Cottage Farm Dog Training

13/06/2024

FRIDAY 9.30am DOG TRAINING CANCELLED

11/06/2024

GROUP TRAINING WALKS

Fun, relaxed group walks with some structure to support you in bringing your training into the real world.

🐶Influencing differing levels of focus and engagement
🐶Sniff & mooch time
🐶Loose lead walking
🐶Teaching your dog to choose you
🐶Recall
🐶Calm behaviour
🐶Confidence & Resilience
🐶Working in varied settings

Walks will be on lead in the main and I suggest that owners use a 1metre flat dog training lead.

Other suggested items to bring:

✅A bag - something lightweight and comfy - I love a small shoulder bag, some prefer a rucksack or bumbag!
✅Bottle of water for you and your dog & collapsable water bowl.
✅Treats
✅Long line - doesn't need to be super long- 2/3metres is a good starting point.
✅Poo bags

All are welcome with prior booking, if you struggle to control your dog then I suggest booking 121's first.

I will offer walks of various lengths so we can work in various settings, all walks may contain some road work as well as plenty of off-road. Reasonable fitness will be required for most of our walks and owners must be comfortable with walking on unlevel terrains.

ALL WALKS SRE FOR DOGS AGED 12MONTHS PLUS APART FROM THOSE THAT ARE DEDICATED PUPPY WALKS.

All walks are £10 per session - Please pay for sessions in cash when you arrive - it's so much easier for me to keep track of it this way and I don't want to take prior payments in case of the weather!

WALK DATES

Tuesday 18th June - 9.30am - setting off from Cottage Farm - staying rural!
Walk will last approx 60-70mins.

Thursday 20th June - 9.30am - Setting off from Cottage Farm and walking to Barns Green where we can do a nice circuit of the arboretum, the green and also happy to do some cafe practice at Sumner's pond if people want to. It is really good for dogs to learn to be calm in these environments and it is a good place to have a hot or cold drink, water dogs and use the WC! I usually do this myself in an hour or just over if I get a march on - but I anticipate that this walk will take a good 90mins to allow for some training etc.

Tuesday 25th June - 6.30pm - setting off from Cottage Farm - staying rural!
The walk will last approx 60-70mins.

Phone: 07535 040602
Website: https://www.cottagefarmdogtraining.co.uk/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/cazdogtraining

06/06/2024

Having fun x

27/05/2024

They do love playing in the fields x happy dogs 🐕

26/05/2024

Such good dogs 🐕

26/05/2024

My son Arun is offering garden & yard services - he is not on FB but can be contacted on the numbers in his poster. He is fit, strong, hard-working and diligent and has various availability during the daytime and evenings. He will turn his hand to most outdoor jobs and happy to pop out for an hour at a time or longer jobs.

25/05/2024

A nice walk this evening x

22/05/2024

Hiya - I have run out of the training treats and my supplier has put the price up - I could re-stock and increase price, however, you can get a kilo off Amazon for a good price so I would suggest doing that for now.

If I can supply them for a better price then I will let you all know.

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21/05/2024

21/05/2024

If you are having significant difficulties with your dog's behaviour then you could benefit from my individual behaviour modification consultation and training sessions.

I am able to help you with the following:

✅Pulling on the lead
✅Jumping up and bad manners
✅Aggression
✅Nervousness
✅Separation anxiety
✅Excessive barking
✅Lack of recall
✅Toilet training
✅Rehabilitation of rescue dogs
✅Socialisation problems
✅Any problems that prevent you from enjoying living with your dog.

Using only kind and nonforceful methods I am able to find solutions to problems, eliminate unwanted behaviour and help owners form true partnerships with their dogs.

Through an individual approach, I am able to assist you so that you can achieve a well-trained and happy canine companion.

I would like to reassure anyone who is struggling with their dog that it is never too late and always worth the effort. Even if your dog has severe behavioural issues and even if you have tried everyone and everything else, I am confident that I can help you achieve significant improvements if not a complete turnaround.
Owners do need to be committed and make an effort in order to make significant changes to a dog's behaviour.

