Apex Dog Training

06/10/2023

The Apex Crew are back from our holiday in sunny Norfolk!
I'll be in touch with everyone waiting for appointments over the weekend 😊

18/09/2023

Excellent info here from Wheldon Law - note that Dogs Trust membership includes the third party insurance XL bully owners will need 👍

16/09/2023

XL BULLIES

Obviously it's a very scary time not knowing yet exactly what's going to happen with the ban, but there are things you can do right now that will massively help!

Get your dog neutered - this will be compulsory when the ban comes into effect, so do it now, while you have control over where/how it's done!

Muzzle training - again, start now so it's not a huge shock to your dog when they're expected to wear one.

I will make a video demonstrating muzzle training, and I'm happy to talk anything through with any worried bully owners & will of course help wherever I can 👍

Training!! Prove that your dog is well versed in basic obedience & socialisation - again, happy to talk through any concerns 🙂

15/09/2023

This big lad was a bit of a puller, which was making for some pretty stressful walks for his owner...
Two sessions in, lots of homework practice between sessions from his owner, using only R+ methods, and look at this beautiful loose lead walking - even with another dog added in for extra distraction! 😃

26/08/2023

Happy International Dog Day! 🐾 🖤

24/08/2023

Someone mentioned the other day that I don't post much... I'm never going to be one of these people with a huge social media presence (I always forget about Instagram and I don't even have ticktock 😱🤣)

But I am here, I am available for all your training & behavioural requirements, and I will accept emails 😉

28/04/2023

After 10 years of campaigning, shock collars will be illegal in the UK as of February next year 🥳🎉

Fear & pain have NO place in dog training & behaviour modification!

https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/media-centre/2023/april/cruel-electric-shock-collars-banned-in-england/

The Government has laid legislation which will completely ban the use of remote controlled electric shock collars in England, as of 1 February 2024,

08/04/2023

*It's not personal!!*

Anxious dogs...
"Is he nervous?"
"Yes!"
This is where you give the dog space... Not where you pile in and try to pet the dog, while telling it you're friendly.

Be your dog's advocate.

And if someone says, "sorry we need space/no you can't fuss him right now" don't take offense and start grumbling unpleasantness 🙄

It's not personal. It's about the dog. Not you 😉

29/03/2023

A very sad day 😢Thank you for all you've done for all the animals Mr O'Grady 🖤

03/03/2023

Another ball-play option that doesn't include mad repetitive throwing! 😃
"Find it" is also a really useful game that provides positive distraction in lots of situations 👍 More info on that later!

02/03/2023

This chap is a bit of a nervous boy on occasion - he is especially scared of farm machinery! On our outing today - ALL THE FARM MACHINERY 😬 So a great opportunity for some counter-conditioning & desensitising 👍 We started at a distance that young man felt comfortable with - which was quite a distance as you can see! It was a successful session where we finished up (comfortably) much closer, but sadly at that point my hands were a bit full for more pics/video...
I will put a video together at some point that demonstrates the process 😊

01/03/2023

While a ball-drive can be very useful, repetitive "fetch" can cause a lot of wear & tear, and even injuries, not to mention how much it can "ramp up" high energy dogs.
There are lots of alternative, fun ways to use a ball - as demonstrated by Aero 🥰

24/02/2023

The product potentially contains elevated levels of vitamin D.

24/12/2022

A very merry Christmas to you all - have fun, and enjoy some quality time with your pups 🥰

12/12/2022

08/12/2022

💥‼️ WARNING for all dog owners & dog carers. Read on....❤️

❄️ Winter is here and the roads are gritted, if you walk your dog on gritted roads/paths please make sure that their paws are washed either by walking them through a few puddles away from the gritted surfaces or by dipping their feet in fresh water once at home.
‼️ Every year hundreds of pets throughout the country become seriously ill and in some cases die because of the rock salt and antifreeze being used during the cold snap. Dogs and cats walk through the substances left by gritters trying to clear roads and car drivers defrosting their windscreens and then licking them off their paws.

‼️ Consuming rock salt can cause dehydration, liver failure and pancreatitis, while antifreeze contains the chemical ethylene glycol, which can be lethal when ingested.

❤️ Please share and spread the word!

07/12/2022

Something to be aware of this holiday season... My thoughts go out to the dog's owner 😞🖤

01/09/2022

These two absolute stunners are litter mates - although they don't live together, they're enjoying some joint training sessions 🖤

26/08/2022

Happy National Dog Day!
(Even though we celebrate our dogs EVERY day 🤣)

15/07/2022

11/07/2022

Please be safe out there, dogs have already died in this heat 😞 If you're not sure - don't risk it!

⚠️⚠️Amber Weather Warning issued⚠️⚠️

This rare Extreme Heat warning covers much of England and parts of Wales 📈

Exceptionally high temperatures are possible from Sunday, lasting into early next week 🌡️

Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning

Stay ⚠️

16/06/2022

🥵🥵🥵🥵 Blimey it's a bit warm today - & even hotter tomorrow! Keep cool folks 😎

10/06/2022

Guess the breed of this little cutie! 😃

01/06/2022

Raise money for an excellent cause, just by walking your dog! Win win 👍

Your four legged family members are just as if not more important to us than the human guests that visit us 🐕🐩🐶 therefore we thought they should be involved in Melissa and Hayleys latest charity fundraiser!

All we are asking is that your pooch sets up their own justgiving page and links it to our team www.justgiving.com/team/cultivocanines
Before they go for 100 miles of walkies during june (equates to 3 miles a day) share their page with family and friends and raise as much sponsor money as possible all in aid of Hertfordshire Mind Network!

Have you ever seen a dog not wanting to participate in a walk for an amazing cause? No us neither! Dont forget to tag cultivo in all your photos and videos and of course stop off for a treat and a drink if you pass us during your 100 miles 👍


Anytime Fitness

01/06/2022

Wishing everyone & their pooches a fun, & safe weekend 😊

06/05/2022

Big Dog Crew! 😍

06/05/2022

I'm a sucker for a blue-eyed boy 😉 (not that you can really see in these pics, but he has THE most amazing eyes!)

13/04/2022

I call it mat training, this little dude calls it "bring me my cocktail" 🤣

09/03/2022

Out in town today for some confidence- building, with Laika along for moral support ☺️
This guy is really growing in confidence and it shows just how hard his owners have worked with him 👍
(He was also very proud of his posh new harness & collar set!)