Wagtail Walks and Training Ipswich

15/09/2025

Wow! Thank you everyone for the wonderfull reviews we have received at Dog Friendly Awards https://www.dogfriendly.co.uk/trainers/listing/wagtail-walks-and-training-89293 It is always a real pleasure to train your dogs and puppy's 😀. Please click the link to read the reviews https://www.dogfriendly.co.uk/trainers/listing/wagtail-walks-and-training-89293

Wagtail Walks and Training Has Been Entered In The Dog Friendly Awards

09/09/2025

Maggie's Tale; The Sea and the Sniffing Challenge! 🐾
Woof! Guess what, everyone? My humans took me to the seaside! It was amazing. The sand was so soft, and the water was so… wet! My humans and I tried to dig a hole where the sea was coming in, but no matter how fast we went, it just kept filling up again. Very frustrating, but so much fun to try!

My humans told me the trip was a great test of everything I've learned so far. You know how I sometimes think it's my business to bark at anything new? Well, it turns out that can happen even when I'm tired or surprised. My humans say that instead of worrying, I need to focus that energy on something positive.

So, they've introduced a new game to help me focus! It’s all about teaching me that it's way more rewarding to look for something than it is to get all worked up about things that aren't my business. It’s a great way to use my super-powered nose.

Here are the exact steps we follow:

Gently hold my collar/harness.

Place a piece of food on the floor ahead of me.

Say “find it”.

Then, after 1 second, let go of the collar/harness.

Repeat until you notice your dog doing a slight ‘twitch’ when they hear the word “find it”.

Once I was doing that comfortably, we leveled it up a notch!

My humans started pretending to place food, repeating the steps above.

As I searched for the food, they rewarded me!

And just like that, I learned “Find it”!

My humans say that practicing this game, even when there isn't a problem, helps my brain learn that it's better and more calming to try and find something than to get all worked up about things that surprise me.

So, remember what my humans always tell me: Practice, practice, practice!

Stay tuned for my next tale! And dont forget Mum and Dad would love to help your fur baby.
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09/09/2025

It's that time of year again where acorns will going to be flooding the floors and could become tempting to your dog. It's important to remember the dangers of acorns when they become ingested ⚠️

Did you know that acorns (and the entire Oak tree) is poisonous to dogs? 🌳
Here’s the signs and symptoms of acorn poisoning in dogs. Be sure to save this post for later and share to raise awareness! 🐶

Find out more: thekennelclub.org.uk/acorns

08/09/2025

A great evening with Mike, one of our dog trainers providing some entertainment. Thank you to all you lovely people who came along
and enjoyed Lyn's chocolate cake and home made bread! It is always a pleasure training your lovely dogs! Many thanks to our other trainers Sarah and Ann and our good friend Bea for providing more yummy food!

02/09/2025

🐾 Let Your Dog’s Nose Lead the Way! 🐾

Does your dog love sniffing everything on walks?
That’s their superpower! ✨

Join our Scent Work Classes – a fun, confidence-building activity where your dog learns to search, sniff, and succeed.
Great for all breeds, ages, and personalities. 🐶💖

👉 Give your dog a job they’ll love – and enjoy the bond it builds between you.

🌟 Kind. Fun. Rewarding.

📅 Book your spot today! Cours starts14th September at 12.00.

01/09/2025

Wooo! Huge congratulations to everyone who passed their Kennel Club GCDS bronze award! A great day for everyone and many thanks to Allison the Kennel Club judge. Keep going everybody, Silver next! To find out about the Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme click our link. Want to enroll? contact us today!
Spaces are limited so act fast!!
https://www.wagtailwalksandtraining.com/kennel-club-awards-scheme

29/08/2025

Kids back at school? Now's a good time to train your dog. Enroll with us!

Is the house feeling a little quieter? Is your dog looking for something to do?

With the kids back in school, you have the perfect opportunity to focus on your furry best friend. Whether you have a new puppy or an older dog who could use a refresher, our classes offer a fun and effective way to build skills and strengthen your bond.

We offer a variety of courses for all levels:

Puppy Socialization: Teach your new family member good manners and confidence in a safe, fun environment.

Basic Obedience: Learn essential commands like sit, stay, and recall to help your dog become a well-behaved companion.

Advanced Training: Take your dog's skills to the next level with more complex commands and tasks.

Our experienced trainers use positive, reward-based methods to ensure a great experience for both you and your dog. Don't let this perfect window of opportunity pass you by.

Ready to start? Visit our website www.wagtailwalksandtraining.com or give us a call to find the perfect class for your dog.

25/08/2025

Maggie's Tale.
My Big Day in Town & The Importance of Calm!
Hello, everyone! It’s me, Maggie! I'm sorry I haven't written in a while, but it's been a busy and exciting week! I went into town for the very first time, and I was such a good girl. I walked really well through all the busy streets and even sat quietly while Dad had a hearing appointment.

As a reward for being so well-behaved, I got to have a few minutes of crazy fun! You have to see the video—it was the most exciting few minutes ever!

When I got home, I was so tired. There was just so much to see and do! My humans always say that when exciting things happen, it's super important for me to have enough calm time afterward. It makes so much sense. When I get overtired or overstimulated, it’s harder for me to make the right choices. I might end up barking at something silly, which is just my brain saying, "Too much, too much!"

So, to help me relax, I have a special routine:

I get time to just sit on my bed. Sometimes, my brother Bertie shares it with me, and we really like that!

Sometimes I have quiet time by myself.

Other times, I get a special calming activity, like chewing on an antler. Mum even holds it for me, which is so nice.

So, here's my top tip for you and your dog: make sure they get lots of calm time. Sometimes when a dog seems overexcited, it's just because they're overstimulated or overtired, and they really need a break.

If you want to know more about this, you can get in touch with Mum. She'd be happy to share more advice with you. After all, a quick message or call costs nothing!

Stay tuned for more tales from me and the boys!

18/08/2025

We had a very busy weekend with our Kennel Club awards tests
Well done Everyone. You all worked so hard, but I hope you had fun too.
Congratulations!!!!
Kennel Club, Good Citizen Dog Scheme, Puppy Foundation through to the Gold Awards.
New course starting shortly and other doggy fun sports groups.
And last but not least A MASSIVE thank you to Keith our new examiner.
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25/04/2025

Wow, wow, wow! Lyn just received this award. Soooo proud! and so pleased that weve been able to help those with challenging disabilities to have the best assistance dogs.
A massive thank you to our customers who nominated us for this award.