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Helping you understand your dog's reactivity through kindness and compassion

Reactivity and Separation Anxiety Specialist
Trauma Rehabilitation
Scent work Specialist

Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas and happy new year.Love,ChrissyX
24/12/2024

Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas and happy new year.

Love,

Chrissy

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🚨New four week training class🚨Distraction Action!Are walks hard with your dog?❌Does your dog get easily distracted, maki...
19/12/2024

🚨New four week training class🚨

Distraction Action!

Are walks hard with your dog?

❌Does your dog get easily distracted, making it challenging to maintain focus during walks or training?
❌Do they 'go deaf' outside in challenging environments?
❌Do they pull like a train making walks difficult and stressful?

It's time to turn those distractions into opportunities for growth with our specialized distraction training class!
Here at Muttley Crew, we believe that every distraction is a chance for learning and improvement. Our experienced trainers will guide you and your furry friend through engaging exercises designed to build focus and impulse control in the face of distractions.

In our distraction training class, your dog will learn to:

✅Maintain attention in busy environments
✅Resist the urge to chase squirrels, birds, or other animals
✅Stay calm and composed around other dogs or people
✅Respond reliably to commands, even in stimulating situations
✅Learn to DISENGAGE from distractions easily

Using positive reinforcement techniques and tailored exercises, we'll help your dog develop the skills needed to thrive in real-world scenarios. Whether you're aiming for a well-behaved companion or seeking to compete in canine sports, our distraction training class will set you on the path to success.

Don't let distractions hold your dog back any longer. Join us for our next class and unleash your dog's potential!

📅Class Starts on Tuesday January 7th at 6pm in the White Hut in Hollybush Cwmbran and runs for four weeks and is £85 for the entire course.

📞To book please contact Chrissy on 07880 491584

If you have a dog with a BIG behaviour struggle, it can often feel like you're trying to swim upstream.There's an endles...
02/12/2024

If you have a dog with a BIG behaviour struggle, it can often feel like you're trying to swim upstream.
There's an endless list of things you think you HAVE to work on, and it can all feel so overwhelming that you might not even start.

We aim to take the pressure off. Our plans work on the magic number of 3. We break the big problems down and work on three small things for three weeks.

This could be one exercise for lead skills, one exercise for growing confidence and one exercise for helping separation anxiety, and once those skills are mastered we level up.

Helping a dog with behaviour struggles can take time and patience, but it doesn't mean anything if you, the owner are so overwhelmed that you dont know where to start.

Take the pressure off, and pick three small things to get you going. Taking the first step is the hardest, so be brave because you won't regret it!

If you ned help building a plan, please reach out.

Chrissy
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Class timetable for January!Sunday 5th Jan 10am - Puppy PowerMonday 6th Jan 5pm - Awesome Adolescents Monday 6th Jan 6pm...
02/12/2024

Class timetable for January!

Sunday 5th Jan 10am - Puppy Power

Monday 6th Jan 5pm - Awesome Adolescents

Monday 6th Jan 6pm - Puppy Power

Tuesday 7th Jan - 5pm Beyond The Basics

Tuesday 7th Jan 6pm - Distraction Action

Breed Spotlight🐾The Small but mighty Dachshund The origins of the gorgeous Dachshund was to hunt badgers - the name quit...
23/11/2024

Breed Spotlight🐾

The Small but mighty Dachshund

The origins of the gorgeous Dachshund was to hunt badgers - the name quite literally translates to badger dog. They were bred to be gritty and determind and tenacious and are in the 'hound' breed category which means they are amazing scent trackers!

They make wonderful lapdogs, and most love a good cuddle.

The breed can be quite vocal, but with some training this can be remedied.

I just love this breed.

Do you have a Dachshund? Post your pictures!

Puppy class is such a chilled environment, little Oreo dozed off for a nap! 🤣We pride on not taking ourselves too seriou...
22/11/2024

Puppy class is such a chilled environment, little Oreo dozed off for a nap! 🤣

We pride on not taking ourselves too seriously here - life is far too short to sweat the small things. Class SHOULD be a fun and nurturing environment, and we take things at the pups pace. If they need a nap, we let them nap! 😍

Check out this little cutie!Pippin is a 16 week old Yorkshire Terrier, and my goodness she is simply gorgeous.Her amazin...
20/11/2024

Check out this little cutie!

Pippin is a 16 week old Yorkshire Terrier, and my goodness she is simply gorgeous.

