Bailey and Barkers

08/08/2024

I absolutely LOVE receiving updates from customers past and present; and none more so than this one.

Cophie and her now husband Guy, have worked really hard with little Dottie so she could be the bridesmaid at their wedding.

And, by all accounts she was the best behaved dog in Cornwall. Personally I think she was probably the cutest too!

Huge congratulations! I'm so proud of you all!

❤️ ❤️ ❤️

05/08/2024

I get asked all the time what equipment I recommend a dog wears when out and about but especially while learning to walk on a loose lead. I've always said for any dog in my opinion, a well fitting harness to be used along side loose lead training is best.

Below, our friend Jo at JW Physiotherapy explains why, better than I ever could 😊.

There is a trend at the moment for using "Grot Collars / Obedience Slips / Gundog Collars / French Collars" whatever you want to call them to "train" your dog in all manner of things. These collars are a thin piece of paracord (at best) tied into a noose and used to "correct" your dog, by tugging on the lead attached to one of these collars, which then tightens abruptly round your dogs neck.

Not only are there emotional ramifications for this type of training; but please also consider the physical damage your dog pulling into one of these collars, and on top of that, your correction may be causing.

And certainly DO NOT attach one to a long line!

There is no other way to prevent pulling than training loose lead / heel work. Any piece of equipment that claims to stop pulling still requires training. And in some dogs new equipment (even a harness) will require conditioning positively.

Food for thought on a Monday morning 🤓

02/08/2024

Well done to the week 2 puppy and junior classes ⭐️

We started off with the basics this week, looking at the different ways we can capture appropriate behaviours from our dogs, how we can vary our reinforcers to suit the context /environment, and then we introduced some impulse control exercises too.

A busy week so well done! 🤓

31/07/2024

What a pleasure it was to meet this little poppet and his owners for a 121 training session on Monday evening.

Henry has created a very rewarding (for him) game of pick the stone up, run round the garden with it, pretend to crunch it, drop it and get fed 🤣🙈

So we discussed management first and foremost. Can we get rid of the stones? Could we section off the garden?

We then looked at error chains and how brilliant our dogs are at helping us building them.

And after that we introduced some impulse control exercises, and began to re-train a strong "Leave It" cue.

This little cutie is a super quick learner. What a superstar he is 🤓

29/07/2024

It's going to be another hot one today ☀️

If it's too hot for you, it's too hot for your pet! Make sure they have plenty of shade & water and don't walk your dog in the sun. And don't leave them in a car for any amount of time!

https://www.nutravet.co.uk/caring-for-pets-in-a-heatwave/

27/07/2024

Eddie and I have been at a Competition Obedience work shop with North K9 Training all day today.

We've had an absolutely brilliant day, and as always my little superstar has made me incredibly proud.

Just look at his little face! ❤️

25/07/2024

Just a reminder that I am off work with this lovely lot this week.

So there will be no classes, no 121s, and no walks 🥰

Back to normal Monday 29th July.

Have a fantastic week xx

22/07/2024

Cara's turn to sell her cages - please share 🥰

In fact everything you need is included for your car – there are no hidden costs at TransK9. Here is a promotional video from TransK9 for the B4 The following is taken from the manufacturer's website for the updated version, but also applies to the B4.

22/07/2024

Just a reminder that I am off work this week.

So there will be no classes, no 121s, and no walks 🥰

Have a fantastic week xx

21/07/2024

*** SOLD ***

Dog Transportation Cages for sale.

DT Boxes "The DT 1" - £400

Collection Only (HD7)

One year old. Only selling as I'm changing my car.

They were in a Ford Kuga (2016) and easily fit a Labrador sized dog in both sides.

The box's super-tough, lightweight plastic makes it easy to lift in and out of your vehicle, so you don't have to sacrifice boot space when your dogs aren't with you. It's a safe dog transport box because the plastic is shatterproof and has been independently crash-tested.

The leak-proof plastic construction gives you peace of mind when taking your dogs out for a swim or on a rainy day. This keeps dog messes off your boot carpets.

