Amy Thomson Dog Training

10/01/2025

Looking for small group pay as you go Scentwork sessions working on any odour? Look no further! https://thedognose.as.me/

09/01/2025

Flatulence, wind, farts, t***s or trumps! This video is for you if you've just changed your dog or cat's diet and they are producing some noxious gas.

09/01/2025

Sharing again as questions on curly coat care came up in class tonight, learn from the expert Woody's Holistic Grooming, definitely not me 🤣

Whether you’re a proud owner of a Poodle, Doodle, Bichon, or any other curly friend, this book is packed with essential tips, grooming advice and health care to keep your furry companion happy and healthy.

09/01/2025

Week 6
We only had 2 for our last class but both dogs behaved impeccably, we even did off lead confidence course and temptation alley recall past each other, big achievement! Awesome progress with both pups.
Feedback from owners...they behave so well in class...we just need them to keep these skills up at home 🤣😅🤣😅

09/01/2025

Dino aced his last puppy 1:1 class confidence course 😀🤩🥰

08/01/2025

Hi all,
Are any of my clients interested in a free sports massage for your dog Sat 25th Jan?

Dogs will need to be comfortable being handled by strangers and comfortable in a room with other dogs (can have diagnosed conditions that are managed).

On the 25th Dec, at my classroom (Love Lane Cirencester) we have 3 students with their tutors from the Academy of Veterinary Physiotherapy coming to my classroom in Cirencester for their training. We are seeking volunteers to take part in one of our Canine Sports Masssage Clinic days.

This involves you bringing your dog along for a sports massage session with one of the Academy’s learners, working under the supervision of their tutors.

The Academy of Veterinary Physiotherapy is an approved training provider of the Ofqual regulated Awarding Organisation iPET Network Ltd, and is a RAMP and IRVAP accredited education provider, delivering qualifications in Animal Sports Massage, Animal Sports Massage and Rehabilitation, and Veterinary Physiotherapy.
The Academy holds appropriate insurance for its’ activities, and individual Learners each hold student practitioner insurance.

We are looking for healthy dogs with no known issues, or with known issues that have been diagnosed by the vet and are still deemed suitable to receive a sports massage. If you are not sure if your dog is suitable, please contact Wendy at the Academy and she can discuss your individual circumstances with you.

Sessions last approximately 45 minutes.

We have slots at 2pm and 3.15pm.

If you are interested in taking part, please contact Wendy at [email protected]

Welcome to The Academy of Veterinary Physiotherapy. A RAMP accredited education provider delivering iPET Network Ofqual regulated qualifications in Veterinary Physiotherapy, Animal Sports Massage and Animal Sports Massage and Rehabilitation.

08/01/2025

I am always very grateful for feedback 😀

03/01/2025

Whether you’re a proud owner of a Poodle, Doodle, Bichon, or any other curly friend, this book is packed with essential tips, grooming advice and health care to keep your furry companion happy and healthy.

31/12/2024

** New for 2025 **

**Puppy Recall FUNdamentals with the wonderful Jules**

Recall is an essential skill. In this 121 class you will explore how to use food rewards, toys and scent work through engagement games to teach recall and build your relationship with your new puppy!

Friday afternoons.

Held at the purpose made classroom in Cirencester.

Pups 5 months and under (let us know if they are a bit older but may still benefit from the class).

1 hour one to one class £45.

- Ask your recall and puppy related questions
- Find out how and why to use a long line
- Build your relationship with your new puppy (essential for recall!)
- Teach your puppy a reliable recall cue and learn how to proof that cue around distractions
- Build your puppy's confidence
- Help your puppy learn to explore their environment and introduce nose work
- Play fun engagement games with your puppy that can be taken out and about on walks

To book:
https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=18268084&appointmentType=31203672

About Jules:

Hi, I’m Jules, and my passion for dogs started in childhood. I was always eager to walk my neighbour’s dogs and simply be around them. Today, I’m the proud owner of two dogs: a Golden Retriever and a Labrador Retriever. For the past 15 years, I've worked in Social Housing and Adult Social Care, but I felt the time had come to follow my true passion. I decided to transition into the pet services industry, and after four years of running my own business, I’ve never looked back.

Now, I’m excited to take the next step in my journey by becoming an ethical Dog Trainer. I’ve recently received certification from the Dog Training College (DTC) and have had the privilege of shadowing Amy Thomson in Cirencester, assisting with her Puppy Classes. This experience has been invaluable, boosting my confidence and allowing me to offer engaging and fun Fundamentals classes focused on building a positive relationship with your dog through play.

23/12/2024

Looking for a last minute Christmas present for a new puppy owner? Pop me a message for the discount code to get the course for £35!

