16/08/2024
Having a good sniff of the country scents on the car
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My name is Nicola and, after 46yrs working in accounts including 18yrs teaching adults, I am now following my passion of working with dogs through my business "Fraggle's Paws" as a qualified dog trainer with IMDT (The Institute of Modern dog Trainers). All the uniquely individual dogs I have known, beginning with my grandfather's border terrier, Henry, through all the cuddly and feisty dogs of fam
ily and friends, to those I have been privileged to own, have inspired me to help others along their journey of dog ownership and, since 2017, I have accumulated over 400hrs volunteering with Dogs Trust Dog School. Fraggle's Paws is named after my first rescue dog - a quirky, worried boy who decided to choose me for his forever home and taught me so much, along with my first dog Tom, whom I was honoured to inherit from my late neighbours. Tom and Fraggle inspired me to undertake hours of learning in order to help them live their best lives with me, and that learning has not stopped, with my current two rescues teaching me new things every day. Fraggle's Paws services will include:
Basic Training Workshops (maximum 4 dogs) - Small group beginners and improvers classes - 1-2-1 Training - Solo Training Walks - Solo Dog Walks. Please follow this page or email me for more information; availability; dates; venues; and prices. I am fully insured and only use positive reward and concept based training methods so that you and your dog have the best possible experience to take forward in your lives together. Your Puppy or Dog will receive a Certificate of Attendance at the end of your course.
13/08/2024
Excellent work on the Scent Detection and Partnership Grade courses tonight
12/08/2024
It's a muggy day so the dogs have had a frozen dinner to both cool them down and give them a brain workout. It got a huge paws up from them.
Need ideas for occupying your dog when it's not safe to exercise or just need help training?
We're here to help
08/08/2024
CANCELLED
Scentsational Games 11th August.
We apologise for any disappointment caused.
07/08/2024
Understanding what your dog is telling you is so important.
This old boy can be feisty and doesn't really like being picked up, so when he was giving off signals today to say he wasn't happy I listened and adjusted my plans appropriately.
How many subtle body language signals can you name?
07/08/2024
After a late change in plans for Tuesday's session at Oak Centre it was some 1-2-1 training for my younger dog. A mix of recall, LLW, scent work, leg weaves, middle with movement and look left-look right interspersed with the mouse game.
Most interesting was what I observed when he was resting.
What do you see?
Contact me if you would like a training session - first Tuesday of every month, Oak Centre, Braunstone LE3.
06/08/2024
Last chance to book for this workshop. Booking window closes at midnight 7th August.
Not for you but you would like a 1-2-1 training session or different content workshop? Message me to discuss your requirements.
IMDT qualified trainer.
06/08/2024
Much cooler first dog check of the week. Did some find it, sit, down, and fetch with them. Lovely focus 😊
31/07/2024
Even if your pup only eats dry food, remember you can dampen it with water, spread it on a lickimat or stuff a Kong and then freeze it for a cooling meal.
Added benefit is a brain work out to replace that walk as 15 minutes training or puzzle work is equal to an hour's walk😊
31/07/2024
With high temperatures it is extra important your dogs have plenty of shade and water and are regularly checked.
Gave these girls a cooling wipe down on their paws, tums and armpits when I checked on them yesterday
30/07/2024
Temperatures are soaring and classes tonight have been cancelled. My dogs and my clients' dogs are even struggling indoors, on cool mats and with fans on.
Ditch the walks until it's cooler, remember to check the pavement temperature before venturing out, ensure your dogs have plenty of water and shade, and give them enrichment activities such as gentle scent games instead of their walk.
Frozen Kongs and lickimats are the order of the day.
30/07/2024
REMINDER that bookings for the last two summer workshops will soon be closing.
Tricks for Kidz and Pups booking closes at midnight 31st July
Scentsational Games booking closes midnight 7th August.
Workshops require two confirmed bookings to run.
Venue is air conditioned for the comfort of attendees and dogs
29/07/2024
Important information for those water babies
28/07/2024
A fun day out today and one of my boys won Best Rescue.
With temperatures rising great care was taken to ensure the dogs stayed cool and hydrated. They've also enjoyed a pupcake 😋 to celebrate 🎉
27/07/2024
Had the pleasure of meeting some fabulous dogs and their owners this week. They've all worked super hard in class.
24/07/2024
Minimum booking of two dogs for this workshop (maximum 4 dogs).
