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Sam Hughes MAPDT 01528, ABTC, ATI - ISCP.Adv.Canine.Prac
Force Free, Effective and Fun Training
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26/11/2024

🙌 Here are the 𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝟯 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 to avoid when walking your dog. 🙌

🐾 Rushing through walks because you feel like there are more important things you need to do - Here's what to do instead: Walks are your dog's time. Don't cut short the only time your dog has to explore the outside world. Give them all the time they want to sniff around the neighbourhood, meet new friends, or run around off lead in a safe environment.
🐾 Continual ball throwing. If you launch the ball constantly you will likely at some stage cause injury to your dogs and negatively impact their mental and physical health.
Here's what to do instead: Reduce ball play instead of daily, maybe a couple of times a week
🐾 Not engaging with your dog on a walk. I see people on their phones, dogs pulling toward different smells and generally not interacting with owners.
Here's what to do instead: Regularly check in with your dog, speak to them, give them treats, scatter feed and check what they are doing. Having a great relationship with your dog is the 1st step in great training. Get them to engage with you and not the environment.

We currently have a few spots available for our puppy adventure walks each week. If you'd like to snap up a regular slot, get in touch today!

25/11/2024

🌟 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿: 🌟

🐾 𝗣𝘂𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, social sessions and puppy adventure walks
🐾 𝗦𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 training starting in January!
🐾 𝟭-𝟮-𝟭 sessions for all your doggy training needs, bespoke at-home sessions!
🐾 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Programs - I specialise in fear and anxiety in dogs

As experienced trainers and behaviourists, we’re committed to tailoring each program and service to suit your dog's unique needs.

We offer a variety of options, whether your pup is a brand-new addition to your family or a seasoned companion in need of a little extra guidance. 💖

👉 Click the link to check out my website today and let's get started on your dog's journey to becoming the best version of themselves!

22/11/2024

🐾 𝗜 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗷𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝘁𝘀. 🐾

We're all different and only you know what's best for the animals you share your home with.

As long as owners and trainers are treating animals with love and kindness and meeting their needs then it's all good. (force-free all the way)

This is why every customer that works with us is treated with the kindness they deserve.

No matter what your situation is right now, you'll only get compassion and understanding from me.

What we can do is help you make your situation better in the best way we know how.

So when you're ready to support you need, or just need a friendly chat, just know we're here for you. 💕

21/11/2024

🌟⚡ 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝗹𝘆 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 🌟⚡

28th November & 5th December the hall is free so come along and interact in some puppy socials!

𝗢𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝟭𝟮 𝗽𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗴 (per session)

There will be equipment for them to interact with, different surfaces, a tunnel, hats, glasses, and hi-vis in a no-pressure and fun environment.

This is not a 'free for all' play session. Your puppy will feel safe and secure and given the choice to interact or not with the different stimuli available!

Tuesdays at 12.30 𝗣𝘂𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀 these are real-life outdoor sessions learning lead skills, management and recall skills

All you need is your dog, you, suitable lead etc some tasty food and an open mind to what effective socialisation actually is, not what people tell you it is.

Effective socialisation will grow a confident optimistic dog

Booking link in the comments

21/11/2024

💕 There are many things I love about my dogs Bert & Ernie. 🐶

And I'm sure there's a bunch you adore about yours too!

Let's get an appreciation thread going to celebrate the weird and wonderful things we love about our furry friends.
I'll go first:
❤️ How they can pick up new tricks in a few short training sessions. They are smart cookies and love learning something new. Especially when treats are involved! Bert is better than Ernie, but sometimes he surprises me.
❤️ How independent Ernie is. He's a happy dog and is very secure in his skin. He loves to be with us but is equally happy exploring the world on her own too. Just how dogs should be. Bert is a little more anxious, but he is an explorer when he is out and about. (not always a good thing!)
❤️ How their biggest dislike is not being involved in dinner time. 🤣 They hate not being given titbits (but they can be bad for them). They would eat all day if I let them!

Please do share yours in the comments below. We'd love to hear it! 👇

20/11/2024

🐶 𝟱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗴 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄. 🐶

🐾 When your dog gets something wrong, shouting makes them confused and anxious.
Have 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 for your dog and set them up for success next time.
🐾 Dogs love to be challenged 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆, 𝗮𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝘀 𝗽𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆. Build in fun games where your dog can sniff for food, and brain games where they need to work out puzzles to find treats.
🐾 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲! Most people do not realise that their dogs need around 50-80% rest during the day. Not enough sleep can affect their mood and behaviour.
🐾 Slow your walks down, 𝗹𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝘀𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗳 and explore, it's about the journey, not how far you go
🐾 𝗥𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 that you want to happen again and again. It doesn't have to be food, verbal and physical praise can be just as good!

