Leadchanges

Leadchanges Leadchanges is all about dogs, dog/human psychology and exploring the connection between them. Fully insured. It did. And so Leadchanges was born.

Behaviour support using science based methods and positive reinforcement. Helping dogs gain more agency via problem solving to build confidence. Tamasine Smith worked with horses for over twenty years and taught and studied horsemanship for around half that time. For a number of years she was also a teacher and trainer of horsemanship at her own centre, around South Africa and other countries. Oft

en those coming to the centre would meet the resident Ridgebacks and ask if she also trained dogs – to which the answer would be “no, only horses”. However, over time, it became clear that although horses are considered prey animals and dogs predators, they actually both need the same thing when it comes to the humans in their lives – leadership and consistency given with calmness, confidence and compassion. She discovered that what she taught in horsemanship lessons: that it’s about “who we need to be more than a method of training” – also applied to dogs. This led to her taking up studies in dog behaviour and starting on a training programme for dogs. After working with a friend and colleague to create a self-development course called Inner Game (after W. Timothy Gallwey’s books) initially using horses as the teachers, it seemed that it might work just as well with dogs. Tamasine continues her studies, also attending workshops and gaining inspiration from others. One such group was DogsandAll in South Africa who prepare dogs for protection work and sniffer dog work including drug and bomb detection. Leadchanges is now based in Norfolk and in addition to the original workshops, has grown to encompass Tamasine’s own work and work with rescue groups such as Lab Rescue, Ridgeback Rescue (South Africa), Axarquia Animal Rescue and Alhama Street Animal Protection (Spain). This work involves fostering, rehoming, home checks and rehabilitation. Tamasine in particular loves helping with shy and fearful dogs, people and dogs who do best with individual one on one training and who do not thrive in group classes and confidence building both people and dogs - often those who have stopped enjoying going out and about because of the challenges they face. Tamasine studied for her Diploma in Dog Behaviour with the British College of Canine Studies in the UK and passed with Distinction. She also took her First Aid and Dog Law Certificate with the BCCS, also passed with Distinction. She continues with her CPD attending veterinary behaviour conferences, canine welfare conferences and has studied various behaviour, body language and other courses through Sarah Whitehead’s on line school. She is registered with the ITD (I Train Dogs) and is currently studying for her L6 in advanced dog behaviour with the ISCP (International School for Canine Psychology and Behaviour). She is a Friend member of INTODogs and member of ICAN (International Companion Animal Network)

This is where it all starts. So many try it for themselves and find out too late that things aren’t always straight forw...
18/06/2025

This is where it all starts. So many try it for themselves and find out too late that things aren’t always straight forward. Puppies can be exhausting and from a behaviourist’s perspective I hear far too from people saying that they had an image of what their life with a dog would be like only to have it not meet their expectations. Don’t leave it to fate - set yourselves up for success.

PUPPIES!

Are you adding a new puppy to your family? Do you know someone who is or do you/they have one already?

Did you know that you need to start their training as soon as they arrive at their new home at 8 weeks of age? I don't just mean teaching them to sit. There are several areas that you need to address as soon as possible.

Are you aware of sensitive periods and how they can impact confidence?

Socialisation - this isn't just about play; it is about socialising and habituating them to their world as they will know it. The window of opportunity for doing this begins to close at 12 weeks, so there is a lot to accomplish in a short period of time.

The sooner you start developing good habits with your puppy's training, the better. Leaving it until they are fully vaccinated can create more problems.

Not sure how to go about all of this?

I can help and accompany you through all of this.

You can either book pre-puppy consultations, and I can come out to your home or meet you for an out-and-about session soon after your puppy has joined your family.

It will help them become the dog you have always dreamed of and prevent any problems from occurring.

Get in touch by email [email protected] or give me a call 07709 539903

Shared from Happy Hounds and Sally Talbot: The best scentwork training and really great for all dogs. There are many I h...
10/06/2025

Shared from Happy Hounds and Sally Talbot:

The best scentwork training and really great for all dogs. There are many I have worked with or that I working with that would benefit from this.

Detector Dog, AKA Talking Dogs Scentwork has 50% off all of their online courses (not downlaods).

You will not (in my opinion) find better scentwork courses than these.

These won't be available for long as the platform is changing.

Put the code closing50 in at the checkout.

Any problems let me know.

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06/06/2025

New for June! Puppy Training classes near Hempnall. Paws 4 Training has been established for over 16 years! Very experienced and qualified trainer. Always progressing our own continual professional development to offer our clients the best for their pups and dogs

These classes are very different from regular puppy classes. Pop on over to our website to have a look!

These classes are suitable for puppies from first vaccination. It will include correct socialisation, fun and training!

We now also have workshops - these are suitable for puppies from first vaccination and dogs of any age! All dogs attending must be both dog- and people-friendly. We offer 1-2-1s for dogs who can't cope in a group environment - dogs who struggle with over-excitement or nervous or anxious behaviours, contact us to discuss how we can help you!

Loose lead walking
Recall
Impulse control
Settle training
Trick training
Parkour
Rally obedience

More workshops will be added!

Visit our website for more information https://paws4training.net/ or email [email protected]

So important. Please read! This is a first hand report from a friend, not just random copy and paste
30/05/2025

So important. Please read! This is a first hand report from a friend, not just random copy and paste

Beware of Whimzees Dental Dog Treats !!

On Sunday, this chap had a rather scary experience which almost resulted in a trip to the emergency vet.

Late afternoon/early evening he kept trying to do a 💩 to no avail.

As time went on and he kept trying he started screaming in pain and running to me for help.

Eventually, through a lot of pain and crying, he managed a 💩 that was the hardest, heaviest 💩 I have ever seen/felt. He was then instantly sick, a LOT!

Throughout all of this I was speaking with and sending videos to my vet.

To cut a long story short, I think it was due to the Whimzee dental chew I'd given them on Friday. They've had them before and they do always give them hard 💩.but they've never experienced any problems.

My vet said she sees so many dogs with problems from Whimzees, mostly getting stuck in their esophagus or intestines. She said they really scare her and please don't feed them.
So that was the last one we'll be buying, and I advise you not to either.

Fen is a good chewer, he doesn't just swallow big bits, and this was an awful experience.

Please beware of the whimzee!

Excellent and well fitting muzzles. I’ve been really impressed by them so far and the dogs I’ve been working with are mu...
22/05/2025

Excellent and well fitting muzzles. I’ve been really impressed by them so far and the dogs I’ve been working with are much more comfortable in them and it is easier to still give treats than with some other brands. These are the muzzles I always recommend now.

18/05/2025

Let’s talk about yearly vaccines — because not enough people are questioning them.

We titre test. Every year. Because we want data, not assumptions. And what we’ve found? Most dogs still have strong immunity years after their last vaccine. So why are we still jabbing them annually? Habit? Policy? Profit?

The truth is, over-vaccination is still happening — not because it’s backed by science, but because it’s easier than updating protocols. And too many clinics are afraid to challenge the status quo. That’s not healthcare, that’s lazy medicine.

Titre testing isn’t “alternative” or fringe. It’s evidence-based. It protects immunity and avoids unnecessary immune stress. But try bringing it up in the wrong vet clinic and watch the conversation get awkward real quick.

It’s time more vets started explaining the actual options — not just printing reminders for outdated vaccine schedules.

You don’t need to be anti-vax to be pro-informed choice.

Agree? Disagree? Drop your thoughts. This one needs a proper discussion.

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