Woodleigh Dog Training

31/10/2024

Our Behaviour Support line is two today! 🥳

To date, this FREE service has supported 12,000 dog owners who needed advice about their dog’s behaviour 💛

Out of the calls we’ve received in the last two years:
- More than 50% of callers speak to us about their dog’s reactivity towards other dogs or people
- 24% need advice about their dogs not enjoying being left alone
- 17% call us to help with their dog’s barking

If you have any questions or concerns about your dog’s training or behaviour, our Behaviour Support Line is open Monday to Saturday, 9.30am - 5pm for free advice and guidance and our dog experts will be happy to help.

More info 👉 https://bit.ly/3SFWew6

[Image description: a Support Line worker is shown taking a call and smiling. The text reads: Our Behaviour Support Line is two!"].

29/10/2024

❗️RAWHIDE❗️

POSSIBLY THE MOST DANGEROUS DOG TREAT ON THE PLANET!

The chews are made from cattle or horse hides and their journey starts with the hides being soaked in a toxic sodium sulphide to remove the hair and fat. More chemicals are used in order to split the hide into layers which is then washed with hydrogen peroxide to give the white “pure” look and remove the rancid smell. Now comes the pretty festive colours and the glue to form cute shapes.

On testing, these chews have shown traces of arsenic, mercury, chromium and formaldehyde.
If that wasn`t bad enough they regularly cause intestinal blockages, poisoning from chemical residue and choking. The chews go slippery when wet and are near impossible to get hold of to save a choking dog.

Leave them in the shop or if some well meaning person buys them for your dog put them safely away and then dispose in the bin!

26/10/2024

Classic FM’s Pet Classics is back in 2024, to help calm pets and their owners during the bright lights and loud bangs of fireworks season.

Charlotte Hawkins will host the first programme on Saturday 2 November. And on Tuesday 5 November, Dan Walker will host the second programme in his first appearance on the programme designed to help relax your furry (and feathered) friends on Bonfire Night.

Both shows will be broadcast between 5pm to 9pm and will coincide with the busiest evenings of firework displays.

22/10/2024

Get yourself a mat or something the dog can stand on easily (cushion, small rug) clicker (or a marker word, whatever you use) and treats!

22/10/2024

Do you know the dangers of Alabama Rot? ⚠️

It can be fatal to your pup, so be sure to take preventative measures such as:
- Avoid extra muddy walking routes
- Wash and dry your dogs paws thoroughly

Be care of the signs and symptoms:
- Lethargy, vomiting and lack of appetite
- Sores or ulcers on the skin, especially the legs and paws
- A change in drinking and urinary habits

What to do?
Call your vet immediately!

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22/10/2024

21/10/2024

I think if you are a “pet” owner, neutering your dog is a no brainer. Over the years, what I have learnt about the affects of neutering to early , I would not be in a rush however, as far as feeding is concerned, no matter what, I use my eyes to determine whether my dogs food needs adjusting and I NEVER go by what is recommended by the food manufacturer. This is also not a debate about raw feeding or otherwise! We are all in different situations and feed our dogs appropriately and with love ❤️

Neutering of dogs, whether male or female, provides various benefits such as contraception, population control, and the prevention of reproductive disorders and undesirable sexual behaviors. However, it is also associated with an increased risk of obesity, which may be directly linked to post-neuter...

20/10/2024

🎃 Does your dog go bonkers for trick-or-treaters? 🎃
The doorbell rings, the knocks start, and your dog's internal alarm system goes off! 🚪🐶❗

🎃🐾 Don't worry, you're not alone! Many of us have dogs who aren't fans of the Halloween hustle and bustle, so we've got your back! 🐶💖

To help set your hound up for spooky success this Halloween, we’ve created a frightfully fa-BOO-lous 👻 sign that you can print and hang on your front door 🚪 for all the creepy creatures and Trick-or-Treaters that might drop by! 🎃👾🕸️

🔗Download yours here: https://absolutedogs.me/halloweensign

Let's keep Halloween spooky and stress-free for everyone! 👻🐕 If you know someone who would love to have this door sign too, share this post with them so they can help keep their dogs calm during the holiday. 🎃🐾

19/10/2024

Road walks are so important in your dogs week of exercise! Great for sniffing opportunities (catch up on the local doggie activities) socialisation skills and practice that all important smiley lead 😁. Also it’s great for keeping those toe nails under control (I have never needed to have my dogs toe nails trimmed)

15/10/2024

Just a girl and her dog 😍

14/10/2024

Can your dog catch treats from your hand ?

11/10/2024

The beautiful Nikita ❤️ we had the place to ourselves this evening 😁

08/10/2024

06/10/2024

Attended a webinar from Suzanne Clothier, Compassion for both ends of the leash: Maslow Revisited. As a "Dog Trainer" we are reminded again and again that we are actually "People Trainers" We, as dog trainers, have the understanding of what is needed to train/help the dog but we are not really training the dog, we are training the person/guardian/pup parent to train the dog. So, yes, love to attend training to sharpen my dog training skills BUT just as important to sharpen up my understanding of the being at the other end of the leash!

05/10/2024

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05/10/2024

❤️. If you need help with any of the behaviours mentioned please let me know. Something I always bang on about is when you are starting to teach something new to your dog, start in a quiet area such as your house. It gives the dog an environment that is conducive to learning. Once your dog has an understanding of the behaviour, you can then move to a place with a bit more going on and so on and so on. ❤️

04/10/2024

Loving my new logo 😍