Happy Dogs Forever

08/08/2024

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28/03/2024

26/03/2024

**FOSTER HOME NEEDED**

Tia has sadly come in due to her owners ill health.

She's a very sweet old lady who is looking for a permanent foster home to live out her years.

Tia will need a home with a garden and could possibly live with another gentle dog.

Her new owners would ideally live in the local area.

Please follow the link for more information https://www.rspca-westmorland.org.uk/meet-our-animals/tia-looking-for-permanent-foster-home.html

17/03/2024

12/03/2024

Whooooooooop whooooooooooop
Planning Permission has finally been granted for our new training premises at Fen Road Ruskington 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
So now please can everyone ask for dry weather so we can get on and build it 🤣
Happy Dogs Forever is finally getting a new home!
So looking forward to getting open -
Coming soon!
Lizzx

06/03/2024

❤ UPDATE - Reunited ❤

Missing from Sandy Lane, Great Steeping. Lincolnshire since 04/03/2024

Please DO NOT shout, chase, or grab. Report sightings immediately by calling 0330 124 2004.

DO NOT post sightings on here

Remember, the owners of missing dogs read your posts. Please be kind, positive, and show empathy.

01/03/2024

Tink showing how to open a fridge GS style 🤪😉❤️

20/02/2024

For those ALREADY BOOKED ON to our next Puppy Course
It starts this Friday 6pm - Theory lesson- NO DOGS
at Sleaford tennis club in Sleaford recreation ground
Looking forward to meeting you all
Lizzx

25/01/2024

Calling all LABRADOR LOVERS Milo here! I am really excited that I am going to find my new family really soon.

Here are a few things about ME......

🐶I am still a young pup really so would love a family who can help me with my training and make me the bestest boy I can be.

🐾I love all the attention to myself so need to be the only dog in the home, but could live with dog-savvy cats. Small animals could also be considered too.

💚I do get a bit excited meeting other dogs so would love to get better at this so I can have doggy friends.

⭐I am doing really well at walking on a lead now, the team have given me a head collar and I am walking much nicer! I mean I do get treats so I can't complain!

If I sound like the perfect boy for you then please contact the South Lincolnshire centre on 01205 260546 or email them at [email protected]

You can also read more on the website https://www.jerrygreendogs.org.uk/adopt-a-dog

05/01/2024

PUPPY TRAINING &
INTERMEDIATE

PLEASE NOTE! The next Puppy Course starts Friday 6pm on 12th January- this is THEORY LESSON- no dogs
FOLLOWED BY 5 WEEKLY practical lessons with your dogs at 6pm

INTERMEDIATE CLASS STARTS 7pm on 12th January (FORTNIGHTLY CLASSES- 3 in total £50)

ADVANCED CLASS -FORTNIGHTLY - starting 7pm - 19th JANUARY

Classes are 1hour
PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE BOOKED IN WITH
LIZZ 07544541374

Looking forward to seeing you all ###x

29/12/2023

UPDATE!!!!!
UPDATE 2!
MY SINCEREST APOLOGIES- due to circumstances outside my control!
We need to shift ALL START DATES BACK ONE WEEK!
Puppy course previously 5th Jan 6pm will now move to 12th January start and post puppy at 7pm
The alternate dates for advanced at 7pm will now start on the 19th January- I’m SO VERY SORRY 😢
PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF THIS DOES NOT WORK FOR ANYONE ###X
1.I hope everyone had a very merry Christmas 🎄 ###xx
2. It’s been such a long and very strange year for Happy Dogs- Nothing has gone to plan (in fact several plans!)
Still it looks as though circumstances are beginning to settle. 🤞
We have applied for planning permission for a new training facility in Ruskington 🤞we should know more in January ### however as you are all aware the weather has not been kind this winter so we have been hampered by the excessive rain so it is likely to be spring (or dry spell not too cold) before we can make any real progress 😳🙄
I will update as soon as I know!
3. PUPPY COURSE
We have had lots of enquiries for our puppy course ( my sincere apologies that I have been unable to clarify dates) HOWEVER!
Our next 6 week PUPPY COURSE STARTS
FRIDAY 5th JANUARY 6pm at the Tennis Club in Sleaford Recreation Ground.
Course cost is £80 for the 6 week course- if you wish to book a place please contact me DIRECTLY (Lizz) on 07544541373. Places will be allocated on a first come first serve basis
4. Further TRAINING
DETAILS of intermediate and advanced training.
Starting on the 5th JANUARY 7pm also at the Tennis Club in Sleaford Rec.
We will be offering FORTNIGHTLY LESSONS for post Puppy Training- The 5th of January we will start our Bronze/post puppy training (5th,19th Jan, 2nd Feb) £50- we will ensure you have enough to work on for the fortnight!
Advanced training will be offered on the alternate fortnight dates (12th, 26th Jan, 9th February) again £50 for the 3 dates again we will make sure there is plenty of activities to work on.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE PLEASE CONTACT LIZZ DIRECTLY 07544541373
I hope that makes sense! 🤣
Lizz will continue to offer home visits for customers regarding new puppies and training issues. - please contact Lizz directly 07544541373
Aimee continues to provide 1-1 assessment and behaviour support and details of Rally classes to follow- please contact Aimee directly 07376 722309
5. I do wish to send my sincere apologies for the delay and lack of clarity regarding training options in 2023 and I am hopeful Happy Dogs Forever will establish, settle and thrive in its new home🤞😊
Wishing you all a HAPPY NEW YEAR and looking forward to new adventures with you and your pups in 2024 ###xx

18/12/2023

Splash Doggy gift vouchers make the pawfect🐾 gift for dog lovers❤️ 💦🐶

If you are looking for an unusual gift for your dog-loving family member or friend, then why not get them a voucher for a dog swim at Splash Doggy?

