Bark and Learn Dog Training

Bark and Learn Dog Training Training for puppies and dogs of all ages. Located in Crofton, Wakefield and covers surrounding areas

This boy has proven he is just a big softie with so much potential when he’s understood 🩵Makes me so proud to see him an...
08/06/2024

This boy has proven he is just a big softie with so much potential when he’s understood 🩵

Makes me so proud to see him and his family come on leaps and bounds every session 🥹

He’s so much more confident in himself and his relationships and continues to take the new in his stride whilst unlearning negative associations 🤓

Peep those teethies 🦷 🥰

05/06/2024

“Harnesses make dogs pull”
“A spaniel will never walk nicely on a lead”
“Using reward based training doesn’t work”
… and oh so many more!

Loose lead walking is achieved when your dog can walk nicely REGARDLESS of what tool you use. This means your dog fully understands what you’re asking for and there is no reliance on a tool for correction.

Rosie used to pull like a train, despite training from day dot. She just has the drive to go go go. It took A LOT of perseverance, consistency and most importantly - time to get her to this point but it can be done.

💌 Drop me a message if you’d like to discuss your training needs

Client progress recognition post 🩷 This will be a long post but the hard work this family have put in deserves so much r...
28/04/2024

Client progress recognition post 🩷
This will be a long post but the hard work this family have put in deserves so much recognition🥰

This big lad had his initial assessment with me just 6 weeks ago. His family contacted me feeling pretty hopeless about his future in their home, they were struggling with him being overly excited, jumping up and hu***ng people, excessive barking and they’d had a couple of incidents of mild aggression.
Given that he is a big, powerful lad (American Bulldog) this was one of the main concerns and had led the family to the heartbreaking decision to rehome him if training was unsuccessful - for both the safety of their family but also his wellbeing.
Recognising that they needed help, the family had previously sought advice from another dog training company, who 5 minutes into their initial assessment decided the dog needed to be shut away in another room. They then instructed the client to put a slip lead on the dog and drag him to his bed when he was exhibiting the problem behaviour - ignore him, and if he moved, put him back on using the slip lead. Not attempting to address or understand any of the actual causes of the behaviour. This practice unfortunately led to someone getting nipped on their face when putting on the slip lead because they were basically instructed to ignore all of the warning signs from the dog and weren’t given any advice for addressing the actual cause.

After only a couple of sessions together we have a dog who is so much calmer with visitors in the house, he is showing more affection to his family and overall is far happier and more content.
We’ve looked at the possible causes of the behaviour, thinking about a possible trauma history (he had 4 or 5 other owners before his current family most likely due to his behaviour) and learning how to read his body language and warnings. We’ve given him the opportunity for time outs to go and rest in a quiet environment, we’ve bought in enrichment in the home and focused on rewarding the behaviour we want, making it clear to him what we want from him.

It’s so obvious how much hard work his family have put in, with family and friends commenting on the change in him. Plus the bond and trust growing between them is absolutely beautiful to witness and is a true testament to the importance of understanding your dog. We still have lots of work to do, but I am looking forward to seeing him blossom as time goes on 🩵

💛 Little George enjoying the sunshine on his 1:1. He is such a cutie 🥹 We started some very basic gundog work with him t...
22/04/2024

💛 Little George enjoying the sunshine on his 1:1. He is such a cutie 🥹 We started some very basic gundog work with him to get him working with his human when out and about and build up their bond. It’s a great way to channel your working breeds brain into something positive, rather than them go off and cause mischief 🙊

A polite request for a little more sunshine please ☀️

Little Tilly having some fun on the longline today! We looked at using the environment as a reward and ways to build a p...
13/04/2024

Little Tilly having some fun on the longline today! We looked at using the environment as a reward and ways to build a positive relationship with her human whilst out exploring the world🧡 She is a bundle of energy bless her 🥰

- long lines are a great way to let your dog explore the environment whilst keeping them safe, in sight and prevent rehearsing any undesirable behaviours, like ignoring a recall or rushing off lead dogs 🩷

I love working with this little lad! He is doing so well and is growing up to be such a good pup!Some recall work with h...
06/04/2024

I love working with this little lad! He is doing so well and is growing up to be such a good pup!
Some recall work with him today, making sure he understands what we’re asking from him and how we can use his inquisitive behaviours as a reward for returning to his people 🩵
He even did some gardening by finding all the sticks, allowing opportunities to practice trading his finds with us 👍🏻

How much sleep does your puppy get? 💤 - Often we see a lot of undesirable behaviours come out in our pups when they are ...
10/03/2024

How much sleep does your puppy get? 💤

- Often we see a lot of undesirable behaviours come out in our pups when they are over tired. I remember being surprised at just how much sleep puppies need as they grow, and surprise is normally the response I get from clients when they find out too!

✨ Tip ✨ - I recommend to clients that they keep a sleep and behaviour diary over a few days to a week. Record what time pup has their naps andhow long they are, when they go to bed and wake up along with any night time toilet trips and also any behaviours they notice throughout the day. Often we can trace an episode of extra cheekiness to them getting less sleep than usual.

💌 Drop me a message to discuss your training goals, puppy or adult.
There is nothing better than having a great relationship between you and your dog 🩷

We are back in the office! 🖤🩷Back from our holiday to Mexico and ready to reply to messages 🥰
08/03/2024

We are back in the office! 🖤🩷

Back from our holiday to Mexico and ready to reply to messages 🥰

One of the gorgeous pups on their first 1:1 session, such a smart little guy who will do anything for a treat. You’ve go...
08/02/2024

One of the gorgeous pups on their first 1:1 session, such a smart little guy who will do anything for a treat. You’ve got to love labs for that 😍 Can’t wait to see his progress 🩵

The Importance of Training your Puppy 🐾 With dogs, people often hold off on training until an issue arises. We take this...
01/02/2024

The Importance of Training your Puppy 🐾

With dogs, people often hold off on training until an issue arises.
We take this tiny bundle of fluff home and expect them to behave in ways entirely unnatural to them, in a variety of strange environments with strange people. Then we wonder why it behaves in ways we see as ‘undesirable’

There are many benefits to early training, here’s just some listed below 👇
However, the benefits of training can be seen in any age of dog, so don’t be put off if your dog is past the puppy stage. You CAN teach an old dog new tricks 😉

- Training strengthens the bond between you and your dog, you’ll understand each other and work as a team.
- Training prevents issues and undesirable behaviours from arising.
- We can give our dogs the tools and confidence to respond well in unfamiliar situations.
- Training provides mental stimulation, a great alternative to prevent over walking and damaging a young pups bones.
- Training teaches manners, to have a well behaved dog who feels comfortable and confident to settle in a variety of environments and one you can enjoy walks with as a team.
- Training improves social skills, aiding safer interactions all round.

Drop me a message to discuss how training can help your dog 🩷

Another great session with this big lad 🩵 It’s so lovely to see the progress clients make and to watch the relationship ...
31/01/2024

Another great session with this big lad 🩵 It’s so lovely to see the progress clients make and to watch the relationship with their dogs blossom 🐾

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