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Training dogs and achieving behaviour transformation is the ultimate happiness project. Helping you reconnect with your 'Powerful Why' that reason you got a dog. When things go awry with your dogs behaviour you end up managing your dog rather than enjoying their companionship. it can creep up on you and before you know it, their behaviour issues have taken over the household. I am a certified conc
ept 'Games Based' Pro Dog trainer and behaviour coach. There will be no gadgets, pulling leads or walking up and down training single behaviours in a field. Let's strip of the labels that have been slapped on your dog and transform their struggles into strengths.
Whoop whoop, Super pleased to have completed my dip in Canine nutrition. I've always been passionate about dog food and the link between what a dog is fed and their behaviour.
Follow this link to get more details about BCCS H&N DISTINCTION certificate issued by British College of Canine Studies to Louise Kirby.
Georgia Toffolo, the dynamic entrepreneur and former Queen of the Jungle, has declared war on 'Big Kibble', aiming to banish harmful glycotoxins from dry dog food. Championing her raw food brand, Wild Pack, she's rallying for a healthier lifestyle for our dogs across the UK. Glycotoxins, often found in the dehydration process of making kibble, are linked to various health issues in dogs, from lethargy to severe conditions like cancer. Toffolo's mission? Urge manufacturers to eliminate these toxins, envisioning a future where our pets thrive on wholesome diets.
Marking a significant step in this crusade, Wild Pack has launched a 'Pawtition', striving for a Parliamentary debate after hitting 100,000 signatures. They're not stopping there; a 'Kibble Amnesty' event is also set, inviting pet owners to swap harmful kibble for nutritious Wild Pack meals. With canine nutritionist Anna Webb by their side, the campaign denounces the deceptive practices of 'Big Kibble', highlighting the urgent need for transparency and genuine care in pet nutrition. Join the movement, sign the 'Get Real' Pawtition, and follow Wild Pack for updates on championing a healthier, happier life for our loyal companions.
https://www.bradio.co.uk/hampshire-surrey/podcasts/workplace-takeover/episode/louise-kirby-dog-training/
I was please to be appearing on the Local B radio today, talking about senior dogs and nutrition. I'm going to get some hate from the "My dog's a Vegan" crew. But I can live with that. 👏
Louise with a fascinating chat with Roger
Lol😂
Credit Blazek
So this is a very lively crew, but huge amounts of fun. We are working on calmer walks and less barking at, well, everything that moves! 🫶🤣
We're going to go out on a limb and guess they're at the vet's 🤣
What a a beautiful girl, we are working on anxiety around people and stop bringing pheasants home! 🤣 Although some might see that as a positive. 👏
A very soggy but enjoyable session today. We are working on disengagement. The ability to see another dog, person or object of interest and ignore it. Being able to think, thats none of my business, is a super power for a dog. 🦸🐾
It getting close, but there is still work you can do to help your dog with firework anxiety. I have just sent out an email with a simple plan that can help with fireworks. Not on the email list? DM me your email and I will send you the info! 📩
People love to say hello to your dog. While you dog may tolerate it, they probably don't enjoy it. Strangers approaching can start to create anxiety and worry. This can manifest as barking and people in the street. Even if your dog is OK with strangers you can be growing jumping up at people. Have some stock phrases ready that discourage people from touching your dog. Sounds mean I know, but your dog will thank you for it.
This is Hudson and Luna, my latest challenge. Stunning doggos, but Hudson is 40kg + of total nutter. 😂🐾 Beautiful dogs, looking forward to working with them. ❤️
This was our last session today and I'm super proud of how well everyone has done. Prior to training doggo was pulling, reactive (screaming like schnauzers do🤣) towards other dogs and not reliable with recall. His super progress is down to the work put in by his owners. A little bit every day get you the results you want. ❤ Well done.
https://louisekirbydogtrainer.co.uk/2023/09/does-your-dog-go-from-0-100-on-the-dog-behaviour-scale/
Catch the latest blog post. You know what it’s like, one moment your dog seems to be lazing about then the doorbell goes, and they go up like a rocket barking and jumping because they want to get involved.
Or you're out on a walk and everything is going swimmingly then they see another dog and instantly they are barking, lunging, and spinning on the end of the lead. Maybe a car door slams, and the dogs are up at the window barking like aliens have landed on the lawn.
How to manage a dog with on/off arousal!
Does your dog go from 0-100 on the dog behaviour scale? Do they go they go up like a rocket barking and jumping at every noise?
I am love the idea of a space for the dog, but not so sure about the TV.
