The Academy of Modern Canine Behaviour & Training Bedhampton Branch

22/06/2025

“Down. Down. Down. DOWN!”
If you’re stuck on repeat, this one’s for you 👇

Your dog isn’t being stubborn.
They’re not ignoring you on purpose.
They just don’t know what that word means yet.

⚠️ Your dog isn’t born understanding cues.
“Sit,” “Down,” “Come” those are just sounds to them until we teach what they mean.

Here’s how we do that:

👉🏻 First, we lure the behaviour ie sit, down so your dog has a clear picture of what you want.

👉🏻 Then, we label it with the cue once. Repeating the cue will not make your dog do it any quicker.

👉🏻 And then… we wait.
Give them time to think and offer the behaviour.

Because the truth is:
The more you repeat a cue, the more your dog learns to ignore it.
Say it once.
Let them process it.
Jumping in with cue after cue just turns your voice into background noise.

👉🏻 Top Tip: Wait for your dog to be engaged with you first as asking your dog to do something while you’re looking at their bum, they’re more likely not to listen.

Training isn’t about how fast you can get it.
It’s about how clearly you teach it.

For more depth on teaching your dog solid cues my 6 week course will set you up for success 👇🏻

📱 Kim 07472701235

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21/06/2025

Let’s have some fun everyone and try this with your own dogs… post your videos in the comments 👇🏻🤣

20/06/2025

⚠️𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐃𝐨𝐠 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐃 𝐓𝐚𝐠

🆘 Due to the amount of dogs that go missing daily, we wanted to share a quick reminder about the importance of having your dog wear a collar with a tag at all times. Here’s why it’s so crucial:

🦮 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: If your dog ever gets lost, a collar with an ID tag can help them be quickly identified and returned to you. It’s the fastest way for you and your dog to be quickly reunited. This also minimises the stress for your dog of being handled by strangers, taking them to a vet to be scanned for their microchip.

⚠️ 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭: A collar with a tag must contain vital information, such as your Surname, address and phone number.

📰 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: It’s a legal requirement for dogs to wear identification tags. Avoid fines and ensure your pet is compliant with the laws.

💭 Knowing your dog has their identification on them can give you peace of mind. It’s one less thing to worry about when they’re out exploring the world.

✅ Remember, it’s a simple step that can make a huge difference. Keep your dogs safe with a collar and tag!

🦮𝐈𝐭❜𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐨𝐠, 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐝𝐨𝐠 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐞𝐫, 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐈𝐃 𝐭𝐚𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐨𝐠. 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐲:

🆘 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: If your dog gets lost while in the care of a dog walker, having the walker’s contact information on an ID tag can facilitate a quicker reunion. People who find your dog can contact the walker directly, who is likely in the vicinity.

✅ 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: It shows a level of professionalism and responsibility on the dog walker’s part. They are prepared for emergencies and demonstrate they take their job seriously.



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19/06/2025

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⚠️ CLOSED FRIDAY 20th JUNE ⚠️

🌞 We are all aware of the extreme temperature outside and rising again tomorrow so I’ve made the decision to close the branch tomorrow 20th June and postpone the start of the new course until Friday 27th June.

🌡️ Your dog’s welfare is priority and it’s just not fair to train even when adapting exercises. I tried that Tuesday evening and it wasn’t even as hot as it’s going to be tomorrow.

🥵 I always ask myself “would I take my own dogs?” Before making a decision and the answer is NO…

⚠️ I’m in the process of contacting everyone but please like this post so I know if you’re on this page you’ve seen this date change.

🌡️ Thank you too everyone who has replied “I knew you would close” you all know me so well 🤣

❄️ Keep you and your dogs cool while I enjoy a once in lifetime Friday night off and see you all next week! ☀️

19/06/2025

“Why doesn’t my dog listen when she’s chasing something?”
Because by the time the chase has started, it’s already too late.

You could wave the tastiest treat or the squeakiest toy but if your dog’s already locked onto that deer, squirrel, or bird… they won’t even notice.

⚡ In that moment, their brain is flooded with adrenaline and dopamine.
They’re in chase mode. It’s instinct, not naughtiness.

Trying to call them back once they’re mid-sprint is like whispering in a storm they physically can’t process what you’re asking.

Here’s what most people miss:
🛑 Distractions like treats or toys only work before your dog sees the trigger.
After that, they’re just background noise.

Even professional trainers don’t rely on distraction alone.
We teach calmness, self-control, and give the dog a chance to practice staying below that threshold.

So no you’re not doing it wrong.
You’ve just been taught to skip a crucial step.

That’s why the first thing we change in training isn’t the dog…
It’s the environment.
We lower the excitement. We train under threshold.
We set them up to actually listen and succeed not fail.

18/06/2025

18/06/2025

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The temperatures are continuing to rise towards the weekend and this means I may have to cancel classes on Friday 20th June… it’s unfortunate that it’s the start of the new 6 week course and week 1 would be pushed back to Friday 27th June, but your dogs welfare is paramount in this heat and no dog or owner wants to train in high temperatures.

Please keep an eye on the page but I will also contact you all by text/email🥵

17/06/2025

I’ll wait until they need grooming…”
Actually the earlier, the better! ✂️🐾

I’ve seen a huge rise in owners looking for last minute grooms over the last few days due to the rise in temperature outside. The worrying thing was most owners were after a first groom but their dogs were not tiny puppy’s.

Puppies don’t just suddenly know how to handle grooming.
It’s not just about looking tidy it’s about teaching them to feel safe and calm with things like:

🧼 Baths
🧴 Brushes
✂️ Clippers & scissors
🐾 Paws being handled

Waiting until your puppy is desperate for a groom often means they’re:
❌ Overdue
❌ Matted
❌ Uncomfortable
❌ And totally unprepared for the experience

By starting early, you’re not just “getting it done” you’re teaching your pup that grooming is no big deal.

✅ Less stress
✅ Happier groomers
✅ A puppy that grows into a confident, calm adult dog

✨Grooming is a life skill not a luxury.

Start while they’re young, and future you (and your groomer!) will thank you!

16/06/2025

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🌡 It’s 2025 and yet some dog owners still need educating about dogs in heat & humidity.
The temperature is rising this week
If you are hot then imagine how your dog feels with a fur coat on!

☀️ Skip the walk or walk them very early before the sun is up or late when the sun goes down. Always carry water 💦
Even in the shade it’s still way too hot due to the humidity.

🔥 Heatsroke is no joke and I’ve seen way too many dogs still being walked in the middle of the day! Heatstroke is totally preventable!

🏡 Keep them at home, making sure they have:

💧 Constant access to water
⛱ Shade
💨 Good air flow

🧠 Play some brain games or get them using their noses…

💦 Set up a paddling pool

🐕‍🦺 Most of all let your dog decide, if they just want to lounge about all day, leave them be… 😴

🎪 Dog show season is also here but use your common sense… just because a show is going ahead doesn’t mean you should attend. Does your dog really want to stand in about in blazing sunshine? Does your dog really want to walk on burning pavements to get there?