For further information, please do check out my website, FB page and feel welcome to ring to discuss your needs.
Phone: 07535 040602
Website: https://www.cottagefarmdogtraining.co.uk/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/cazdogtraining

19/05/2024

Lovely dogs and who needs music when the birds are singing x

19/05/2024

19/05/2024

Lovely dogs and lovely people

18/05/2024

Levi loves taking percy for a walk.

15/05/2024

There really isn't a nicer job than welcoming our four legged friends to stay for their holidays ###

14/05/2024

If I had a fiver for every time a human says that their dog doesn't listen I would be rich enough to work for free!

It is certainly true and hardly surprising that sometimes people and dogs have a hard time communicating with each other. Poor communication can lead to confusion, misunderstandings and a lot of frustration for both dogs and their humans.

Sadly, both parties can end up losing confidence and the relationship can suffer.

There are lots of things you can do to help your dog to become super responsive to you but in my opinion, this is the most crucial:

COMMUNICATE WITH INTEGRITY

While dogs are great at learning associations with words they will always be primarily non-verbal animals. While your dog may learn to respond well to many verbal cues, bear in mind that their natural tendency will always be to read your body language.

Dogs are gifted at understanding all of the subtleties in your behaviour from the tone of your voice, facial expressions, muscle tension and even your breathing.

Your dog will always respond to and believe your body language before your verbal cues or indeed any other signals or actions you make. If your behaviour contradicts the cues you give your dog then you are highly unlikely to get the answer you want!

The response you require from your dog relies heavily on your ability to align your intentions, expectations and communication.
When communicating with your dog it will help if you ensure that you are calm and focused and not stressed or distracted. Minimise verbal cues, avoid fidgeting and gesturing - instead, visualise the behaviour and mood that you want, give your dog the opportunity to start to read YOU and show your dog as simply as possible what you would like them to do.

12/05/2024

NEW SUMMER GROUP CLASS SCHEDULE

In anticipation of warmer weather in the coming months, I am changing the class times as I do each year in order to ensure that dogs are not attending classes in the heat.

These changes will come into effect from Sunday 19th May.
Classes are all pay-as-you-go and £10 per session.

SUNDAYS
9.30am - Obedience & Canine Life Skills.

FRIDAYS
9.30am - Obedience & Life Skills

I will probably add another evening class shortly.

28/04/2024

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28/04/2024

ARE YOU STRUGGLING WITH YOUR DOG'S BEHAVIOUR?

😩Excessive barking
😩Pulling & lunging
😩Anxiety
😩Reactivity to other dogs
😩Seperation anxiety

Dog ownership should be a pleasure, however, both small and large problems can result in major stress and misery for both you and your four-legged family member.

It doesn't need to be this way. Feel welcome to find out how I can help you find solutions to the problems and get you and your dog back on the road to fun, happy and relaxed lives.

Peaceful walks, pub lunches and all of the things you dreamed of doing with your dog are possible with the right approach and of course some time and effort.

Methods are always kind, force-free and focus on using positive reinforcement and a relationship-centred approach.

The starting point with behavioural issues is to book a consultation so that I can assess your dog and start developing the required behaviours. Some clients may need follow-up sessions, however, the progression is usually into a group class for further guided practice and progression.

I cannot guarantee fast results every time, however, I can help you achieve swift and accumulative improvements. I can also promise that the process will be fun for you and your dog.

You are assured of a caring, friendly and supportive service at Cottage Farm Dog Training. My goal is to help humans and dogs live better lives together. If you are worried about your dog's behaviour then feel welcome to telephone for a chat to see how I can help.

07535 040602
https://www.cottagefarmdogtraining.co.uk/
Also please like my FB page: https://www.facebook.com/cazdogtraining/

16/04/2024

FOUR-WEEK CANINE SKILLS & PARTNERSHIP COURSE OF 121 SESSIONS
I am offering a course of private dog training sessions to a limited number of owners and dogs for April & May for the discounted cost of £120.
SUITABLE FOR:
✅Owners who are experiencing difficulties with their dog's behaviour.
✅Owners who are not experiencing behavioural problems but would love to learn and develop new skills.
✅Owners who would like to improve the partnership with their four-legged best friend.

