Barking Mad DTS West Wales

15/10/2024

Here at Barking Mad DTS we believe Dog Training is a Journey, NOT a Destination.

Every dog is different and the most important thing is we work with the dog that is infront of us.

Each and every training path is unique to each individual dog and training is all about your relationship together and both enjoying the journey whether it is through the good, the bad, the ups and the downs.

If you would like to find out more then feel free to drop us a message or call on 07403 997204 and we will be more than happy to have a chat about you and your dogs training journey and how we can help.

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14/10/2024

We welcomed these two beautiful siblings, Ruby and Annie to the Barking Mad Family last week. ❤️

If you would like to find out more then feel free to drop us a message or call on 07403 997204 and we will be more than happy to have a chat about you and your dogs training journey and how we can help.

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08/10/2024

With Bonfire night approaching here are a few tips to help you ahead of the Firework period.

Check out below our FIREWORKS Acronym 👇

Fireworks

F - Feeding Times
Try and keep to your Dogs regular feeding times. However if you feed late at night, then try and feed a little earlier than normal.

I - In before dark
Ensure your dogs are in before dark. If they usually have an evening walk try and walk a little earlier where possible to minimise the chance of being outside when the fireworks go off.

R - Reduce noise
Try and reduce the sound of the fireworks by having the TV or Radio on and carry on about your evening as normal.

E - Environment
Have a safe place for your dog to take themselves off to if they need it. (I.e Den, Covered Crate)

W - Walk or Work
Where possible take your dogs out earlier, before it gets dark or if you are unable to it will not harm them to miss their evening walk. Instead get them to work with you for their dinner or some tasty treats.

O - Organisation
Prepare for the Fireworks in advance. Help by starting early with training your dogs around loud bangs, noises and help teach, educate them that everything is fine. (Speak to your instructor if you would like more help with noise specific exercises to help your dog)

R - Reassurance
Stay at home with your pet during the firework period as it will reassure them and help them to settle knowing they are not alone.

K - Keep important information up to date.
Ensure your dogs Microchip details are up to date and your dog has an ID tag on them with the correct details:
Surname
Address/Postcode
Phone number (if preferred)

S - Security
Make sure all windows, doors, cat flaps, gates are closed.

If you would like to find out more then feel free to drop us a message or call on 07403 997204 and we will be more than happy to have a chat about you and your dogs training journey and how we can help.

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21/09/2024

Super proud of this duo in achieving their Puppyhood and Bronze Certificates. ❤️

Clive and Cai have worked super hard week in, week out during our 121 sessions, ensuring they also keep up the the hard work at home. It certainly shows and their progress is fantastic. Super proud from this little one and at only 6months old he is one super clever little boy.

If you would like to find out more then feel free to drop us a message or call on 07403 997204 and we will be more than happy to have a chat about you and your dogs training journey and how we can help.

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20/09/2024

INCOMING 👇

Sorry we have been a bit quiet on here the last week. My phone decided to not work and wouldn't let me upload anything, call or message. 🙈

Now back and working so keep an eye out on for all of the action over the last week.

Also all enquiries/messages will be replied to by the end of today. 🐾

10/09/2024

This beautiful little lady Doti has joined the Barking Mad Family this week. ❤️

Such a clever little girl and we can't wait to watch her grow amd flourish on her journey with us.

If you would like to find out more then feel free to drop us a message or call on 07403 997204 and we will be more than happy to have a chat about you and your dogs training journey and how we can help.

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05/09/2024

Miss Molly practicing her homework. ❤️

Molly has been working on her clicker training with her Come By and Away command for Treibball and she has been doing superb. Well done little lady. 🌟

If you would like to find out more then feel free to drop us a message or call on 07403 997204 and we will be more than happy to have a chat about you and your dogs training journey and how we can help.

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05/09/2024

We love getting pictures/videos of our amazing Barking Mad Family out and about. ❤️ Here is Miss Lucy enjoying herself while on holiday.

Don't forget we love to see everyones progress so next time you're out grab a photo or a little video and drop us a message showing us your training skills.

If you would like to find out more then feel free to drop us a message or call on 07403 997204 and we will be more than happy to have a chat about you and your dogs training journey and how we can help.

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01/09/2024

We welcomed the Beautiful Seren to the Barking Mad Family this week ❤️

We are looking forward to showing you her progress over the coming weeks.

Seren and her owners went away woth lots of homework for them to start practicing at home and we can't wait to catch up next week to see how they have got on.

If you would like to find out more then feel free to drop us a message or call on 07403 997204 and we will be more than happy to have a chat about you and your dogs training journey and how we can help.

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30/08/2024

We welcomed Mr Albert to the Barking Mad Family this week. ❤️

This little fella has joined us to work on his lead walking skills and learn to stay calm and together as his owners would like him to become a therapy dog. Being a 1 year old he has a lot of bounce but such a loving boy who loves to please. We are looking forward to working with Mr Albert and showing you his progress.

If you would like to find out more then feel free to drop us a message or call on 07403 997204 and we will be more than happy to have a chat about you and your dogs training journey and how we can help.

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27/08/2024

Can you all help and support Cai and Tiggy from our Barking Mad Family?

Vote for Cai and Tiggy 🥰

These two beauties have entered the competition below and are looking for help in voting for their photos to be in the Welsh Springer Spaniel Calendar.

If you would like to show your support, tap on the link below and vote for the following numbers.