*Rear Escape Hatches
*Independently Crash Tested
Lightweight durable anti-shatter frame
*Removable centre divide (980mm)
*Comfortable and safe for transporting your dog
*Lockable stainless steel door as standard
*Top storage tray
*Two drainage plugs
*Easily cleaned
*Sealed leak proof bottom protects your boots carpet
*Side vent holes
*Ergonomically designed easy lift handles

Height: 640mm

Width: 980mm

Depth: 800mm

19/07/2024

In this week's classes we have been looking at how we can use the premack principle to reinforce our stay.

This bunch love to play tug, so this was the perfect reinforcer to use after such a static and boring behaviour as stay.

The dogs' loved it, and the progress they made in adding duration to their stay was fab!! ❤️

16/07/2024

Proofing "Leave It" outdoors 🤓

Historically Nala would pick all sorts of things up on her walk, so, along with strengthening her impulse control skills we have been working on her leave it cue.

I think you'll agree she is doing brilliantly 👏

13/07/2024

There are still a few spaces left for Puppy and Junior courses starting next week... 🐕

12/07/2024

Due to holidays, advanced class was quiet this week and the weather was ok(ish), so we decided to take the lesson outside.

Our focus for these two (still young dogs) was ensuring connection and engagement with their owners, loose lead walking and the ability to follow cues given; all despite the external stimulus of approaching dogs and people, environmental distractions such as scent and noise, and having to walk alongside each other down the river.

Both Luna and Doug did brilliantly! ⭐️

10/07/2024

Mr Bramble proud as punch after receiving a certificate last night for his best class ever!

When he first came to class Bramble would become easily frustrated, he was easily over stimulated and could be quite a handful because of this.

Classes now are very different for him, he is able to maintain focus on his owners, while working amongst other dogs and other people. His frustration tolerance has improved ten fold and when he is not busy training he spends his down time in class just chilling.

I could not be more proud of Bramble, Julie and Ian. All of their hard work and commitment is really paying off 🥳💚

09/07/2024

Absolutely delighted to see Miss Honey for a 121 last night - I've missed her 🩷

Honey's family have had loads of exciting changes over the last couple of weeks; one of which means that Honey now lives with her big sis 14 year old Labrador Tilly.

Her family asked me to pop over to help them better understand the relationship between the two dogs. It's early days yet and they are still settling in together, but with an age gap of 13 years they wanted to make sure things were nice and safe, affording Tilly a chilled and gentle 14th year.

We discussed some management techniques, practised some calming and settle exercises to put in place in the house, and discussed the body language displayed between the two dogs and when best to intervene.

I've no doubt Tilly and Honey will rub along nicely in no time 🩷

07/07/2024

⭐️⭐️ Now Booking ⭐️⭐️

Max 4 dogs per class.

Puppy Class * (for pups up to 20 weeks) begins...

Wednesday 17th July - 1800 - 1850 (2 spaces)
and
Thursday 18th July - 1700 - 1750 (1 space)

Junior Class * (for dogs age 20 weeks to 1 year) begins...

Wednesday 17th July - 1900 - 1950 (3 spaces)
and
Thursday 18th July - 1800 - 1850 (1 space)

* 7 week courses, for fully vaccinated dogs.

⭐️⭐️ Also Booking ⭐️⭐️

Beginners & Intermediate classes!

Beginners is suitable for dogs straight out of Puppy or Junior class or dogs with little to no previous training history.

Intermediate class is suitable for dogs with a reasonable training history, or dogs progressing on from beginners.

All classes take place at my indoor training venue:

Unit 1B, Saddleworth Business Centre, Huddersfield Road, Delph, OL3 5DF.

For more info please call 07812 073355, or message my business page.

Sara 🙂

Distinction - Cert. TPTD (NOCN)
L7 - PGCE (Edgehill University)

04/07/2024

Congratulations to this wonderful bunch on completing their puppy course ❤️

The progress you have all made has been incredible, a real testament to your hard work 🤓💚

01/07/2024

In Junior Class last week we looked at mixing up our reinforcers.

It is important that we are able keep our dogs engaged and motivated, even when they might choose not to take a food reward.

This lot loved playing tug! 💚

27/06/2024

Having gained new found off lead freedom Ted has also found that the river is great fun!

This is no problem at the moment, but in winter when the water level is high and the river is fast moving this could prove to be incredibly dangerous.