Her amazing owner came to me because she wanted Pippin to get the best possible start and we are working together on a 1:1 basis to tackle things as they pop up, such as walking on lead, and growing more focus and engagement.

Pippin is absolutely smashing it - what a little superstar!

At Muttley Crew we feel puppy class shouldn't just about teaching your pup to sit. Here, we prepare our puppies for the ...
17/11/2024

At Muttley Crew we feel puppy class shouldn't just about teaching your pup to sit.

Here, we prepare our puppies for the big wide world.

We grow confidence and instill optimism.

We work on lead skills and teach your pup to focus and engage with you, even in the face of distractions.

We work on recall and building value in being close to you.

We work on socialisation, and exposing them to new and novel things in a calm and positive way.

We also discuss strategies for the things most puppy owners struggle with like toilet training, nipping and biting, what to do when the witching hour strikes and so much more!

Puppy class is way more than just teaching Sit, Heel and Stay!

We have a new enrollment for Tueaday 26th November at 5pm with spaces available. Class is £85 for the entire 4 week course with opportunity to progress to other classes like Beyond the Basics and Awesome Adolescents.

Get in touch to find out more on 07880491584

Chrissy x

At Muttley Crew we feel puppy class shouldn't just about teaching your pup to sit. Here, we prepare our puppies for the ...
17/11/2024

At Muttley Crew we feel puppy class shouldn't just about teaching your pup to sit.

Here, we prepare our puppies for the big wide world.

We grow confidence and instill optimism.

We work on lead skills and teach your pup to focus and engage with you, even in the face of distractions.

We work on recall and building value in being close to you.

We work on socialisation, and exposing them to new and novel things in a calm and positive way.

We also discuss strategies for the things most puppy owners struggle with like toilet training, nipping and biting, what to do when the witching hour strikes and so much more!

Puppy class is way more than just teaching Sit, Heel and Stay!

We have a new enrollment for Tueaday 26th November at 5pm with spaces available. Class is £85 for the entire 4 week course with opportunity to progress to other classes like Beyond the Basics and Awesome Adolescents.

Get in touch to find out more!

Chrissy x

Each and every day brings a fresh start and new opprtunities.Just like us, our dogs have good days, great days, and not ...
13/11/2024

Each and every day brings a fresh start and new opprtunities.

Just like us, our dogs have good days, great days, and not so great days.
There will be times when your dog can handle everything life throws at them, and there will be times when they need space, time and patience.

Understanding this makes a truly profound impact on your relationship with your dog.

Celebrate the wins, big and small and enoy the opportunity to learn WITH your dog.

What wins have you had today?

Does your dog struggle with visitors?Maybe they get over the top excited?Or maybe they get worried and frightened of vis...
11/11/2024

Does your dog struggle with visitors?

Maybe they get over the top excited?

Or maybe they get worried and frightened of visitors?

While it's still only November, it's not too early to help prepare your dog for Christmas, and help them feel comfortable with events, parties and a busy time with no routine and lots of different things happening.

To find out more, or to book a consultation to build an action plan please get in touch!

Officially a Canine Trauma & Rescue Expert. If you have a rescue dog or a dog that might have been attacked or has exper...
10/11/2024

Officially a Canine Trauma & Rescue Expert.

If you have a rescue dog or a dog that might have been attacked or has experienced trauma and are struggling with their behaviour, I can help.

You are not alone, and there are many ways we can rehabilitate a frightened dog.

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Last call for spaces in class starting Sunday 10th November @ 10am!Do you have a teenage dog?Are they DRIVING YOU MAD?Aw...
05/11/2024

Last call for spaces in class starting Sunday 10th November @ 10am!

Do you have a teenage dog?
Are they DRIVING YOU MAD?
Awesome Adolescents can help.
New enrollment starting Sunday 29th September at 10am
This is a class for dogs aged between 6 months and 2 years (there is some wriggle room with the ages tho if you have a teenager).

Has your dog -
🐶forgotten their recall?
🐶Pulls like a train on lead
🐶Misbehaves in the house
🐶Is on the go 24/7
🐶Jumps up on people?

We go through -
⭐ Relationship recovery
⭐Remembering Recall
⭐Lead Skills
⭐General Household manners
⭐Dog/Dog Interactions
⭐Blips

Adolescence is a challenging time for dogs and owners alike, and this course helps you get back on track and puts the joy back into your relationship.

I also have availability for 121 consults as I know group classes aren't appropriate for all dogs.

