🐾❤️ PUPPY RECALL ❤️🐾
In our final puppy class of 2024, we focused on puppy recall with a fun and practical session.
We started by giving the puppies a clear recall cue—one that invites movement—and paired it with something meaningful to them (a.k.a. something really tasty!). They learned that their recall cue is a moving word, and we built on this by playing a series of fun games. These games helped the puppies understand that coming back to us is always worth it.
Getting recall right from the start means our puppies grow into dogs with a strong recall. And that’s what allows them the freedom to enjoy life off-lead—to explore, follow their instincts, and simply be dogs.
What a brilliant way to end 2024! Watching the puppies learn while having so much fun was a joy.
Thank you to everyone who’s joined me this year—it’s been an absolute pleasure to work with you and your wonderful puppies 🐶 🥰
You know that saying ‘make hay while the sun shines’? Today, it was ‘get the grass cut whilst the wind blows!’
🐾🐶 BY SLOWING DOWN… 🐶🙈
You can actually speed things up!!
In a world where we are getting more and more used to instant gratification - Amazon deliveries landing on your door step less than 24 hours after ordering, on demand TV, drive through coffee shops, google at your finger tips…
Is it any wonder that we also want other things in our life to happen NOW!
⁉️Loose an excess stone in weight in a week
⁉️Start a new business and get rich in days
⁉️Couch to marathon in a month…
❌ It just isn’t realistic, sustainable or fair to expect these results from ourselves.
But… if we take it slowly.
✅Plan how we’re going to achieve our goals.
✅Learn the necessary steps to get there.
✅Accept that we need to practice the required skills to perfect them
✅Realise that we may find some of the skills required harder to learn than others
✅Give ourselves time to learn, practice, learn more and practice again.
✅Accept that we will make mistakes along the way.
✅Be kind to ourselves and take a step back to make sure we understand
We can achieve the required results. 🙌🏻
Results that are sustainable, long lasting and meaningful.
It’s exactly the same when teaching your dog a new skill. It’s not ‘JUST’ about the dog learning. In fact it’s far more about YOU learning how to teach your dog. And that takes all of the steps above, for each skill that you want to teach your dog.
Now… add into the mix that your dog, in this context, is also a learner. They also need to learn the necessary skills, practice them, will find some harder to learn than others, will require time to learn / practice / learn more / practice again. They will make mistakes, get confused, find some things difficult and need to go back a step, practice again until they truly understand what you’re asking of them.
And IF you do all of this… And do so kindly and thoughtfully (both towards yourself and your dog)
✅You WILL see be
There’s no big secret to loose lead walking!!
You don’t need any fancy gizmos to teach loose lead walking all it takes is focus, connection & understanding.
From BOTH sides of the lead.
EVERY walk from now on let your dog know when they’ve made a good choice.
Don’t wait for perfection. No one goes from persistent puller to perfection over night. Instead look for the GLIMMERS of your future desired behaviour. And when you see that GLIMMER, however brief, just say ‘good’ & give your dog a little piece of some tasty.
Rinse & Repeat.
❌ No need to yank, pull your dog, say a-ha, use a slip lead…
✅ Clear communication & highly reinforce desire behaviours (no matter how brief).
Come to our Loose Lead Masterclass & learn how to apply these tips and build really strong foundations from the ground (lead!! 🫣) up!!
Kind, consistent, clear 🐾❤️
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For me, training isn’t about ‘obedience’ (I hate that word!! 🙈), it’s about building a relationship that lets us share moments like this.
Training should create a deeper understanding between us, allowing us to explore the world together and enjoy life’s special moments with trust and connection.
Whether it’s a peaceful sunset walk or a new adventure, it’s these moments that make it all worthwhile.
What does training mean to you and your dog?
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Lochy loved being back out on the Towans as much as we did!
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🐶🎶🎵 WIGGY WAGGY TAIL! 🎵🎶🐶
Those of you who were a part of the August Pop Up group, or are an Adventure Walk regular, will know that I sing to Lochy when we’re training… yes really! 😳
I sing the ‘Wiggy Waggy Tail’ song… it has no tune. 🎶 It’s different every time I sing it. 🎵 I just always sing it when she’s being a little star, and when she’s comes to say hi to me, and every morning… basically every times she wiggles and wags her little tail at me. 🎵🎶❤️
I’ve done it consistently since she was little. Not on purpose. And not for any particular reason. Other than I love my little pickle and I love it when she wags her little wiggy waggy tail. And even though I can’t sing a single note in tune, I love singing!! 🎶🙈
The result of this?