Vouchers are sold as swim sessions
(1, 2, 3 or 4 dog swim - prices on website www.splashdoggy.co.uk)

Please email or call for more details and to purchase. (Postage £1.50) Vouchers are sent Royal Mail 1st class, or can be collected from Splash Doggy by prior arrangement.

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07823 331320 (please leave a message and we will return your call asap)

01/12/2023

We all have a unique bond with our canine best friends. My aim is to capture their personality, char

18/11/2023

£75 🎅🏼XMAS GIFT VOUCHER OFFER🎅🏼
Photoshoot AND large mounted fine art print for £75 (normally both would be £150)

Do you have someone in your life who is always covered in hair, their pockets are full of small lavender scented bags and they randomly shout things like 'Get down!' or 'NNOOOOO!!' ?
If the answer is yes then why not consider a gift card for a photoshoot as a unique xmas present?
Just £75 for a studio photoshoot for up to 3 dogs with a mounted fine art print and digital images included.
Gift Vouchers are available from myself or the wonderful Beautifully Handmade Gift Shop - Bristol Arcade, Sleaford.

16/11/2023

Last chance to swim this week!!
Only 2 sessions left - Friday 9am & 3pm
Please visit our website for more information and to book Www.splashdoggy.co.uk

20/09/2023

This dog has been missing in the local.area of Lincs dog training since 5pm last night. His own ers are of course frantic. Please can you message if you have seen him at all so I cam let the owner know. Thank you!

03/09/2023

We've gathered all our puppy planning information together on this new page. Hope you find it helpful! 🐶❤️ https://thehappypuppysite.com/planning-a-puppy/

02/08/2023

Defra are being strongly lobbied by the pro-shock collar contingency to push back the legislation banning the use of shock collars in England.

The proposed legislation is https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2023/9780348247305

We ask that if you believe there is a better way to train dogs than to hurt them (which if you're one of our customers I sincerely hope you do!) please do write to express your concerns.

The Kennel Club have prepared a template letter you can download from here with details of who to email / write to / tweet.

https://email.thekennelclub.org.uk/52XO-TXJO-3JCCX3-MND7A-1/c.aspx

17/07/2023

Puppy Class: One last place available

We're almost booked up for the puppy class starting on the 28th July. Just one last place remains.

If your puppy is under 7 months old book that space here

13/07/2023

Exciting news! We do now have a puppy class available to book.

Starting Friday 28th July 6pm-7pm

6 weeks of the puppy course in a small group for £80.

Booking link is https://bookaby.me/happy-dogs-forever/whats-on/term/47e92e92-f5f2-4b26-b09c-fce35e027641

Puppy training is accredited by the Kennel Club as part of the Good Citizen Scheme.

Our first session together covers the theory of how dogs learn so you can train your puppy everything you need to have a happy home life.

Over 5 practical sessions we combine training with fun activities for your puppy.

All sessions provide periods of rest so your puppy can learn to relax and settle too.

Plus we work on confidence building and socialisation throughout the sessions to help your puppy grow up confident and happy.

Throughout the course you'll be supported and assessed by our puppy team to bond with your puppy and master the basics of reward based training.

12/07/2023

Our Puppy Milk can be used to supplement the nutrition of pregnant/lactating female dogs, dogs recovering from illness or surgery or older dogs? Tag someone who will find information beneficial!

04/07/2023

Don't forget this event is on tomorrow!!
Why not pop along, enjoy a day out with your dog, and support the charities too 😊
Wyville village fête and charity dog show

29/06/2023

Our very popular dog show is back!!! Come along to our Family Fun Day & Dog Show on Sunday, 9 July and enter your four-legged friend into one of our fun categories! We will also have Splash Doggy so your doggy can have a paddle and rescue service Drone To Home to let you know all about their work

17/06/2023

This is what training really looks like for a reactive dog...

I know social media is awash with videos of dogs barking and lunging at the end of a lead.

I know that looks impressive when the dog stops.

But to get to the root of reactivity we have to consider the whole dog and their whole life.

This little lady has learned how to relax and settle.

The back door is open, it's raining, the bird scarer is going off.

She's asleep.

The very first step of working towards a calm dog outside is a dog that can settle and be calm inside.

I've no idea how that's a comfy sleeping position she can relax in but apparently it is so that's fine with me.

Very often when I visit a dog with big emotions for the first time the training plan is simply to focus on calm behaviours.

More sniffs.
More chewing appropriate things.
Less time on high alert.
More watching the world go by at a distance.
Practicing being relaxed and switching off in the home.

Once we have a dog living their life in a calm and relaxed way we can work on the big scary things outside.

Aimee