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WallyandFriendz Dog Training

Positive, force-free, qualified, fully insured, and professional dog trainer and lover! 💜🐾
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11/09/2024

A lovely dog-friendly experience for the whole family! 🫶

06/09/2024

Hello!
My name is Isabelle and I am a fully insured, certified and qualified dog trainer covering Fairford, and surrounding areas such as Quenington, Bibury, and Kempsford.

I offer services to help with:
🦮Loose Lead Walking
🐶Puppy Training Packages
🐾Recall Training
❤️Confidence & Relationship Building
🤩Tailored Training for individual dogs, working with behaviours like jumping up, impulse control, or anything else you may be struggling with.
Sessions are on a 1:1 basis and can be booked in block sessions for a discounted rate or paid individually, session by session.

I offer ⭐️free consultations⭐️ to discuss your needs, get to know one another with your dog, and show proof of my qualifications prior to bookings. Feel free to drop a message to this page for more information 💜🐾

26/08/2024

Happy 🐶
This is my pooch, Nala, the wonderful pup who sparked my passion for training with dogs and inspired me to pursue professional dog training as a career 💜

Like any dog, Nala has behaviour quirks of her own, and working with her and to understand her really opened my heart to how special and significant dog training really is!

20/08/2024

If you entered our giveaway & have received a Facebook notification such as below PLEASE do not interact. Someone is impersonating my page. This is not me.

Facebook has taken down the post but if you are able to report the ‘congratulations winner’ account using my profile pic, please do.

20/08/2024

Congrats James Dean you’ve won our Satch’s Snacks treat box giveaway! ☺️

19/08/2024

Nala’s always happy to pose! 😆💞

16/08/2024

A very smiley good boy working on his lead walking skills 🦮

Who doesn’t love a mix of clever brains and fun energy?! 🥰 He has such a fantastic bond with his owners, there’s definitely no shortage of engagement and enthusiasm when he trains! 😍🐾

15/08/2024

Have you got a little puppy who’s ready to learn some useful skills and improve their general manners? 😍

Wally&Friendz dog training are here to help…our puppy package is packed with useful skills and lots of fun to help you build a wonderful bond with your pup and raise a well-mannered good boy/girl! 🏅🐶

What’s included?
⭐️Learning how to ‘drop it’
⭐️Learning how to ‘leave it’
🌟Engagement building and learning-based games
🌟Introduction to life saving skills such as boundaries
⭐️Simple cues such as: ‘touch’, ‘middle’, ‘stay’
🌟Learning how to appropriately respond to distractions
🥰An opportunity for the whole family to experience the fun of dog training.
😍Enjoyable ways to build a healthy, strong bond
🤝Tailored positive training methods and approaches to help find what works best for you & your puppy, as well as plenty of advice on proper socialisation and surviving the puppy phase!
🤑10% discount on recall or loose lead walking block sessions following on from the puppy package, and a discount code to use at Satch's Snacks Natural Dog Treats for a tasty puppy treat box! 😋

For more information on our business, our puppy package, or pricing, please feel free to contact this page 😊🐾

01/08/2024

Throwing treats onto the floor for your dog to sniff out is a great way to add enrichment to your walks! 🐶

𝐖𝐡𝐲?
🤩Sniffing releases a mood-boosting hormone called dopamine in the dogs brain, making them feel good
🤩The feel-good hormones released during sniffing promote a calming effect which is great for nervous or reactive dogs
🤩Engaging the brain in sniffing games is a great form of mental exercise
🐶It’s a natural behaviour with so many benefits!

31/07/2024

My girl is now part of an amazing team of ambassadogs for a natural treat company! 🤩
have an incredible range of treats for big dogs, small dogs, gentle chewers, and heavy chewers! As well as some that can be used as high-value training treats 🙌🏻

If you’re looking for some healthy natural treats, head over to the Satch’s Snacks website and use discount code
🏷️ Nalaboo10 🏷️ for 10% off your order!
https://www.satchssnacks.co.uk/

30/07/2024

There’s a saying that’s been around as long as I can remember.
“You can’t teach an old dog new tricks”
…which is simply NOT true!

