PALS at Doggie Day Care Dalry

14/04/2023

UPDATE 📢

Hi everyone 😊

As some of you may know, I have recently moved house - I am however still able to provide training for dogs who attend Doggie Day Care Dalry, as I still work there on set days.

I now solely offer a set training and daycare combined package in Dalry, which needs to tie in with days I am working at the day care, due to my new commute.

If you're interested in training for your dog and they already attend day care or you're planning to enrol them in day care, then please get in touch and I will do my best to accommodate you!

Thanks so much for all your continued support and entrusting me with your precious dogs ❤️

Nathalie 🐾

23/03/2023

Bernie boy in action! 🤩

Doing so well, even with the added distraction of big lorries passing by, dogs in the adjacent field and a strong wind blowing!

Super star 🌟

23/03/2023

Final session of the block for this happy chappy today!

Well done Bernie & humans for all your hard work - it has certainly paid off! 👏

What a difference from when we first started. Still a big goofball (but who would ever want to change that! 🤣) yet so much more focused and engaged and learning to control his impulses. Much less jumping up - if any! And much nicer walking on the lead!

Success! 🍾

Things can only get better with your wonderful owners continuing your training as well as they have been 😁

Nathalie 🐾

01/03/2023

Training takes a lot of time, consistency and effort. It's not always easy and it doesn't always go to plan. Training in real life is messy, it can be frustrating and even downright tedious at times, as there's so much repetition involved. It's not like what you might see on the TV shows... Don't let a guy in a tweed waistcoat and cravat make you feel inadequate just because he makes it look quick and easy!

We all make mistakes and encounter setbacks, but as long as we learn from them and pick ourselves up and carry on, that's okay! Don't suffer in silence and struggle alone, reach out and we'll figure it out together.

Even dog trainers struggle to get it right sometimes. Every single dog is an individual, so there's no "one size fits all" and we constantly have to try new things, consult other trainers for advice and adjust our training plans accordingly.

I'm definitely repeating myself here, but if you just take a few minutes every day to train your dog - you WILL see results. It may take time, but you'll have built a stronger, more trusting relationship with your dog along the way, which is worth the wait, and hopefully you'll enjoy the process (or at least some of it)!

Here's Bernie and I working on his recall, and as you can see we moved from a smaller space with the long line on, to a larger open space off lead. We have been working up to this over our last few sessions. I know it's a bit ironic given the song how sped up the clips are, but I had to speed them up as they were so long - which sort of proves my point really. Training takes TIME!

Slow down, you're doing fine.

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08/02/2023

Meet Bernie the Bernedoodle! 👋

Bernie's mum and dad reached out to me looking for some help with his impulse control, loose lead walking and recall.

Today was our first 121 session together and we concentrated our efforts on building focus and engagement - two very crucial skills we need to master to build a good foundation for training!

I'll get some more pictures and videos up of our first session soon! 😊

Nathalie 🐾

10/10/2022

Very pleased to have received some great feedback for my Level 5 Canine Behaviour Professional Accredited Diploma from Canine Principles!

A lot of time, effort and research has went into achieving this qualification over the last year or so and I'm glad it has all paid off!

Already started working on my next course... it's addictive 🤓🐾

09/06/2022

🎬! That's a wrap on both Cruin and Mabel's 121 training sessions with me! Both of them have come so far and are well on their way to achieving the goals their owners have set for them 🤩👏

So, who's next? 👀

If you need some help training your dog, get in touch to find out what we have to offer! 👇

✉️ Message our page or email [email protected] for more info 😊

31/05/2022

Another from this happy boy 😁

24/05/2022

Training in a new environment today with Mabel 🥰

Dogs aren't great at generalising - you may have noticed this when you are out with a friend and want to show them how clever your puppy is, you ask them to do something super easy like "sit" or "paw" and they look at you like you've grown two heads! "They were doing it perfectly well at home" you think to yourself, and they were - and they would again - because they've learned that behaviour in a specific context (in the living room, during the evening, with the lamp on and the curtains drawn, and the TV on low in the background). But, as soon as you ask it of them in a completely different situation, they may struggle. That's why I always say it's so important that you practise ALL behaviours in as many different environments as you can. Start with a familiar, low-distraction area and gradually work your way up. You have to show your dog that you are asking the same of them no matter where you are or what's going on, and if they struggle with that initially, make it easy for them! Take it back a step, you might need to lure them into the behaviour or shape it (train in stages), but they will soon get up to speed and realise "ah, I know this one!"

