My Dogs Best Friend - NI

My Dogs Best Friend - NI Dog Training & Behaviour Services - Northern Ireland Call 02892508088 or 07989387407 Expert Canine Behaviour & Training Services in Northern Ireland.

Expert Dog & Puppy Training Classes - New Year 2025Book your place now at https://mydogsbestfriend.co.uk/training-servic...
17/12/2024

Expert Dog & Puppy Training Classes - New Year 2025

Book your place now at https://mydogsbestfriend.co.uk/training-services

Banbridge starting Mon 06 Jan 2025
Lisburn starting Wed 08 Jan 2025
Lurgan starting Thu 09 Jan 2025
Portadown starting Fri 10 Jan 2025
Newry starting Sat 11 Jan 2025

17/12/2024

How to build a solid recall:

1. Understand what your dog finds reinforcing and punitive so you can reinforce coming when called and avoid inadvertently punishing it.

2. Start in a low distraction environment so your dog can easily learn what you are teaching them.

3. Manage the training so they can easily get it right and access reinforcement so as to avoid errors.

4. Keep it short, fun and gradually add in different levels of distractions. Start at home, then outside in a quiet location, then in the park at a quiet time, then eventually in the park when it's busy.

If you need some help with your dog's recall, why not book our Individual (1-2-1) Rocket Recall Course with Al and set both of you up to be successful.

https://mydogsbestfriend.co.uk/services/121

Targeting can just look like a fun trick - but it's a great skill that can be applied to numerous real life situations. ...
17/12/2024

Targeting can just look like a fun trick - but it's a great skill that can be applied to numerous real life situations. We like to generalise it so that our dogs will target whatever we happen to be pointing at.

It can be used to manage your dog while you eat at home or in a restaurant. Reduce over excitement and manage visitors arriving. It can help with building self-control. It can be a safe space for timid or anxious dogs to relax. It can be used to avoid any type of over arousal. It can help to reduce or avoid resource guarding. It can be used for grooming and general pet care.

Dogs can stand, sit or lie down on a target. They can also target things with their nose, chin or paw - which opens up even more uses.

https://mydogsbestfriend.co.uk/training-services

Well done to our latest graduates who have worked hard and learnt some great new skills that will last a lifetime. We'v...
17/12/2024

Well done to our latest graduates who have worked hard and learnt some great new skills that will last a lifetime. We've loved working with you and your best friends. 🎓🐾🥳

Keep up the great work :) https://mydogsbestfriend.co.uk/training-services

For Reactive Dogs & Their Dedicated OwnersOur next Rowdy to Relaxed Class starts on Sunday 19 January 2025. https://myd...
12/12/2024

For Reactive Dogs & Their Dedicated Owners

Our next Rowdy to Relaxed Class starts on Sunday 19 January 2025. https://mydogsbestfriend.co.uk/portadown

Join this specialist reactive dog class where we will develop alternative behaviours to the barking and lunging you are experiencing as well as working to modify the emotions that drive reactive dog behaviour.

Not only will you learn expert handling skills that will help to keep your dog relaxed, you will also learn about the function of your dog's behaviour, their reactivity threshold, what other things are influencing the behaviour and the impact of accumulative exposure on reactive behaviour. This knowledge and skill is vital for helping your dog and achieving lasting behaviour change moving forward.

Your dog will learn how to relax in the presence of other dogs, how to achieve the same function from alternative behaviours and a number of new skills that they can use to diffuse conflict or tension with other dogs; they will learn that calm and relaxed behaviour is the most beneficial.

This is a unique 9 week course delivered by Al Rankin BSc (Hons) CDBC who is our expert Dog Behaviour Consultant certified by the International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants.

Al specialises in canine aggressive behaviour and has helped many hundreds of dog-owner teams enjoy calm and reaction free walks through the application of science based force free training techniques that are not only effective, but great fun as well!

You will both receive expert training and support throughout your journey towards your behaviour change goals.

Payment options available - contact us to find out more.

Maximum 5 Dogs Per Class
Brownstown Park (Northways) Community Centre, Brownstown Park, Portadown BT62 3QJ

Dogs get stressed when their owners get stressed 😩
04/12/2024

Dogs get stressed when their owners get stressed 😩

The study suggested that "the experience of stress can have deleterious effects on canine behaviour and welfare".

28/11/2024

Great work by a very dedicated carer - patience and commitment pays off.

