Me And My Dog Academy

The 'This Way' Game is a game I play almost EVERY single walk! 😲 Why? ✅ Better engagement from my dog ✅ Checking in to make sure he's listening to me ✅ Can use it to get away from distractions ✅ It's fun! And he enjoys it. It's so easy to teach: 🍖 Luring the dog with food round your leg when saying your chosen cuem 👋 Throwing the reward on for them to chase. 🏃‍♂️ Fading the lure out and running backwards to encourage them to turn. 🔟 Getting the reps in until it gets to the point where they can do it anytime, any place! Give it a go, and let me know how you find it! #dogtraining #dogtrainingdorset #dogtrainer #dogtrainingclassesbournemouth #dogtrainingbournemouth #bestdog #dogtrainingschool #dogtrainingclasses #traindogs

#FlickyFeetNotStickyFeet 💃🥰 A while ago I did a post on why training flicky feet could be one of the best & most useful things you could train... Well here's a little how-to to get you started training it! Pro tips: 🥩 Use high-value food, like cooked chicken or pate so that your dog is more driven to make those lush steps. 🥎 Consider using a toy for added motivation, but be mindful that this might result in grabbing/jumping behaviours. 💨 Move quickly! The slower you go the harder it is for your dog to get into the right trot rhythm. Move forward and you'll get a better result! ✋ Focus on your hand position. Have it velcroed to your dog's nose, but move it slightly forward and up to get the lift in the dogs shoulders. Don't push your hand back too them, you'll just stunt it, you want them reaching for your hand. ❤️ Throw the reward out ahead of them to get. This makes the game more exciting and more fun, meaning more expressive steps! Give it a go, see what happens and share with us when flicky feet saves your bacon in the comments below 👇 (for me it was incredibly useful today moving away from a loud quad bike that was veeeery exciting)! And if you help training it then you can always get that from us: www.mamda.co.uk 📲 #dogtraining #traindogs #lovedogs #bestdog #dogtrainer #dogtrainingclasses #dogtrainingclassesbournemouth

How long will training take for you to fix my problem? ⏰🤔 Unfortunately, we cannot give you a timeframe. If we could, we would! But the things we CAN do: ✅ Give you a training plan that can help guide the step-by-step process of your training journey. ✅ Motivate you to keep showing up & training the little things, every day. ✅ Find what exercises and skills are going to get you the fastest most reliable progress. Working with your dogs strengths! ✅ Help you find management techniques that can make every day life easier whilst you work on solving the problem. ✅ Be with you to support you, every step of the way! Our One-to-Ones are designed to give you this level of support. You have constant access to us in your own private WhatsApp Channels, and you'll receive video tutorials of each exercise you're taught so you always have something to refer back to. We don't just rock up at your house for one hour and expect that, that will help you. No, we're there for you the whole duration of your package (and beyond) to make sure you're getting the progress you need. If you need help, with ANY sort of problem, and think private lessons are right for you. Then you can check out availability and book online now: www.mamda.co.uk/one-to-ones 📲 (PS. We cover Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole, Wimborne, Ferndown, Verwood, Three Legged Cross, Fordingbridge, Corfe Mullen, Tollard Royal, Ringwood, Bransgore, and everyone in between! OR you can opt to do your packages online via zoom-calls if you're further afield) #dogtraining #traindogs #lovedogs #dogtrainingbournemouth #onetoonetraining #bestdog #dogtrainer #traineddog #dogtraininglife #bournemouth #christchurch #poole #wimborne #ferndown #verwood #threeleggedcross #fordingbridge #corfemullen #tollardroyal #ringwood #bransgore