Some may be slower in their golden years, but it is very possible for a senior dog to learn new tricks. In fact- it’s very beneficial for them! 💜

Just look at how this old girl smashed her recall even at 14 years old for example 💪

24/07/2024

Nala thoroughly enjoying her moon bone from Satch's Snacks Natural Dog Treats 😍

We’re big fans of natural dog treats and their many benefits here at WallyandFriendz Dog Training 💜

Chewing is a natural behaviour which makes it super important for our dogs! A moon bone (100% beef cartilage) can prevent boredom & provide stress relief, while also benefiting our dog’s dental and joint health! A winner all round. You can use code 🏷️Nalaboo10 for 10% off their fab treats!

22/07/2024

How stunning is this good boy?! 😍
Stanley did absolutely amazing in his first session today!

Picking up on new skills very quickly and having lots of fun at the same time. Such a clever boy 🐶💜

21/07/2024

A weekend spent at home chilling with my floofy girl was over due! 🫶

I’ve enjoyed my long weekend off…but can’t wait to get back to training, starting with a super cute puppy for his very first session tomorrow! 💕

17/07/2024

This happy beautiful boy is Floyd
As you can see from his super waggy tail, he absolutely LOVES his bed 😍 which goes to show what a terrific job his lovely owners have done teaching him to lay on his bed 🤩

We’ve been working on his leave it, jumping up, lead walking and a few other skills too; his enthusiasm is so lovely to see and this handsome boy definitely has bundles of potential ready for learning! 🥰🐾

14/07/2024

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12/07/2024

Not only does asking your dog to put their paws on something make for some beautiful photos 😍
It can also help with their confidence!

Exposing your dog to different textures, especially as puppies, will work wonders for their confidence in day to day life. It teaches them that a new surface or texture isn’t anything to be afraid of 😁 helping you to raise a more well-rounded, confident dog!

26/06/2024

Ice cream anyone? 🐶🍦
Enrichment activities, food toys, and mental exercise are great for keeping pups busy while waiting for a walkies-safe temperature 💜🐾

26/06/2024

Updated 🤓 credentials and qualifications 🥰

21/06/2024

It’s going to be hot this weekend through to early next week- what better a time to share some useful information on enjoying the nice weather safely? 🐶☀️

19/06/2024

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧?
A consultation is an informal meet-up during which we can discuss your training goals and needs in person! They are also a great oppourtunity to get to know one another before working together.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞?
🐶 Meeting your potential dog trainer in person.

📚Chance to view proof of my training qualifications.

❓An opportunity to ask any questions you may have about me, my business and my training.

🐾Time for your dog to familiarise with me before any 1:1 sessions- this is especially useful for nervous dogs!

📑The option to go through my paperwork with me in person.

💭Influence on your decision to choose me to help train your pooch!

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭?
My consultations are completely free 🤑

🤩𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨 𝐈 𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧?
Simply message this page or email 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘇𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴@𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸.𝗰𝗼𝗺 to arrange a date and time that suits you!
Alternatively, you can click the link below to contact me directly via my website-
http://wallyandfriendz-dog-training.websites.looka.com/contact

18/06/2024

🐶 Training Tip Tuesday! 🐾
Canine communication:

Did you know that nearly all dog bites are avoidable by knowing how to recognise subtle pre-warnings given by the dog?

The vast majority of dogs will give subtle signals to communicate how they are feeling even before a growl!
Recognising the early behaviours represented in this ‘escalation chart’ could help you to prevent a dog bite.

16/06/2024

Fully insured, certified, qualified, and first aid trained dog trainer covering Fairford & surrounding areas 🐶💜

I offer services to help with:
• Loose lead walking
• Recall training
• Obedience
• Life skills
• Building focus/engagement
• Dealing with over-excitement
• Support with puppies
• Relationship building
• Confidence building
And more!

