Whistle and Wag Dog Training

29/08/2024

21/08/2024

We are hosting a dog show and we'd love you to come along with your pooches.

We are also looking for volunteers so if you can help for any portion of the day please get in touch it would be hugely appreciated and you'll get fed 😊

19/08/2024

Looking for a new hobby for you and your dog? Look no further!

Book your place on our website now

11/08/2024

Shots of our beginner water workshop

11/08/2024

More great shots of our level 2 class

11/08/2024

amazing photos from johnson photography

11/08/2024

We recommend Field and Fireside to all our clients, the service Sue provides is second to none!

09/08/2024

THIS IS NOT A DRILL - THE NEXT UK DOG SPORT 6 WEEK COURSE IS AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE TO BOOK.
THERE ARE TWO SESSIONS IN THE AFTERNOON AVAILABLE. SPACES ARE ALLOCATED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS.

https://calendly.com/whistleandwag-info/uk-dog-sport-foundation

08/08/2024

Did you know we are proud ambassadors for Field and Fireside
They stock everything you need for training your gundog.

www.fieldandfireside.co.uk

18/07/2024

I know I know there is a month for everything! But what better opportunity to remind you that now the weather is finally resembling Summer to take water out for your dogs.
Dogs should drink on average between 60-80mls of water/ kg of bodyweight in a 24 hour period. Obviously this is effected by heat and the level of activity of the dog.
For example a 10kg should have between 600ml -800ml of water a day.

Is your dog drinking enough? What ways do you use to encourage your dog to drink?

Tell us below.

17/07/2024

Quick!!! we have a new life skills course starting tomorrow night and there is a space left!!

These courses teach you and your dogs day to day skills you can use in real life situations.

We look forward to meeting you

11/07/2024

Let's talk jumping up.

many breeds like to have springs for legs so jumping up can be a real bugbear for owners.

if you want dogs to not jump up at visitors, strangers and family it needs to be a really consistent front from everyone.
If they ever jump up and get any sort of positive out of it the behaviour will continue. We as people are pants at consistency let's be honest. When you come home from work do you absentmindedly give them a fuss? do they jump up at you when your sat down and get a fuss? whatever it is you need to be clear otherwise it is unfair when we tell them not to do it.

One problem with jumping up is we create a pattern of behaviour using words like off or down.

The dog jumps up, is told to get off and then praised for getting off.

in order to receive that praise in the dogs mind they have to replicate the behaviour that got the praise....which is jump up, get down then get praise.
A vicious cycle!

Instead I use the word leave as I never want their paws to touch me unless invited.
The key is to not praise the moment they get down but instead wait a decent amount of time like minutes before then giving them any sort of other interaction.

Show them a better behaviour like waiting on their bed and after a while reward that.

Ignoring jumping up rarely works as the dogs end up trying harder to get your attention and you may even get barking too out of frustration.

Dogs are fairly simple creatures in the respect of whatever is of benefit to them they do more of and what is of no benefit they do less.
Make sure you are paying into behaviours you like and help them see what better behaviours are where necessary.

Dogs arent naughty on purpose they just need to be taught how to practice self control and complete desired behaviours.

08/07/2024

Foundation life skills course

Teach your pup or older dog skills for life in a fun and supportive environment.

Next course starting

Thursday 18th July @6:30pm
Chamberlin Hall Bildeston

Thursday 18th July
Thursday 25th July
Thursday 1st August
Thursday 8th August
Thursday 15th August
Thursday 22nd August
Thursday 29th August
Thursday 19th September

Covering loose lead walking, recall, not jumping up, leave, stay, settle, play, handling and much more.

8 week course
weekly emailed homework
certificate on completion
Goody bag

£160

limited to 6 dogs and handlers.

Book your place - link in the comments

05/07/2024

Lets share photos of our special rainbow dogs below

Dogs are a huge part of our lives and leave a bit hole when they leave. Today is a day to remember all of our special dogs and the memories they gave us.

01/07/2024

Who's with me?

If its not dog friendly, I'm not interested haha

25/06/2024

EXCITING NEWS!! ONLINE BOOKING IS FINALLY UP AND RUNNING VIA THE WEBSITE.

121 TRAINING AND COURSES AVAILABLE TO BE BOOKED VIA OUR WEBSITE.

ANY CLIENTS ALREADY WORKING WITH US, YOU HAVE YOUR OWN LINK THAT DOESN'T INVOVLE A LONG SIGN UP FORM JUST DROP A COMMENT BELOW IF YOU WANT THE LINK.

10/06/2024

New 8 week class coming to Go Frolic in July with

These classes are designed for you to have FUN with your dog whilst learning and teaching new skills combining obedience, agility and scent work. Any breed of dog can take part!

All in the lovely setting of our secure field. Places are limited as class sizes are small, so don't miss out - get in touch today!

To find out more or book a place please email Jemma directly at [email protected]

05/06/2024

We are often asked what type of tool or piece of equipment will stop my dog pulling......

the answer is none!

A dog will only learn to walk nicely when you teach them how. Putting equipment on to prevent them pulling like headcollars or other things that make it uncomfortable to pull and only manage the issue. The dog never learns about lead pressure and that it's rewarding to walk with you.

When the dog is an established puller and management equipment is used to control the dog safely that is another thing but going back to basics in a safe environment is your best option. Building a reward history and making heelwork fun and engaging is the best way to achieve good loose lead walking.

Remember repartition builds habit and if you let your dog practice pulling, this becomes habit.

If you would like some guidance to help get your pulling pooch to walk on a lead better, then get in touch.

DISCLAIMER- this is an AI image and no dogs were tied up with a ball and chain.

09/05/2024

Giveaway winner

Congratulations
Please contact Sue at Field and Fireside to claim your prize.

08/05/2024

Our latest group of life skills graduates - what a fab group!

You have all done so well and come on leaps and bounds keep up the good work moving forward.

04/05/2024

We had a great first day running a spaniel weekend for The Ladies Working Dog Group
Some excellent work from all the amazing ladies and their dogs on the first day. looking forward to day 2 tomorrow.

02/05/2024

Did you know we offer puppy home visits either before or after your new pup has arrived to ensure you start your training journey off on the right paw?

What to find out more?

Drop us a message or an email [email protected]

29/04/2024

Jemma had a fabulous weekend down in Kent with Family Dog Services running a training holiday for the The Ladies Working Dog Group.

A great group of handlers and dogs and lots of laughs.