Pooch Paws

02/11/2024

Ooppps fireworks tonight 🎇 🎆

Our half term trip has clashed with both Halloween and fireworks weekend. Being in our caravan could have been an issue but the girls have snored their way through both events.

Human error and poor timing on our part for them. This parallels themes when working with people and their pooches. We have to sometimes look at the humans habits and what accidental pressures this places on the dogs to help tweak the scenario for a more favourable outcome.

Luckily like I say they have snored their way through and this is no accident. Part of raising a puppy is trying to think of all eventualities that you might need them to deal with as adult dogs. This can and will involve loud noises at some point they are an unavoidable part of life with humans. We are loud, noisy creatures aren’t we 🤪

Elements like this are incorporated and encouraged with all our puppy programmes be that one to one or classes. Trying to prevent issues like this is always easier than trying to fix them later. That being said there are genetic predispositions to noise phobias so sometimes it might still be an issue even with lots of prep work.

How did you prepare your dog for life?

01/11/2024

🍂 October Gundog Workshop Highlights 🍂

What an amazing October workshop! Every student and pup absolutely nailed it – from the super keen beginners to those honing their skills. It’s always inspiring to see such dedication, and this month’s group truly brought their A-game! 🙌🐾

Exciting news! There’s one space left for our next round of Gundog classes starting this Tuesday. It’s the perfect way to build a solid foundation, even if you don’t have a gundog. All breeds are welcome – especially if you’re working toward a confident off-lead partnership. 💪🐕 Book online to secure the space

📅 Mark your calendars – our next workshop is on Nov 24th! Don’t miss out on a chance to strengthen that special bond with your dog. 🐶💫

30/10/2024

🌟 The Importance of Standards in Veterinary Nursing & Animal Training 🌟

As a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN), maintaining professional standards and ethics is essential. Being accountable to governing bodies means we stay committed to continuous education, uphold the latest medical practices, and provide compassionate care—all to ensure your pets receive the best treatment possible. 🐾💉

This commitment to professionalism and ethics doesn’t stop in the clinic—it extends to animal training and behavior as well. Whether working with a puppy or an older dog, responsible trainers/behaviourists are held to high standards, ensuring they use humane, science-backed methods and prioritise animal welfare at every step. 🌱🐕

By staying accountable, both RVNs and trainers/behaviourists promise transparency, ethical practice, and trustworthiness. So, whether it’s in a medical setting or a training/behaviour session, you can rest assured that your pet is in the hands of someone who cares deeply about doing what’s right. 💙

This isn’t just about trying to blind owners with lots of letters after our name or confusion as to membership organisations. This is true passion for upholding what is right and just when working with people and their pets. Welfare first for people and pets, always

28/10/2024

Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to my weekly engagement list! 🎉

Sue Wilson, James Marjoram, Sharon Upton Ruff - Dog Training

28/10/2024

🐾 October Workshop Success! 🐾

These three gorgeous pups attended our October Loose Lead & Recall Workshop—and absolutely smashed it! 🏆🐕 Their dedication (and their humans’!) to training was incredible to see, and we loved every minute spent with these fabulous teams.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined! We can’t wait to see how far these pups go with their new skills. 💫

✨ Next workshop on the 30th November! Book securely online and come join the fun. 🗓️

www.kateyaldred.co.uk/book/workshops

27/10/2024

🐾 Behaviour Success Update! 🐾We’ve been working on a series of exposure sessions where this pup is exposed to other dogs—and it’s been incredible to see the progress! Exposing dogs to other dogs in the correct way when they have issues with them helps to overcome problematic behaviour and resilience with reactions 🌟We still have some way to go but he has now played with some other dogs. We also had to work on handling issues at the vets and last week he let a veterinary nurse touch him for the first time with a wag in his tail! That’s a HUGE win 🏆 Each encounter reinforces calm behavior and helps with confidence. This incremental process is essential, especially when working through behavioral challenges, as it gives them a strong foundation to manage their emotions. Exposure work isn’t just about today; it’s about building a robust, balanced dog for life. 🐕💪If you’re working on any issues, remember that a slow, steady approach pays off! Celebrate those little wins, because each one is a step closer to a well-rounded, happy companion. ❤️

25/10/2024

This ♥️ ⬇️⬇️

An ethical view point ensuring the dogs needs are understood and met. Put welfare first and the rest will follow

25/10/2024

🐾 Huge shoutout to this handsome spaniel in training!

