Some lovely Trail Hunt International work from this gorgeous boy despite being unusually distracted by some really interested smells in the area we were trailing in. We kept things easy for him and will progress his training more in a less distracting environment next time - his mum also has some homework to practice on between sessions #scentworkleeds
This wonderful boy has been loving his Trail Hunt International sessions. He is a dog that struggles to focus in new environments and can be easily distracted… however during his Trail Hunt sessions he is really focused and it’s wonderful to see him snap into work mode for each trail. #dogtrainingleeds
Second @trail_hunt_international session for this wonderful boy - he was super focused today and throughly enjoyed finding his pod 👏🏻 #scentworkleeds
Another Newbie for Trail Hunt International 1:1 sessions - he made a great start 👏🏻 #scentworkleeds
It was so lovely to hear how much this girls owners have been practicing in between Trail Hunt International sessions 😊 One of the many great things about Trail Hunt is that it’s super easy to practice on your own. #scentworkleeds
Really fun Trail Hunt International session last night. Lovely to his progress and how much he enjoys it! #scentworkleeds #trailhuntinternationalinstructor
Another Trail Hunt International newbie! I took more photos of him licking his squeezy cheese than anything else… he pulls the funniest faces 🤣 For a dog who can find the outside world a little overwhelming we were impressed with how well he focused on the new game! #scentworkleeds
Such a fun @trail_hunt_international session with Dotty this afternoon… she worked on surface transitions and is being encouraged to retrieve the pod as her indication. She naturally likes to pick the pod up so we are building on this.
First Trail Hunt International session and she made an excellent start 👏🏻
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This boy is so excited to find his @trail_hunt_international pod!This trail was laid before he got there and he was fresh out of the car - he knows his start position means he is searching for his pod and he is off!!We worked him on some more difficult trails over different surfaces after this which did slow him down a little… but he had no trouble finding it everytime 👏🏻
So wonderful to see this girls progress!
In her first Trail Hunt International session she was really distracted and couldn’t focus… typical for a 9 month old.
Her family have done their homework and we have built it up slowly for her.
Today we saw a massive difference and it was lovely to see her throughly enjoying searching for her pod! 👏🏻
#scentworkleeds
Second Trail Hunt International 1:1 session for this wonderful boy.
We added turns in the trail and increased the overall distance of the trails.
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Such a little superstar in his first Trail Hunt International 1:1 session
This was our second session and the work his owners have been doing in between is really showing! Well done guys 👏🏻 #northleedsdogtraining
Remembered to snap to photos at last nights puppy classes - they all did so well 😊 #northleedspuppytraining
I’m always keen to find practical uses for the things we are training in Dog Parkour and this is such a simple one that has loads of positive outcomes
Dog Parkour teaches our dogs to do behaviours on and around obstacles. It allows us to build their confidence on different surfaces and teaches them what we would like them to do in advance of needing it.
“4 paws” has been wonderful for asking my dogs to hop onto the scales at the vets and wait while I read their weights out to the receptionist.
If any of you have tried to get a nervous or worried dog on the scales before you know this can be stressful for both of you!
By minimising the stress of things like being weighed and sitting still in the waiting room we are also making the whole vets experience a more positive one.
These two happily trotted into the consult room today and with the added fuss from the lovely staff they didn’t want to leave… despite the needles involved!
Really enjoyed tonight’s Stop Pulling workshop - part 1. All the dogs did so well! We have another one planned next week (16th August 7.45pm) so if you would like to join in just get in touch! #northleedsdogtraining #leedsdogtraining
We added some play to Buddy’s session yesterday and it was lovely to see him having fun.
It’s important to give our dogs appropriate outlets for their behaviours and help them learn how to calm down afterwards.
We also practiced some “real life” set ups of strangers approaching so that both he and his Mum have practiced what they will do in different situations to make sure he feels comfortable and confident
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