Dog Training with Amanda

15/08/2024

Meet Wally!

Wally is silly.

Wally forgot to take photos at this week's puppy class.

Don't be like Wally! 😂

14/08/2024

Who managed to dodge the very welcomed rain this week?
🙋🏻‍♀️ Meeee! I did!

I took this one out for a training walk and it was chucking it down when I left home and then stopped by the time I picked her up! That's a win in my book!

I spent the next hour dripping and roasting hot!!! 😂

Anyway, this one had a great time! We tried to get a selfie but failed miserably (see photo!) 🤣

We're working on ignoring other dogs when we see them. Not because she's scared or reactive, but because we don't want her pulling her owner across the park every time she sees one.🐕‍🦺

So, when you see an on lead dog, pop your dog on a lead and keep walking past. That way, the dog can continue their learning which will make an awesome dog when they are no longer a teen! Guaranteed the owners will be thankful! 🤩

13/08/2024

Just for fun!

Go on, what would your dog say to you??!! 💜

Mine would likely tell me that it was still dinner time! Or that they hadn't been fed for hours!!! 😂

Your turn! Photos welcomed! 📸

12/08/2024

Over the weekend, myself and Ange at Ravendale Training and Behaviour drove up the country to Peterborough to attend a practical skills day with my favourite people The Dog Trainer School 🤩

We had such a fun day packed full of hands on training and lots of ideas. Some of them really freed up my mind from some of the clutter in there (don't worry. There's still plenty of clutter in there!) 😂

And the location, what a stunning place to be spending the day with people doing what you love 💛

09/08/2024

Something new for us all and a little bit of positivity for a Friday! (Thanks The Dog Trainer School for letting me steal) 💜

Tell us all your 'Win of Week!' 🌟

It doesn't have to be dog or animal related, just something positive and lovely that's made you feel really pleased with yourself. 😇

It could be as simple as surviving a week of the summer holidays with the kids! 😬

I'll pop mine in the comments too! 🤩

05/08/2024

Did you all miss me?? 😂

After a fabulous week away and reminding my family and my own dogs who i am, I'm back to it! 🩵

We all had a lovely week! Beaches, ice creams and a few cheeky glasses of something alcoholic! 🥂

I am slowly working through my emails and messages! I will have got back to everyone by end of play today. Thank you all for your patience! 🙏

Don't forget, PAYG Puppy classes are on each weds evening for the rest of August!

Let's do this!,🎉

26/07/2024

That's it for DTA HQ for a week! 🌞

Im now off to recharge my own batteries and spend some quality family time playing games, having fun with my own pooches and hopefully an ice cream and. Glass or two of something alcoholic! 🍸

The work phone is staying at home and all messages & emails will be replied to on my return on 5th Aug. 🥳

Here is the booking link in case you'd like to book any PAYG Puppy classes whilst I'm away.

Have fun with your dog's whilst I'm away and be kind to everyone you meet 💜

https://dogtrainingwithamanda.as.me/schedule.php

25/07/2024

Just look at these beauts! 🩵❤️🩵

Pay as you go Puppy classes started this week and what beautiful dogs turned up! 🐶

This week we learned about focus including eye contact, calm behaviour including a settle and some basic foundations of recall and walking nicely. 🐕‍🦺

These pups are all at different stages so making sure they all have the right level of information is key. 🔑

They all did amazingly well and all settled down beautifully. All owners did awesome jobs with them! 🌟

If you would like to join in, DM me for the link.

23/07/2024

Schools out for summer!!! !

Starting this week! PAYG summer puppy classes! 🐶

Lots and lots to choose from. 💜

Do as many as you like. You may have already been to puppy classes and want to do more! 🥳

Or, you may not have started classes yet and need something before September! 🌟

You choose your dates 🤩

Booking required.
https://dogtrainingwithamanda.as.me/schedule.php

Any questions, send me a message!

17/07/2024

Take a look at dates coming up over the summer holidays. 🤩

We know sometimes that committing to a full puppy or dog training course can be a tough juggle at the best of times, but particularly in the school holidays. 🥳

Here is your solution. Pay as you Go Puppy classes.
Pick as many or as few classes as you'd like to attend and get booking. 🎉

All classes held in Horley at an equestrian sand school. We use rewards based training methods. 🐶

Any questions, message me. If not, book now! ⬇️

https://dogtrainingwithamanda.as.me/schedule.php

17/07/2024

Good Morning peoples!