Message this page for more info, or enquire via the link below!
http://wallyandfriendz-dog-training.websites.looka.com/contact

07/06/2024

Charlie is such a clever boy and was absolutely fantastic practicing his manners on the lead! 🦮🌟
And isn’t he just so handsome?! 😍

Please feel free to get in contact if you would like some help practicing lead manners with your pooch 💜
http://wallyandfriendz-dog-training.websites.looka.com/contact

07/06/2024

🤓 What a week! 🤩
While waiting for my level 5 course work to be marked, I figured ‘Why stop learning in the meantime?’
🐶 Dogs really do have so much to teach us 💜

04/06/2024

When meeting a new client, sometimes there is something that needs addressing prior to training. This is one of many reasons why a consultation to meet the dog is needed before a training session.
I offer these consultation for free 😄

When looking at a dogs behaviour, it’s soo important to consider what is causing it. Sometimes a dog growls out of fear, destroys the house out of anxiety, reacts with barking and lunging because of frustration. You can’t train an emotion away, but once we understand the emotional drive behind a behaviour, we can teach our doggies better, more appropriate ways to cope and express their feelings.

Welfare is so crucially part of behaviour. Is the dog in pain, are they scared, are they anxious, does something in the environment affect them, are the expectations on them too high?

Enhance your training ethics. Get free webinars, support, and help with ABTC assessment. Ask us how to join!

04/06/2024

🐶 Training Tip Tuesday! 🐾

Sniffing has so many benefits for your dog!
Incorporating time to sniff either on a walk or for enrichment in the home can help your dog with their confidence, lift their mood, improve their general wellbeing, and much more 😍🌟

01/06/2024

My little Nala looking pretty ready for summer with her fresh groom! 😍
Thank you as always Fetching Paws Dog Grooming 💕
And The Bow Booth for this super cute bow!

21/05/2024

🐶 Training Tip Tuesday! 🐾

Understanding your dog’s reactivity…

There can be a lot of reasons a dog may become reactive, but you cannot tackle training without first addressing the root cause!

A lot of people believe dog-reactive dogs should be introduced to lots of other dogs and people-reactive dogs should be introduced to lots of people to stop reactivity. This is not the case! Suppressing an issue is not the same as solving an issue.
Imagine you were scared of spiders…🕷️ and someone put you in a room full of spiders. Would you feel better about spiders after that? 🤔 Imagine if something unpleasant happened to you every time you expressed how you felt in the room of spiders. Would you suppress your fear to avoid the unpleasant response or would you magically overcome your fear? 🐶💭

Instead of forcing our dogs to be okay with something, we can work to help them to understand that their trigger does not need a reaction and introduce an alternative way of coping with it instead.

Positive, force-free, qualified, fully insured, and professional dog trainer and lover! 💜🐾

18/05/2024

Dog show at tomorrow’s fete. Who’s got the waggiest tail? And other things!!

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Looking to make walkies more fun, fulfilling & tiring? 👣🐾 Here are a few ideas that don’t require extra work! Feel free to share your ideas in the comments too, we’d love to hear them 👀💖

Stanley earned himself a gold star 🌟 for not letting the butterfly flying past distract him too much 😆 He was a super good boy on the longline today! 😍 They’re such a great tool for learning and exercising safely while building on recall 🤩

Double trouble 😍 but as you can see from their lovely heeling, they’re not trouble at all 😁

Recall practice! Today I helped Pippa to choose following me without being asked and she did great- with a very waggy tail throughout 🥰

Our giveaway winner 🥳

Congrats James Dean you’ve won our Satch’s Snacks treat box giveaway! ☺️

Throwing treats onto the floor for your dog to sniff out is a great way to add enrichment to your walks! 🐶 𝐖𝐡𝐲? 🤩Sniffing releases a mood-boosting hormone called dopamine in the dogs brain, making them feel good 🤩The feel-good hormones released during sniffing promote a calming effect which is great for nervous or reactive dogs 🤩Engaging the brain in sniffing games is a great form of mental exercise 🐶It’s a natural behaviour with so many benefits!