We hope these tips got you thinking about how you can better support your dog to live a life of good health and happiness! 💖

If you have any questions, pop them in the comments below. 👇

19/11/2024

🙌 This can differ between relaxed, joyful walks with your dog or from hell. 🙌

⚡𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗚𝗘𝗥 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧⚡

If you have a dog that's reactive to people or dogs on walks, avoiding the trigger where possible can help desensitise them to it over time.

We've worked with hundreds of reactive dogs and their owners at Rovers Return

And we're proud to say we have a great success rate.

When you work with us, you and your dog have an excellent chance of learning to enjoy your strolls together. 🐾💖

👉 If you're ready for that, get in touch with us

15/11/2024

𝗡𝗲𝘄 5️⃣ 🌟 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄!

'Sam has been incredibly helpful and knowledgeable when helping us with our dog's behavioural issues, researching unusual things and coming up with ideas to suit Bentley.
Sam is very friendly and approachable during our sessions. I would recommend her service to others

Bentley displayed concerning behaviours at bedtime. Many trainers consider resource guarding to be being afraid of things being taken away. If I had looked at this case with that view, it would not have helped. I had to dig deep, look at research papers, and think dog, adapt and changing the program to meet his needs.

This is why I don't offer one session. My programs are designed to find out why your dog behaves that way and create an effective plan to change that and support you through it

If you need help book your free call.

15/11/2024

Christmas celebrations often mean a full house, and while we enjoy the lively atmosphere, it can be overwhelming for our dogs! 🐶 🎄

Preparing your dog for the festivities by helping them practice calm behaviour around visitors can make a big difference. Set up a quiet, cosy corner in the house just for them with a favourite bed, blanket, or crate where they can retreat if things get too noisy. If possible, introduce new guests to your dog one or two at a time, or encourage calm interactions by asking visitors not to engage your dog until they’re settled.

You can also make visitors’ arrival extra positive by offering your dog a special treat or chew – something they only get when guests arrive.

When it comes to unwrapping gifts, consider letting your dog “𝘶𝘯𝘸𝘳𝘢𝘱” their own gift or keeping them busy with a favourite toy in their designated space. This helps them feel included while also staying calm. Small preparations like these can ensure the celebrations go smoothly, keeping both humans and dogs happy and relaxed for a festive, joyful Christmas!🐾

13/11/2024

The Christmas season is fast approaching, and for our dogs, that can mean a lot of new sights, sounds, and scents that they’re not used to! 🎄

To help your dog stay calm when things get busy, start by gradually introducing them to some of the festive elements they’ll see and hear. Putting up a few decorations at a time, playing Christmas music quietly in the background, or even using Christmas-scented candles (𝘱𝘦𝘵-𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘺!) can get them familiar with the seasonal changes in your home.

If you notice them getting curious or nervous, reward their calm behaviour with a treat and a little reassurance – 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆’𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗶 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀! ❤️

A calm, positive introduction to these changes helps reduce their stress and excitement when the big day arrives. Planning ahead this way can help make sure both you and your pup enjoy a relaxing, festive Christmas without any added anxiety! 🐶 🎅

12/11/2024

I love to bring education to you all and help you choose the best method of training.

This is not an XL bully but she meets the type and has therefore had to go through the awful exemption process.
A typical bull breed with loads of energy which can lead to mouthing when she gets over excited but also a gentle giant.
Her previous trainer (a local trainer often recommended on FB) told the owners to pin her down when she gets excited.
This has not worked and would probably only increase arousal levels and lead to a breakdown in the trust and relationship with the owners.

We do things differently here at Rovers Return. I am dog-centred and find out what is triggering over-arousal and work to reduce that. In doing this the behaviour will not be necessary and naturally reduce.

Minutes before this picture, a trigger made her get over-aroused and she began mouthing. What did we do?

🐶 reduced movement for all - movement can increase dopamine making the behaviour worse
🐶 Calm speech - if you shout you will make the matter worse
🐶 Slowly and gently placed food on the floor to increase focus
🐶 Placed on the lead as soon as we could to prevent movement
🐶 Slowly walked and got a filled kong - licking increases serotonin levels which increases calmness

Consistency working on calmness and training alternative behaviours is essential. This can involve looking at all aspects of the dog's life.

If you need help book your free call via the website. No Harsh treatment!

11/11/2024

Today, we remember and honour the brave men, women, and animals who served and sacrificed to protect our freedom. 🕊️

On this 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆, let’s take a moment to reflect on their courage and the lasting impact of their dedication. We pause to observe the two-minute silence, standing together in gratitude and remembrance.

𝘓𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘸𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘵 🌺

10/11/2024

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝘂𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀! 🐾 🐶

Let's turn your furry friend into a social butterfly with our adventure walks

Enrol in our puppy social adventures and watch them blossom into a confident and well-adjusted pup.

