People always ask me ‘𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹?'
The truth is how long is a piece of string?
It took my working line Border Collie a couple of weeks and her recall is insane but that’s her breeding just as much as it was training!
However it took miniature Dachshund at least 2 years and again that’s her breeding, she’s a hound she’s bred to find a scent and follow it!
So many factors depend on how well and how quickly your dog will learn a recall such as
🐾Breed
🐾Motivation
🐾Personality
🐾Consistency
🐾Building a recall around distractions
𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗧
🐾Using a long line
But once you’re there it’s worth all the time and effort you’ve put into it!
For more information or to book a recall 1:1 call or text 07793497896 ☎️
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Thank you so much to everyone that’s come to classes today!
5 classes in one day, I’m well and truly blessed 😇 (and tired🤣)
We had so many successes and wins today and every single dog has done amazing!
But I’d like to give a super special shoutout to Wolfie who did absolutely amazing today, he’s very nervous of new places but he absolutely smashed it today and settled so nicely in these new unfamiliar surroundings 🫶🏻
Thanks all and we’ll see you next Saturday, please don’t forget we’re at the secure field as a one off 😊
Beginning training early with puppies is essential for their development. It’s important to focus on key skills like loose leash walking, recall, sitting, and drop cues.
River, for example, started attending our classes at just 13 weeks old—a tiny, adorable puppy. Now, he’s enrolled in our advanced classes and impressively skilled, thanks to the dedication and hard work of his owner.
📲To book on our beginner classes starting 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 head to www.abbysanimalservices.co.uk
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A quick game of bullseye 🎯
Emergency stops are so beneficial for our dogs. Whether we use this exercise for
🐶Distance control
🐶Prevent the dog from running into dangers, like moving traffic
🐶Gun dog exercises
🦴For all previous beginner class graduates we have availability on our Tuesday 5.45pm and Saturday 9.40am advanced adolescent class (6-18m), Thursday 5.45pm and Saturday 10.50am advanced adult class.
All this fun just £15 per 1 hour class 🤩
📞Please contact us to book onto advanced classes
Has anyone else got a super needy dog 🫶🏻
We always say Jesse the collie is my Velcro dog as anywhere I go, she comes with me but little Peanut just loves to have cuddles 🥰
Comment below your super duper needy velcro dogs 👇🐶
Why I 𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘 giving snacks out whether during training sessions or out on walks:
1. 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Dogs learn best through positive reinforcement, where they associate good behaviour with rewards. Treats act as an immediate reward, reinforcing desired behaviours and encouraging dogs to repeat them.
2. 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Food is a powerful motivator for most dogs. Treats keep them engaged, focused, and excited to learn, making them more willing to follow cues and try new behaviours.
3. 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁: Regularly rewarding with treats builds trust between you and your dog. They associate training sessions with positive experiences, which makes them more eager to participate.
4. 𝗙𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: Because treats offer instant gratification, they help the dog quickly understand that the behaviour they just performed was correct, making the learning process faster and more efficient.
5. 𝗕𝗘𝗖𝗔𝗨𝗦𝗘 𝗜𝗧'𝗦 𝗙𝗨𝗡!
Overall, treats make training more engaging, enjoyable, and successful by motivating dogs and reinforcing good behavior.
Our Intermediate Class having fun playing musical chairs to Heel 🤩
We had so much fun doing this, and as long as we have fun whilst we train, anything is possible 🐶🎓
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This video makes me laugh so much, Murphy come to the snack shop (me🤣),
Max’s breathing like he’s done a marathon,
Chase trying to eat treats with a ball in his mouth, and Thor showing the reason why I throw or drop treats by chomping my fingers off 🤣🤣
Just another day doing the job I love 💗
✨A small snippet from last nights advanced adolescent dog class✨
Teaching the "and away" cue involves guiding dogs to walk away from other dogs on cue, promoting focus and control in distracting environments. Positive reinforcement is crucial in this process. Here's a step-by-step outline of how this might be practiced:
1. **Set Up the Environment**:
- Arrange the training space so that the dogs are in pairs or small groups but with enough space between them to avoid any direct interaction or tension.