Me singing the Wiggy Waggy tail song elicits an emotional response in Lochy.
I sing it. She wigs and wags!
No matter where she is. She comes running to wig and wag!!
I don’t use it as a ‘cue’, or as a recall…. But in an emergency? I definitely could.
If she’s looking a little anxious. I sing it. Her mood changes.
If she’s pestering Sam. I sing it, she comes to me for wiggy waggy cuddles and forgets about Sam.
And I sing it, whenever she wigs and wags her little tail, which is a gazillion times a day, because I just bloody love her and her little wiggy waggy tail!!
Why is it so powerful?
Because it’s a consistent in her life, built on love, joy, trust and our genuine connection. 🐶❤️
It’s about how it makes her FEEL and not about asking her to DO.
Do you have a ‘wiggy waggy’ song equivalent? I’d love to hear about it!
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🍂🍁 AUTUMN ADVENTURES! 🍁🍂
(yes, I know its technically still summer! 🙈)
This morning was our first extended Adventure Walk… a normal Adventure Walk but longer!!
Dylan, Bertie, Bramble, Misha, Eadie & Molly walked, ran, played and swam for 7 miles around the Penrose Loop. 🐶🐾
The people… we walked around at a more sedate pace whilst chatting about dogs, baking, sloes, gin, cold water swimming, warm ups and cool downs, appropriate play, training challenges, skin irritations (dogs), upset tummies (dogs), how aging affects dogs, mental health, counselling, therapy dogs…. And a whole lot more! 👣 💬
What a wonderful way to spend a Friday morning.
We have a few more ‘extended’ Adventure Walks planned 🥰🍁🍂
They’re not on the website, but if you’d like to know more ask in the comments!
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What’s the secret?
There isn’t one!!
1️⃣ build value in your relationship
2️⃣ teach a recall cue & what it means
3️⃣ only practice in environments where they CAN respond every time
4️⃣ prevent unwanted behaviours (aka use a long line!)
5️⃣ find out what is reinforcing for your dog
6️⃣ practice every walk
Cooper & his family have taken his recall training seriously. He was on a long line for months (& still is in some situations) so that they could create & instil the behaviours & understanding he needs.
He made some mistakes along the way. They made some mistake along the way.
But through their consistency he’s been more opportunities to get it right than wrong.
He’s been reinforced in a way that’s meaningful to him.
And they’ve taken guidance, followed advice & asked for support all the way through.
Puppy training is so much more that a 6 week puppy course.
But… the results are so worth it!!
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Starting early makes all the difference! 🐾
Meet Bessie, the Sprocker puppy, who’s already learning how to relax on her mat. 💤 She’s not yet fully vaccinated and hasn’t started classes, but with Puppy Paws, that doesn’t matter. As soon as you sign up, you can start training right away!
With access to our online modules and private Facebook group, there’s no need to wait. You can get feedback, guidance, and start building those essential skills at home, just like Bessie’s doing. She’s doing brilliantly, and we’re so proud of her progress! 🌟
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When you don’t provide your dog with entertainment, they’ll find their own! 🎭 Last night, Lochy discovered a fig tree sapling on the patio and, well… she decided to “redecorate.” 🪴 Dirt everywhere, pot chewed up, and a very innocent look on her face. 😂
Remember, if you catch them in the act, you can interrupt. But if you find the aftermath, there’s no point in telling them off—they won’t connect the dots. And sometimes, it’s just too funny to be mad! 😅
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🐾 🐶 Adventure Walks 🐶🐾
There’s nothing like a morning beach walk with like-minded dogs and their people! 🌞
Watching the dogs transition from playful romps to relaxing, sharing sniffs, and just enjoying each other’s company is such a joy.
These social skills are a testament to the effort & thoughtful training their owners have put in. It’s lovely to see how easily they express themselves and interact! 🐾
For full details of our Adventure Walks please see the website.
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