Hedingham Hounds

10/11/2024

New Puppy?

Want to work on all the basics, in a realistic outdoor venue with a certified dog trainer?

Due to demand, I have added an additional 5 Week puppy class starting next Sunday 17th November at 1.15pm

Puppies up to 20 weeks old
5 week course
45 min classes
Great Yeldham

🗣 Recall around distractions
🐕‍🦺 Lots of loose lead techniques
👋 polite greetings with dogs and people
🛏 settle around distractions
➕️ much more

Book online or call 07980183220

Schedule your appointment online Hedingham Hounds

10/11/2024

READ ABOUT Cecil the sausage 🌭

I contacted Selina after an incident in a pub when Cecil reacted to another dog and which left me in tears and feeling that my life was going to have to change drastically as a result. He was so upset, screaming, barking and lunging at this dog....

I met with Selina on a 1:1 basis and she was able to give me some techniques to practice until the course started...

READ MORE

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https://www.hedinghamhounds.co.uk/cecil-the-sausage/

03/11/2024

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30/10/2024

I have been trialling the dog tracker and must say I'm very impressed.

We have previously tried an Airtag, but as I don't own an iPhone and mainly walk out in fields, it was a bit useless. Previously, we had the Vodafone Neo, but from August, they removed them from the market.
The PitPat not only offers live tracking but also activity monitoring too. We mainly have it on her, but don't switch on "LIVE" tracking, meaning, on average, it lasts 5 weeks on a single charge.

You can set length of daily exercise, record her weight, and now even scan her dog food to find out recommended feeding guidelines.

We give it 5 🌟

(This is not a sponsored AD this was brought by the hubby for when he takes her out at 5am)

29/10/2024

Planning on having fireworks.

Please pop a note through your neighbours do

Hello [INSERT HOUSE NUMBER/NAME]

We are sending you a copy of this letter to you as we are planning to use fireworks on [DELETE AND INSERT DATE].
The display is expected to start at approximately [DELETE AND INSERT TIME] and end at [DELETE AND INSERT TIME].
Please accept our apologies for the noise and disruption this may cause.

Regards

[YOUR NAME]

29/10/2024

29/10/2024

🎇 Support & Fireworks 🎇

🩺 Seek help from a reward based trainer and vet there are lots of support they can provide you.

🔊 Desensitise your dog to noises prior to the big night. Whilst they are having dinner, play firework sounds on low on your phone and over few days increase the volume slowly

🏡 Make a safe den for your dog to retreat to if he or she feels scared but don't lock them in a room.

💡 The noise and flashes can be sudden have the TV or radio and lights switched on and curtains closed.

📱 Check where and when firework displays are being held in your local area. Also ask your neighbours to let you know if they are planning anything.

💊 Consult your vet if your dog has any health problems or is taking any medication before giving remedies to help him cope with fireworks night, and always follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

🍲 Feed your dog a while before you expect any disturbances, as once the fireworks start your dog may be too anxious to eat.

🐕‍🦺 Don't worry about walking your dog if your dog is petrified, a rouge firework could lead to your dog escaping

🔒 Make sure you shut all doors and windows in your home. Don’t forget to block off cat flaps to stop dogs (and cats) escaping.

🛏 Your dog might choose to hide under the bed don't coax them out; if he or she comes to you for comfort, make sure that you give it to him/her.

📿 Keep a collar and ID tag on your dog whilst at home, just in case they do accidentally escape.

💦 Top up water bowl; anxious dogs pant heavily.

👀 Look for stress cues and displacement behaviours like excessive yawning, tongue flicks, head and body shakes.

🚫 DON'T leave them on their own

🥰 Give them a cuddle, you can't reinforce fear as it's an emotion. Ignoring your dog would only make things worse.

🧠 Freework is a fun activity you can prime before and slowly increase

🧊 Have frozen licki mats and Kongs prepared

🧻 Thundershirts / TTouch wraps can support your dog

have a fireworks bundle

28/10/2024

🖐🏻 STOP SCROLLING 🖐🏻

Is your dog reactive?

Are you dreading your dog walks?

STOP

❌ Taking advise from that bloke in the park
❌ Avoid Dr Google and look for recommended sources
❌ Don't use aversives

👀 At their website for their methods
🗣️ Don't be afraid to ask questions
🎓 What qualifications and CPD do they have
🫂 Part of membership, training community
🥰 Only use ethical and kind methods putting the dogs welfare first.

Read more about my Moody Mutts Package
www.hedinghamhounds.co.uk/moody-mutts-package

28/10/2024

🎓 Puppy class grads 🎓

2 classes of puppies completed their 5 week course this weekend.

Puppy Life Skills gives owners the key basic skills whether you have never owned a dog or have owned dogs all your life.

Classes are family friendly and challenges you and your puppy individually.

Only 2 spaces left for Sun 17th November

Book your spot online today

www.hedinghamhounds.co.uk

27/10/2024

Check out Winston's Whip and Nae Nae skills 🎶

In all seriousness these are 2 dog reactive dogs focusing on their owners.

love how Max just comes to lay down, even if he looks awkward.

22/10/2024

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21/10/2024

BOOK NOW OR MISS OUT...

This is the last of my availability for the year 😱

Book online or call 07980183220

Puppy workshop (under 24 weeks)
Sat 26th Oct 10.45 - 2 spaces

Improvers workshop (any age)
Sun 27th Oct 10am - 2 spaces

Puppy workshop (under 6 months)
Sat 16th Nov 9am - 6 spaces

Moody mutts monthly
Sat 16th Nov 10am - 3 spaces

Hoopers workshop
Sat 16th Nov 10.45 - 2 spaces

Moody mutts 4 week
Sun 17th Nov 9.30am - 1 space

Puppy class 5 week course
Sun 17th Nov 10.15am - 4 spaces

Improvers 4 week course
Sun 17th Nov 12.15pm - 2 spaces

puppy workshop Xmas spec
Sun 15th Dec 9.15am (under 6 months) - 5 spaces

Improvers workshop Xmas spec
Sun 15th Dec 11.15am - 6 spaces

SUNDAY 19TH JANUARY

9.30am moody mutts 4 week

10.15am puppy class 5 week (under 20 weeks)

11.15am improvers 4 week course

20/10/2024

Sorry I can't come to training, it's raining, even sausage isn't getting me off my chair!

Max has made great progress in Moody Mutts but took the day off yesterday because he "doesn't do rain" He refused to go to the toilet until it stopped raining.

Who else's dog hates the rain?

20/10/2024

😱 Who would believe that 8 weeks ago Winston would lunge and bark at the sight of another dog.

Now he is confidently walking past other dogs at a distance, checking in with his owners and his owners are now reading his subtle body cues and supporting him.

Such amazing progress and to think his owner was worried that he wouldn't be able to attend due to the severe nature of his reactivity.

20/10/2024

🫨 Why do dogs shake 🫨

Behaviourally, dogs may shake due to fear, anxiety, emotions or stress.

We often see dog shake after something has happened, this could be:
🤪 Over exciting
😱 Scary
🫣 Unsure
🤔 Hard work

When does your dog shake?

20/10/2024

👋 Hello👋

Polite greetings with other puppies
🐾 keeping paws on the floor
🤪 don't match crazy with crazy and expect a different result
👃 keep sniffies short but you can repeat multiple times
↩️ turn away from the dog don't yank
🎰 jackpot great behaviour