Cromwell Dog Life

30/10/2024

Giving our dogs choice is for me one of the key foundations in training and behaviour change. Allowing them to process thought, senses and feelings - say when they are unsure as to whether go a certain way on a walk - builds confidence and trust. Our relationship with our dogs needs to be a two-way communication and support process rather than expecting them to do our bidding all the time. When you get a dog like mine (half husky) you get a wake-up call as to who is ‘in charge’ very quickly!! 😆 🐶 ♥️

27/10/2024

Anyone got a dog who loves balls?!! 🎾

06/10/2024

Another fab hosted by dogs where I met up with faces old and new to listen to an inspiring line up of the world’s best speakers and influencers. Where else do you get a conference closed out by a double bass and stuffed mushrooms?! 🐶 ❤️ 🎵 🍄‍🟫

24/08/2024

https://www.4pawsgoodies.co.uk/store/product/toys-tuggies
Another place for these brilliant fleece tuggy toys - fabulous local maker!

Our Tuggies are handmade using soft fleece.These are ideal for tuggie playtime, or fill the gaps with treats for more a challenge.Approx size: 55cm

24/08/2024

These long fleecy tuggies are great - I have one I use in classes and 121s and have found them hard to source for clients. Brilliant for those whose dogs work their way up the toy with their teeth!

New tuggy toys
Large are just over 2ft long!
Available as a small, medium and large
Going on the website this week 👍🏻

24/08/2024

Hello all! Hope you are having a good summer. We managed a couple of days by the coast where my dog Nova did very well getting in the car (which she usually is very nervous of, but was OK sat in the back between the children); hanging around waiting for the family to return from attractions (here she is not wanting to budge from the front gate of the historic dockyard) and going into restaurants and cafés. Now it took some planning, and I was I admit quite nervous about diving into long periods of having her with us, as the hotel did not allow her to be left unaccompanied. One of the days she was pretty trigger stacked by the evening, but happily recovered by the next morning. What adventures have you been on with your dogs this summer? Photos please ⬇️⬇️⬇️

26/07/2024

Here’s a photo of me and a merry band of Animal (Canine) Behaviour Technician students at a case study day down in Southampton this week. We are the first ever people on a new Animal Behaviour & Training Council (ABTC)-accredited Level 5 run by education provider and all-round disruptor (in a good way!) organisation PACT (Professional Association of Canine Trainers).
Now that’s a lot of acronyms - but in short there will be (come December) more people released into the wild to help you help your dogs who need a bit more than straightforward training. We will be working with Certified Animal Behaviourists where appropriate, or on our own, supporting owners to lead better lives with their worried doggies.
Exciting times for the sector 🐶 ♥️

14/07/2024

I am loving this dog illustrations page. It brings a smile every day

Non-Bitey

11/07/2024

“Dog training is easy*”
Now this is a controversial statement by our doggy friend; and the *is going to add ‘sometimes’.
In our dog trainer bubble we bang on about how change takes time and we must commit to a long and consistent programme…but it struck me reading through the latest Google business reviews that a theme is how quick and easy some tweaks and techniques can be. Add to this the focus on getting the right kit and equipment - for your dog and your home - and you are 80% there. For some dogs which fit into the ‘hot mess’ category - like those who we have taken into our home - they do take many months of building trust, reaching out to vets, behaviourists and trainers - to rehabilitate and support.
So please do get in touch for a 121 or classes to learn some quick and easy tweaks to make life better for you and your dog!

02/07/2024

Hello!
Services I offer: see calendly.com/lisa-dog

Walks
Training assessment - training goal plan
Coaching sessions - teaching owners practical skills like walking and recall

Fully insured, DBS, electric van with crates

Animal Behaviour Training Council Animal Training Instructor
Student member Fellowship of Animal Behaviour Technicians

For dogs with more extreme behaviour problems I can signpost to accredited behaviourists

17/06/2024

Happy summer! (Grab it while you can!)

15/06/2024

“Going for a dog walk,” sounds like a simple enough phrase. But it is not always that easy. Sometimes there is one dog and he or she is scared of the outdoors, or does not like having their harness or lead put on.
Some may weigh 40 kilos and pull on the lead, dragging you down the street. Or there are two, or three, furry friends in the home and they all need to walk together without getting tangled up or arguing as you go.
Now these three beauties get on a treat and here they are walking at the private field I hire for such delights.
But if you are having difficulties with this seemingly simple activity, do get in touch. I can come to you, or you can come here, where it is quiet and empty. There is actually quite a lot to ‘going for a walk’ and we can break it all down and make things better.
Happy walking! ♥️

15/06/2024

The electric Cromwell Dog Wagon looking majestic (if a little like it needs a wash) in the sunshine at the private field in Bramley I hire - this location is absolutely amazing for:

🐶 a quiet and peaceful place where I bring dogs for solo or same household walks (I collect from their home and walk them)
🐶 training to help dogs who are worried about noise and busy areas (there is a road at one end where we can gently get them used to traffic, people walking past etc) - I can do the training and/or owners can come and learn too
🐶 dog classes - I currently run puppy, adolescent and all ages classes and am looking to expand the range (ideas welcome)
🐶 marvelling at the selection of animal/bird s**t (latest one - which stumped me - was goose!)

Have a good weekend dog fans! ❤️

14/06/2024

As from 10th June it became law that cats have to be microchipped. We have arranged a date to help cat owners with this. Please read the details below.

This is a CAT only microchipping event.

Thank you to Companion Care Vets Basingstoke for the help they will be providing on the day.

12/06/2024

10/06/2024

We (me on the left with my lovely sister Helen) had a fab day fundraising alongside our friend Fi for breast awareness charity CoppaFeel! and meeting lots of new people and their dogs! Thanks to those of you who came along.
I got to talk as we walked about some of the challenges you have like separation anxiety and lead pulling.
I have capacity for two more 121 support clients at the moment so feel free to get in touch to book an initial consultation and follow on practical sessions
calendly.com/lisa-dog
For all initial consultations booked in June I will donate 15% to CoppaFeel! ❤️

04/06/2024

A dog trainer friend of mine Juliette Harrison is doing some research about secure dog field use. This survey takes around 3-5 minutes to fill out.

It would be appreciated if you could take the time 🙏

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❓Do you or have you used a secure dog exercise field?

If yes and you are currently a dog owner, then could I kindly ask for a few minutes of your time?

I’m currently collecting data for my dissertation in relation to the Advanced Diploma in Applied Animal Behaviour (level 6) and it would be amazing if you could complete the short questionnaire via the following link for me 👇

My name is Jules and I am a dog trainer and behaviourist currently studying the final stages of the Advanced Diploma in Applied Animal Behaviour (Level 6) through Compass Education and Training and I am collecting research data for my dissertation. This survey is aimed at dog owners who use or have....