Retford k9 Training

05/02/2025

05/02/2025

BOTH CLASSES NOW FULL !! MANY THANKS TO ALL THAT HAVE BOOKED A SPACE
Saturday 22nd Feb Good behaviour / reactive class 10am is full many thanks
Now taking spaces for the 11.15 am class

04/02/2025

BOTH CLASSES NOW FULL , many thanks to all who have booked a space Do you struggle with your dog ? Are walks an absolute nightmare ? Is it a frustrated greeter pulling barking lunging to get to every dog it sees ? Perhaps it’s anxious / scared so has learnt to bark to put distance between itself and other dogs , perhaps it’s genetics / reactive
We are here to help you and give you real life training scenarios and to teach you more focus : engagement / loose lead walking and how to help your reactive dog
Next good behaviour for reactive dogs class
SATURDAY 22nd FEBRUARY
Retford kings park, hospital road entrance
10am
Pls pm me to book a space , class capped numbers to 8 dogs to keep a safe environment and so everyone can have some 121 help if needed
This class fills really quick , I will hold two classes again if enough interest
£25 pay on the day class lasts an hour
Well fitted collar and lead pls no harnesses unless dog walks nicely to heel in it b

04/02/2025

As lambing season begins, the countryside fills with the sight, scent, and sound of vulnerable newborn animals. These young lambs are inquisitive, unsteady, and highly susceptible to harm, making it crucial for dog owners to take extra precautions. Whether you walk in rural areas regularly or just e...

02/02/2025

My very dog filled weekend ended with a 121 with my little pal “ buddy “ a collie / kelpie cross ! some of you may recognise him from last weeks class
Buddy had an horrific start to life and missed all vital socialising so by the time Julie rescued him he was terrified and reactive to everything outside , he had learnt that by barking and lunging that everything went away
I do believe that in his genetics he’s very triggered by movement too !
A very reinforcing behaviour for a dog but obviously a wrong choice
I sent Julie away a few weeks ago with homework of getting more engagement more fun more play outside as buddy was so tense and fixated on everything he found it hard to even take a treat
This video may not look much to some but to buddy , Julie and I it’s massive steps In the right direction 💙

31/01/2025

Adult dog socialising walk with training tomorrow still going ahead. Weather doesn’t look to bad
Could be muddy !!!
Looking forward to meeting you all
DONT FORGET THE TREATS 10 am idle valley nature reserve

28/01/2025

Anymore pups in Retford who would like to join our puppy social walk this Saturday 1st Feb all proceeds are going to No empty bowls

28/01/2025

Unbelievable, like we haven’t got enough unwanted dogs in the uk
This is just what the back street breeders wanted to hear 😡 I will never understand why these people with pet dogs , un health tested breed ,oh I do money greedy breeders no respect for the actual dog !!
Let’s earn some quick easy money !! 😡
Pls share 💖

25/01/2025

11 am reactive good behaviour class
Ty to everyone that came you have some smashing dogs 💙💖

25/01/2025

Reactive dogs need exposure whether it’s fear based , genetic , lack of socialisation or over frustrated greeters check out Todays reactive good behaviour classes
8 dogs in each class all needing a little guidance
A few boundaries and a lot of engagement building between handler and dog
Ty to all that came I hope you all enjoyed it
Keep building that engagement all your dogs did so well ❤️ 10 am class

24/01/2025

Reactive classes tomorrow going ahead still
10-11 am
11.15-12.15
Just a reminder all dogs to wear well fitted collars ( preferably no harnesses !)
Owners pls bring high value treats
Kings park hospital road entrance
See you all tomorrow

19/01/2025

Pls can everyone share this post
PUPPY SOCIAL WALK WITH TRAINING
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS WALK ARE GOING TO No empty bowls this lovely lady needs as much help as possible , she runs round collecting dog/ cat food using her own fuel and time to help hungry animals and people that are struggling
As well as giving any spare food you have pls come along to my puppy walk to help her with some funds for fuel
Saturday 1st Feb 1pm -2pm Retford kings park
PUPPY SOCIAL WALK WITH TRAINING
come along and let your pups mix and socialise with others
Open to all pups under 8 months
Little bits of basic pup training along the way
£10 payable on the day pls pm me to book your space

19/01/2025

Upcoming dates :
Reactive good behaviour class Saturday 25th January
10am class FULL
11.15am class FULL

SATURDAY 1st Feb social walk with training Idle valley nature reserve 10 am meet in the car park pls pm me for payment details this walk is payable in advance as I cap numbers
The dogs are taught to walk calmly in a pack with no interaction with the other dogs pls bring lots of high value treats for the training
£10 per dog

Puppy social walk Saturday 1pm kings park, pups upto 8 months old
Pls pm me for more details of the above

I’m also available for 121s for any behavioural problems
Many thanks Jo

19/01/2025

Dogs are self-serving swindlers. Always in tune with the present moment, dogs make choices based on fulfilling their very own personal desires. So no, they don’t sit and ponder all day on what needs to be done to get you to take them to the local park. Their actions are based in the NOW, and how much immediate gratification their choice brings.

—If jumping on guests, or you, gets them any attention... they’ll keep jumping.
—If barking at the back door to be let in gets you off of the couch... they’ll keep barking.
—If whining gets you to cuddle and sweet talk them out of discomfort... they’ll keep whining.
—If pawing at your leg or hand gets you to throw their ball... they’ll keep demanding you do it.
—If whining or barking while in the crate gets you to let them out... they’ll keep doing it.
—If charging out the front door ahead of you gets them outside quicker... they’ll keep doing it.
—If lunging and growling at other dogs or humans gets them to move further away... they’ll keep doing it.
—If pulling on the leash gets them to that tree they want to mark... they’ll keep doing it.
—If growling when trying to take the ball away gets you to move away... they’ll keep doing it.

The bad news is, when this “stuff” is left unaddressed, and continues to be practiced, it all intensifies and gets worse. Way worse. The more something works to self-serve, the more frequently it will occur.

It’s our job to let our dogs know what works for them isn’t necessarily what works for us. Effective leadership, with both yes and no, encourages our dogs to make RESPECTFUL choices based on what WE allow, not what is self-serving to them.