Debbie Topping IMDT -Dog Training

13/02/2025

Enrichment ideas. No need to be an expert at scent work, scatter feeding kibble, most evenings I do this, they love it. Sniffing produces happy and relaxing endorphins, they are content to come indoors and settle. It’s about training the brain. If you want your dog to have a settled frame of mind do activities that create that.
Think about this when leaving a dog suffering separation anxiety, throwing a ball to attempt to tire them out only serves to heighten their arousal. Do we feel more relaxed after a high energy sports game or a relaxing massage?

27/01/2025

🐶PUPPY CLASSES STARTING SATURDAY MORNINGS FROM FEBRUARY 8th.
Learn how to correctly socialise your pup, 🐶🐕‍🦺
How to prevent behavioural issues arising.🐾
How to settle your pup and avoid witching hour. 🧙
How to deal with common puppy issues, jumping up, toileting, , biting and chewing , teething etc. 🙈
And of course how to achieve the basics like sit, stay, walking on lead, recall and so on. 🦮🐕‍🦺
Learn all of the above and so much more.
Most importantly start bonding and having fun with your pup whilst learning. 📚✏️
Package includes a private 1-2-1 in your home ideally to help with home issues.🏡🐶
8 group training sessions, starting with only 3 per group. 🐶🐶 As pups advance this may be increased to no more than 6 per group. 🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶
Unlimited WhatsApp 📱or text support for those unsure moments in between classes.
A puppy training book 📙
For more information please text or WhatsApp Debbie on 07967720758

23/01/2025

STORM EOWYN

PLEASE REMEMBER to keep your dogs on lead in stormy conditions as the wind plays havoc with their senses of smell and hearing, or better still, don't walk them at all until the storm has passed.

And please don't let them out in the garden unattended/off lead until you have been able to thoroughly inspect fencing for damage which may not be obvious at a distance or in poor light.

Better a bit of inconvenience than a lost dog!

21/01/2025

Caption this

04/01/2025

Fun way to quickly dry your dogs feet 😂

03/01/2025

Did you know that a Bloodhounds sense of smell can be used as evidence in court? Tell me which places, scents your dog enjoys sniffing in comments.

02/01/2025

How wonderful if this was everyone’s mindset.

01/01/2025

Dog & Puppy Training. Fairfield, Bury based Home visits, 1-2-1, group classes starting in a few weeks, half and day courses, cover Rescue Dog issues, reactivity, recall, loose lead walking, over excitability, socialisation. Scent work, fun agility, trick training, fun activities etc. Enclosure and dog safe field. Phone and video consultations also available. for more information text or WhatsApp Debbie on 07967 720758

24/12/2024

A very merry Christmas to everyone. 🎄🤶Thank you for your support over this year and looking forward to lots of training and activities next year. 🐶🐾🐾💕

11/12/2024

Sometimes my job is so rewarding. When people come for help and genuinely put in all their homework so on their next visit their dogs have massively improved. Brilliant congratulations to the family of these cuties, you deserve medals.

04/12/2024

RESOURCE GUARDING

Some points to consider:
* If the first time our dog or pup steals an object we laugh and chase them round the table, but then when we wrestle it back the fun stops .
We are training them it’s a great game to hang onto something we want, but the game stops when you’ve got it back.❌

* If we play tuggy toy or tug of war over a sock and put it away when they let go; the fun stops;
we’ve just taught them to hang on at all costs as the games over when they let go ❌

* If they steal something and we prise it out of their mouth
We have just taught them to try to hide and that it’s very unpleasant to have someone handle them when they are holding something ❌

✅Teach your dog the “off” or “drop” cue and make sure that when they achieve it the game starts & its reward time✅

25/11/2024

24/11/2024

Stills couple of places available. Please remember your place is secured with payment.
Join in our Doodles Christmas Party. 🐶🎄Saturday 21st December 🤶Bury, Dog Safe Field Nr Fairfield Hospital.
🐶If you have a Doodle we’d love to invite you to our fun Doodle Christmas party. 🌲🌲🧑‍🎄
Get into the festive spirit with our
Challenging and fun Christmas games and activities for you and your dog. 🐾
Win novelty prizes 🏵️
🐕‍🦺👨‍👩‍👧 Children handlers welcome.
🍷🥤🥧Mulled wine and mince pies.
Suitable for any age /type of Doodle dog or puppy.
🐶🐾🐕‍🦺Opportunity for Doodle group loose playtime at the end for those who wish.
💷 £20 per dog , £5 of which will be donated to Doodle Rescue. ( whole family welcome)
For more details please text or use the WhatsApp button on 07967720758

07/11/2024

Did you know that positive reinforcement training dramatically improves the bond between you and your dog. Helps settle anxiety, over excitement, is physically and mentally tiring, so produces a happy content dog and handler.
I have a couple of 1-2-1 Slots available this Saturday. Dog safe field. Nr Fairfield Hospital Bury. Press the WhatsApp button to enquire further.

27/10/2024