Dolittles Animal Training & Behaviour

Dolittles Animal Training & Behaviour Ex Zoo Keeper with over 15 years training experience & IMDTB Qualified Trainer/Behaviourist Hi! Even our rock, Simba Rhodesian Ridgeback wasn’t sure.

Dolittles Animal Training & Behaviour offers professional services including DAY CARE, 121s, Puppy Sessions, Puppy Classes & Specialised Cooperative Care Sessions. I’m Lisa and I would love to help you gain the confidence and understanding so you can begin enjoying the time spent with your beloved pet. Before you dive into the courses, let me tell you a little bit about my journey to becoming an a

nimal trainer and behaviour specialist. In 2017, the whirlwind that is Amber, a Rhodesian Ridgeback entered our lives. She was a rescue and despite being only 18 months old, sadly the start of her life was quite traumatic. It quickly became clear that she was going to need a lot of support and her addition to our family was going to be a challenge. I started attending lots of dog courses so I could hone my extensive animal training and behaviour experience to equip myself with the knowledge I needed to turn Amber’s sad start into a life she and I could enjoy. In 2018, I took the leap to leave my 12 year career as a Training and Husbandry Specialist at the longest running Zoo in the UK and became qualified to pursue a professional career in the dog training world. I had enjoyed the learning and seeing the impact my new skills had on Amber, that it inspired me to help others achieve the same. In addition to pet training, I am continuing my passion in Husbandry and Cooperative Care of Zoo Animals through the services of voluntary blood draws, x-rays and ultrasounds on Sea Lions, hand injecting Servals and Coatis, nail trimming Macaws and recall training Otters. Since commencing this new journey, I am proud to say that I have helped many dog owners rebuild their trust and relationship with their pets and now enjoy the time spent taking them for walks. I am privileged to have helped owners give their puppies the best possible start in life and watch their pups grow into confident, friendly pets. From what seems like the impossible tasks of cutting their dog’s nails, to building up confidence with vehicles or administering ear/eye drops, I always ensure everyone goes home with the ability to succeed. I am friendly and approachable. I will never judge you and will only use methods that improve your relationship with your pet. This is a learning experience for both you and your pet, and I promise I won’t use long, silly words that you have to google when you get home! 😊

If you have been nodding and smiling while you read this, then please do get in touch.

16/10/2025

🚨HELP !!! My dog barks at everything moving past the window !!!!🚨

🔔 Common problem, especially when dogs seem to “like” to spend time by the windows (or glass doors) looking out.

🤔People often think their dogs enjoy watching the world that way (they can do), so quite commonly a designated dog chair gets placed right by the window (door).

🤨But what IF this type of exposure to things outside is stressing your dog out ???

🤨What IF your dog reacts to everything moving and it adds to their anxiety?

🤨What if this visual stimuli (trigger) fuels the barking, which is rooted in anxiety/ stress / frustration ?

🤨And what IF this goes on for hours, day it a day out??? Can you see how this could easily cause chronic stress to your dog?

Before you seek help of a professional (which is always recommended) to remedy this behaviour (which at this point may be deeply rooted and needs to be modified, not “trained out”), try applying a window film to the window (door) to block the virtual triggers, and see if that helps your dog a bit. There is a wide variety of semi transparent and colourful window films available online, and not only they work, they can also give you a stylish vibe to your home.

😇My dogs can be triggered by people walking past the window, which is extremely rare but does happen, so this solution absolutely works for them 😎

➡️Management of your environment is the first key step to success in dog training/ behaviour modification.

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Totternhoe
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