Having trouble keeping your dogs attention around distractions? Other dogs, people, horses, wildlife, traffic, the dreaded c.a.t? 🤔🤔 Then try this skill! ✨Hand Target on the Move✨ 👉 Start by teaching a Hand Target (if you're not sure how to do this then scroll back a few reels as weve gone through it in the past OR join our classes as we teach it in all of them!) 👉 Once the Hand Target is solid, start asking your dog to touch whilst moving one step. Reward if they show an interest in following with you! 👉 Build it up one step at a time until you are doing 10+ paces with your dog keeping their nose on or near your hand. 👉 SLOWLY start training it in other environments. Remember to make the game easier when you're in more distracting places, don't be afraid to go back a few steps. 👉 Once your dog can do it anywhere, start to ask for the Hand Target as you're passing something distracting - like another dog. See if they can stay on the Target as they walk by. Have a massive celebration party if they do!! It's such a fantastic skill at keeping your dog nice and close, under control and safe with you. And the dogs seem to love it as a skill, so it's a win win for everyone! 🥳 If you need help training this then come join our Life Skills Classes, where not only do we train the Hand Target, but in our more advance groups we'll build up to using it in situations just like these! www.mamda.co.uk/classes 📲 #dogtraining #dogtrainer #traindogs #dogtrainingbournemouth #dogtrainerbournemouth #dogtrainingclasses #lovedogs #bestdog

Top 3 Skills you need to train before you let your dog off leash? 1️⃣ Recall 2️⃣ Emergency Stop 3️⃣ Move On If you have all three of these then you are able to go out and about with suitable control of your dog, making sure they are able to enjoy stress free SAFE walks with you. We live in an increasingly dangerous world for dogs, so it is your duty as a pet parent to set them up for success by training at minimum these three things before you let them off leash. And don't forget - if you're struggling, or need help, we are ALWAYS here. We have classes and one-to-ones that can help teach all these things (and so much more): www.mamda.co.uk 📲💚 #dogtraining #dogtrainer #lovedogs #dogtrainingclasses #dogtrainingbournemouth #reliablerecall #dogwalking #bestdog

Why is a trained dog, a happy dog? 🐶🥰 Because it provides a stress-free life full of freedom and choice. 💭 Understanding: dogs thrive when their is clarity in communication and they can understand, in part, the very human world around them. It leaves them feeling more confident. 🧠 Mental Stimulation: the act of training itself is wonderful at getting your dogs brain working, keeping them free from boredom and stopping them going self-employed. 🌾 Freedom: the more well-trained a dog is, the more freedom they are able to be trusted with. Off-leash time being a prime example. 🥰 Bonding: good training bonds handler and dog together, and builds a loving relationship based on trust. The partnership they create through training is second to none and without a doubt adds value to their life. 😟 Stress Reduction: dogs left with no structure or guidance can become increasingly anxious as they try and fit within a very 'human' world that they don't always understand. Training focuses their mind and provides them with a comfort zone to feel safe within, even if the outside world may be scary. 💰 Employment: dogs LOVE to work. We've bred them to do so many wonderful diverse jobs, which today they don't do anymore. By training them you fill that need, and give them a sense of purpose, scratching that employment itch. Have I convinced you that a trained dog can be the happiest dog? Training your dog ANYTHING today is far better than training nothing, for all these reasons! So what are you waiting for? Get out there are train your dog. If you need help or want a more structured training plan, then check out our classes at www.mamda.co.uk/classes/ 📲

Teach your dog to settle. Why? Because it'll be a skill you'll be thankful for the rest of your life! ❤️ Want to go out for a meal, at a pub or cafe? Settling is your go too. ❤️ Want to go to a friend's house and take your dog in tow? Settling is a necessity otherwise you may not be asked back... ❤️ Want to take your dog to dog acitivity or sport classes and don't want to stress? Settling will save your bacon. ❤️ Want your dog to be able to focus on you no matter what's going on? Settling is amazing and teaching them this. Start training this the younger the better! We teach it in our puppy classes and beyond. Booking: www.mamda.co.uk/puppy-classes/ 📲

Loose Lead Walking, no matter the distraction... 👊💥 👫 People? 🐶 Dogs? 🚗 Traffic? 🐱 The Pesky Neighbourhood Cat? Whatever you want to get your dog to loose Lead walk past: it is possible! ✨ With games based, FUN, training. 🪜 Following a step by step shaping plan. 👍 And regular consistent practice! It takes good work and effort but it is so doable. If you need help learning the different games, building the right shaping plan for your individual dog and being held accountable to keep up the work then join our 4 Week Loose Lead Walking Course now: www.mamda.co.uk/classes/ 📲 #dogtraining #traindogs #lovedogs #dogtrainer #dogtrainingbournemouth #looseleadwalking