Today I challenged Mabel by taking her to the paddock - which is in between the off lead area and the other exercise area we use for day care dogs. Both were occupied with dogs, and I practised her recall with her as well as some other cues like "look at me" and "touch" and, despite the added distractions, she coped really well!

Well done Mabel! 👏

19/05/2022

What a day for training! 🌞
Cruin was windswept and interesting 🤣 His fabulous coat billowing in the wind 😂😍

Training videos to follow 🔜

17/05/2022

Recall practise today with Miss Mabel 🥰🐾

10/05/2022

Another successful training session with this little lady today 🥰 All coming along nicely! 🐾

03/05/2022

Say hello to Little Miss Mabel! 👋

Mabel had her first session with me today and she aced it! 🥰 We are going to be working predominantly on her recall over the next few weeks and I'm so excited to see her progress 😁

29/04/2022

Let's have another Cruin appreciation post because... just look at him! 😍

Hope everyone has a great weekend! 🥰

26/04/2022

Say hello to the absolutely gorgeous Cruin! 😍
We had our first session today, where we sussed out what his strengths are, areas we need to focus on, what motivates him (cheese 🧀 and toys! 🥎), and of course there were lots of butt rubs! We will be working hard on his loose lead walking and his recall over the next few weeks so stay tuned to keep up with his progress 💕

I am so excited to be working with him 🥰

07/04/2022

Well done to the gorgeous Dougal who completed his 121 training program with me today! 🥳

Dougal and I have worked hard over the past month or so on his impulse control - covering things like stay/wait, "leave it", drop, teaching alternatives to jumping up and generally working on his manners! He's an excitable young lab so it has certainly been a challenge at times but he's made some excellent progress and, as his lovely humans continue his training at home, I can't wait to see him flourish even more 🥰

Lots of photos because I just couldn't stop taking pictures of that face 😍

09/03/2022

Who's got a pampered pooch and can relate? 🤣🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️

08/03/2022

Behold the Power of Squeezy Cheese! 🙌🧀

• A high value treat - tasty and smelly!
• Affordable, easily accessible and useable even one-handed!
• Great for working on recall training
• Perfect for teaching loose lead walking as you can let them lick it as they walk alongside you which creates a positive association with being by your side
• The act of licking promotes calmness and a sense of wellbeing within our dogs as it releases feel-good hormones
• You only need to use a tiny amount at a time to achieve the desired result
• It lasts longer than most other treats
• You can even use the tube to dab a small amount onto trees etc. and ask your dog to "find it", making it into a fun brain game

Try it yourself! Let's see those cheesy faces! (From the dogs 🤣)

01/03/2022

It's and Dougal is taking part!

Let's see your dog's photos 😛 Leave them in the comments below 👇

17/02/2022

Guess who's back! It's our lovely Obi feeling much better and ready to graduate 🎓 Well done superstar! ⭐️👏

08/02/2022

Need some help training your dog?

In addition to PALS, we now offer a new 121 training package!

This consists of:

• An initial 1 hour consultation with you and your dog, held at our off lead safe play area, to discuss your training goals.

• 4 x 1 hour training sessions, myself and your dog, to be arranged to suit you. On these days, your dog will attend day care as normal and training sessions will take place during their day here. (Fees for day care on these days will be included in the total price of the program)

• Final 1 hour lesson with you and your dog where we can discuss any questions you may have and run through some of the training exercises.

You'll also be provided with detailed step-by-step training guides, handouts and support via email.

*Please note: this is available to anyone who has NOT previously completed the PALS program. If you are interested in further training please get in touch as I can offer you "top up" training sessions!

Sound interesting? Get in touch to find out more 😊

06/02/2022

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03/02/2022

Big round of ap-paws for Rusty on finishing his PALS program! 👏 An absolute superstar who has come on leaps and bounds since he started 4 weeks ago! Well done clever boy 🥰

*His poor wee mate Obi isn't feeling well ☹️ but will be back to finish off soon (photos to follow)! ❤️

01/02/2022

It's February, and with Valentine's Day just around the corner I wanted to share this cute pair with you all! Wee Rusty has got himself a girlfriend - Astrid, who you may recognise as she's a PALS graduate herself!

Adorable 🥰

31/01/2022

Now you know 😉