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15/11/2023

😱 Does your dog drag you down the road? 🐕 Not come back when let off lead?
🐶 Jump up at the counter?
🦮 Bark at the window?
🐩 Or something else…

Do you find yourself thinking this is just who your dog is? This is not necessarily the case…

💡 If you find yourself in this position, get in touch and we can have a chat. Often with a little bit of investigation, some consistent training and some advice and support we can help you and your dog change whatever you’re struggling with.

🗓️ I currently have a few spaces left for one to one training this year…

🖥️ Book in a free call with me and let’s get started….

https://calendly.com/vipdogtraining/15min

04/08/2023

Do you have a new puppy who you would like to teach to be happy home alone? Or do you have a dog who is already struggling with a separation related behaviour?
Do you feel stressed you can’t go out? And feel like no one else gets it?   Not knowing where to start with your new puppy or dog with separation anxiety is a really common issue and I have just the programme to help you. Not only will I take you though the process and be there every step of the way, I also understand what it feels like as I have been there!

I currently have 1 space left for my separation programme in the month of August - you’ll receive daily whatsapp support, daily video analysis and up to 5 personalised exercise plans a week.

Click here to book in a free call with me and let’s get started….

https://calendly.com/vipdogtraining/15min

14/07/2023

🐾 Does your dog show any of the following behaviours when you go out….

🐶 Barking, whining, crying, howling?
🐕 Pacing, scratching to escape, perhaps harming themselves in the process?
🦴 Chewing or destroying?
💩 Toileting in the house?
😱 Starting to get anxious before you leave?

🪧 These are all signs of separation related distress, please note it does not need to be all of these. Just one behaviour can indicate your pup is unhappy alone 😢

Not knowing where to start with separation anxiety is a really common and I have just the programme to help you. Not only will I take you though the process and be there every step of the way, I also understand what it feels like as I have been there myself!

I currently have 5 available spaces for my separation programme in the month of August - you’ll receive daily support via whatsapp, daily video analysis and up to 5 personalised exercise plans a week and a weekly catch up zoom where necessary.

Click here to book in a free call with me and let’s get started….

https://calendly.com/vipdogtraining/15min

28/06/2023

Do you have a new puppy who you would like to teach to be happy home alone? Or do you have a dog who is already struggling with a separation related behaviour?
Do you feel stressed you can’t go out? And feel like no one else gets it?   Not knowing where to start with your new puppy or dog with separation anxiety is a really common issue and I have just the programme to help you. Not only will I take you though the process and be there every step of the way, I also understand what it feels like as I have been there myself!

I currently have 4 available spaces for my separation programme in the month of July - you’ll receive daily whatsapp support, daily video analysis and up to 5 personalised exercise plans a week.

Click here to book in a free call with me and let’s get started….

https://calendly.com/vipdogtraining/15min

02/06/2023

Do you have a new puppy who you would like to teach to be happy home alone? Or do you have a dog who is already struggling with a separation related behaviour and you would love to help them feel better about it?  Not knowing where to start with your new puppy or dog with separation anxiety is a really common issue and I have just the programme to help you.

I currently have 3 available spaces for my separation programme in the month of June - you’ll receive daily whatsapp support, daily video analysis and up to 5 personalised exercise plans a week.

Website link in bio for more information on how to secure a spot for this programme! .

15/04/2023

Happy 3rd Birthday Cooper 💕 The sweetest boy and my biggest teacher 😍

08/03/2023

12/02/2023

I had such fun yesterday helping Montie’s littlest caregivers understand him, his body language and helping them to understand his communication. We also managed to start his recall, a hand target and a down. They all did so well! 💕

11/02/2023

Had the pleasure of meeting with and working with these two beauties yesterday 😍

10/02/2023

My handsome boy, with his favourite toy egg 🥚 🤣 He is my biggest teacher and my most favourite reward when I can help him cope with our crazy world 💕

08/02/2023

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07/02/2023

Separation training is not easy, we have to listen to our pups and help them conquer their fear! We get told all the time, let them cry it out, they will get used to it. We don’t leave our babies to cry it out anymore and we should also apply this research to our puppies. We want our puppy to learn to trust us, form a healthy strong bond with us and in turn teach they contented separation.

