Dog Dancing Ltd

18/12/2024

What flavours would you like?

09/12/2024

We survived Storm Darragh but the training hut still has no power until Tuesday 10 pm. So classes canceled for today.

31/10/2024

Marlais has been a plonker and got himself stuck between the crate and the crate gate. He's hurt his groin, legs and w***y! He's been to the Vets but had to go back today as the skin had died and the wound needed a good clean out. He's there now waiting for it to be done. In the meantime, Nikki Kirk (couldn't do without this great supportive friend) went for a staff meeting at Lola's, just behind Teilo Vets. Use to be another Cafe but this is still a great replacement. We had brunch and cappuccinos and talked about Dog Dancing Ltd and Doggie Delights Shop. Collecting Marlais later - this dog never learns and thinks he's Houdini! Recommend highly the Cafe though and as they said it is VERY, VERY, VERY dog friendly. Was worth the trip down to the Vets just for this! Marlais is going to be fine. Such a Di****ad!

09/10/2024

Now how would I teach this? 😂

03/10/2024

Don't let conkers cause you chaos! 🍂🌳
As we hit peak conker season, we try to discourage owners everywhere from walking their dogs with a conker tree on your route - especially if they’re always looking for a snack
Be sure to share this to help spread the message!

23/09/2024

Nikki Kirk, our Head Trainer is starting classes on Saturday afternoon at Capel Dewi Village Hall. Send us an email: [email protected] if you are interested in coming along and learning with us, or contact Nikki Direct on: 07816 453 141.

KC Good Citizen Award scheme, Rally Obedience, Competition Obedience, Scentwork for Fun, Action Rally Dogs (cross between Rally and Heelwork to Music behaviours) and Canine Hoopers just for fun.

17/09/2024

Are you feeling overwhelmed trying to support your sensitive, reactive, or easily triggered dog? Before you invest more in training sessions, courses, or sem...

15/09/2024

So pleased with Marlais's results over this weekends Rally Obedience Show here in Llansawel, Wales. First day he gained 3rd in level 1 gaining an Exellence score and 2nd in level 2 gaining another excellence score. Second day he was distracted by his girlfriend Tatty (don't tell him she actually has several admirers) in level 1 but we managed a qualifying score. In level 2 he only went and won the class with another Excellence score. For an 8 year old, Welsh Sheepdog who has only started training in rally, he done good! I'm so chuffed and it's boosted my confidence in him no end. Roll on the future Marlais, we have lots of work and fun to be had!

12/09/2024

https://www.dogdancing.org/post/more-about-your-dog-s-health

For some reason FB deleted this post saying it went against their rules. So I've posted again. How can looking after your dog's ears go against their rules?

Externally dog pinnas (ear flaps) come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, not always in proportion to the size of the dog itself! Long, floppy, hairy, erect and so on and so forth. Whatever the external shape the internal anatomy is the same and not that dissimilar to ours. It is only the extern...

12/09/2024

Why do force free training advocates get so upset when we see cowed and worried dogs?

Why is it such a let-down for our profession when we see dog trainers with dogs who are hunched and creeping along?

Well, here's why..

Forceful, threatening and fear-based dog training are traumatic events for a dog.

The dog doesn’t actually have to be physically hurt for that experience to be traumatic.

They don't even have to be touched.

They just have to believe they are not safe.

That’s it!

When a dog doesn’t feel safe, their survival response kicks in.

Their nervous system believes they are potentially not going to survive the experience.

Their body sends all its resources to the limbs to try and escape or fight the threat.

(They might pull on the lead or try to get away, they might even try to protect themselves)

If that doesn’t help them..

Their body sends all its resources to the dog’s organs, to prevent the death that’s surely coming.

The dog’s body is screaming ‘protect the organs’.

It’s clear what a dog looks like in that state.

It’s something that needs very little education to recognise.

They go into functional freeze, creep around, hunch over, move slowly.

The poor dog is being traumatised there and then.

Serious trauma.

Something they may never, ever be able to recover from.

Or at least need lots of rehabilitation to.

We live in an age of free information and amazing dog advocates who are not mean with their knowledge.

Advocates who put the dogs first.

There is no excuse for training through trauma.

Upcoming webinar: https://www.sallygutteridge.com/challenge-page/8721ec84-cac1-4bf2-b95c-b146eee8b48b?programId=8721ec84-cac1-4bf2-b95c-b146eee8b48b

31/08/2024

Here's to all of you beautiful dog advocates out there - even when it's uncomfortable. 😍

31/08/2024

Our new products for you Cat are now in! 🐈🐾