6 week online self-paced course is now available!
This is a comprehensive course that covers all the fundamentals of dog training in easy to follow step by step videos that progress week on week.

This course is designed for puppies but suits older dogs that need the basics and gets you and your dog off on the right paw!

It is the same curriculum taught on the face to face 6 week Puppy and 5 week Juniors classes so it suits those who want to have visual training to follow at home or where other family members want to be involved.

50% off for Christmas (always 50% off for previous or existing clients) - pop me a message for the code.

See a snippet of the course on the booking link:
https://amythomsondogtraining.co.uk/courses/online-video-course/

21/12/2024

Week 6 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

21/12/2024

These puppers and their people did so well in the Graduates classes, it was lovely to see how they all progressed and got stuck in with everything! This group picked things up so quickly!

21/12/2024

Fantastic shop, lots of Y shaped harnesses 😀

Last time I got a bargain licki mat, dog toys and lead!

20/12/2024

Ask any groomer, and I can guarantee that at least once they’ve been handed a list of instructions or a photo of a desired look from a guardian. Some are bonkers (can you make my west highland terrier look like a poodle) and some come down to personal preference (please don’t poodle my doodle).

Whilst I completely understand it’s the guardians dog and therefore they are allowed to have a preference, my first question is always, what benefit is there to the dog?

Years ago, we groomed dogs in a way that benefitted their purpose, for example the Bedlington terrier had fur left on the ends of its ears to protect them from potential rat bites. Poodles had their fur shaved everywhere but their chest, head, wrists and ankles to make them more streamlined in water whilst still protecting their vital organs and joints. But as time has evolved, the focus has changed.

When I look at dog shows, I of course admire some of the incredible styles but again, I always question why? Why do we groom those breeds in that way? Is there a purpose any more?

I want to make it clear that I am not against breed standard trims as such. In fact I think it’s extremely important that we look after a dogs coat correctly, i.e. you don’t shave double coats, you hand strip wire coats and so on. What I am unsure about however, is what benefit some of the standards have for the dog if they’re no longer working?

For example… a pet miniature schnauzer. Similarly to the Bedlington terrier, the schnauzer trim was created in order to protect the dogs lips, eyes, legs and underbelly from potential rat bites when in the fields. But unless your schnauzer is guarding crops for you, is it really necessary now?

Then there’s of course my least favourite style, the teddy bear cut. It’s not a breed standard, and there is literally no functionality in this other than the fact it looks cute. It is primarily a human driven style.

If a dog is comfortable in the grooming environment, then by all means style away. But if your dog is nervous, uncomfortable being handled then surely the better option is to just do what needs to be done to keep their skin healthy and their coat functional. Does Fluffy the poodle who hates having clippers near her face really need a clean shaven muzzle? Or could we just scissor trim any bits that are going into her mouth or covering her eyes? or what about Rover the cavapoo who loves nothing more than rolling around in muddy puddles? Does he really want to be fluffed dried within an inch of his life just so we can get the perfect even cut? Or would be prefer a simple short all over trim so he can get back to playing?

Yes grooming is an art, but we must remember that our main purpose is to care. We offer a service, not a product and everything we do should be for the benefit of the dog.

18/12/2024

Looking for Christmas present for a new puppy owner? Pop me a message for the discount code to get the course for £35!

6 week online self-paced course is now available!
This is a comprehensive course that covers all the fundamentals of dog training in easy to follow step by step videos that progress week on week.

This course is designed for puppies but suits older dogs that need the basics and gets you and your dog off on the right paw!

It is the same curriculum taught on the face to face 6 week Puppy and 5 week Juniors classes so it suits those who want to have visual training to follow at home or where other family members want to be involved.

50% off for Christmas (always 50% off for previous or existing clients) - pop me a message for the code.

See a snippet of the course on the booking link:
https://amythomsondogtraining.co.uk/courses/online-video-course/

17/12/2024

Thank you Fiona for the review and wonderful Otto looking so handsome under the tree with his certificate and rosette 🥰🤩🥰🤩

'Otto has completed his puppy graduates course. Fab course learning shaping for vet trips, injections, preparing for cone of shame, muzzle training, not reacting to doorbells, scratching their own nails and loads more. Highly recommend Amy Thomson Dog Training'

15/12/2024

Monday 16th December at 19:30 UK time, Fiona will be talking about food at Christmas. The food groups that are perfectly ok and the ones that can do harm and to keep out of the way.
Fiona runs Companion Animal Nutrition and offers Independent nutritional advice and information for the pet owner and those working in the pet health industry. Qualified, experienced and fully insured. Find more details here https://www.facebook.com/companionanimalnutrition

All clients get access to Succeeding Together so pop me a message if you're not sure how to access this.