23/01/2023

Manding - Giving your dogs a voice. My boy has been rewarded highly for giving eye contact throughout our relationship. He now uses it when he wants or needs something. This allows me to understand him and give us two way communication without him having to perform unwanted behaviour such as whining or barking. Remember dogs do what works for them, so let’s find a mutually exclusive behaviour that works for you both! 💕

18/01/2023

I’ve had the absolute pleasure of helping these two gorgeous boys with their loose lead walking lately. They are 6 month old boys who are excited about life and I love working with them. They are already coming on brilliantly with the hard work from their guardians. I can’t wait to see them progress on our next few sessions 🐾 💕

16/01/2023

Getting a new puppy is so exciting! However, there is so much to think about… whilst we think of toilet training, recall and how to stop our puppy being a land shark, we forget about home alone training. Come and join me for a 30-40 minute zoom and let me guide and advise you on how to start getting your puppy used to being home alone. Let’s give your puppy the best chance to be happy home alone.

09/01/2023

Control and Management - you hear it a lot in dog training and it really is one of the most important first steps you can take to help your dog succeed. Behaviour that get rehearsed gets repeated. My chocolate roan Cooper is dog reactive due to a dog attack when he was teeny 😢 and our control and management is booking a secure field a few times a week to allow him (and me) to have a stress free walk.

08/01/2023

This sweet girl is doing so well. Her guardians are working very hard creating a wonderful relationship and bond with her. They are making sure her needs are met and finding mutually exclusive behaviours that work for both of them! Super proud of how they are getting on 💕

25/12/2022

A big thank you to all for your continued support. I love working with you, and your pups and I thank you for letting me. Thank you also to the people who have supported me - it means so much!
Merry Christmas! I look forward to seeing you next year!

24/12/2022

This is a common suggestion… “my dog is being destructive when I am out so confining them is the answer”. Unfortunately we are not dealing with the feelings involved and the reason your dog is being destructive. Confining them can actually exacerbate the situation. When training we keep your dog under their stress threshold at all times so chewing just doesn’t happen 😊

22/12/2022

Meet sweet little Roscoe 💕 he and his guardian have been working super hard on his separation anxiety! His guardian is so committed and impresses me every day juggling her degree, her little boy and Roscoe’s training!! Well done guys! You are smashing it! 💕

19/12/2022

When you’re not sure what’s going on but want to join in…. 🤣 I taught Cooper Chirag Patel’s fantastic bucket game in order to give him choice during our grooming sessions. This provides him with a way of communicating when he is okay with it and when he needs a break. Clementine on the other hand has no idea what’s going on… but copied her Dad and enjoyed getting involved 🤣💕

18/12/2022

Had the pleasure of meeting this little guy this week! His guardians are brilliant and working hard with him already! Starting early really helps! They all did so well 😍 I look forward to seeing them all next week!

17/12/2022

Whether your dog is fearful or anxious about being home alone, we train the same way - with humanity and empathy. Ensuring your dog is kept under their stress threshold gives them the capacity to learn and setting them up for success improves their confidence and helps them learn there is no need to panic.

Reference: *American Psychiatric Association. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. 5th Edition. Washington DC; 2013*

10/12/2022

It is often said the fastest way to train a dog is slowly and this could not be more true with separation training, not only with dogs with anxiety but also starting from scratch with your new puppy. By working in tiny increments we allow our pups to stay under threshold and learn to be happy alone. Keeping an eye out for the subtlest of signals, we can get back before our pups get stressed. If in doubt of how to go about this, contact a separation anxiety professional 😊

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⭐️Can you believe it is September already! 🦮Want to start your dog training journey or reach your dog training goals… or do you want to continue improving with your dog… 📲 If so, get in touch ASAP as i’m fortunate enough to only have a couple of spaces left for September. Head over to my bio or website and book a free consultation call to have a chat and discuss your training needs ☺️Photo credit: @the.quiet.tog  . . . #dog #dogs #dogtraining #behaviourconsultant #dogtrainer #positivereinforcement #positivedogtraining #dogbestfriend #puppy #puppies #puppytraining

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Clementine 🥹💕 Trying out the viral TikTok “hands in” trend #dog #dogs #dogtraining #behaviourconsultant #dogtrainer #positivereinforcement #positivedogtraining #dogbestfriend #puppy #puppies #puppytraining

🐶 A marker word is invaluable in training your dog and here’s why… ⭐️ A marker word is a short, usually one syllable, word which tells your dog they got something right and that a reward will follow… I use “yes” but you can use “good” “yip” “yep” whatever you want as long as you’re consistent. I would avoid using good girl or good boy as you are likely saying that loads of times a day and it’s not necessarily followed by a treat or reinforcement. 💬 A marker word allows us to pinpoint the exact behaviour we are looking for and reward after the event. For example, if you ask your dog to sit, the second their bottom hits the floor you are able to say “yes” and then get them a reward. It allows us to train without the behaviour being reliant on food. ℹ️ Want to get started? Pop some treats in your hand behind your back or on the side. Get your pup’s attention, say your word “yes” and then a second later follow with a treat. Repeat, repeat, repeat! This will “charge your marker” and you can then start using it within your training 🎉 Follow @vip.dogtraining for more tips and advice… 🐶 💡  . . . #dog #dogs #dogtraining #behaviourconsultant #dogtrainer #positivereinforcement #positivedogtraining #dogbestfriend #puppy #puppies #puppytraining

