North Yorkshire Dog Training

25/06/2025

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16/06/2025

Why would anybody want to keep a Spaniel on a lead - when they could be doing this ⭐️ Rexie has now joined Max the dog walker a couple of times per week 🙌🏼 And it looks like he is having an awesome time 🎉 With a new friend 🐕

12/06/2025

“Ignore growling”

Just this week alone, I have met and worked with three dogs (from different households) various breeds, age and s*x - all of which have escalated growling to a bite!

ALL of the dogs owners have worked with vet recommended behaviourists. They all received the same advice 🧐

*Ignore the growling
*Redirect to food or a toy
*Turn your back and walk away if it persists

These instructions are all in order - if ignoring fails, try redirecting, if redirecting fails, try turning your back and walking away 🚷

Following these instructions, ALL of the dogs have escalated growling to bite 😔

Two of the dogs are medicated (SSRI’s) One ‘was’ booked for euthanasia

The common denominator isn’t breed, age, female, male, food, previous histories etc…..

It is a lack of clarity surrounding expectations!!!!

The boundaries are not clear! The verbal communications are not clear! Reinforcement of behaviour hasn’t been clear - owners have misunderstood or haven’t been aware of how THEY have reinforced the undesirable behaviours!

If owners are confused about their expectations, dogs have no hope of working it all out! Being opportunistic, they will seek out the highest rewards, in the quickest amount of time! If growling (or) biting their owner allows for them to spend longer sitting on the sofa ‘VOILA’ 🥳 The dog achieved successful outcome - behaviour reinforced!

Insurance premiums are covering ‘most’ of the cost towards ‘vet recommendations’ for ‘behaviourists’ It is enticing to owners, from a financial aspect. However, dogs are suffering as a result of failed interventions!

It’s a disservice to dogs 🐕

11/06/2025

Kudos to the IACP for providing education and support towards the use of this tool 👏🏼

It makes me proud to be a member of this organisation!

Not only have they stood up to the ideological, force free pressure, they have continued to remain dignified and responsible in their efforts to educate 📚

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08/06/2025

🩷Nellie is ready for her new home🩷

She is an incredible dog 🐕 Well suited to an experienced handler who can fulfil her enthusiasm for life!

If you are looking for a dedicated companion, WhatsApp or DM ⭐️

31/05/2025

Coming home to this though 🩷🐾

28/05/2025

“The positive reinforcement experiment is over; it has failed. It is time to get back to reality and put this utopian fantasy to rest”

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These are words written by Tully and quite honestly, everyone needs to read them!

24/05/2025

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