🐕🦺✨Superstar Mr F!✨🐕🦺 At the start of the year Mr F’s caregivers were a little concerned with the behaviours he was showing. Change was needed, management was put in place and a plan was made. I rarely walk solo walks and I definitely didn’t walk and train, but this boy reminds me of a young Tigs (My companion) and I wasn’t going to let him down. I have given him time and patience. Allowed him to make mistakes and not reprimanded him! And I certainly haven’t used any punishing equipment or actions. Now he walks by my side most of the time, he has a loose leash when walking, I can’t shake him off when he has length of the leash and he wants to be with me! I see him with his guardians and he listens and enjoys being close to them. There is no switch I can click that will make this happen instantly, it takes time!! You need knowledge and patience. #dogsarecompanions #LEARNINGtoBeKIND #knowledgeiskey #dogbehaviormodification #achieveyourgoals
🐾👏🏻 Oh Mr B! 🥳🐾
Something very special happened in this session! One which myself and Heidi were privileged to be apart of and witness. It’s will be a session that I won’t forget and this is why…
Mr B is a shy boy, anxious and will only take food (Only chicken, cheese and liver pate) from his caregiver. He gets very nervous, verbalises towards other dogs and when his caregiver isn’t near he panic’s. He doesn’t stray far.
This session was a opportunity to help him relax. There were no other dogs around and we left him to initiate contact and do what he wanted.
We saw a happy relaxed boy, loving life and enjoying the good feelings! He interacted beautifully with his caregiver and then something special….
For the first time Mr B interacted with me and Heidi. He took food… which wasn’t his favourites! Offered behaviours and actions with both of us and even walked by my side with no leash or prompting, as cool as a cucumber. His caregiver was totally amazed, as were me and Heidi.
It goes to show what anxiety does to a dogs brain and body, but given the opportunity, magic can happen and grow into something amazing! This is something that will grow with time and we’re so happy to be apart of it!
#gratefuldogtrainer #dogsarecompanions #dogbehaviormodification #knowledgeiskey #SkillsForLife #learningtobekind #gettoknowyourdog
🗺️🐕🦺 How’s are Discovery School Companions Doing? 🐕🦺🗺️
What a delight it’s been to meet these super companions! I can’t believe they’re on the fourth week!
🤯 We introduce the dogs to their new training environment, giving them easy win tasks too boost not only the companions confidence, but also their caregivers!
🧰 Second week we got their caregivers to become more independent in their learning and start building their toolbox of knowledge and to manage situations.
👃👂🏻👅 Third week (My favourite week!) Novelty and Enrichment!! The most powerful part of building a dog’s confidence and optimism. 🤫 Other words, Maria making a big mess of the field with meaningful junk and letting the dogs investigate and use their senses! 👏🏻
Relationships and bonds being forged! Watching the dogs enjoy their time with their care givers. Listening and building confidence with each other.
Are you getting a puppy or a rescue dog? Do you have a dog that doesn’t listen? Struggling to get your dog to do what you ask? Do you want to know more about your dog?
Why not join us on our next Discovery School, starting on Sun 5th Jan.
More details can be found here…
https://www.fourpawsandtrails.co.uk/service-page/discovery-school-4?referral=service_list_widget
#dogsarecompanions #discoveryschool #achieveyourgoals #calmnessiskey #knowledgeiskey
Dog Training
🐾🌟 DOG TRAINING & BEHAVIOUR 🌟 🐾
☺️ Only kind methods are taught, allowing both guardian and dog to grow confidence together. 🐩🧍🏻
✨ We listen and give you up to date, scientific knowledge to understand why your dog does what it does, and teach you the skills to help and rectify your dog's behavior. 💡🐾
📅 New group sessions starting on Sunday 20th October. At Littlethorpe Scouts Building, LE19 2HR
🐾🐶 For Puppies, Rescues, or dogs that don't listen! 🏫 Discovery School is for you…
🌐 More details are on the website: Click here to book online (https://www.fourpawsandtrails.co.uk/book-online) 🐾💻
🎓 Discovery School Graduates 🎓
👏🏻 Congratulations to our latest Discovery School Group!
For our last session we headed over to Fosse Meadows. A big challenge for all the dogs present, though all the guardians did brilliantly and helped their dogs with what they have been taught.
Some of the Skills for Life Club members came along too to add more variety. The Discovery School guardians could talk to them and see the pros in action with their dogs.
