Superhounds

04/01/2025

Relationships matter!

Raising a puppy can be hard! We are huge fans of finding a nice Aunty or Uncle to teach your puppy nice, calm manners! This could be another dog in the household, a friends older dog or an older dog you see on your walks.
Some older dogs don't like puppy's so always check before you let your puppy interact with other dogs.
Here's Billy learning from his brother George, he's learning nice calm manners, the benefits of recall, he's also learning how to interact with the world by watching what George does. And it's building Billy's confidence. George is very tolerant and loves puppy's - he's taught so many puppy's in his 17 years!

Have you got an Aunty or Uncle for your puppy?

03/01/2025

Puppy Teefs!
Puppies are born without teeth. By the time they are 8 weeks old, they have 28 ‘temporary’ puppy teeth that are super sharp and enable your puppy to eat solid food. These ‘puppy teeth’ will start to fall out from 14 weeks, starting with the small tiny incisors… you may find these but puppies can swallow them during play with other dogs or when chewing edible chews and toys. The last ones to fall out are the big pointy (and painful) ones…once teething is over at approx 30 weeks, your puppy will boast 42 adult teeth. The good news is that the adult teeth once through aren’t as sharp as the puppy teeth
(phew!)
When your puppy is teething you will notice an increased desire to chew – furniture, clothes, shoes etc. It’s important during this time to provide your puppy with lots of edible chews and toys for them to chew on. Our favourites are:
• Pizzles
• Skippers Fish throw Sticks
• Stuffed KONGS
• Ostrich Braids
• Buffalo Ears

Our advice is to be ‘proactive’ and have chews ready for them to choose to chew rather than your shoes…. Keep your house clear of shoes, clothing and items you don’t want your puppy to chew. Also be mindful that getting toys out and having a game or playing with them once they’ve started nipping you may unwittingly reward the nipping and biting. Try to get in there before they start biting and mouthing and give them something appropriate to chew on. Also bear in mind that if your puppy is particularly bitey, could they be hungry? Could they need the loo? Could they be over stimulated and need to sleep?
Always remember they aren’t doing it on purpose to annoy or hurt you… they are a young puppy and it’s all normal.
We totally understand what you’re going through and we are HERE TO HELP YOU!

02/01/2025

Bitey Puppy?

We hear you and we're here to help you and your puppy get back on track.
Puppy's get bitey for a number of different reasons, don't suffer alone, let us help you!
Puppy biting is a normal part of their development as they explore the world with their mouths.
Here are our Do's and Dont's...
Do make sure your puppy is fed an appropriate diet and is eating enough ( some puppies get bitey when they're hungry)
Do make sure your puppy has access to LOTS of different textures, not just 2 or 3 dog toys (plastic water bottles, wooden chews, hooves, plush toys, rope toys, rubber balls, KONGs)
Do make sure your puppy is getting enough exercise (Some puppies need more exercise than you think!)
Do make sure your puppy is getting enough sleep (Enforced rest is often needed)

Don't tell your puppy off when they get bitey, it's normal!
Don't yell 'Ouch' - this often makes them more excited.
Don't redirect onto a toy as this may reinforce the biting - ask for a behaviour such as sit or down, BEFORE giving them the toy.
Don't turn your back and ignore your puppy, they'll just start jumping up and grabbing more.

Puppies often struggle and get frustrated and bitey, they need help to learn how to manage their arousal levels, they often need more sleep and sometimes the biting and grabbing gets reinforced without you even realising.

We promise you it will get better, give us a call, we can help!

01/01/2025

We LOVE Puppies!!!!

We specialise in all aspects of puppyhood and love preventing problems with positive training!
We make training easy and achievable, making sure you have a puppy you can take anywhere!
We offer 121 Training either at your home or in the park, Puppy Training Packages as well as Training Walks and Social Events.
Our sessions are in person but if you're out of our catchment area, we can also do our sessions online so you can learn from the best in the comfort of your own home!

