I offer Puppy and Dog training on a one to one basis. My approach is force-free and evidence based.
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I’m not one for posting lots of stuff on Facebook or advertising my business ….. but I’m really pleased to have just had my 100th 5* review on my Google Business page 😄.
I love helping people build a great relationship with their dog and I’m so thankful to the people who have chosen me to do so💕
So happy to be part of this at 7.00 this morning❤️💕
I’m so thankful I’m able to support people to develop a good relationship with their dog.💕😊
This graphic really demonstrates why we recommend Y-shaped harnesses (T-Touch, Copenhagen, Perfect Fit, Xtra-Dog) as opposed to those that cut across the shoulder (eg Julias K-9)
We had a fabulous day on Fraisthorpe beach with Finn. Looked back at this video and can you see what we missed. I’ve never seen one before in the wild and I didn’t see it then either🤣
It absolutely makes my day when I get reviews like this one❤️💕
Such a lovely day today; Pip the Border Collie pup’s 2nd training session. We covered ‘leave it’, ‘stay’ ‘drop it’ and mat training (beautifully demonstrated in the photo 😊).
Then Bella the French Bull Dog puppy’s first training session here at The Elms. We covered ‘I know my name’, ‘find it’, ’wait’, ‘leave it’ and recall. It’s amazing what you can cover in a one to one 😄
This morning’s walk just reminded me how wonderful older dogs are. This is our gorgeous Murphy, aged 13 and 1/4! We went for a moochy walk through the local fields and wood. He stopped and sniffed when and where he wanted and we played ‘find it’ with JR dog pâté (easy to sniff out!). Older dogs are just a joy to be with ❤️💕
The recent attack on a dog walker has reignited the debate over regulation of the industry and in particular, restriction over the number of dogs any one person can walk.
There is a degree of regulation out there; but I think it’s the fact it’s ‘hidden’ as far as the general public are concerned.
Home Boarding/kennels/Day Care must be licensed (DEFRA) and the government policy for Dog Day Care states under section 7.2 that a maximum of 6 dogs can be walked by 1 person.
There is a best practice document ‘for professionals dog walkers’ endorsed by CFSG (advisory to government) that states a recommendation of 4 dogs (not legally enforceable).
Some LA’s then have their own PSPO’s (legally enforceable in their own Authority area) for eg NE Derbyshire and Bolsover DC stipulate 6 dogs max but Chesterfield BC don’t have a restriction.
If you are engaging any of the services then please check out the service provider is adhering to relevant policy (law) and aware of any recommendation of ‘best practice’. If anyone wants links to any of the guidance or policies please just ask 😊
Well the end of an era finally came today….my very last groom. It’s been an amazing 4 years of my life and it’s a very sad day but I’ve met so many wonderful people and dogs. Thank you so much for your wonderful words, cards and presents… I’m overwhelmed by your kindness. The gallery is of the last groom of my gorgeous clients this month…….it’s been a pleasure you lovely bunch❤️💕
A day of mixed emotions……gorgeous Sky’s 💕 last groom (I will miss that face 😔) and Cooper’s first puppy training session 🥰 (he was an absolute star ⭐️)
Gorgeous Billy’s last groom with me today 😔. It reminded me that I had the pleasure of doing his portrait a few years ago too 😊.
“We've just finished a great few sessions with Tracey helping us with all things puppy! The pre-puppy session was brilliant for asking loads of questions, and doubtless got us off to a great start. Tracey's knowledge, patience and enthusiasm is brilliant. It was lovely to do the training as a family, Tracey was really calm and patient with all the questions we had! Would definitely recommend.”
Reality hit me hard today😞. I’m closing the doors on my grooming salon after December (due to an ongoing back problem) and it was the last groom for Polly and Teddy today 💕❤️. November and December are going to be emotional months!
Happy 13th Birthday to our beautiful Murphy💕❤️. Enjoy your new bed and yummy bone for later!! 😄
I’m always really honest with clients about the reality of training puppies (a steady process, full of ups and downs but kind, consistent training will get you there eventually). I came across this clip of Finn 3 years ago when I was trying film ‘training for a calm sit while clipping a lead on and off’. It made me laugh, hope you do too😃
Boris learning mat training (progressing to ‘settle on a mat’). An essential skill for any puppy/dog 😊
Boris, (Mini Schnauzer 10 weeks) is going through my Puppy Training Programme and is such a ‘mini’ cutie I couldn’t resist posting a photo. 😍💕❤️.
