼️ We only have 2 spaces remaining for our next Foundation Lifeskills class beginning on Monday 3rd March ‼️
Message us for more information and to reserve your place!
Week 5 of our fabulous Foundation Lifeskills class, everyone is progressing so well 🐾
Following on from my video yesterday, another part of the same walk & I'm still 'pumping the gums' 🤣
But on a serious note, enjoy your walks with your dog, forget about other people judging you.
For non dog guardians or you know someone that is thinking about welcoming a puppy into their home then maybe you can take away some advice at the end of video x 🐾🐾👣
What's it like 'my walks with my girls'.
Real-time walk warts n all no editing because let's face it the perfect person with the perfect dog does not exist
Look at this clever pup smashing his loose lead walking! There is still work to do, but his guardians are doing an amazing job with him and he is progressing so well 💛
Our foundation newbies were doing some great work this week 🐾💛
January is 'Walk your dog' month but if you are like us and still have alot of snow, here's some
advice for those of you venturing out with your furry best friend.
There is not only alot of ice but the snow has now frozen, so be aware of not walking into deep snow as it has the potential to cause leg injuries to your dog & possibly you.
When you return home also give your dogs paws a good wash, due to the salt content & chemicals used in the road grit. Grit can cause irritation, or burning to their pads, if ingested may cause complications such as vomiting and or lethargy and in some cases has been known to cause kidney damage.
Maybe rather than your walk today opt for some enrichment within the home.
Some enrichment ideas.....
🐕 SCENT GAMES
Initially we need to hide the stuffed toys in plain sight.
Once you have placed the toys in place, then encourage our puppies/dogs to find them by using a cue word such as ‘go see’ or ‘go find’. Make sure that you pick one or the other as if you alternate between the two you will confuse your puppy/dog as to what they are doing.
1. Start with your cue word
2. Encourage your puppy/dog & help them.
3. When your puppy/dog finds the toys, mark the behaviour with either GOOD or YES, then reward with a foodie treat while removing the toy.
You can repeat these 5 to 6 times, then rest.
The next time you play this game, make it slightly harder, place the toys in the same place but disguise them slightly, maybe place a towel or shoe in front of the toy.
Each time you play the game your puppy/dog is really starting to understand it, you can make it harder, gradually working towards maybe hiding inside a box or hiding inside a slipper & placing the slipper into a shopping bag.
You will find that 20 minutes of performing a scentwork game will mentally tire your puppy/dog out as much as a 30 to 40minute walk. This will alleviate any boredom that could be incurred due to exercise restrictions.
Swap A Puzzle For A Homemade Puzzle
Another Snow Day for me & the girls. Mads showing off her snow angel skills.
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BCCS Level 4 Advanced Canine Behaviour Practitioner