🐾 This guy has been absolutely smashing his holds and retrieves this October. His focus and drive are shining through, and we couldn’t be prouder! 🌟

A big well done to all of our students—everyone’s hard work has paid off this month. Can’t wait to see what November holds for these talented pups! Keep up the great work, team! 👏🐶

25/10/2024

24/10/2024

“Last week’s training session with this handsome boy was a blast! 🐾💙 He crushed it, and tomorrow we’re leveling up with some fun engagement work! Can’t wait to see his focus and energy shine! 🎯🐕 ”

24/10/2024

What a great memory ♥️

Clicker expo UK 5 years ago was AMAZING. So many great speakers, so many great delegates and a chance to catch up with friends.

It was a honour to be part of again that year helping behind the scenes

Part of being a professional trainer and behaviourist means undertaking continuing professional development. To hone skills, to learn new skills, to be inspired, to come up with new ideas, to foster positive relationships with peers and mentors. This is so important as we help to support each other.

This role can and is quite emotional at times we take on the full burden of your issues and your dogs like they were our own. Having other professionals that you are connected with means we have someone to talk to to bounce ideas off. Not only that but if something crops up outside our wheel house we have someone we know and trust to refer you onto. To this end it is important to me that whoever I am connected with professionally upholds the same ethics and is always putting welfare first.

This was a three day event and one of many extra learning events I have attended to make sure I’m always bringing you the best service possible.

23/10/2024

Love an update from students ♥️ 🐾

This might not look like a big deal, it’s a pretty boring photo but that’s exactly why it is a big deal!

After working with this guy and his caregiver for some time to help over come some big BIG feelings he had towards not just other dogs but people as well this is an amazing step.

This guys behaviour had got to the point where no one could get within approximately 40 foot of him. Why? Because he was scared.

Consistent application of behaviour methods that put welfare first have achieved this outcome.

How was it achieved? With an holistic approach which means looking at every aspect of life and tweaking habits and routines. Established effective communication between him and his humans, learning new skills and THEN exposure sessions to help change his emotion from a negative to a positive.

What we didn’t do was use flooding, shut down his very valid emotions or not take the situation seriously.

Welfare first is the most important consideration when working with any species and we never compromise on that.

22/10/2024

🎃👻 Spooktacular Contest Alert! 👻🎃

Get ready to unleash your inner ghost or goblin! We’re hosting a Halloween Cover Photo Competition and you could star in our spooktacular cover! Plus, the winner will snag a FREE training journal! 📖✨

👻 How to Enter:

Comment below with your best Halloween-themed photo!

Ensure you like or follow our page

Encourage your friends to like/love (etc) your post! The entry with the most reactions wins!

🕛 Deadline: Midnight, October 26th! 🕛

Check out last year’s winner the gorgeous Buddy (second photo) and trainer James adorable ghoulish crew! 🏆💚

🧛‍♀️ Don't ghost on this opportunity—share with your friends to boost your chances! May the spookiest soul win! 👻💖

22/10/2024

This boy is old enough now to join our monthly Bellanino Gundog training workshops. It was his first workshop on Sunday and he absolutely smashed it! The training he already has in place from attending classes made this transition super easy for both him and his human team mate. Lots of foundations in place and skills practiced helped with the new learning they went through.

Can’t wait until next weeks Gundog workshop we always have such a good time

16/10/2024

🐾 Upcoming Dog Training Events You Won’t Want to Miss! 🐾

🌟 Loose Lead & Recall Workshop
Struggling with pulling on the lead? Learn why it happens, how to boost engagement, and master the skills to finally enjoy peaceful walks with your dog! Perfect for tackling one of the most common training challenges.