Mental exercise while we wait for walkies-safe temperatures 🐶🍦

Ice cream anyone? 🐶🍦 Enrichment activities, food toys, and mental exercise are great for keeping pups busy while waiting for a walkies-safe temperature 💜🐾

Allowing your dog to run up to another dog is dangerous. You don’t know if that other dog is friendly or comfortable with other dogs. Even if they are…how would you react if a stranger ran over to you and demanded to play? People will say ‘they’re just being dogs’ and ‘let them play’ but wouldn’t you rather know your dog is safe and comfortable? Wolves will minimise their interactions with strangers, and avoid unnecessary encounters with other wolves they don’t know. So why do we encourage our dogs to interact with strangers and teach them it’s okay to run to them? What happened to ‘stranger danger’? Play is important for development and social skills, but think first. Just because your dog is friendly and wants to play, doesn’t mean another dog does. Furthermore, running up and getting straight to it without consent is blatantly rude, even to a dog. Think if someone you didn’t know came up to you, didn’t say “hi” or introduce themselves then suddenly reached a hand out onto you. Would you like that? Every time your dog runs up to another they do not know, you are allowing them to take a risk. It takes one time for them to run up to the wrong dog- that one time could even be fatal. Ask owners if their dog is likely to be comfortable in this situation, allow play with dogs they do know, and if you are going to allow your dog to interact with strangers, encourage your dog to calmly introduce themselves rather than charging first, thinking later…that’s something you will never regret.

Wally&Friendz Dog/(feisty) cat training 😆

Exercising your dog may require more than walks and play! It’s important to exercise the mind 🧠 and the body 🐕 Remember- never force your dog into a situation in which they are uncomfortable. Find what works best for you and your dog as an individual 🐶💜

Easy to teach… but potentially life saving! This is just one of the life skills included in my obedience training package. I didn’t say a word to Nala here before opening the front door- but we both know she knows the front door is not to be crossed through without my say so. I can bring the shopping in, let guests in, nip out to the car etc without worrying about her running out because I know she has this life changing training. Enquire to find out more about my training packages 🐶💜

Does your dog get fixated on other dogs on a walk? Do you struggle getting your dog’s attention around other dogs? Have a go at the ‘Engage, Disengage’ game! Find a distance where your dog is able to look at a distraction without getting too interested. Use a marker word such as ‘yes’, ‘good’, or ‘nice’ and say it in an enthusiastic tone seconds after your dog has looked at a distraction. As soon as the dog looks back to you, reward them with a treat or toy. Wait for them to look back at the distraction and repeat. Next you can gradually increase how long your dog has to look at you before the treat! Say your marker word, wait a few seconds and then treat. Start off with only 1 or two seconds before the treat- then slowly increase! This is a great game for building engagement, improving attention span and reducing fixation.

Recall training games are an amazing tool to building a reliable recall before letting your dog off lead. Longlines are perfect if you’re still training your dog to recall. So let’s talk about some examples! ‘Magic Hands’ is a great, simple game that adds value to being close to you & builds focus. All you have to do is take handful of small treats, and drop some whenever your dog is paying attention to your hand, wait for them to find the treat and refocus on your hand- then drop another! Similarly, you can throw a treat or toy away from you, but have another ready when your dog comes back to you! This is best on a longline, but is super rewarding because the dog gets to run around, while still learning that coming back is even more rewarding. ‘Backwards recall’ is where we wait for our dog to look at us while wondering around on the longline, and then walk enthusiastically backwards! When the dog follows, reward them with a big fuss, a treat or a toy. Get the whole family involved with ‘Ping Pong recall’… this is where two or more people take turns to call the dog to them, rewarding the dog with a treat on their arrival! Remember- unless your dog already has a good recall, they should be on a lead, longline or training lead to keep you, your dog and others safe ☺️💜

Why is teaching ‘middle’ so useful? 🌟You can keep your out of the way in crowded places to prevent people stepping on or tripping over your dog. 🌟It can put you in a better position to deal with situations such as a dog charging over to your dog or to prevent unwanted interaction.🌟It’s great for relationship building and can create a safe, relaxed position for your dog.🌟If you don’t want your dog wondering around, it can make a perfect portable boundary.

Come for a training walk with us! 😍

✨ Loose Lead Walking Training ✨ Does your dog like to pull you while walking on the lead? Are you finding walking your dog on the lead more stressful than enjoyable? Would you like your puppy to learn some manners for walks on the lead? Wally&Friendz Dog Training is here to help guide and support you with 1:1 lead walking training sessions! 🦮 These sessions are available for dogs or puppies of all breeds and ages 🐶 Please contact us via messenger, or email [email protected] for further information and session prices Fully insured, first aid trained, qualified and certified dog trainer. http://wallyandfriendz-dog-training.websites.looka.com/