At the end we had big reflections on how far their dogs had come. Cracking work all 👏🏻👏🏻
🐾LOSS🐾 Dogs are social animals like us. When a love one, in this case Mr S’s companion Mr B floated across the rainbow, his behaviour started to change. He became withdrawn and not himself. Even though he’s gradually started to come round, his guardians have asked for some help to grow a stronger relationship and to be able to support him to grow his confidence. Loss can affect dogs in different ways. Don’t forget your dog has feelings too, they just can’t verbalise them. #dogsarecompanions #DogsAreIndividuals #knowledgeiskey
💡Got to love Dog Parkour!🐾 Slowing your dog down to be able to do behaviours and actions precisely… Helping your dog think be aware of their body and most importantly have fun!! This is what we do on a rainy day!! #dogparkour #funwhilsttraining #knowledgeiskey #funwithyourdogs #dogtraininggroupsession #havefundogtraining
🚶➡️Out and About🦮 The last two sessions of all our groups are in the real world. Using the games, technique’s and knowledge that everyone has absorbed over the last seven weeks. Two trainers are there to advise, remind you and to point everyone in the right direction. I see this as a valuable part of the training we provide. #achieveyourgoals #outandaboutdogtraining #funwhilsttraining #dogtrainingrevolution #dogtraininggroupsession #dogtraininggroupclass #gettoknowyourdog
🚶➡️Pulling to Bond🐕🦺
It’s super to see how far a dog and their guardian has progressed in six weeks!
Knowledge and practice has bought this relationship together. Hence calmness whilst walking. More practice needed in different areas and without distractions. Rehearsing good walking will then become a memory motion. To then transfer to different environments.
#caninedecompression #dogsarecompanions #DogsAreIndividuals #achieveyourgoals #calmnessiskey #knowledgeiskey
💡Choice!💡
It’s not all about “My dog needs to learn now!”. Have you thought that your dog may be showing certain behaviours as they need time to think about something, absorb the information, and be ready to continue learning when they’re ready?
This was my first session with D. I have previously spoken to her guardians and I understood that D would need to have moments of calm whilst learning.
At the start of our session we gave D time to decompress inbetween reps of learning. It was a super moment when D choose to give herself time out.
Reading your dog’s behaviours, actions and body language is vital to understanding how they feel. This is so we can help them make good choices in the future and they will absorb the learning.
#caninedecompression #dogsarecompanions #DogsAreIndividuals #calmnessiskey #knowledgeiskey #dogtraininggoals
🚶➡️🦮Social walks🐕🦺🚶➡️ It’s been a while since H has been out walking with others. So, we took the opportunity to walk our dogs and have a super mooch! THIS IS OUR DOGS WALK NOT OURS! At the start we help all the dogs to be as calm as possible. Being in a new environment can be worrying for most dogs. Whilst moving we take opportunities for our dogs to think about what they’re doing, decompress, use their senses and enjoy the experience. Which all the dogs did! #dogsarecompanions #outandabouttraining #trainerproudmoment #dogtraininggoals #funwithyourdog
⭐️MEET THE GANG🐾
Maria IMDT PGCE PDT GEEK GENIUS
This is Maria with Scoob, our Border Terrier. Maria founded Four Paws and Trails and Training Academy in 2018. She is a Qualified Trainer and Behaviourist and runs her dog-walking business. Maria has a PGCE and taught for over fifteen years in Further Education. She was practically and verbally assessed by the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers and is an Approved Dog Trainer with the Dog Training College. Her up-to-date science-based learning has been with Absolute Dogs. She is working towards her Level 5 in Canine Behaviour and working through her ACE Free Work modules with Sarah Fisher.
Maria also does one to one behaviour sessions.
In Group…
Heidi PDT GEEK BSc
Heidi is with her Poochon, Loki. Heidi volunteers and runs the Skills for Life Dog Club with Maria. Heidi has previous knowledge of Coaching and a Psychology Degree and has worked with Leicester Animal Aid. Canine Vibe is Heidi's dog walking, pet sitting, and training business. Heidi has also gained her qualifications with Absolute Dogs. Heidi is working towards her Level 4 in Canine Behaviour and Canine Nutrition Diploma.
Lilly PDT
Lilly helps behind the scenes and in class. She has much experience helping out at the training sessions. Lilly has a Pro Dog Trainer qualification. Lilly is currently working through her ACE Free Work levels with Sarah Fisher.