🐶 Recall Training - one of the most beneficial exercises to teach your dog but also one of the hardest.. Here is is the second thing you might be doing which could affect how your dog feels about their recall cue…. 2️⃣ Calling them constantly… we’ve all done it…. Fluffy, here… here… here… 🙈 🔈 While you are training recall a good thing to remember is when your dog’s nose is down the likelihood is they are fully engaged in that and they are not able to listen at the same time… like someone looking at their phone… their ears are currently switched off 🤣 by repeating ourselves constantly we are actually teaching them to ignore us or wait for 3 or 4 recalls before responding… ❓Could we do something different? Yes absolutely! What we can do is give them the time they need to smell the scent, wait for their nose to come up, say their name to get their attention and then use our cue. By setting our dogs up for success we will keep the process fun, achieve more and this will prevent us from diluting our recall cue 🎉 Follow @vip.dogtraining for the next thing which could be affecting your recall🐶 💡  . . . #dog #dogs #dogtraining #behaviourconsultant #dogtrainer #positivereinforcement #positivedogtraining #dogbestfriend #puppy #puppies #puppytraining

🚪 Does your dog rush to the front door when someone knocks? Do they bark and try to get to the person the other side? Are you worried they may get past the visitor and run out the house? ⭐️ A really nice behaviour is teaching your dog is to go to a place in which you know they are going to be safe. Whether it is a bed behind a door, or a place like us behind a baby gate. 🧙 The trick is to proof and practise this behaviour while there is no one at the door, you can then set up some sessions with familiar people in the household and then work your way up to unexpected guests! 🎉 You will then able to open the door 🚪 knowing your pup 🐶 is safe 💕 Follow @vip.dogtraining for more tips and advice 🐶 💡  . . . #dog #dogs #dogtraining #behaviourconsultant #dogtrainer #positivereinforcement #positivedogtraining #dogbestfriend #puppy #puppies #puppytraining

🐶 If you have a dog that finds life stressful 😩, that reacts to external triggers 😱or finds walks a bit scary 🫣 there is absolutely nothing wrong with having a day off. This is not avoidance, it is allowing everyone’s stress levels to lower. Spending time with your dog, decompressing and relaxing together can be an incredible addition to your week. Try to meet your dog’s needs by providing training, play and enrichment and have a stress free day together. Follow @vip.dogtraining for more tips and advice 🐶 💡  . . . #dog #dogs #dogtraining #behaviourconsultant #dogtrainer #positivereinforcement #positivedogtraining #dogbestfriend #puppy #puppies #puppytraining

Do you come out your house 🏠 with your dog 🐶 dragging you up the street? Is your dog pulling you along? Are they hypervigilant? 👀 Looking for something to bark at? 💥Here is something which will help them… 👃🏼 Getting our dogs to sniff in an environment is hugely beneficial. Having this on cue will encourage them to process the information at their own pace, it will enable them to slow down and relax into the walk. Providing sniffing times throughout your walks is super important and massively enriching. It will help them to be mental tired from their walk not just physically tired 🎉 Follow @vip.dogtraining for more tips and advice 🐶 💡  . . . #dog #dogs #dogtraining #behaviourconsultant #dogtrainer #positivereinforcement #positivedogtraining #dogbestfriend #puppy #puppies

A massive thank you to one and all for your help, support and business this year! These are just a few of the gorgeous pups I’ve worked with this year and I’m incredibly grateful to all you. I have loved every second! Special thanks to @craigogilviedogs @jgbehaviour_separationanxiety @teachingtailsdogtraining @positivepawscambridge @dogtrainerlee for everything! You guys are the best 💕 Roll on 2024 🎉

Day Eight - Not leaving your dog too long home alone 🏠 🎄Will your dog be happy to have the place to themselves or would they rather come with you? I would love to hear your answers 😊 Follow @vip.dogtraining for more tips and advice 🐶 💡  . . . #dog #dogs #dogtraining #behaviourconsultant #dogtrainer #positivereinforcement #positivedogtraining #dogbestfriend #puppy #puppies #cockerspaniel #labrador #cockador #vipdogtraining #veryimportantpups #enrichment #scentwork #puppypackage #puppytraining #separationtraining #separationanxiety #separationanxietydog #separationanxietytraining #happyhomealone #preparationforseparation

