True K9 Capabilities

04/01/2024

Repeat, reward and reinforce

Remember the three R’s of training. Repeat the same exercises again and again, with heaps of praise and lots of your dog’s favourite treats. Keep repeating it on different days and in different places to make sure your dog has learnt the behaviour you want.

04/01/2024

Starting the new year with alot of changes?

For those who have a new pup or an older dog with a few issues, or are you just looking to create a better living experience for you and your faithful companion.

Just get in touch to discuss your needs, we are here to assist you!!!

16/09/2023

Muzzle training

Muzzle training should be a must have skill for all breeds of dog, from tiny breeds right through to the giant breeds. People have this crazy idea that muzzles are just for aggressive dogs, which is a complete misconception. they can also be used for stressed or injured dogs that need care or for dogs that like to eat anything and everything including p**p.

How to train your dog to wear a muzzle

Things you will:

• A muzzle (Basket or Baskerville)
• A cone
• A bucket or something similar (a 1kg yogurt tub)
• Tasty treats

1. Whist being sat down, place the bucket between your knees

2. As soon as your dog comes over to inspect the bucket, throw a treat straight into the bucket for your dog to eat

3. Toss one of the tasty treats on the floor to reset your dog

4. Repeat number the above

5. As soon are your dog is physically moving forward and putting their head into the bucket, you can then start to add a cue word like the cue muzzle

6. Change the bucket and get the cone and start again from to step 1 but using the cone

7. As soon as your dog is happy and relaxed with the cone you can then change it for the muzzle and start again from step 1

8. Once your dog is moving forward towards the muzzle, keep using your cue and reward with treats and put them inside the muzzle

9. Toss one of the tasty treats on the floor to reset your dog

10. Swap between using the bucket, the cone and the muzzle but remember do this whilst using your cue word of muzzle

11. Once this new behaviour is consistent, you can then begin to build the duration of how long your dog places its muzzle in the muzzle, bucket and cone

12. Begin to fasten the muzzle for small periods of time and reward with your treats whilst your dog is wearing it. (Primula cheese is great for this)

13. Now practice using your cue word so your dog will come over to you and place their muzzle straight into the muzzle

04/09/2023

Got a few appointments available this week for anyone needing help with the fury friends
Just get in touch and lets see if we can get you back on track

31/08/2023

Hope everyone has enjoyed the most of the summer
Were now back in full swing offering 121 sessions for you and your dogs needs
Please don't hesitate to contact us to arrange an assessment to see how we can help you

26/07/2023

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12/07/2023

Who really is training who???

05/07/2023

29/06/2023

Due to popular demand I will be adjusting my working hours to cater for people who work shifts or have later finishes

All sessions are 1-2-1 to ensure quality of training

Please get in touch to discuss your needs further

27/06/2023

Block bookings could work to your advantage to ensure your training time and save you extra expense with our block booking discount
Contact us for more information

26/06/2023

Some early training in this morning before the heat gets to much for her

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26/06/2023

I often wonder what really goes on in the dogs head when we meet others
This seems to explain alot.

09/06/2023

Making the best of the nice weather
Just Making sure she gets out during the cooler parts of the day
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21/05/2023

Aren't they all !!!

16/05/2023

I saw this earlier, unfortunately it didn't credit the artist but it was to good to keep to myself

26/04/2023

This says it all

01/04/2023

Looking at the lows and highs of a busy week.
We seem to have had everything, a dog with massive possession issues, a few cute pups getting first introductions and yet another vehicle Change due to a severe breakdown.
The highs and lows of day to day running.

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29/03/2023

A sad day in the canine world.
Rip

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15/03/2023

We are now working with https://www.facebook.com/PawsableAutismDogs

Helping owners with training their assistant dogs

The organisation's specialism is autism, however we have a small number of dogs who assist their owners for other conditions such as PTSD or as Disability Assistance Dogs.

We are willing to consider different types of assistance dogs on a case by case basis, but we must feel confident that we will be able to help you in the long-term with the right support and expertise before we proceed.

10/03/2023

So training was out the window since the excitement was all to much having never seen snow before but when we gathered ourselves the progress was good.

More progress with the untrainable
Such a sweet boy!!!

04/03/2023

There must have been something interesting over there
Wish I had his eyes !!!

Such a good boy!!!

25/02/2023

Basic obedience training is a must for any dog.
All situations and experience are much better and happier for both you and your pet.

Our aim is to support you in having a well-balanced, good natured pet that is calm at all times.

23/02/2023

More progress with the untrainable
Such a sweet boy!!!

16/02/2023

The
Pulling to the point of being out of control and no engagement at all
This is amazing progress in just a few hours

14/02/2023

Be consistent

If you let your dog on the bed, but your partner pushes them off, you’ll just confuse your dog. So everyone involved in your dog’s life needs to agree on what’s allowed and what isn’t - and then stick to it.

Be consistent with your commands, too. You’ll have more success with one simple command like ‘No’ than with a mixture of ‘Don’t do that!' ‘Stop it!’ and ‘Oi!’. Get everyone to stick to the same commands and it’ll be easier for your dog to understand each person.

13/02/2023