The Pet Dog Academy

WELL... we still have a long way to go with this big lad and walking his little brother at the same time isn't easy. 3 weeks ago I had to take this guy back home mid walk because his behaviours on a walk where just too extreme, even for me lol. Today with a few equipment changes (just need the leads changing) and lots of positive reinforcement and patience, Frank was beginning to show signs of change, only slight and possibly not noticeable to most but I am super proud of him this morning. And yes I am aware that he is still pulling occasionally and needs redirecting at one point but.... the redirection was to avoid an on coming dog who Frank does not like. By turning him back the other way gave him the space he needed to appropriately cope with the situation he was faced with, which he did. #dogoftheday

Jasper's favorite game after his walk, and providing even more stimulation for him routing and searching for the treats. #happydogs #thepetdogacademy #dog #walking #hull

One of our resident doggos Dave in his new protective boots. Dave has issues with his paws and has to wear them as a moisture barrier. He is super fussy with new things but has taken it like a champ with lots of positive reinforcement and patience. We can already see a difference in him since being able to get out and about again.

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Our resident doggo Dave going to his first Hydro session today. We are all super proud of him for a dog that hates water he loved his first session

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We had a lovely moment tonight in group. Luigi (Schnauzer) and Maisie (maltipoo) had a lovely interaction tonight. Luigi struggles with people approaching him and will often bark and back away, he is also the same when other dogs come too close. Maisie struggles a lot with dogs approaching her and often hides behind her mum. Well these two are making the perfect team, allowing each other the time they need to approach with confidence and creating those vital positive associations with other dogs. We are half way through our socialisation group and the progress they have already made is lovely to see. Luigi actually allowed someone other then his owners and myself to stroke him! And maisie actually volunteered herself to say hello to him. By allowing the dogs the space and freedom they needed, it became their choice of what action they took in greeting each other.

'In the Park week' Tonight our socialisation group looked at working with distractions whilst on a 'field'. We had a couple of dogs along the outside walking around on lead, whilst another dog would be playing in the distance. It was the owners job to encourage their dogs to return to them by using their recall cues whilst ignoring the distractions going on around them. This was a good lesson for the pups, and the owners. Dogs can be amazing at recall in the house, garden, or even the field you visit every day. But what about that new place you visit? A holiday you take your dogs on? A new forest? What is encouraging your dog to return to you when there are thousands of new distractions around them? Constant exposure to new environment! Positive associations upon returning to you! Consistency in cues and training methods! And....... EXCITEMENT. You have to encourage your dog to make the right decision and there is nothing wrong with big open arms, down at their level whilst calling them, make yourself more interesting then their environment, and do it over and over again. Don't ever think your dog has a solid recall until you can do it in any environment with a number of distractions. We had some great recall going on tonight with our pups, especially towards the end of the session when they had calmed down slightly and fully understood the exercise. Well done guys

Kobe has recreated one of our snuffle boxes at home. Such great enrichment for your puppy's senses and mental stimulation. Throw a few treats in the bottom and let them go wild. Cardboard, toilet rolls and shredded paper... simple x

Hi Everyone, please remember these few bits and bobs before Thursday. Anyone attending should have received an email containing times and location. Please arrive on time as the session needs to start at 7pm, there is enough space outside of the building to toilet your pooch before you enter so please ensure you do. See you all then.

The brothers practicing their off lead controlled walking. Both did amazingly well given that they where surrounded by other dogs. Well done guys. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Kobe graduated our puppy course today and of course had to show off some of his skills. Well done guys