The booking window closes at midnight 31st July.
To book or find out more please message or email us. Details on the poster.
22/07/2024
Sunday's Scentsational Games graduation
22/07/2024
Met this lovely lady and her mum yesterday. We used scent games to give her mental stimulation as an alternative to long walks.
She was a tired girl at the end😴🤗 but didn't she do well?!!!
21/07/2024
Scentsational Games workshop today and we looked at using objects we have at home to make fun games for dogs to find hidden food items.
20/07/2024
Got a Senior Dog?
Keep the joy in their life and combat cognitive decline by training something new every week.
Want to know more?
Contact me for some ideas🤔💡and share this post if you can.
Thank you from me and my senior dog.
19/07/2024
Reminder on the hottest day of the year so far to keep your pups cool and hydrated.
Ditch the walk or walk later when it's cooler.
Do some brain or scent games indoors to occupy them (if you need some ideas make a late booking onto Sunday's workshop. The forecast is cooler and the hut has air conditioning)
19/07/2024
Week 4 of home puppy school and this little man has grown a bit.
New environment for Sits, Downs, Recall and practising his Loose Lead Walking.
He did brilliantly.
18/07/2024
Lovely to become reacquainted with three super dogs in Partnership Grade 1 this week. We're looking forward to continuing your training journey with you.
17/07/2024
This lovely boy went to get his Perfect Fit harness and matching lead yesterday.
Doesn't he look smart?
17/07/2024
Reminder: still a couple of spaces on Sunday's Scentsational Games workshop.
12/07/2024
Smashing it
11/07/2024
Shy girl putting all together.
11/07/2024
First time learning middle
10/07/2024
Very confident Middle/Peek-a-boo.
What benefits do you think this has for your dog?
10/07/2024
Last night, along with trouble shooting, we played some games which had a series of benefits. Two of the dogs had learned one game a couple of weeks ago. The third one didn't know any.
Combining Middle, Touch, and Look left-Look right were the challenges.
See how they did over the next couple of days.
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Smashing it
Shy girl putting all together.
First time learning middle
Very confident Middle/Peek-a-boo. What benefits do you think this has for your dog?
Last night, along with trouble shooting, we played some games which had a series of benefits. Two of the dogs had learned one game a couple of weeks ago. The third one didn't know any. Combining Middle, Touch, and Look left-Look right were the challenges. See how they did over the next couple of days.
Daxie Go Round
Puppy play time. We are co-training another puppy class with Sheba's Pawsitive Puppy and Dog Training, Walking & pet Sitting on Friday evenings (6.00pm) in Peggs Green. Next class starts on 19th July. Message for info if you are interested.
Practicing scent work with distractions and making use of items we already have available as an alternative to a walk in the heat. Sounds like fun? Bookings are currently open for our Scentsational Games workshops in July and August
Would you like to have great focus and a loose lead walk with your dog? If the answer is yes, join our loose lead and recall workshop in Blaby on 30th June. Places are limited so book now. If this is not for you, please share our post to give someone else the opportunity to have fun and develop their dog's skills.
Loose lead walking practice tonight. Didn't they do well?
Early steps for staying close to mum when walking and waiting by the kerb. A Sit was a bit hard
Black and Tan X-breed after a walk. This worried boy is now starting to trust me to train and walk him
Practicing DMT and A2B as the rain bounced off the roof. Good focus, team.
Grey and tan Yorkshire Terrier demonstrating an accessible version of Paws On with a seated owner. It's a real feel good power pose. Fraggle's Paws #dogtraining
The foundation stone for everything we ask our dogs to do is eye contact. After all, if they are looking at us they are listening to us too. Eye contact on the move also results in loose lead walking ☺️
When the best place to be is with Mum because she has the good stuff ❤️
Giving your dog some playtime which taps into their natural behaviours is an important piece in the dog training puzzle. We had the adult equivalent of the witching hour. After a short crate rest to remove his choices we then played get it and shake/tug for 3 reps of no more than 3 minutes with a drop (out) between each of them. This was right at the end of the game when he got a bit tired. He's having a snooze now 🤗☺️
Taking it steadily any dog can have fun with this exercise after a gentle warm up. Notice the poles are very low on the ground as a starting point for all the dogs, and as it's a new exercise we are luring. Watch carefully and tell me what you notice about this little guy's movement over the poles.
Yorkshire Terrier doing cavaletti poles and go round
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