🐶 Bellanino Gundog Training Workshop
Looking to improve your dog’s retrieving, whistle work, or distance control? This workshop is designed for ALL breeds and covers essential gundog skills using only humane and positive training methods.

📅 Bellanino Gundog Training Course (6 Weeks)
Starting soon in St. Olaves! Whether you’re working with a puppy or want to build solid foundations with a beginner/intermediate dog, this 6-week course covers all the fundamentals and more.

Limited spots available—book now to secure your place! 📲

Book via the website address on the bottom of each graphic or contact Katey via WhatsApp on 07841040171 for any questions

16/10/2024

Some fun to finish off the Gundog class last night working on some easy peasy retrieves.Advanced training is all based on the simple things, get the foundations right and the rest will follow! Have a Gundog? Want to learn how to harness their natural instincts and capabilities?We have space for gundogs to join us, get in touch via WhatsApp on 07841040171 to see how we can help you All breeds welcome at Gundog training

15/10/2024

Working on stand stays last week and doing very nicely. What a great bunch of dogs and humans we have in our club ♥️

11/10/2024

Not so dog related but too nice not to share with you all.

Visible by eye and through the camera were you lucky enough to see it?

We did have to wait for the clouds to shift a little.

08/10/2024

🐶 Gundog Training September 🐾

What a gorgeous bunch we had join our September workshop

A very big mixture of abilities all working on their individual goals during the sessions.

We use a variety of training tools to work towards our goals but they are all kind, fair effective methods that do not compromise welfare and still achieve results!

Next session is October just TWO places left in the 11.15am group. Get in touch to find out more via WhatsApp on 07841040171

06/10/2024

🐾✨ October Loose Lead & Recall Workshop! Unleash the Joy of Off (& on) Lead Bliss! 🎉 Join our May Loose Lead & Recall Workshop for a Pawsitively Transformative Experience! 🐶🌈

Book securely online at www.kateyaldred.co.uk/book/workshops or get in touch on WhatsApp if you have questions! 07841040171

🚀 Is your daily walk more tug-of-war than a stroll in the park? 🐕 Break free from leash frustration and master the art of off-leash adventures with our workshop!

🎓 What’s in store:
✅ Proven strategies for loose lead walking
✅ Recall tips for a dog who comes running every time
✅ Bond-building exercises for an unbreakable connection
🌟 Unlock the secret to stress-free walks and enjoy the freedom of a well-trained, happy pup! Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot now!
🐾🗓️ Let’s turn every walk into a tail-wagging celebration! 🎉🐶

Max of 5-dogs to one event.

02/10/2024

Making progress with this girl and being out in ‘public’ life which can be stressful for her. Using a long line helps her to feel less tension that is created with a shorter line and enable a sense of freedom.

When dogs choices are reduced they can resort to displaying unwanted behaviours. This might include trying to run away or lunging out (plus more). This is directly linked to them feeling threatened and switching into survival mode.

Everything we do puts welfare first and we avoid making the dog feel like they need to switch into survival mode. During sessions the owner is guided in learning all these new skills to modify their dogs behaviours. We keep on supporting and nurturing until the owner has the skills and confidence to go it alone.

Don’t put off getting help if you are having an issue the longer it’s present the longer it can take to unravel.

Get in touch to see how we can help you via WhatsApp on 07841040171

01/10/2024

The colder weather is certainly upon us but they doesn’t stop us.

Training doesn’t stop
Behaviour modification doesn’t stop
Dogs still need help
Dogs still need exercise

This guy had a brilliant session today. Not only that but he had a very successful veterinary visit recently. This has something we have been working on as he isn’t too keen on people he doesn’t know. Thanks to all the dedication from the owners ensuring that welfare is a priority and not cutting corners he was vaccinated without any issues.

Want to know how? Does you dog struggle with vet care? We have space to take on some new cases. Get in touch 07841040171 via WhatsApp