Classes are held in The White Hut (Hollybush Community Centre) in Cwmbran and is £85 for the four week course.

Classes start on Sunday 29th September at 10am and runs for four consecutive weeks

To book your slot please get in contact.
Chrissy Blake 07880491585

We are taking a short break for a few weeks. I will respond to messages when I can, and there are still have spaces in o...
24/10/2024

We are taking a short break for a few weeks.

I will respond to messages when I can, and there are still have spaces in our November classes.

Be back soon!

Calling all dog breeders!Did you know that you can help prevent separation anxiety in your puppies with the things that ...
21/10/2024

Calling all dog breeders!

Did you know that you can help prevent separation anxiety in your puppies with the things that you do from as early as 5 weeks old?

From the age of roughly 5 weeks old, pups will start to explore their surroundings, and if given the opportunity will put some distance between them and mum. This is a HUGE developmental stage and critical for building confidence and optimism.

What can you do to help?

Setting up obstacle courses with things like boxes for them to play in is a great idea. Maybe scatter some food for them to find so they find it super rewarding too. What this does is puts a visual barrier between them and mum while their brains are growing and developing which sets them up for feeling confident on their own.

Things like tunnels to play in are great, even the opportunity to explore other rooms of the house independently is a great idea.

If you're a breeder and want to find out how we can work together to grow confident and optimistic puppies, please each out!

We have a few weeks until bonfire night in the UK.Here are a few ways we can prepare our dogs for it.If you have a smart...
12/10/2024

We have a few weeks until bonfire night in the UK.

Here are a few ways we can prepare our dogs for it.

If you have a smart speaker, a smart TV, even a mobile phone you can play firework sounds to desensitise your dog.

My advice would be to have the volume LOW, barely audible and build it gradually so that it becomes 'white noise'.

If they are crate trained covering the crate with a blanket can help them feel more at ease.

And if your dog really struggles and gets distressed please speak to your vet about medication.

A lot of dogs struggle, but there are lots we can do to help!

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Loose Lead Walking takes time and consistency to master, and my preferred method doesn't use slip leads or prong collars (while Tiki does have a halti on its not even connected). Instead, we grow 'Upward focus', which takes you from feeling like a passenger on a walk with your dog at full extent of the lead in front, to working together as a team and having lots of lovely 'conversations' where your dog is checking in regularly and walking at YOUR pace. Get in touch to find out how we can help YOU! #looseleadwalking #dogtraining101 #positivedogtraining #teamwork

Ronnie the Rottweiler Ronnie struggles with some dog/dog reactivity and walks were super hard because he'd become 'unresponsive' and pull like a train. This is after only two sessions! Look at that engagement! I can't wait to see his progress. ❤️

When a client sends you THIS! Merlin has been working through some reactivity struggles and has made such progress that he can be walked confidently with a loose lead by a young member of the family. This makes me so unbelievably proud. Well done Merlin, and well done to his owner! ❤

Sometimes dog training is as simple as people watching. Often as puppies we may over-socialize and inadvertently teach our dogs that it's acceptable to greet any dog/human that we meet which can often cause a frustrated dog that pulls towards other people and dogs. Just sitting and people watching and rewarding disengagement is a great way to build a dog that is cool, calm and collected.

Week one of puppy power! These little superstars smashed it!

Something very exciting is coming soon! Want to know more? Our waiting list will open shortly, so keep your eyes peeled! 👀

Who loves a great game of 'bitey face'? This pair really do make me laugh. 🤣 Dogs have different play 'styles', but 'bitey face' is one they always come back to!

Loose lead walking can feel like a distant dream, but it doesn't need to be. It begins with understanding WHY your dog pulls to begin with. What is the emotion behind the behaviour. Is it fear, frustration or excitement? Tiki is always super excited, so quite often a walk will just be patterned walking out in the street. This not only helps her practice really great skills, but also teaches her that walks aren't always high energy fun things to get excited about ☺️

Instant DOWN! Having a great recall and impulse control can save your dog's life. I know that sounds crazy, and a little dramatic, but I've seen it far too many times when a dog sees an open door and bolts before the owner can catch them. Its terrifying! An instant down is a great way of teaching your dog impulse control, self control and can help if your dog is particularly chasey andlikes to run after moving things. #doglover #dogtraıner #dogrecall #dog #dogtrainingadvice #dogtrainingfun

Group classes to help your rescue dog feel at home!

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