ABOUT THE COURSE
🐶Initial phone consultation
🐶Four 121 sessions: The first will be 90minutes, then 3 further 60minute sessions.
🐶The sessions will take place at my premises near Billingshurst rh14 9ds
🐶Sessions will be available during weekdays between 9.30am and 2pm.
🐶We will aim to meet for the sessions on a weekly basis (with some flexibility).
🐶Content will be personalised for your needs.

ABOUT OUR TRAINING
❤Force-free, relationship centred approach
❤Kind, fair and safe
❤Positive reinforcement & science-based methods
❤Individual approach to meet your dog's needs
❤Friendly and relaxed sessions
❤Motivation exercises, games, obedience training & canine lifeskills.

PM or telephone to book. Course fees must be paid upfront to secure your sessions after which we will book your phone consultation and arrange your in-person sessions.
07535 040602
https://www.cottagefarmdogtraining.co.uk/
Also please like my FB page: https://www.facebook.com/cazdogtraining/

Force-Free, Relationship Centred Approach
Dog Training
Dog Behaviour Consultancy
Canine Anxiety Specialist
Rehabilitation
Dog Reactivity
Private Sessions, Group Classes
Puppy Group
Recall, Obedience, Canine Life Skills

05/04/2024

DOG TRAINING CANCELLED TODAY
The wind has come up rather strong and the rain clouds certainly seem to be heading back this way which will make the class rather stressful for the dogs so I will cancel today. Sorry about that.

26/03/2024

Easter Opening

Good Friday - Closed
Easter Sunday - there will be one class at 10am for anyone who would like to attend it - it is open to everyone.

After Easter weekend we will resume with the new class times:

Intermediate/Advanced - 10am
Next Steps - 11.30am

26/03/2024

Sunday Dog Training Times

Hiya, I have made a few slight changes to the times for pay-as-you-go classes.

Intermediate/Advanced Class - 10am
Next Steps - 11.30am

13/03/2024

RECALL & LOOSE LEAD - 4 WEEK COURSE
Starting Tuesday 9th April - 6pm-7.15pm - £80 for the course

This course will introduce and develop the many skills that form beautiful loose lead walking and recall. Using only kind, force-free methods we will work to meet each dog's individual needs with an emphasis on having fun and developing confidence

Dogs of all ages and abilities will be welcome to join us, however, this course will not be suitable if you are presently experiencing significant behavioural difficulties with your dog - if that is the case then do get in touch to ask how we can help.

Please telephone or PM to book your space.
07535 040602
The sessions will be held near Billingshurst.
https://www.cottagefarmdogtraining.co.uk/
Also please like my FB page: https://www.facebook.com/cazdogtraining/

12/03/2024

YOUR DOG IS WORTH THE TIME AND EFFORT

I am interested in all kinds of canine activities and disciplines but my main interest has always been in behavioural rehabilitation and recovery. As a family, we have run a dog rescue centre for many years and my belief is that each and every dog has the right to a stable, happy home and a fulfilling, fun life where they feel safe every day.

I am often asked by members of the public whether their dog is worth training and what potential for behavioural improvement they might expect. Many owners detail the problematic behaviours and how these behaviours make living with the dog difficult and therefore ask how fast the unwanted behaviours can be eradicated.

The answers to these questions can be found in each and every dog that was brought into rescue with us - sadly there have been so many.

The vast majority of our rescue intake has comprised of dogs who were dumped in pounds or relinquished directly to us and the main reason usually seemed to relate to behavioural problems. Issues such as reactivity, aggression, separation anxiety, destructive behaviours and so forth were evident in a majority of the dogs.

