Petiquette

Teamwork makes the dream work!!!!! Little Hamish has an army of people backing him and it’s all paying off!! He’s been coming for training walks with me, working on his impulse control around other dogs and people. He previously attended group walks with Paws On The Path and took a step back to nail his training both with myself and in his classes with the lovely Cal at Off Leash! Well today I got chance to test where we were at! We spent half the walk solo, getting those recalls in and then began to walk towards Charlotte and her group of pooches. He continued to nail his recalls so he had permission to have some playtime and silliness!! He even then continued to smash his recalls whilst in the group too!! Some amazing work from his owners and the hard work is beginning to show!! Here’s to more in January! #dogtrainer #play #dogtraining #recall #dogsofinstagram #cheshirebusiness #crossbreeds #1to1 #trainingwalk

The first step to loose lead walking and having an enjoyable walk: engagement!! Jasper’s started his 1 to 1 sessions where we’re teaching him that it is a good idea to be around his owner! He’s OBSESSED with trees and watching for squirrels almost constantly! So this is us started to work on some engagement within loose lead walking. Here I don’t care where he’s walking, as long as the lead is loose, we can perfect positions later. For him this is massive!! The temptation to stare at the trees and point (his breed trait) is so strong that he’s having to think really hard! We have since changed his equipment too and he is now happily on a harness 💙 #congleton #cheshire #dogtraining #1to1 #cheshirebusiness #dogtrainer #pointer #pointersofinstagram #looseleadwalking

Nala is working on boosting her confidence around other dogs and traffic. She has worked with me previously and was making some amazing progress however we needed to meet again to change her reward. Previously we used treat rewards but after a pancreatitis flare she now needs to work for something else. Thankfully she LOVES to play, so we had an easy alternative that’s fun to make sure we can continue her progress 💕 #cavapoo #cavalier #cavalierkingcharles #cavalierkingcharlesspaniel #poodle #poodlesofinstagram #cheshire #congleton #confidencebuilding #1to1 #play #tugtoy

To most this video won’t look like much…. But to those that know Walter this is massive!! Previously he would jump out barking at every dog he sees, running over to unknown dogs shouting at them too. After 3 sessions look where he’s at! On this day we passed 28 dogs!!!!! And guess what, not a single bark!!! Walter and his owner have really put in the work and it’s paid off big time!! He was walking confidently on lead, his owner now understands how to read him and move appropriately and is also starting to read other passing dogs too! In this video Walter has 5 dogs all passing from different sides, whilst he notices them he’s able to manage and remain calm knowing his mums got his back! Superstar 🤩🤩🤩 #dogsofinstagram #cheshirebusiness #dogtraining #dogtrainer #1to1 #cheshire #staffordshire #reactive #bondbuilding #anxious #confidencebuilding #yorkshireterrier #yorkie

UK sniffer dogs series 1 workshop! All dogs did amazingly learning how to search and indicate in their target scents! This group are also proof of how powerful scent work can be for dogs- a group of 5 and 3 of the dogs here are reactive. Not a single 1 of them cared about being around the other dogs, all focused on their jobs 🤩🤩 #bondbuilding #reactive #anxious #dogtraining #dogtrainer #cheshirebusiness #cheshire #dogsofinstagram #congletonbusiness #confidencebuilding #dogfriendly #scent #scentwork

**19th August sold out. 2 spaces remaining on 16th September** New Scent workshops released! We have series 1 workshop spaces available: 19th August and 16th September. These workshops are an introduction to scentwork, teaching our dogs how to search and indicate. Did you know its one of the most tiring things you can do with your dog!? And they absolutely love it!! If your interested in getting involved go to the following link to book: https://www.petiquettedogtraining.co.uk/scentwork

🐾New workshop!!🐾 Handling! Iv teamed up with Kirsty from Pet Grooming by Kirsty to run a workshop at her salon at Glebe Farm. This will be split into 2 halves, the 1st learning what you can be doing at home, body language and how to prepare for vet visits. The 2nd half is focusing on desensitising to grooming equipment and getting expert advice from a groomer. Does your dog struggle or worry whilst at the vets or groomers? If so, this is the workshop for you! Saturday 2nd September, 10:30. 1 hour 30 min session. To book click the link below: https://Petiquette.as.me/Handling

Tonights progressions! Took advantage of a quieter session to push some of the younger dogs. They all nailed it and made some amazing choices!!