321
328
258

Thank you all ❤️
https://wssc.org.uk/wssc-calendar-vote/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR02a6Tc4gHisaoOJ9OsaCakxGYfmCZBMu_uha-hjnE0JlquEv6mg_tl1bI_aem_afsa9IzyHgo4e21wTke1Ww

In the July newsletter and on Facebook each year we appeal for members to send in up to 3 photographs (per household) of their Welsh Springers (no show or working images) which will then be put to a public vote to decide on which images should feature in the following years calendar.

26/08/2024

We also welcomed little Luna last week to the Barking Mad Family. ❤️

I did post a little clip of her first session but here is her beautiful little face. This little lady loves to learn and has taken all the training on board and is doing so well after just 2 sessions.

If you would like to find out more then feel free to drop us a message or call on 07403 997204 and we will be more than happy to have a chat about you and your dogs training journey and how we can help.

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26/08/2024

We welcomed this beautiful little lady Molly to the Barking Mad Family this week. ❤️

Miss Molly did fantastic during her session. (Clips to follow shortly) Keep an eye put for her progress.

If you would like to find out more then feel free to drop us a message or call on 07403 997204 and we will be more than happy to have a chat about you and your dogs training journey and how we can help.

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24/08/2024

We love it when our customers send us videos/photos of their dogs practicing exercises or achieving goals what they have been working towards.
These messages mean everything to us and is why we love what we do. ❤️

Don't forget to take photos/videos of your progress and send them over to us as we love to see it but most importantly it allows you to look back and see how far you have all come. As you are all superstars 🌟

👇 Below is Mr Humphrey - his owners were over the moon that all the hard work has paid off and looking at Mr Humphreys face i think we can say he was very proud of himself on the boat trip.

If you would like to find out more then feel free to drop us a message or call on 07403 997204 and we will be more than happy to have a chat about you and your dogs training journey and how we can help.

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18/08/2024

INCOMING 👇

Sorry we have been a bit quiet on here the past week it has been super busy.

Today we will be catching up on Admin and all your progress videos. Lots to come.

Keep your eyes peeled. 👀

06/08/2024

The 4 S's are essential in our homes especially when it comes to the Summer Holidays!!

With the Summer Holidays in full swing there are a few things we need to consider for our dogs:

🐾 Change of Routine
🐾 Children home a lot more than normal
🐾 Lots of visitors from friends/family to other children coming and going that our dogs may not know very well
🐾 Days out
🐾 Holidays booked
🐾 Our dogs being looked after by different people
🐾 Hot Weather
🐾 Visiting new places and surroundings
🐾 Visiting Family/Friends
🐾 Busy/Stressful Environments

The list is endless but we need to consider the Summer Holidays are an extra busy time for us all especially when you have children but we have to remember it is just as busy for our Dogs and we need to be Pro Active in ensuring we do not put our children/dogs in situations they are uncomfortable with.

Here at Barking Mad DTS West Wales we encourage everyone to follow the 4 easy steps to help ensure everyone is able to enjoy themselves.

🐾 Stay Close - When dogs and children are together we need to ensure we are able to Stay Close, Watch, Listen and be present at all times.

🐾 Supervise - It is our responsibility as both parents to our children and dogs to Supervise interaction with dogs and children at all times and be there if either one is behaving inappropriately or look uncomfortable.

🐾 Step-In - Stepping in and intervening is key to ensuring children and dogs both understand that if one is not happy, the situation does not need to escalate it can easily be resolved by Mum or Dad stepping in educating and helping to resolve it.

🐾 Seperate - Seperating dogs and children if it is all getting a bit too much for one another is a great way to allow some downtime. Separation can also help if you are busy and likely to be distracted I.e the morning rush, making dinner, bath time. For example popping your dog in their bed or a rest area so they can have some down time to relax and not be disturbed.

We are strong believers in children should be involved in dog training but we have to remember we are the responsible parents and both dogs and children need us to guide them through it.

Educating our children about dogs and us as owners being able to read our own dogs body language are paramount to ensuring our dogs and children live in harmony together.

If you would like to find out more then feel free to drop us a message or call on 07403 997204 and we will be more than happy to have a chat about you and your dogs training journey and how we can help.

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05/08/2024

Can any of our lovely customers spare a few minutes to leave a review on our page and Google. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Also We are finally on Google 😁

If you are not sure how to then follow the Four easy steps below:

1. Either head over to our page Barking Mad DTS West Wales or type Barking Mad DTS West Wales in your Google search.
2. Scroll and click on the reviews link.
3. Click Yes if you would reccomend us and give us a rating out of 5.
4. Leave us a review. 😀

Your support means everything to us. ❤️

30/07/2024

We welcomed this beautiful Lady called Freida to the Barking Mad Family this week. ❤️

Freida joined her forever home only a few months ago and has settled in beautifully. Freida does find new surroundings/people a little too much and can find it all a little overwhelming and not sure what to do when in these situations and becomes very anxious. However in just one session she has come on leaps and bounds already. Going from a anxious little lady to relaxing, running around, engaging and starting to come out of herself which was beautiful to see. ❤️

If you would like to find out more then feel free to drop us a message or call on 07403 997204 and we will be more than happy to have a chat about you and your dogs training journey and how we can help.

👉 Don't forget to head over to our page and Like/Follow us for more information on our Upcoming Classes/Courses/Hints/Tips and much more information. 🐾