We can certainly describe these issues as behavioural problems although poor management issues and lack of training issues would be just as accurate a description. I know this is true because all dogs improved when they came to live with us and that is because each dog was given the following:

🐶Stability and safety - both practically and emotionally
🐶A lifestyle and routine that suited their individual needs
🐶Training, teaching, example and consistency
🐶Love, fun and company
🐶Patience and as much time as they needed
🐶Careful adoption process to avoid distress and dogs reverting.
🐶A huge amount of time, persistence and effort.

I am often told that difficult dogs are bonkers or untrainable but in all of these years I have rarely met a mad dog, but I have met thousands that suffered as a result of poor management and a lack of owner guidance.

My attitude towards our rescue dogs was the same as it would be to any dog, no different than if I were training a blank canvas of an eight-week-old puppy. Our dogs are our responsibility and they rely upon us for their very lives. Our dog's potential, their quality of life and their ability to succeed within our human-orientated world is entirely down to us.

I do have a lot of empathy with owners who are experiencing difficulties with their dog's behaviour. So many of our rescue intakes were seriously challenging dogs so I do know what it is like! We wouldn't be human if we didn't experience some overwhelm or worry from time to time. Even so, the dog most people want to own is the product of a lot of time and effort and it is ongoing! You don't get anything nice for nothing!

However, one thing I did learn through years of canine rehab is that there is no point in quantifying the effort required to help a dog, or the time it takes or whether it is worthwhile. The simple truth is that if you do not like your dog's behaviour or your dog is stressed and unhappy then you have no acceptable alternative other than to work towards getting things better.

However, a few anecdotal points from my years in rescue and rehabilitation for anyone who is still asking questions about the time needed to train a dog or whether it is worth it:

❤ Most dogs improved very quickly and some took longer! However, reliability takes time and experience. We usually found the worst of the issues would be resolved or improved within weeks and then we would continue to progress. All dogs need time to learn and gain experience - they seem to get there much quicker than humans though!

🐶 Behavioural rehab was for the primary benefit of the dogs, not us! The vast majority of dogs with severe issues would make significant or near-perfect improvements - this was of course good for us and adoption owners because it meant we had more fun with the dogs. Some dogs made huge improvements but might not have been perfect - they still deserved the best outcome possible and they were always better companions as a result!

❤ We all worked very hard and invested a lot of time and attention to detail in all areas of our rescue dog's lives - not just the training. If you choose to get a puppy then you will have ongoing work to do in raising the pup. If for whatever reason you own a dog with challenging behaviours then you will need to skill up so you can help them and again you will need to put in a lot of work. But I have never asked any dog owner to do something I would not do myself!

🐶 Dog ownership should be a pleasure and training and rehabilitating dogs is fantastic but you will need a sense of humour and understanding friends! Dogs are not without their challenges so if you get stuck then seek help and skill up. No point in tormenting yourself, just do your best and do a bit each day. There is nothing like that moment when you look back and see how far you have come!

❤ It is always worthwhile. As I said, do a bit each day and be consistent and you will reap the rewards and you will give your dog a fantastic life!

Just a few of the many rescues in the photos!

12/03/2024

The beautiful Belle came into rescue with us some years ago and was adopted by a lovely family. Sadly Belle has passed away, however, we are so grateful to Belle's forever family for giving her a wonderful and loving home.
Belle really was a sweetheart and we all have many fond memories of her.

07/03/2024

We provide fun, relaxed and peaceful holidays and daycare for small to medium-sized dogs in the rural outskirts of Billingshurst. Our visitors can potter or play in our gardens and enjoy off-leash exercise in our secure fields. We go for on-leash walks in the local countryside and when the weather is bad, we also have lots of indoor space for play and enrichment both in our family home and in the dog training barn.

We accept only well-behaved dogs who enjoy family life so that we can provide a home-from-home experience. We are licensed with HDC and experienced having provided home boarding services for the past twenty years.

More information is available on my website: https://www.cottagefarmdogtraining.co.uk/home-boarding--daycare.html

We also have a dedicated page for boarding where you can have a look at what we are up to! https://www.facebook.com/billingshurstdogboarding
Welcome to phone: 07535 040602 to discuss your needs and maybe book a meet and greet.