Our puppy social adventure lessons will help your pup build confidence, learn essential social skills, and make new furry friends.

👉𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴
👉𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝗿
👉𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
👉𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀
👉 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 - recall, focus, calm, walking skills

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝟭𝟮𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟮.𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺

https://www.dogtrainingleicestershire.co.uk/puppysocialtraining

09/11/2024

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Another Awesome Review For Rovers Return Dog Training

08/11/2024

When out on walks or visiting new places, it’s easy for dogs to become overstimulated by all the exciting sounds, scents, and people! 🤯 🐶

Practising calmness outside the home can be one of the most impactful forms of training. Take time during your walks to practice “𝘴𝘪𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘺” in calm environments and reward them for good behaviour when they remain relaxed. This helps your dog build confidence in their ability to stay calm even in exciting surroundings. With consistency and patience, you’ll notice that calmness becomes your dog’s go-to response, and your outings together will be even more enjoyable! 🐾

07/11/2024

The C word is coming! Shhhh to early to say yet!

But are you prepared for visitors over the Xmas period?

Are you worried that your dog's behaviour will be embarrassing?

Do they jump up?
Bark at visitors
Go mad barking at the door?
Chase excited kids?

Help is at hand!

Coming soon a session to help keep your dog calm

And now is the time to start training!

Pop your name in the comments to get your name down!

06/11/2024

Want a peaceful home with a relaxed, content dog? 🐶 🏡 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗺 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗸𝗲𝘆! 🔑

Start with a few simple techniques, like rewarding your dog when they’re sitting quietly or lying down, and avoid fussing over them when they’re overly excited. This approach helps to reinforce calmness as the behaviour that earns your attention and treats. You can also create “𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘮 𝘻𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴” at home where they can retreat and settle down - perfect for unwinding after a walk or when guests arrive. Gradually, they’ll learn that calmness leads to more rewards and positive interactions, helping them develop great habits that last a lifetime! 👏

04/11/2024

The page has grown by around 300 people this year so it's about time that I introduced myself and my extended family Bert and Ernie the Labradoodles.

👋 Hi I'm Sam and I began the business in 2015 so next year is our 10th anniversary!

I took the scary plunge left my full-time job and began working with dogs. My need for knowledge has led me to complete four dog training courses and five dog behaviour courses! I continue to keep up-to-date with science through regular CPD.

And I love sharing that knowledge with you to provide top-notch service!

Three personal things about me

👍 I love to run, but can't do it anymore so now I do weight training
👍 Love to read books, actual books, not a Kindle device (but I do use those)
👍 I secretly love a good horror movie

I have two dogs, Bert and Ernie. They are 10 years old and taught me a lot about dogs!

I would love to know more about you. Pop a picture on and tell me about yourself and your dogs.
Your dog's behaviour is a reflection of your training. Let's work together to create a harmonious bond. 🐶❤️ "

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Tuesday	9:15am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 3pm

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Website

https://dogtrainingleicestershire.co.uk/

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Struggling with your dogs behaviour?

Is your dog's behaviour driving you a little crazy? 🐾 I know it can be frustrating... 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲! Tell me in the comments - what's the biggest challenge you face with your dog's behaviour? 👇 Let's see how I can help! #DogTraining #DogBehavior #HelpForDogOwners #PositiveTraining #PuppyProblems

Dogs need time and space away from triggers. When they are in fight or flight mode they cannot listen, learn they may not take food, they may act like a loonatic. When this happens taking them out of the situation is the only thing that they need and the only thing that will calm them down Work out of the situation when training! #reactivedogtraining #positivereinforcement #dogtrainer #behaviormodification

Preventing rehearsal by giving them space away from triggers, understanding the triggers and the perception (dogs) of the triggers (often the trigger doesn't need to actually be present). Did you know that dogs have a instinctual structure of greeting? It starts on sight of the dog and moves in stages. Some dogs struggle on slight some may be able to get to certain stages then struggles happen. Every dog is an individual! Book a call to find out more, visit my website, read my blogs 💗 #dogtraining #dogtrainingtips #roversreturn #behaviourchange #positivereinforcement

Chewing helps strengthen their jaws, cleans teeth, relieves boredom, increases serotonin, reduces anxiety and increases their mood and helps burn energy #enrichmentfordogs #doglover #dogtraining #mentalstimulationfordogs