So, let's get some winners! Because it's too hard for me to choose as there are some fabulous photos and video entries, let's get your friends and family to vote.

Get sharing, ask them to put a like or a heart on your photo and we will announce the winner on Saturday!

Get sharing and let's get us a winner! 🩵💕

🥳🥳 Todays the day! 🥳🥳

Online Dog Show entries start today!

You have until July 14th to submit your entry/entries!

Cutest Puppy 🐶

Best Trick 🎩

Best Rescue 👌🏻

Waggiest Tail 🐕

Funniest Dog photo (Must be your own dog) 🌟

🎉How to enter 🎉
Post your picture on my page, DM this page or WhatsApp me (especially if it's a video for a trick!) There will also be a post to pop entries under too!
Stating your dogs name, age and which category you are entering.
07774 691424

You must be OK with these photos being on social media as I will be sharing them! (Please make sure your personal details such as an ID tag aren't showing them)

Let's have some fun, post your pictures and videos and get involved! Get your friends involved too as they'll be helping with the voting!

Entries close Midnight on 14th July (way past my bed time!)🤣

Thank you to Helen & Lee The Dog Trainer School too for being so awesome 🌺

15/07/2024

It was a brilliant day! Thank you Woodard Photography for the chat and the lovely photos of everyone's day!

If you would like any photos done, contact Linda!

14/07/2024

And on the subject of Dog shows, don't forget that at midnight tonight, our online dog show closes!

So, find the original post below from 2 weeks ago, add your photo or video (or send it to me ) and the judging can begin! 🎉🐶

Gotta be in it to win it!

14/07/2024

Oh FreeShop Crawley what an amazing day!!! Thank you for having us and what a brilliant group of dogs we had! Thank you to each and everyone that came to say hello and joined in with the chats and the fun!

And a huge thank you to Dan from Spotted: Crawley for being a great sport and being our judge!

More photos to follow!

13/07/2024

Don't forget, PAYG Puppy classes for the summer holidays.

That means you can have your summer holiday and not miss out on puppy training either! Winner!

Spaces are already filling up on these so don't leave it long before booking!

Book here ⬇️
https://dogtrainingwithamanda.as.me/schedule.php

13/07/2024

This! That's where you'll find me!

I signed up to always be kind and ethical. And you know that not only will I always put your dogs emotional needs first, but I'll always put yours first too.

No force, no fear. Just kindness.

Thank you The Dog Trainer School for being such a safe space and generally being awesome.

🌟 Looking for a Kind and Positive Dog Trainer? 🌟

If you're on the hunt for a professional dog trainer who uses positive reinforcement and kind training methods, look no further!

The Dog Trainer School Professional Standard Directory is your go-to resource for finding force free trainers in your local area.

Check it out today! 🐾❤️

https://www.thedogtrainerschool.co.uk/professionalstandard

12/07/2024

Training with my own teenager! Well, one of them, I have a human teen too but that's a whole other set of training! 😂)

Her sit and stay has really got good. I can pop her dinner down and bust out some (very bad) dance moves in the kitchen and she stays in the same place waiting for her release word. 🐶

We are now working on that at doors. She has a tendancy to bolt out of it and leg it up the stairs and straight into the human teens room for a rummage!
This is something I don't really want her doing as it could end up with her eating something we don't want her to (the human teen has had some training but there's more chance of the pup being trained first!) 😂

Can she do a sit and stay at a door - absolutely not yet! It's a different set up to food time in the kitchen.
Back to basics and just keep plugging away! 🌟

11/07/2024

Who's coming along?

S u m m e r F a i r

WHERE : CRAWLEY FOOTBALL CLUB

WHEN : 14 th July 2024

TIME: 11am-3pm

There will be live music to enjoy throughout from Rockin Robbins

And we are so excited that the Reds Bar will be open for drinks !

Come and enjoy an affordable day out !

11/07/2024

I forgot to post about these to gorgeous pups the other week! How could I forget these?

I went to see them at home after being in puppy classes and waiting a bit of a top up.

They aced their walking nicely and recall. We also worked on some time out too when they are together.

