Have a Good Dog

17/01/2025

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17/01/2025

17/01/2025

Little Learners six-week puppy training courses for pups that are fully vaccinated and allowed out around other dogs:

The next course with available spaces for pups aged under 24 weeks at the start of the course:

Sunday, 2nd March 2025, at 10 am at Lanchester Community Centre, Newbiggen Lane, Lanchester, County Durham.

During the Little Learners course, we will teach you to teach your puppy the following:

✅ Teaching your puppy to walk on a loose lead.
✅ Advice on the best equipment to safely walk your puppy without causing fear or pain.
✅ Learning about dog body language.
✅ Teaching your puppy to come back to you when you call them.
✅ How to ensure your puppy greets you without jumping up.
✅ Teaching your puppy to settle.
✅ An introduction to lots of confidence-building activities that will enrich your pup's life.
✅ How appropriate play with you can create a bond that will last a lifetime.
✅ How to focus on you in the presence of distractions.
✅ How to avoid problems over food and objects without using confrontational techniques.
✅ Teaching your puppy to enjoy handling to prepare them for groomers and vets.

Your puppy can receive the Association of Pet Dog Trainers Good Companion Puppy Award - a certificate and rosette at the end of the course. You also get access to our private Little Learners Facebook group with lots of valuable resources, our puppy training e-book, goody pack, clicker, and trainer support throughout the course 🐾

Cost - £120
To book and pay for the place, PM us here or email:
[email protected]

NB. We do not sell merchandise on this page, so ignore spam companies who jump on this thread, and we will not ask you to click on a link on this post.

15/01/2025

It's been a year since the sad news of the loss of Caroline Cowan, a dear friend, and massive asset to the dog training/behaviour industry. Caroline was funny, kind, always willing to help, and had the welfare of dogs at the forefront of everything she did.

💔

09/01/2025

Hi everyone,

I apologise for the delay in responding to emails. I have been dealing with a flu bug that has floored me. If you haven't received a reply to your enquiry, please know I will respond within the next few days.

I appreciate your understanding.

05/01/2025

Such sad news about the death of Karen Pryor 😔. She was a legend in the world of animal training. I was lucky enough to meet her at Clicker Expo back in 2014.

05/01/2025

Due to the snow and driving conditions, today's classes are cancelled. We have contacted attendees via text. Lessons will roll on to next week.

02/01/2025

31/12/2024

As we step into 2025, we hope this year brings you (and your pooches!), joy, and good health 🐾

29/12/2024

I am excited to announce that I'm a guest at Wag's Fizzy Friday, which is coming soon! Can't wait to collaborate and meet everyone

29/12/2024

New All Stars Course starting on Sunday 26th January at noon Lanchester Community Centre, County Durham.

All-Stars aims to build on what you have learned in our previous courses and is perfect for anyone looking for new, fun training activities in the New Year. Whether your dog is a natural at scent work, tricks, or assistance dog tasks, this course will help you to develop their skills.

For more info PM us here or email [email protected]

23/12/2024

Congratulations to Bambi, Betsy, Bunty and Rocket, who have achieved the APDT Good Companion Foundation Award

23/12/2024

Wishing You and your furry friends a joyous holiday season!

May this Christmas bring you joy, peace, and a well-deserved break with loved ones.

Warmest wishes,

The Have a Good Dog Team

12/12/2024

FULLY BOOKED. Little Learners six-week puppy training courses for pups that are fully vaccinated and allowed out around other dogs:

The next course with available spaces for pups aged under 24 weeks at the start of the course:

Sunday, 26th January 2025, at noon at Lanchester Community Centre, Newbiggen Lane, Lanchester, County Durham.

During the Little Learners course, we will teach you to teach your puppy the following:

✅ Teaching your puppy to walk on a loose lead.
✅ Advice on the best equipment to safely walk your puppy without causing fear or pain.
✅ Learning about dog body language.
✅ Teaching your puppy to come back to you when you call them.
✅ How to ensure your puppy greets you without jumping up.
✅ Teaching your puppy to settle.
✅ An introduction to lots of confidence-building activities that will enrich your pup's life.
✅ How appropriate play with you can create a bond that will last a lifetime.
✅ How to focus on you in the presence of distractions.
✅ How to avoid problems over food and objects without using confrontational techniques.
✅ Teaching your puppy to enjoy handling to prepare them for groomers and vets.

Your puppy can receive the Association of Pet Dog Trainers Good Companion Puppy Award - a certificate and rosette at the end of the course. You also get access to our private Little Learners Facebook group with lots of valuable resources, our puppy training e-book, goody pack, clicker, and trainer support throughout the course 🐾

Cost - £120
To book and pay for the place, PM us here or email:
[email protected]

NB. We do not sell merchandise on this page, so ignore spam companies who jump on this thread, and we will not ask you to click on a link on this post.

Fully qualified MSc BSc Clinical Animal Behaviourist. Full member of APBC and APDT. Love Lurchers!

09/12/2024

Congratulations to the latest All Stars graduates, Loki, Moose and Nelson 🎓

29/11/2024

What a lovely surprise 🙂

We're delighted to announce that our Dog A.I.D. Trainer of the Month for November 2024 is Vicky Welsh!!! Congratulations Vicky 🤩🐶😍🥳
Vicky, of www.haveagooddog.co.uk is highly regarded by her Dog A.I.D. clients who said these lovely words about her coaching and support:
“Vicky is a great trainer, always ready to help and advise with any situation.”
and
“Without the outstanding training I received from Vicky I’m not sure Teddy would have coped; this last weekend has shown just how good her training is.
Teddy was a tribute to the way Vicky coached me to train Teddy. I can’t thank her enough”

Thank you so much Vicky, we are so grateful, we couldn't do our work without you. xx

27/11/2024

Happy 10th Birthday to Lofty. We have picked today as we don't know his exact date of birth. His day started with Venison Pate on toast from Rothiemurchus Estate 😆