🎆 Remember remember the 5th November… are you and your puppy ready for fireworks… ⭐️ Day 5 of 5… 🧘🏼‍♀️ Stay calm and reassure them… it is absolutely okay to reassure your pup if they are worried as long as they are looking for your reassurance. 👍🏼👎🏼 Giving them autonomy to choose is really important in this. They will clearly show you if they want to be stroked. If you’re not sure try stroking them three times and then take your hand away. If your pup does want your affection you will see them move towards you. 🐶 Sometimes they might want the feeling of contact with you without being stroked. Keep an eye on your pup’s body language and try and act accordingly to provide the right level of support for them. Follow @vip.dogtraining for more tips and advice 🐶 💡  . . . #dog #dogs #dogtraining #behaviourconsultant #dogtrainer #positivereinforcement #positivedogtraining #dogbestfriend #puppy #puppies

🎆 Remember remember the 5th November… are you and your puppy ready for fireworks… ⭐️ Day 1 of 5… Desensitisation to firework sounds 💥 is a great place to start… there are many variations on YouTube and canine rescue websites… 💻 Have the noise of the fireworks 🎇 playing softly while your pup enjoys a relaxing activity such as licking, chewing or sniffing. As the days go on, and as long as your puppy is comfortable with the sounds 🔈, you can gradually increase the volume. Please note if your puppy shows signs of being unhappy 🙁 with the firework noises, you will need to decrease the volume or increase the distance between your puppy and the device. We want to make sure your puppy is being gradually introduced to the sounds and not in any way frightened by them 💕 Follow @vip.dogtraining for more tips and advice 🐶 💡 days 2-5 to follow…  . . . #dog #dogs #dogtraining #behaviourconsultant #dogtrainer #positivereinforcement #positivedogtraining #dogbestfriend #puppy #puppies #cockerspaniel #labrador #cockador #vipdogtraining #veryimportantpups #enrichment #scentwork #puppypackage #puppytraining

There is so much information ℹ️ out there on what you should or shouldn’t do with separation 🐶 training. All of our training is undertaken with science and research backing 📚 Here are three things to avoid in your separation training… 1. Letting your dog cry it out 😭… whilst this used to be the recommended route for both children 👶 and dogs 🐶, research has proven this not only reduces your bond and your dog’s trust in you, it can also make the problem worse and can increase the likelihood of separation related behaviours. 2. Using a crate… very rarely a dog will find comfort in being secured in a crate when you go out. In most cases this adds an extra layer to the separation and solitude. This can exacerbate and increase your dog’s panic 😱 and can also lead them to cause injury to themselves if they try to escape. 3. Using food 🥘 when you leave… most dogs when anxious will refuse to eat so in this case it would not help your training. Other dogs will be so food driven they will interact with the kong or lickimat you give them when you leave but may then panic once it’s finished. If you are noting down times your dog can cope with, this will give you a false reading and may lead you to believe they can cope with longer than they actually can. 💕 Follow @vip.dogtraining for more tips and advice 🐶 💡  . . . #dog #dogs #dogtraining #behaviourconsultant #dogtrainer #positivereinforcement #positivedogtraining #dogbestfriend #puppy #puppies #cockerspaniel #labrador #cockador #vipdogtraining #veryimportantpups #enrichment #scentwork #puppypackage #puppytraining #separationtraining #separationanxiety #separationanxietydog #separationanxietytraining #happyhomealone #preparationforseparation

🐾 We want to set our dogs 🐶 up for success 🏆so capturing the time where they are going to be the most relaxed is going to help us achieve this within our separation training 💕📈. Follow @vip.dogtraining for more tips and advice 🐶 💡  . . . #dog #dogs #dogtraining #behaviourconsultant #dogtrainer #positivereinforcement #positivedogtraining #dogbestfriend #puppy #puppies #cockerspaniel #labrador #cockador #vipdogtraining #veryimportantpups #enrichment #scentwork #puppypackage #puppytraining #separationtraining #separationanxiety #separationanxietydog #separationanxietytraining #happyhomealone #preparationforseparation

🐾 Has your dog got separation anxiety? Are you looking for help? Here are some tips to help you find a trainer who can help you! (Ps: me!! 🤣) Follow @vip.dogtraining for more tips and advice 🐶 💡  . . . #dog #dogs #dogtraining #behaviourconsultant #dogtrainer #positivereinforcement #positivedogtraining #dogbestfriend #puppy #puppies #cockerspaniel #labrador #cockador #preventativetraining #vipdogtraining #veryimportantpups #enrichment #scentwork #puppypackage #puppytraining #separationtraining #separationanxietytraining #happyhomealone #preparationforseparation