Make 2025 YOUR year and do more with your puppy!

30/12/2024

New Year, New SUPERHOUNDS!

We have some VERY exciting news coming about new services, new areas and new things for you and your dog to enjoy!

Stay Tuned!.....

29/12/2024

Betwixtmas....
Do you wake up asking yourself 'What day is it?'....
You're not alone!
We've been keeping our dogs happy over the festive period by keeping up our training!
Don't wait for the New Year to start your training back up!
Don't stop and wait for something to happen before you ask for help, get in touch today to see how we can help you!
Make every day count!

28/12/2024

New Puppy?
Our next course of Puppy Classes starts on Tuesday 7th January.
Don't delay, book YOUR place today!

24/12/2024

12/12/2024

This is a dreadfully difficult post to write...I first met George and Baku 2 years ago when Baku first arrived. We embarked on a puppy training programme. Over the 2 years I regularly saw George out and about with Baku and they were an incredible team. We always chatted and we had regular sessions to iron out little nuances of Bakus behaviour. Over the Summer we added in scent detection to keep Baku stimulated and give him a job. George and Baku embraced their new job and I loved hearing of their progress. I'm devastated to hear that George has passed away. I was in awe of the relationship they'd built together, I loved working with them both and looked forward to seeing them out together. A young man passionate and caring, always delightful to chat to and he made an astonishing good brew. He was an excellent trainer and I will certainly miss catching up with their adventures. Most of all, he was incredibly kind. And we need more George's in our world. Thank you George for allowing me to be part of your team, part of your adventure, part of your fun.
You'll always be a part of the Superhounds family. Sleep well my dear friend. ###

11/12/2024

Marge had a training walk this morning! We worked on recall, walking nicely on lead both on and off lead as well as adding in some parkour and some truffle training!

11/12/2024

Puppy class puppy's were awesome! Tonight was all about settling on a mat, practising stay (some owners were able to go out of sight!) And the all important leave it cue (we used a whole array of weird and wonderful items not just food) and they really were super pups! Our next block starts in January so don't miss out on booking your space!

10/12/2024

Little Ruby is terrified of walking on the streets so we've been to see her to help. She's a real cutie! Often certain breeds can be labelled as stubborn or distracted but it's never that simple. Staffies in particular are super sensitive and we're going to be working with Ruby and her family to help her overcome her fears and worries

10/12/2024

Gorgeous Rogue finished up ger puppy programme with us today. She's been awesome and has come on so far. Today we worked on her squirrel obsession, stays with distractions, recall away from squirrels on a whistle and of course, catching treats! A very important skill!🤣

09/12/2024

‼️SCAM ALERT FOR PET OWNERS ‼️

You may receive an email from Petchip.network advising that your pet’s microchip registration has expired and you need to pay for it to be updated – PLEASE IGNORE. THIS IS A SCAM. The email comes with a link taking you to a page showing your pet’s name, microchip number, your contact phone number and looks very convincing. PLEASE IGNORE. 🚩

There is a list of approved databases on gov.uk: Get your dog or cat microchipped - GOV.UK. Typically you would only pay a fee for first registering your pet or if you contact the company to update your details.

It is important to keep your pet’s microchip contact details up-to-date including if you move address or change phone number/ email address. Please contact your microchip provider direct to update your details. 🐶🐱🐢

07/12/2024

Just a few days ago Sir Galahad was frenzied and jumping around when his food was prepared. We've added a settle on a mat protocol and look at him now! He's a super chap and we are so happy with his progress. He's also comes to our scent classes and he's just ace!!!

07/12/2024

We braved storm daragh today to do a little recall practice with Otis. Going back to basics and popping him back on his long line has made a huge difference!

05/12/2024

Little Willow enjoyed her 2nd session today. She's so teeny we are building her confidence and resilience after she had a traumatic experience at a vet practice. (They've changed vets now). She was very brave in the park today and she is just the sweetest little girl.