Be Positive Dog Training

Be Positive Dog Training We work with dogs and their owners to build confidence, focus, and a bond to respect each other. Association of Pet Dog Trainers Accredited Instructor.
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10/11/2024

Today I had surgery for a double hernia which went well. This does mean I won’t be doing any training of any dogs for 6-8 weeks following doctors orders of no heavy lifting or pulling.
This includes walking my own dog, Piper, but hopefully I’ll start doing more brain games and movement puzzles to meet her needs. I might even video some of it to show how even reactive dogs benefit from games instead of walking them in situations that they will react.
I’ll see everyone in the new year.

10/11/2024

People think Piper is so nice and doesn’t have faults. Thought I’d show everyone what we go through watching nature programs and dog videos.

Lovely little girl looking for a new home.
07/11/2024

Lovely little girl looking for a new home.

🐕🐕🐕 PET OF THE WEEK - POPPY 🐕🐕🐕

Petite Poppy is a 18 month old collie, this youngster only weighs in at around 14kg!

This lovely little lady is full of energy and would benefit from an active home, she is still learning her manners and is currently working on not pulling on the lead, potential adopters would need to be willing to continue this training.

Find out more about Poppy: https://www.oaktreeanimals.org.uk/homing/adopting-an-animal/dogs/poppy.html

30/10/2024

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30/10/2024

I have decided to stop classes for the rest of this year. This is due to my work at Oak Tree Animals' Charity and my desire to start working with Piper on Agility. Once I know the new shifts at work after the new year, I will look at continuing.
I want to thank everyone for their support in classwork this year. I will still be available for 1-2-1 training.

A balanced healthy relationship involves honesty, trust, respect and open communication between partners and they take e...
24/10/2024

A balanced healthy relationship involves honesty, trust, respect and open communication between partners and they take effort and compromise from both people.
Why do some trainers use the word “Balanced” to describe using both positive and aversive methods when working with our dogs. This is so confusing for our dogs as aversive methods can break the trust built up in our relationship.
Let’s look at our relationships with our dogs the same way as we should as the people around us that we love. So when we use “balanced training” with our dogs it should be all about building trust, great behaviours that we all like. We all talk about human mental health but dogs also need good mental health. Think about that when you look at trainers online that say they are balanced, as they are meaning they use both positive and aversive training.

21/10/2024

BE AWARE ⚠️ PLEASE SHARE ⚠️ TAKE EXTRA CARE

All Pet owners please take extra care today

Some of the wonderful puppies and handlers completing the APDT Good Companion Awards.
20/10/2024

Some of the wonderful puppies and handlers completing the APDT Good Companion Awards.

Reminder that next Saturday the Johnstonebridge Dog Group are having their Halloween social. Come alone with your dogs a...
20/10/2024

Reminder that next Saturday the Johnstonebridge Dog Group are having their Halloween social. Come alone with your dogs and have some fun and meet other like minded people and dogs.

We covered this in puppy class this week. Puppies and dogs will meet way more humans than other dogs. I would have said ...
13/10/2024

We covered this in puppy class this week. Puppies and dogs will meet way more humans than other dogs. I would have said first thing is get consent from the handler of the dog, if it is ok to approach the dog, then you can start looking at the dog’s body language.

I quite often get asked where I got my dog Piper because she’s such a lovely biddable dog. Genetics take is a big part i...
05/10/2024

I quite often get asked where I got my dog Piper because she’s such a lovely biddable dog. Genetics take is a big part if having a good dog. Plus also good socialisation very early.
I have been told by her breeders that they are considering breeding the parents again for the last time.
If anyone is looking to get a border collie puppy who would be born mid December and ready to go to their new homes mid Feb 2025. Please send me a message if you’re interested getting a new border collie and I will send you the breeders contact information.
Please find attached pictures of mum, Joy and dad Rex, plus their last litter including Piper.

If anyone ever thought of becoming a dog trainer the APDT is a great association to work with.
03/10/2024

If anyone ever thought of becoming a dog trainer the APDT is a great association to work with.

Ever wanted to study to become a dog trainer?

Want to learn from the oldest and largest not for profit organisation in the UK?

With easy pay options and an online OR in person course choices we aim to meet all needs.

For more information, and to book, on our Foundation course - click the link below.

https://apdt.co.uk/foundation-course/

2 years ago today we brought this bundle of joy into our home. We went through all the same issues as everyone else havi...
01/10/2024

2 years ago today we brought this bundle of joy into our home. We went through all the same issues as everyone else having a puppy. I also want to thank everyone that has come to my classes as you have all helped me getting the wonderful dog I have now. “It takes a village to raise a child” is the same with dogs. With meeting hundreds of nice dogs has helped with her interactions with dogs of different ages and breeds.

Came up on my personal page of a memory 13 years ago.
19/09/2024

Came up on my personal page of a memory 13 years ago.

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