Katy's Canine Coaching and Behaviour

22/01/2025

Please bear with at the moment. I am currently in the process of contacting all customers directly. I am looking at least another week before classes and 1-2-1s continue. Thank you to those who have been so understanding and sent messages of support x

20/01/2025

I am going to be unavailable to new clients for the time being.

16/01/2025

https://www.pdsa.org.uk/pet-help-and-advice/looking-after-your-pet/puppies-dogs/puppy-socialisation?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pet_health_advice&utm_content=still-ilka-puppy-in-crate&sfnsn=scwspmo

Give your puppy the best start in life by getting them used to everyday sights, sounds and experiences.

16/01/2025

Welcome back to our Scentwork continuation dogs this week and also to our new beginners. You have all done great, even after a 4 week break for some, you have completely smashed it.

15/01/2025

Sitting like Lady Muck, waiting to be lifted out ❤️

14/01/2025

Scentwork for beginners
There is still chance to sign up for the next 6 week course starting Thursday 16th January at 7pm.
This is an indoor class

13/01/2025

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Given the statements that we see so often from those using aversive or 'balanced' training methods, those of us who use a force free approach need to clear up some of the issues with what is said.

As well as the red flags so often seen of 'positive only' or 'purely positive', these statements will usually trot out the old misunderstanding that all we do is toss cheese at a dog when they do something right and ignore everything else. This is absolutely untrue and does not reflect the force free approach at all.

Successful force free training involves SO much more than that.

• It needs a deep understanding of learning theory.
• What the dog's welfare needs are and how to make sure they are met.
• The potential impact of health on behaviour.
• The emotional states that underly behaviours.
• How to manage situations so that the dogs don't carry out the undesired behaviours and perhaps get an internal reward for doing them.
• How to train other behaviours the dog can do in that situation that will be rewarded so that the undesirable behaviour is no longer the best choice for them in that situation.
• When training isn’t the right answer at all.

The factors involved in getting the force free approach and training right are far too many for me to list in this post or on this image, but these are the things that a good force free trainer or behaviour professional is doing every time they are working with a dog and their humans.

It's so much more than just lobbing food at a dog.

13/01/2025

The first Puppy Lifeskills Class of 2025 and they were all amazing and I must say extremely cute. I am look forward to watching you all progress over the next few weeks 🐶

13/01/2025

A huge well done to these guys during their training session.
We started off by swapping from an extendable lead and used a harness and standard 2 metre lead.
This instantly took pressure off the neck, which can actually increase stress levels and increase pulling.
We then started working on some focus, reward placement and completed a loose lead exercise.
You will see there are some moments when pup was jumping up for the food, so we changed the reward placement to the floor, to prevent rehearsal of the behaviour. You will also notice the moment when he crosses over Mum, he soon moves back i to position. No leash jerks, no dragging him back. He made the choice and we reinforced the through reward 🙂
Next session we will be working on leaving the house calmly and working in his usual environment.

11/01/2025

🐶Puppy Life Skills Course
There is still space available for the puppy lifeskills course starting on Monday 13th January at 6.15pm.
🐶Social walk
There is just one space available for Saturday 25th January at 11am and two spaces available for Saturday 1st February at 10am.

11/01/2025

Thanks as always to Kayley’s K9’s for sorting Scout's nails and paws. Scout goes in, has a sniff about and then jumps straight up on the table. Kayley is always so patient, even when little madam decides she is going off for a wander part way through!

10/01/2025

https://www.protrainings.uk/classrooms/296465/signup
Suitable for Pet Professionals and Guardians. Split over two evenings.

Register for this Pet First Aid Level 2 (VTQ) course in Corby, Northants on February 04, 2025. Only £65.00 for online registrations.

09/01/2025

New Services:
🐶Confidence walks for you: Do you maybe struggle with anxiety when out? Unsure of what to do in certain situations when out with your dog? This is ideal for you. I can take the lead if necessary or even just be there for support and advice.
🐶Collect and train: Ideal for continuing training, maybe you are struggling to keep on top of training due to other commitments. I will come to collect your dog and work on any issues, including lead walking, socialisation, recall, car travel anything at all. Videos of the session will be provided.

08/01/2025

Scentwork:
Gives your dog a job to do. Fun for both. Increases confidence. A natural activity for dogs. Suitable for dogs of all ages and abilities.
Our next starters course starts on Thursday 16th January at 7pm
6 week course at £90 per dog
Small groups

08/01/2025

Group Social/Training Walk
The next two groups will be on Saturday 25th January at 11.00 and Saturday 1st February at 10.00.
The opportunity to allow your dog to explore, meet other dogs in a safe manner and include some training.
This is an 1.5hr, £20 per dog

07/01/2025

A fantastic 1-2-1 with this lovely boy. We worked around other dogs and even a goat. We also worked on walking through the gate calmly, which he clicked on to straight away.
Leaving the house or going through the gate calmly really sets the tone for a walk, start as you mean to go on; by asking your dog to wait it also gives you the chance to check for anyone unexpected appearing.

06/01/2025

Beginners Life skills
Monday 13th January at 6.15pm
A 5 week course covering essential life skills such as lead walking, recall, co-operative care and much more..