Snuffle Dog Training and Walking

23/11/2024

So this little lady is now in her new forever home with me! Jazzy would have loved her and I know she’s going to teach me so much as a trainer and as a person, she already is!!
If you are considering getting a new dog or puppy please think rescue first, they really are bursting with dogs and puppies looking for good homes, and yes the process and form filling can feel frustrating but it’s worth it when you find the right dog for you and you are the right family for the dog.
A huge huge welcome to my lovely Teasel 😍

22/11/2024

29/10/2024

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13/10/2024

Children age 7-11

12/10/2024

It’s time to address a serious issue: unethical training practices in the dog training world. Despite progress in the UK toward positive reinforcement, some so-called experts still use harmful techniques that cause unnecessary stress to pets and their owners.

Not all dog trainers are created equal. With so many professional bodies and acronyms out there, it can be hard to find a truly qualified trainer. Many people rely on word-of-mouth or online searches without digging into credentials.

Great trainers uphold strong ethics, continually invest in their education, and always put the well-being of your pet first. Let’s raise awareness and promote ethical, positive training practices to keep our dogs safe and happy.

11/10/2024

When all you want is a tummy rub after a training session 😄

09/10/2024

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22/09/2024

Let’s be kind when teaching our dogs 😊👍

10/09/2024

One of the great things about working with dogs is that even during the really tough times they make you smile, thank you Luna xx

10/09/2024

Yesterday I lost the love of my life 💔 rest up my gorgeous boy Jazz, always in my heart xx

05/09/2024

31/08/2024

Enrichment activities this morning! 😍🐾🐾

16/08/2024

Shout out to Sarah Chelsea Baker for a great photo shoot with me and my boy, every day a blessing 😍

09/08/2024

Yes,yes,yes! 😊

What are behavioural barriers? They're the things in our environment which make a behaviour more difficult or effortful to do.

I'm trying to clean up my diet at the moment. I bought a watermelon last week and it sat in the fruit bowl, uneaten, until it looked a little sad. Every day I thought "I should have some melon" but then ended up not having the time (or inclination) to lug it over to the counter, slice it, peel it, chop it and tidy up afterwards. So, this week, instead of putting it in the fruit bowl, I sliced, peeled & chopped the whole thing and stored it in the fridge.

The behavioural barriers - the things which make a behaviour more effortful to do like slicing, peeling, chopping, tidying - were removed and so....I'm eating more fruit.

If we remove barriers from desirable behaviours and add them to problem behaviours we can have a huge impact on behaviour before we ever start on formal training.

For us -

• prepping treats in bulk & in advance and storing them in the fridge or freezer means they're easy to grab & go when you need them
• keeping a spare lead hanging by the front door makes it easy to pop your excitable dog on lead if you need to when visors come in
• setting an alarm on your phone to remind you to take your puppy outside to the toilet makes it much easier to stick to your housetraining plan

For our dogs -

• a chew or food toy freely available on the floor takes far less effort than leaping at countertops in search of food
• make access to bins or laundry basket harder for scavengers & sock stealers while giving them free, easy access to 'legal' alternatives
• removing access to vantage points for window barkers and giving them multiple, comfortable spots to rest on the floor

Effective training is about so much more than direct manipulation of a dog's behaviour. It's also about using the environment in which they live to elicit the behaviours we want. Make it easy & rewarding for your dog (or you!) to make good choices and they will.

06/08/2024

Damp, drizzly walks today! But cool! 😊