This photo makes them look teeny, but don't be fooled. They are huuuuuge! 😂

10/07/2024

A quick pop in with one of my faves last week!

I think she was pleased to see me ❤️

We started learning a pattern game so that we can take it on the road with us when out for walks which is testament to her owners absolute hard work.

This lady walks beautifully but as she's a teenager, every now and then, she forgets and has a moment (we all have them, especially me!!)
By learning a pattern game, we can build up to being able to do it out on a walk when she forgets her listening ears! 🐶

We also did some 'middle' and some 'find it' which she absolutely loves! She makes the cutest noise when she's sniffing! ❤️

10/07/2024

Hopefully you all saw the live from our very own Mr Spotted: Crawley with the very lovely ladies at FreeShop Crawley earlier today! ❤️

They were telling us what will be at the summer fair and announced that Dan, THE man, will be our Dog Show judge! 🥳

Dan has openly said he doesn't know much about dogs, so please hold back from telling him you have a Husky when it's really a Chihuahua! 😂

Here is your Dog Show class list! This dog show is free to enter, but all donations are very welcome and will ALL be donated to Freeshop Crawley.

There will also be some fun dog games throughout the day. Who fancies some sausage catching and some musical sits? 🐶

So, come along to Crawley Town FC on Sunday 14th and have a fab day out with the family!

09/07/2024

Hoopers with this family is always a highlight of my week! 🌟

I've seen so many changes in lots of ways and some I won't share on here as they are personal to the family. But trust me when I say they are amazing changes. 🩵

One of the big ones though is that this beautiful little pooch now has so much more focus and is listening more. 🐕

I don't have a grass venue yet to offer, but if you have a big enough garden and would like 121 sessions, then DM me now! 🤩

06/07/2024

Don't forget to get entering!

Scroll down a few posts and you'll find the picture like this with all the fabulous entries on it!

Go go go!

05/07/2024

Brand New!

With Summer holidays rapidly approaching, I thought about what I could do to help people. ☀️

People for some reason, like to go away on holiday in July and August which means many can't commit to a full on puppy course. 🏖

I thought this would be a great solution! Pay as you go Puppy Classes. 🐕

The idea is that you pick and choose the ones you are able to/would like to attend. If you want to join them all, you absolutely can. 🌟

That way, you get to have your holiday and get some training too! Winner! 🥳

Classes have already got some bookings so don't wait getting them booked. 🐶

Book here! ⬇️
https://DogTrainingwithAmanda.as.me/

05/07/2024

This is completely off topic but something that is incredibly close to my heart as one of my boys has this and highly likely the other has it.

It makes home life such hard work. They would choose to starve themselves rather than eat the wrong foods.

We can't go out for family meals, I have to cook 3 meals a day as they of course don't like the same things and it is absolutely draining. For them as well as us grown ups.

For them, being around food and even just talking about food is quite distressing for them.

And if they are poorly and need medication, that's a huge issue and often the medical professionals don't get it as so little is known about ARFID.

I wouldnt wish this on anyone.

01/07/2024

Go go go!!!!

01/07/2024

Post your Dog Show entries here, DM the page or WhatsApp me the pic/video.

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Get involved

01/07/2024

🥳🥳 Todays the day! 🥳🥳

Online Dog Show entries start today!

You have until July 14th to submit your entry/entries!

Cutest Puppy 🐶

Best Trick 🎩

Best Rescue 👌🏻

Waggiest Tail 🐕

Funniest Dog photo (Must be your own dog) 🌟

🎉How to enter 🎉
Post your picture on my page, DM this page or WhatsApp me (especially if it's a video for a trick!) There will also be a post to pop entries under too!
Stating your dogs name, age and which category you are entering.
07774 691424

You must be OK with these photos being on social media as I will be sharing them! (Please make sure your personal details such as an ID tag aren't showing them)

Let's have some fun, post your pictures and videos and get involved! Get your friends involved too as they'll be helping with the voting!

Entries close Midnight on 14th July (way past my bed time!)🤣

Thank you to Helen & Lee The Dog Trainer School too for being so awesome 🌺

28/06/2024

Who's getting involved in the FIRST ever online DTA Dog show?? 🤩

Categories to be announced soon! 🌟

Don't forget, it's just for fun and is free to enter! 🥳