So last week in our 121 we worked at building in impulse control around entering the river, looking for a pause and eye contact before then releasing him to get in.

We used good old pre-mack to reinforce this behaviour, making sure he always got a good splash about after each appropriate decision.

Good lad Ted! 🦆

25/06/2024

Well done to last week's Tuesday classes!

In each lesson we focused on helping our dogs maintain connection with us, when working around other dogs be that when stood still, while walking at heel or even when shaping.

In advanced class we looked at ensuring that connection even when moving quickly round the room asking our dogs to find and maintain the heel position.

Everyone did brilliantly! 🤓

20/06/2024

⭐️⭐️ Now Booking ⭐️⭐️

Max 4 dogs per class.

Puppy Class * (for pups up to 20 weeks) begins...

Wednesday 17th July - 1800 - 1850 (3 spaces)
and
Thursday 18th July - 1700 - 1750 (2 spaces)

Junior Class * (for dogs age 20 weeks to 1 year) begins...

Wednesday 17th July - 1900 - 1950
and
Thursday 18th July - 1800 - 1850 (1 space)

* 7 week courses, for fully vaccinated dogs.

⭐️⭐️ Also Booking ⭐️⭐️

Beginners & Intermediate classes!

Beginners is suitable for dogs straight out of Puppy or Junior class or dogs with little to no previous training history.

Intermediate class is suitable for dogs with a reasonable training history, or dogs progressing on from beginners.

All classes take place at my indoor training venue:

Unit 1B, Saddleworth Business Centre, Huddersfield Road, Delph, OL3 5DF.

For more info please call 07812 073355, or message my business page.

Sara 🙂

Distinction - Cert. TPTD (NOCN)
L7 - PGCE (Edgehill University)

18/06/2024

Another fabulous 121 with this beautiful girl and huge progress with her loose lead walking!

Being a very scent driven, but also quite visually stimulated girly we began our lesson inside so as to set both Nala and her owner up for success.

Once it was clear that Nala had grasped the value of maintaining the heel position we added in a flat lead and headed outside; covering ground that was relatively bland scent wise, but also quiet to ensure success in their practise.

We discussed how to maintain focus and engagement when training, and looked at ways to ensure Nala was in the correct emotional state before continuing.

They both did brilliantly! And, as a passing neighbour commented, Nala could not have been happier throughout the session.

Well done beautiful! 😊

12/06/2024

A very chilled Wednesday evening puppy class.

Tonight we looked at how to settle our dogs, how to ensure calm and appropriate behaviours around other dogs, and stay. Once our dogs were nice and settled we took the opportunity to discuss a health check too.

A busy session so well done! 🐾🤓

09/06/2024

Super Smiley Sunday ❤️

In our 121 this week we really focused in on Leave It and Impulse control exercises, and what a difference already 🤓

Well done lovely!

09/06/2024

When training dogs I often talk about how important it is to consider our dogs' emotional state of mind before we begin; and for that matter our own.

We have often discussed our dogs' brains being like a bucket, and how important it is to keep that bucket as empty as possible in order to set our dogs up for success in a given training / real life scenario.

Obviously supporting our dogs, confidence building and training plays a large part in keeping our dogs bucket as empty as possible. However, we must also schedule in time for our dogs to relax and decompress in order to maintain balance and a well regulated emotional state.

I use Pet Remedy with my dogs' to aid relaxation, along with other calming exercises to relieve stress /over arousal in my dogs.

Use code "Sara25" for 25% off at www.petremedy.co.uk

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07/06/2024

Another brilliant 121 with Romanian Rescue Adele 💚

It was so lovely to sit and listen to all of the progress Adele and her owners are making, their walks are becoming more enjoyable day by day.

Their bond is just incredible only a few months after bringing her home, in fact, we all got quite emotional talking about it 🤣❤️

Well done beautiful girly!

05/06/2024

Hugely proud of Ted and his owners ⭐️

The commitment, consistency and persistency that it has taken to get this lovely lad to where he is now is just extraordinary. They have all worked so hard 🤓

We had our first ever long line free 121 this week, which is a huge achievement in itself, but working with other dogs, birds and people close by is just next level for him.

Well done 🥳⭐️💚