I regularly use Country Hounds on my walks. It gives both me and the dogs time off from having to think about external influences, they can be free to relax and have fun! But also it’s full of enriching opportunities. The platforms, tunnels, A frame, sea saw and tyres all offer different opportunities to climb, sniff, jump, run through and more! So for me I can switch off and have an easy time, which lets face it- we all need that! But for the dogs their brains are very switched on and get to have the best time! #dogtraining #dogtrainer #congletonbusiness #dogfriendly #confidencebuilding #bondbuilding

Puppy and new rescue owners! Initially walks are always shorter whilst they are young, and/or whilst your bonding to your new dog. My ‘walks’ look entirely different from your standard walk in these situations. Whilst they expose to different environments, new sights, smells, sounds etc I am also using that time to say that I am the best thing in that environment. Some dogs may find this hard in certain places so you may have to start with minimal distractions and build up to different areas but all the while it’s about engagement with me and bonding with me, most of learn learning that I’m fun- not something to ignore

Here’s Moon! We met up recently to discuss some anxieties around other dogs whilst out on walks. Being a rescue dog from abroad he had a tendency to go quite ‘self employed’ and we wanted to teach him that he can rely on his owner and work together to get what he wants whether that’s more space, time to observe or comfort. To top it off I was sent this video afterwards of him getting some off lead time, look how happy he is!!! 😍 #rescue #rescuedog #dogtrainer #1to1 #congleton #dogtraining #confidencebuilding

Meet Lenny, Milo, Storm and Ludo from Dobermann Rescue UK & Europe reg charity no 1169697 I went out to meet them yesterday to do pre adoption assessments. They are all just the sweetest dogs ever and how I didn’t come home with one of them myself I don’t know!! Whilst there I was checking their body language to see how they coped with myself, a stranger, approaching and handling them. How they were within their kennels, around the other dogs and how trainable they are for both food and play. It’s safe to say all of them were more than willing to work and all more than ready to play! Got caught out in the miserable weather but they didn’t care 1 bit! #doberman #dobermandogs #dogtrainer #rescuedog #dogfriendly #congletonbusiness #confidencebuilding #bondbuilding #impulsecontrol #dogsofinstagram #obedience

Here’s Norbert again! He’s on his 3rd session with me but his 1st outdoors. Previously we’ve met at his home to discuss body language, handling and getting in some foundation cues. This time we met up in town so we can start spotting the signals he gives out and also work on his connection. He’s a very anxious dog around new people and situations so it’s very important that the owner knows how to read him so that she can show she’s listening and keep the trust flowing. As well as this he doesn’t currently realise that she can help him whilst out and about, he thinks he needs decide everything himself and doesn’t really know how to, creating more of an internal conflict. So we’re building up the relationship so that they work as a team, communicating to each other and making decisions as a team 🦮 #1to1 #congletonbusiness #dogsofinstagram #dogtrainer #confidencebuilding #looseleadwalking #bondbuilding #impulsecontrol #spaniel #springerspaniel #anxious

Ernie won at agility today!! 🤩 Here’s his winning run from today, forever the golden boy! And here he is alongside his pal Leo who also got a win today too and moves up a grade!! #dogsofinstagram #dogtrainer #dogtraining #rescuedog #spaniel #cockerspaniel #agility #agilitydog

Here’s Walt absolutely smashing his loose lead walking and engagement!! We also spoke a little about how to keep distance and manage him when around other dogs as he can be prone to getting a little over excited especially whilst out with his brother Tetley! Wev also been looking at how to make him feel more settled around the home in preparation for the owners leaving for small bursts. He smashed it!!!