Want to up your recall game?! Then try this simple exercise, effectively dubbed by us as "Blind Recalls" 🙈 1️⃣ Keep your dog in one location (i.e. let them be busy exploring whilst you sneak away / drops some treats on the ground to distract them / have someone else hold them / get them to sit and wait until you cue otherwise). 2️⃣ Sneak off to hide. Start easy: behind a tree, bush, your sofa. Level it up by making it harder: climb a tree, hide behind an open door, get underneath your bed, shut yourself in a wardrobe! 3️⃣ Recall your dog to you. Watch as they use all their senses (including hearing and smell) to track you down. 4️⃣ Jackpot them with a good reward - food or toys - for their effort! Why is this game so brilliant? 🥳 It makes recall fun! The dogs LOVE using all their senses to find you, and it basically makes it a great game of hide & seek, building more value in that recall cue! 🥳 It helps improve your dog's concentration. When they know they are going to have to WORK to find you they pay more attention to your voice and where you call them from, rather than just bouncing around willy nilly thus creating a smoother recall. 🥳 It makes your INTENSE! Your dog will focus on getting back you improving your recall tenfold. Remember always practice this in safe, secure environments first - in your home or at a secure field, (or in one of our classes!), before you consider trying it 'in real life'. Classes can be booked here: www.mamda.co.uk/classes/ 📲 #dogtraining #dogtrainer #traindogs #lovedogs #reliablerecall #recalltraining #bestdog #dogtrainingbournemouth #bordercollie

Well UK Scent Sport League 2 is looking like a hell of a lot of fun indeed 👏💃 Really enjoyable time up in Northampton putting League 2 into practice and seeing the dogs really enjoy the new challenges. Now can’t wait to see you lot try them as well… 🤭 #scentdetection #ukscentsport #scentwork #lovescent #gooddog #dogtraining #lovetraining #dogtrainingclasses

Impulse control… 😇

Try this super easy exercise to improve your dogs patience & impulse control! 1️⃣ Cue your dog into Middle position. 2️⃣ Throw out their favourite toy or treat, whilst holding them in position. 3️⃣ Keep hold of them until you start to feel them relax under your hand, to the point you could take your hand away and they’ll stay in the position. 4️⃣ At this point release them to their toy or food that you’ve thrown out. 5️⃣ Have a good play with that toy, or jackpot reward with food! Why is this such a brilliant exercise? They are learning both patience & impulse control here, meaning: 👉 Better focus around distractions 👉 Less problem behaviours like jumping up, counter surfing, over excited greetings. 👉 Helps them learn how to manage frustration. 👉 Improved emotional regulation leading to happier more balanced dog. 👉 Improves cue awareness and listening skills. Soooo many benefits and such an easy exercise to integrate into your daily routine 👌 #dogtraining #dogtrainingclasses #dogtrainer #impulsecontrol #lovedogs #dogtrainingbournemouth

Beginner Scentwork ❤️

Ooooh I looooove teaching Beginners Scentwork 🥰 There is something SO special about seeing the dogs fall in love with their noses and turn into really cool little scentwork stars over just eight weeks. 🥰 Leaves your dog feeling fulfilled as they can harness their primary sense! 🥰 Builds your dogs confidence as they learn to trust themselves and work independently. 🥰 Boosts the handler-dog bond as you learn to work together to solve problems. 🥰 Improves the handlers ability to read their dogs body language, thus improving communication. 🥰 Exhausts your dog! Just 10 mins of scentwork can replace an entire hour or more of physical exercise! So if you want to get started join our Scentwork Beginners Course and begin your scentwork journey! [https://mamda.co.uk/scentwork/scentwork-beginner-course] 📲 💛 Got a reactive dog? Or do you fancy more time/space between your sessions? Then no stress - join our Reactive-Dog Friendly Scentwork Beginners programme instead where each dog works one at a time in four two-hour workshops over four months [https://mamda.co.uk/scentwork/reactive-dog-friendly-scentwork-beginners-workshops] 📲 #scentworkclassesbournemouth #scentwork #scentdog #searchdog #scentdetection #scentworkclasses #scentworkdogsofinstagram #dogtraining #dogtrainer #lovedogs