2. **Introduce the Cue**:
- Start by having the dog in a neutral position (sitting or standing) with their owner.
- The owner holds the leash in the opposite side to the dog and ensures that the dog is focused on the owner with a treat as a lure.
- Introduce the verbal cue "and away" in a calm and clear tone.
3. **Start Moving**:
- Once the cue is given, the owner gently leads the dog away from the other dogs. The movement should be calm and steady, encouraging the dog to follow without pulling.
4. **Use Positive Reinforcement**:
- As soon as the dog begins to move away from the other dogs, reward them immediately with a treat or praise. This reinforces the idea that moving away on cue is a desirable behavior.
- Ensure that the reward is given only when the dog is moving away in response to the cue.
5. **Gradual Increase in Difficulty**:
- Start with short distances and gradually increase the distance and complexity of the environment (e.g., introducing more dogs or distractions).
- Each successful response should be followed by positive reinforcement, whether through treats, toys, or verbal praise.
6. **Practice Repeatedly**:
- Repeat the exercise in different contexts within the class, with various levels of distractions. Consistency is key for the dog to understand and respond to the "and away" cue in different situations.
7. **Incorporate into Daily Walks**:
- Practice this cue during daily walks, particularly in situa
Just a dog being a dog, having the best time of his life of a sniffari practising his recall 🐶🏜️
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Tell me you walk 4 Labradors and the treat pouch is open…..
without telling me you walk 4 Labradors with the treat pouch open 🤣
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Our grade 2 class smashing loose lead at different paces 🥳!
Who thinks we should do an egg and spoon race in our next lot of classes? 🏅
There’s still time to join our next lot of beginner classes for Puppies under 6 months and adolescents 6-18 months, on the 27th July!
On successful completion of the 6 week beginner course you are invited to join our advanced adolescent and adult classes where we go into depth on challenging tips and tricks following the IMDT grades 1-6! 🏆
DM me now to join in the fun! 🤩
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𝙱𝚞𝚒𝚕𝚍𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚊 𝚛𝚎𝚕𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗𝚜𝚑𝚒𝚙 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑 𝚢𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚍𝚘𝚐, 𝚘𝚞𝚝𝚜𝚒𝚍𝚎 𝚘𝚏 𝚝𝚛𝚊𝚒𝚗𝚒𝚗𝚐 🐕
Bonding with your dog(s) and creating a good relationship is the foundation that leads to training successfully with your dog!
Some dogs loved to be cuddled and snuggled;
my dogs especially, as you can see in the video below I pause for a few seconds and I am quickly nudged to carry on giving Jesse a head massage 💆🏼♀️
🐕Some dogs love rough and tumble play!
🥓Some dogs enjoying sharing a snack on the sofa with you
☀️Sitting out peacefully in the sunshine together
🚘Some dogs enjoy going out for a drive in the car!
🦴Playing tug of war with their favourite toy and letting them win and parade round with their prize 🏆
And so much more! If your dog enjoys doing something, join in and enjoy the activity together!
Calm, collected and cute 😍 what more could you want!
Can’t wait to get this clever girl out and about this week in some public places, teaching her all about calmness and neutrality around people and dogs 🐾
We currently have a couple of 1-2-1 training slots available in the week, if you’d like to work on your dogs training and help strengthen your communication and bond with your pup then contact me today to start your training journey!🐾
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Sometimes we need to take a different path to gain the same outcome and that’s completely fine, as long as we do so with kindness and compassion 💗
Tank is such a golden boy who loves nothing more than cuddles and kisses 🥰
We currently have a couple of 1-2-1 training slots available in the week, if you’d like to work on your dogs training and help strengthen your communication and bond with your pup then contact me today to start your training journey!🐾
Ps volume up - I make myself giggle sometimes 🤭