Very happy with Finn’s verbal stop cue😊. I like to teach this as part of my more advanced ‘structuring a walk’ training. I’m always thinking about new things to offer clients so would be very happy to hear from you with anything you would find helpful.
Murphy and Finn say thank you to Simon and Jill of Hasland Pet Supplies for the lovely treats. So fab to see you at Cromford Steam Rally today ❤️💕
So happy to be on a beach, with my lovely husband and Finn after 3 years of no holidays. Northumberland is just beautiful ❤️💕
Ooh how lucky am I to be working with these gorgeous puppies this week!! 💕❤️. All have accessed my puppy training programme which aims to equip clients with the knowledge and skills to develop a harmonious relationship with their dog.
Really summarises well what I try and explain to clients 😊
Bertie completed his last puppy training session today (loose leash walking/recall/long lining and enrichment on the walk).
What a delight he’s been 💕❤️😍
Yes I’ve got chicken in my pocket boys 🤣😃
Gorgeous Border Terrier H***h’s first hand strip today!! She was just brilliant. H***h is one of my puppy training clients too and she just has a fabulous, calm temperament. Love this puppy 💕❤️😍
Gorgeous, sunny morning spent with a gorgeous puppy (Chester)💕. Loose leash walking, structuring the walk and using a long-line with a bit of recall practice thrown in 😃. A pleasure to work with such committed first time puppy parents!
Lovely weekend of training with Jarvis and Mutley (loose leash walking and recall) and Bertie (his 2nd session of my Puppy Training Programme - ‘’Stay’, Leave It’, ‘Drop It’ and mat training 💕😍
Another highly enjoyable day spent with two gorgeous dogs 😍. Darcy, the cutie Cockerpoo 😍 and Hunter a very handsome 6 month old rehomed Sprollie. It’s just amazing what can be achieved in a 1 1/2 hour session with such dedicated clients 😊.
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We had a fabulous day on Fraisthorpe beach with Finn. Looked back at this video and can you see what we missed. I’ve never seen one before in the wild and I didn’t see it then either🤣
I’m always really honest with clients about the reality of training puppies (a steady process, full of ups and downs but kind, consistent training will get you there eventually). I came across this clip of Finn 3 years ago when I was trying film ‘training for a calm sit while clipping a lead on and off’. It made me laugh, hope you do too😃
Very happy with Finn’s verbal stop cue😊. I like to teach this as part of my more advanced ‘structuring a walk’ training. I’m always thinking about new things to offer clients so would be very happy to hear from you with anything you would find helpful.
Murphy and Finn say thank you to Simon and Jill of Hasland Pet Supplies for the lovely treats. So fab to see you at Cromford Steam Rally today ❤️💕
Great training session this morning with gorgeous 4 year old Bolt (Husky x Staffy). The training focussed on loose leash walking and recall. This was the result after a 1 hr one to one here at The Elms. Superb handling by Leonie on a very chilly morning 😊.
I love using ‘Find It’ to keep my dogs’ interested and in proximity on walks. I introduce this to all my puppy training clients as it can be also used to switch your puppy’s brain from crazy zoomy time to sniffing and finding. Murph is 12 next month and enjoys it just as much (if not more) than Finn😀
Finn does this every afternoon…… he watches the end of Tipping Point because he knows his dinner is at 5.00pm (just after it finishes)🤣. Murph just hovers as he’s so old and wise 😍
Highly specialised training session for Finn tonight c/o my husband😂😂
Teaching your dog to go around a target is not difficult to do! Finn absolutely loves this type of fun interaction but it’s actually reinforcing ‘heel’, impulse control, send-away, targeting and retrieval😁
I always advise clients to use a whistle for recall as if you consistently couple it with a ‘high value’ reward (I use cooked chicken, wet dog food or even Primula cheese fed from tube to mouth or a tug toy😊) you should get to the point where it’s an automatic response! My 18 month old, Finn responds 99.9% now and has done for months now. It’s purely down to following a step by step process and the good news is anyone can do it with their dog 😀
A & S Dog Training - Steve Fletcher
Hardwick Drive
