Dogma Training4dogs

24/04/2025

This wee dog was so stressed and demented.
It's far from fixed but now living a much happier stress free life.

It was important to de-stress the dog before training could imprint.

24/04/2025

Oscar was particularly obsessed over Aluminium cans. He would shred them , carrying around tiny shards.
He would often cut his mouth and tongue.

If he would have swallowed a shard of aluminium , huge vet bills or the unthinkable could have been the result .

We used the ecollar back in February to stop this .
We created aversion to litter meaning we don't need to keep pressing buttons.

23/04/2025

No punishment or reward just understanding dogs.

23/04/2025

Results of Ecollar user survey in Scotland.

Can't believe SAWC never attempted to gather this information.

Survey Results Thus Far!

When considering a ban on a particular equipment or practice, you'd expect the relevant authorities to consult with those most affected or with the most experience. However, despite SAWC's significant funding, power, and reach, they seemingly neglected to gather input from experienced users. In contrast, the Scottish Canine Trainers Alliance (SCTA) conducted an e-collar use survey to gather opinions and evidence. Although the survey is ongoing, the preliminary results are impressive, with a significant response and spectacular findings that favour e-collar use.

Just check out these results!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTRef9ZwMcWRH7Cv6juVCqeUagA-CV3X5HrHx6YjAiAqwXTM8mMCpFJD_OvHngjvle4f0aONhQAf7g6/pub?fbclid=IwY2xjawJ03EJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHn4Vcv9igmGlb2tiSagJ9-2eGanBbeGQkulOIjgJ5H3ZIJj5zFy8Hgky4PU2_aem_D2jLTpp0OKUv_c1adH0H0A

21/04/2025

Some CA spots available!

19/04/2025

Some recent highlights of Coopers 11day training programme and final day handover.

Happy but obedient.

Really liked this big guy!

18/04/2025

17/04/2025

Results not jargon!

Dogs have a short life.. Way too short!

Seen a dog trainer yesterday slagging off ecollar trainers while she walked around with her own 6 year old dog trailing a long line behind it. Picking the line up every time there was a dog in sight.

Poor dog experience a long line for 6 years! Just aswell it was a low energy dog or it would be demented!

15/04/2025

Although the heel is compulsory I don't want him shut down and robotic.
Happy but obedient is enough.

15/04/2025

Cooper is coming to the end of stay .

He's learning recall around dogs and compulsion Heelwork.

Love this big guy!

14/04/2025

Reggie Part 6

Session number 4 and the progress is amazing.

Reggie never reacted once , left the car quietly and returned to the car quietly.

Even when he was in the boot of the car a black Lab walked past he remained quiet and still.

Desperate to take his muzzle off but don't want to risk another bite on Angela.

Hopefully in about two more weeks he will be able to walk the streets without reaction.

13/04/2025

The equipment doesn't stop the dog choking itself to get where it wants.

It's all down to how the equipment is used!

11/04/2025

Handsome boy.

When teaching compulsion Heelwork it's important the dog has crucial life experience and socialisation to go along with it.

If the dog is overwhelmed or just excited by the environment then it's concentration will break the compulsory heel.

When the dog is familiar with the environment it's more like to complete the heel without leash or ecollar pressure.

If you expect perfection in the heel without environmental socialisation it's likely you will need higher numbers or more pressure.

As we enter each shop I let him wander and acclimatise then do heelwork as we are leaving each shop.

10/04/2025

Most dogs like a ball or a bite sleeve Cookie is obsessed by metal chains.😄

10/04/2025

Big money in force free training, Even get paid for sessions they don't carry out!

Everyday I see this.
By the time clients get to me they are usually mentally exhausted and substantially poorer.

09/04/2025

Reggie Part 5