Today was something a little different! These are 2 of my dogs- Missy and Masai but my client, James, has total control over Missy for this walk. James has been training with me every week with his Labrador Finn. He’s a typical young Labrador who is full of energy, has a zest for life and above all loves to work!! Their bond is incredible! James also enjoys walking some of his friends and neighbours dogs and has a great understanding of training so we can play about with different techniques. We used Missy today as recently James has lost confidence in dogs being off lead, with a fear of failure, and wanted to practice his handling of another excitable dog. As Missy is a few steps ahead of Finn in her training journey it just meant she understands slightly quicker. Today was all about James’ learning and confidence building, not the dogs! As he’s also autistic it’s great for both of us to work as a team to find the best way for him to learn and then that can transfer back into his own relationship with Finn 🐾 As a secondary positive to today it did also do a great deal for Missy as dogs don’t generalise too easily so it meant she was transferring her cues, loose lead walking and off lead walking over to another person. She was really put to the test and I’m so proud of how she handled it!! #dogfriendly #dogsofinstagram #boxerdog #dogtraining #congletonbusiness #boxer #dogtrainer #positivedogtraining #looseleadwalking #offlead

Excuse my rubbish videoing skills 😂 This is Alan and Derek (alongside their sister peanut the Staffy, just there to be a good girl!) Alan and Derek despite living in the same home tend to clash a fair bit. Their personalities and play styles are very different meaning in high arousal situations such as off lead walks they don’t get along very well. They can tolerate each other a live comfortably but they are learning some impulse control in order to not wind the other up. Alan prefers to play alone, charging through fields. His run style looks fun so encourages Derek to chase him but that’s not what he wants and doesn’t like it. Derek on the other hand likes that chase and also the wrestle type play so tried to get Alan to be involved and it results in a telling off from him. Usually when off lead Alan immediately sets off on his run and Derek steams off after him whilst literally screaming, usually followed by a clash between them. So we’re beginning to work on the lead coming off doesn’t mean you can shoot straight off, or scream, and when 1 of them does run for a bit of play/sniff time it doesn’t mean the other has to go running with them. It’ll take some time and consistency but iv no doubts they will get it!

Just a snippet from Chester’s first session with us! He’s booked on for 4 sessions so we can cover a variety of exercises! First up was working on remaining calm whilst I entered the house and then starting his loose lead walking journey. For his first time doing loose lead, look how well he’s doing!! Superstar!! 🤩 #positivedogtraining #dogtraining #congletonbusiness #dogtrainer #1to1 #dogsofinstagram #looseleadwalking #munsterlander

We’v just been for a walk around the park. I set out with the purpose of practicing recalls but our plan quickly changed! It’s really important to work with the dog you have in front of you and today we had some other struggles along the way that Masai needed me to help with that I didn’t anticipate. She’s new to walking solo (without 1 of my other dogs) and she very much relies on them as her comfort blanket. And it showed today as she was worried about things she hasn’t previously been. Those were traffic, some bins, narrow pavements and ducks. So we did exactly what she needed me to and scraped the plan for recall practice. It turned into a really lovely walk, for both of us! And we’re both mentally and physically shattered now!! Along the way we got to catch up with a few clients too, it’s always nice to be able to stop and have a chat and again it was nice for Masai to be introduced in the right environment for her too :) Also just a side note- positive reinforcement works for us humans too!! When leaving the park I heard a woman saying to someone she was talking to ‘that dogs a really good dog, it’s so well trained’ and it’s safe to say I was beaming all the way home! Comments like that go a long way so please when you see someone working hard with their dogs, doing well, compliment them! Something so small, yet means so much!! 💕 #dogsofinstagram #cheshire #dogtrainer #dogtraining #looseleadwalking #positivedogtraining #crossbreed

Here’s Nala :) we met for a 1 to 1 to work on engagement, lead manners and recall. Here she is showing off how well she can walk now and going past kids too which she usually would have been pulling towards to say hello to! Amazing work!