Please keep your eyes peeled for this girl, I remember how heartbreaking it was when we lost Arlo. She has been seen heading towards the meadows.
Yep, we all want to do this. 🤣
Catch our latest blog post. After the recent attack on a young girl XL Bully breeds are under the spotlight again. Can a ban on these dogs ever be helpful?
You can’t help but be horrified by the recent attacked by a Bully breed dog on a young girl in the UK. Could a ban on XL Bully breeds work?
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cma-launches-review-of-vet-sector
That will be interesting, who owns your vets could be an eye opener. With corps buying independent vets up the advice you are given, might be for their bottom line and not in the interest of your pet.
The CMA is opening a review of how veterinary services are bought and sold amid concerns that pet owners may not be getting a good deal or receiving the information they need to make good choices.
https://louisekirbydogtrainer.co.uk/2023/09/what-do-you-want-your-dog-to-do/
Catch the latest blog post. How to grow the behaviours you want. 🐶🐾
Ignore what you don’t want, reward what you do want! Does this popular approach work when training your dog?
Here we are building 'middle' the potential for a comedy moment is huge as both her mum and I are a bit short. 🤣🐾
Well this young lady was pretty wild. It must have been the full moon. 🌕🐾 😂 We are working on, well everything really 😂 she's such a super dog and her progress has been awesome.
What a beautiful girl and she is so clever! We are working on positive handling, after a bout of illness has left her not loving being touched.
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Super work with the beautiful Boo today. Lovely rewind and turn back into her owner.
This was our last session today and I'm super proud of how well everyone has done. Prior to training doggo was pulling, reactive (screaming like schnauzers do🤣) towards other dogs and not reliable with recall. His super progress is down to the work put in by his owners. A little bit every day get you the results you want. ❤ Well done.
Super work! Well done.
Despite the rain, we had a great session today. Dogo able to stay engage with his people, with some amazing disengagement from other dogs. Super work, clearly mum and dad have been doing their homework! 👏
This simple game is called a conversation starter. It requires thinking and lowers arousal. We build it at home and then use it out and about so we can check if our dogo is able to think. It's a simple way of measuring where our dog is emotionally and also is a nice fitness stretch.
Super session today. Not only did we get dogo in the car, but her proximity and recall were on point. Super to see. Positive outcomes take time and effort to achieve. Well done mum for putting in the work. 👍💪
It took around 10 minutes to train this little lady not to dive on food. She was able to ignore a dish of chicken and ask for permission. We will grow this to not trying to counter surf and jump up when people have food. Well done Bonnie, what a star. 🌟
Mabel thinks she can fly. This pup is a serious nutcase. 😍
A round of applause is needed for the best figure 8's ever. 👏You use 8's to lower your dogs arousal and it's a useful exercise if your dog gets out of the car in an excited state before a walk. When they are stressed and over aroused they are more prone to being worried by things they see and become reactive and barky. But this boy just owning 8s. 👏😍
This looks like any walk in the park, but it's so far from that. The transformation for this beautiful dog has been life changing. From a fear aggressive dog with a bite history to a calm, confident girl who can happily walk past another dog. So proud of her owners and the work they have done to rebuild her confidence. 👏🐾😍
A very chilly start to our training, but some calming figure of eights to get us started. 🐾☀
This lovely chap is doing a super job with magic hand. Building a strong proximity bubble with his owner. Well done 😍
Have you got a new puppy? Have you forgotten what sleep was? 😱Would you like a calmer puppy that doesn't jump & bite, pull on the lead or poop in the house?🐾 I am a PDT trainer and behaviour coach and will be starting a NEW puppy class in the area soon.
Prince is very much enjoying his new squeaky toy her got for his birthday. He looks so cute and adorable until the end, then he looks like a little stinker. 😂🐶
Some gentle Figure of 8s, to calm puppy down after the excitement of the car and a new place. This is a very reactive little dog, we have been building his confidence and tolerance of novelty. 🐾❤️
So sometimes you have a week that stretches you, then this happens and makes it all worthwhile. This beautiful boy has never been off lead, his people have been working hard to build a strong proximity bubble. He did so well today he's a super star. ❤️🎉🐾
Someone's ready for her certificate of achievement.👏 This was the pup who couldn't be off lead because she would bolt. Her proximity is fabulous and her recall is spot on. Super girl, well done mum for putting in the work. 🐾❤️👏
If you want a calm dog, you need to grow a calm dog. Teaching a puppy how to calm down is the foundation of dog training. You can't teach a dog that's over excited. This lovely girl is enjoying nagging on a hoof and chewing is a natural calming activity for your dog. 🐶🐾😇