A massive well done to all of our recent puppy, beginner and continuation class graduates - it's been wonderful to help ...
25/11/2024

A massive well done to all of our recent puppy, beginner and continuation class graduates - it's been wonderful to help and see you all learn and develop.

We really hope to see you all again in the future for some of our other classes - https://mydogsbestfriend.co.uk/training-services

24/10/2024

Separation Anxiety is an emotional rollercoaster but most of the hard work is done at the early stages - being able to build the time alone from 0 seconds to 60 minutes is a huge achievement. It get's easier from now! Well done

We've put on an additional Puppy Life Skills Class starting on Wednesday 06 November in Lisburn. Book now at https://my...
18/10/2024

We've put on an additional Puppy Life Skills Class starting on Wednesday 06 November in Lisburn. Book now at https://mydogsbestfriend.co.uk/lisburn

Join our expert instructors for some fun, friendly and very effective training and social development for puppies under 19 weeks of age.

Expert Dog & Puppy Training Classes in Lisburn - Join us and set your best friend up for success. Call today 07989387407 or book online!

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Craigavon
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Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm

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How to build a solid recall: 1. Understand what your dog finds reinforcing and punitive so you can reinforce coming when called and avoid inadvertently punishing it. 2. Start in a low distraction environment so your dog can easily learn what you are teaching them. 3. Manage the training so they can easily get it right and access reinforcement so as to avoid errors. 4. Keep it short, fun and gradually add in different levels of distractions. Start at home, then outside in a quiet location, then in the park at a quiet time, then eventually in the park when it's busy. If you need some help with your dog's recall, why not book our Individual (1-2-1) Rocket Recall Course with Al and set both of you up to be successful. https://mydogsbestfriend.co.uk/services/121

Got a new puppy? Don't wait until after Christmas to start. Join our expert classes in Newry now!! https://mydogsbestfriend.co.uk/newry

Expert Dog Training Skills for Life!!
Expert Dog Training Skills for Life!!

We have availability in our adolescent/adult life skills classes in Banbridge, Lurgan, Portadown and Newry. https://mydogsbestfriend.co.uk/training-services Why not join us for our last classes before Christmas? #learningwithchoice #makingthingsbettertogether

It's never too late - dogs can learn at any age. Join our expert classes and teach your older dog some great new tricks and skills! https://mydogsbestfriend.co.uk/training-services #learningwithchoice

Expert Dog & Puppy Training Classes - We are not just teaching puppies and dogs to walk well on the lead, go to their place and settle, come when called - we are building relationships, focus and attention through choice based learning. Mondays in Banbridge, Wednesdays in Lisburn, Thursdays in Lurgan, Fridays in Portadown & Saturdays in Newry. #learningwithchoice https://mydogsbestfriend.co.uk/training-services

We are not just teaching puppies and dogs to lie down, go to their place, come when called - we are building relationships, focus and attention through choice based learning. #learningwithchoice https://mydogsbestfriend.co.uk/training-services

Separation Anxiety is an emotional rollercoaster but most of the hard work is done at the early stages - being able to build the time alone from 0 seconds to 60 minutes is a huge achievement. It get's easier from now! Well done #teamnala #separationanxiety #separationanxietytraining

Expert Beginners Dog Training Classes in Lisburn, Lurgan, Portadown, Banbridge & Newry. #makingthingsbettertogether #learningwithchoice https://mydogsbestfriend.co.uk/training-services

Expert dog and puppy training classes in Newry on Saturday mornings. Join us for some fun and friendly classes. https://mydogsbestfriend.co.uk/newry 10:00 - Puppy Class - 5 Week Course - £97.50 11:00 - Beginners Class - 5 Week Course - £90.00 12:00 - Continuation Class - 5 Week Course - £80.00

Puppy Training Classes are more about the experience - but they do learn lots of great skills such as lead walking, coming when called, how to leave stuff, how to settle and relax, and much more! Join us for some expert puppy training! https://mydogsbestfriend.co.uk/training-services #learningwithchoice

Meet #teamrocco - the next generation of agility superstars. Fancy giving agility a go with your best friend? We have a beginers class starting this Saturday at 10:00 - details are at https://mydogsbestfriend.co.uk/agility-classes or we also have availability for 121 sessions - details are at https://mydogsbestfriend.co.uk/agility #agilitydogs #learningwithchoice

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