Buddy Update

💥 🐾 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲! 💥 🐾 Buddy completed his training program a few months ago, and we have some amazing news to share! Before, Buddy couldn’t see another dog without reacting, but thanks to his dedicated owners and the strategies we put in place, Buddy has made incredible progress. We’re thrilled to announce that Buddy has made his first doggy friend in 8 years and has even been spotted playing! 🐾💙 This is a huge milestone, and we couldn’t be prouder of Buddy and his amazing family. Hard work does pay off! 👏 #roversreturn #dogbehaviour #dogtraining #dogtrainer #puppytraining #dogtrainingtips #obediencetraining

misconceptions

Common misconception 2 Littermate syndrome - I was talking to a lady in a pub put off from having 2 littermates due to the internet. It's not a thing! There is no scientific evidence to suggest that 2 littermates means they will have behavioural issues. However! A multi dog household no matter the ages of relationship must be considered before jumping in. Any dog of any age can become problematic of you don't put some strategies into place so the dogs have individual time with you, plenty of rest, not allowed to play all the time, fed separately, trained effectively, then you shouldn't have problems. Let them do as they want no matter what age they are, related or not you are going to get issues! Meet Bert and Ernie, my littermates

Arthur and his owner excelled in learning about his needs. He is much happier and well behaved dog and can't wait to tell you!

Why do my dogs roll? Because to them it's natural! Channel de fox poo is a lovely scent and worth £££££ #dogtraining #dogtrainingtips #puppytraining #scentworktraining #foxpoo 😂😱

It's going to be a scorcher and again I'm going to post the risks of walking your dogs. I've just been out at 8 am and spent time in the shade scatter feeding. We barely walked and when we did we found shade and did more scatter feeding! Don't walk your dogs do some scent work Don't leave them in the car, even for a second Don't leave them in hot rooms in the house Ensure they have plenty of water Utilise cooling mats and coats or wet towels for them to lie on Please share this with other dog owners

Puppy Class Week 2

On the second week of puppy classes last week, we covered ⬇️ 🐾 Focus and disengagement exercises 🐾 Building relationships 🐾 Calmness, enrichment and mental stimulation 🐾 Games based training 🐾 Mat training progression 🐾 Scent work #roversreturn #dogbehaviour #dogtraining #dogtrainer #puppytraining #dogtrainingtips #obediencetraining #puppysocialisation #puppies

Socialisation is not meeting lots of dogs and people, it's about good experiences #dogtraining #dogtrainer #dogbehaviour #puppylife #puppytrainingclass

𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐓𝐢𝐩! Behaviour happens for a specific reason. If your dog is behaving a certain way around certain situations, or specific things such as dogs or people, this is a strong indication that there is a problem! With this in mind, why would you expose them to the problem time and time again? Your dog needs space away from the triggers and to learn the skills to be able to cope with the sight of the triggers, and then the skills to approach them calmly. Many of my clients have a lightbulb moment when I explain this, as we think our dogs need to be around more dogs to help them! My reactivity online group will give you the skills to understand your dog's behaviour and the skills to train and manage their behaviour so your dogs are comfortable and able to focus on learning, not worrying about the triggers! I am just finishing some touches on the course, fine-tuning the content then I will have the booking ready!! Look out for the live Q&A session coming next week so that you can find out more

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Our journey.... so far...

3 years ago when I began Rovers Return pet care I wanted to know about how to properly look after the dogs, I had also been interested in expanding my knowledge due to getting my own 2 pups Bert & Ernie, and making errors in training them in methods that I now know can cause issues, so I began searching for a good course on dog behaviour. I found a level 3 dog behaviour course with the British course of canine studies. I enjoyed the course so much that at the end of it I immediately upgraded to the next course, level 4.

This course was very detailed in complex behaviours, and the dog’s mind and communication etc, however, I still wanted to be able to teach my dog tricks etc, then I found the association of pet dog trainers (APDT UK) , and after speaking with them I booked myself on the foundation dog training course, where we were taught how dogs learn and how to teach basic puppy obedience classes. The group and tutors were all amazing and I learned lots more! But I didn’t have the confidence to start my own classes. When the opportunity came to attend the second part of the training course I jumped at it, but I had a year to wait! So in the meantime I completed a level 3 health and nutrition course, changed my dogs diet, and further increased my knowledge and continued to run my daycare and walking business and improved my confidence and knowledge with 1-2-1 training sessions and behaviour modifcation assessments and plans.

Part 2 was about enrichment for the dog, which is extremely important for the dog, teaching tricks, and my favourite part disability dog training (as well as many other things), again the other students and the trainers were fab! Having completed both course I was invited to apply for student membership with the APDT until I can apply for an official assessment date to be a full member which is so sought after they all sold out after 30 minutes this year!!

I am now a scent dog UK approved trainer, a dog training college approved trainer, licensed o teach reactive rascals workshops through the dog training college and next year I am booked onto an agility course to teach agility! I have also been volunteering with the dogs trust training classes for experience, so now I feel I am ready, qualified and experienced to be able to offer you lovely people and pooches my knowledge to ensure that your dog develops into a happy, confident and well behaved dog, but still be allowed to be a dog and allowed to channel natural behaviours!