Dog Training Planet

09/08/2024

Recall as it should be.
Cows ahead (not visible yet on this vdeo but the dog is well aware of them)
Ask us for an advice if you need to improve your dog's recall

04/08/2024

Sharing and enjoying life together.
Another Search and Rescue training session in Kent today.

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27/07/2024

I love school holidays. No people, no traffic, more free time to chill and walk around. Beautiful weather in Surrey Hills and pastures today.

23/07/2024

I recall seeing many elderly clients with their pets while working at the Vet clinic when I was much younger and on practice. Say in 2000-2001. There was a significant obvious difference in connection between most of them and their pets (dogs and cats mostly) which was way too different from younger owners (they were a bit more easy going and easier to give up on their pets). It was very touching. I remember telling a vet that was becoming irritated each time she saw an elderly client with their elderly pets to imaging that that pet is the only living being to share their lives with. She was not overall empathic I have to say and I was glad to know she later left this profession...

Loneliness is a stressor associated with multiple problems that may reduce longevity. In elderly populations, dogs reduce feelings of loneliness significantly while cats do not.

23/07/2024

I brought Grey to Wimbledon Common for his monthly socialisation protocol so his training is always up-to-date as we live in a remote area where dogs are not rare but quite spaced in between in our massive fields, and some are not well socialised because of that, hence they often have fear related issues so I try to avod them. Wimbledon is a perfect place to meet the diverse environment and have a pint after in one of the local pubs.
We were lucky enough to meet his childhood friend Sky that we haven't seen for about 2.5 years

22/07/2024

The level of cruelty of leaving your pets behind is simply unbearable.
"You become responsible forever for what you’ve tamed." Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince

20/07/2024

Grey is doing very well while kids are running loose and wild in the pub.

16/07/2024

Our journey to Swiss Alps this year.
Shorter version with Grey only

Another trip to the Alps to enjoy no people and beautiful nature

13/07/2024

At an informal meeting with vets to chat about pets' behaviour and meeting other pet professionals after work

27/06/2024

The best solutions during the current hot weather would be the following:
- Long walks - earlier in the morning (for heavy coated ones around 6-7 am is great) unless you are surrounded by woods and other means of shed, and they have ponds or other water means to cool your dogs in them but think waterfowl and do not let your dog disturb the nature;
- Or in the evening after say 8pm - the same as above applies;
- Quick 2-3 minutes outs for toilets only during the day. Works fine even for my working dog with high energy level.

Lots of water available as usual. Less food is fine. Keep your dog calm.

Don't let your dog run excessively or exercise them a lot in this hot weather. Quick exercises are fine during your long walks (see above).

25/06/2024

Another funny video I made while in Swiss Alps with Grey.

Sorry, I forgot my mike so the wind is a problem
But the view is real.

24/06/2024

Vienne is one of our most dedicated, loyal and long term volunteers who started helping us initially at St Mary's Hospital many years ago before being employed by the Trust. Having a disability for almost all of her life, Vienne lives her life in full and is passionate in helping other people.

After her retirement, she continued volunteering in Oncology at Charing Cross Hospital in both medical and clinical (radiotherapy) departments.

Vienne is one the most intelligent and intellectual people I have ever met in my life and I feel absolutely happy and privileged being invited to accompany her to the Verdi's requiem tonight.

Unfortunately, I received a very sad news just before the performance as one of our trainee search and rescue dogs died and all my thoughts were about the dog and his owner. I would like to dedicate this post to all two or four legged volunteers.

Thank you.

20/06/2024

Useful quick read article on how to tell an expert from an imitator. Most common signals in my experience (at least among dog trainers): use of jargon and popular "recipes."

What are the tell-tale signs *you* see that tell you someone is an expert or merely an imitator? Link in comments too!

Picture of dog in truck just because. . . He was not going to let us drive off without him! This is his face when we asked him to get out of the vehicle. He won the negotiation.

https://fs.blog/experts-vs-imitators/

09/06/2024

A few pictures from our Swiss Alps tour 2024

05/06/2024

These paws stepped on Glacier 3000 today.

03/06/2024

I am off this week for a long waited holiday back to Swiss Alps. Plans are to show Grey Glacier 3000 and I really hope he wouldn't use his restless bum to slide down to the valley on it!

01/05/2024

"Spaying and neutering dogs is not an effective means of behavioral control (for aggression or over-excitement) and it exposes dogs to continuing physiological risks and increased signs of aging" (Prof Stanley Coren 2024)

Desexing dogs doesn't control aggression but exposes them to physiological risks.

01/05/2024

+19 on Tuesday and Grey enjoyed his swim in this first sunny day. Swans are calm, they know us as good citizens :)

22/04/2024

We have had a wonderful time at the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors (APBC) conference in Daventry this weekend.

Speakers from around the world discussed a variety of topics focusing on companion animals in the community - and taking a holistic approach to welfare from all aspects - animal, human and environment.

This was a true multidisciplinary approach and I am very pleased of this tendency of integrated care when not only animal professionals (vets and nurses, dog trainers and behaviourists) but also human doctors and professors of human science and medicine are now widely included into discussions.

One World, One Health, One Welfare

Grey definitely enjoyed being a part of this conference and being pet by so many people.

15/04/2024

With a great pleasure I announce that after successfully passing an unexpected assessment this weekend for behaviour and obedience, Grey has become an official member of NSARDA Kent as a trainee dog (with me as his handler). I am still a bit shaking but very proud of his achievement.

I found it very important that a dog that was bred for work has now got a proper real duty and profession.

08/03/2024

Dear ladies -

Happy Women's Day!

27/02/2024

A muddy dog

11/02/2024

Hyperactive dog when it comes to the nails trimming.
His first experience on this. Cats were happy to participate in this shoot, too. I cut nails for the bengal quite often and he seems to enjoy the process

03/02/2024

My reaction when I hear about the "Google-led" dog training. Not a joke really.

The problem is that all those poor dogs often come to me when it is a bit too late!

So please, be aware that Google is full of well-wishing but not that well-educated people that will give you wrong advices for free and you will later need to spend hundreds of £ in attempt to retrain your dog (and it is not often successful or takes much longer - £).

Well, I am aware of people that also use Google to cure themselves from cancer... It never works!

29/01/2024

I got stuck at my desk...
The good thing is that I still have some stuff to do on my computer.

18/01/2024

Dog Training Planet is looking to enroll a few dogs with behaviour problems to present as Study Cases during the conferences or panel discussions with organisations like Kennel Club or ABTC - a limited circle of professionals - to develop a better approach to dog's welfare and training.

We are interested in cases with Separation disorders or Aggression - to dogs and/or people. Dogs with multiple issues from the above list are welcome.

The training and consultations for those that would like to take a part will be free.
All sessions will be filmed and all information collected ie emails, texts, videos will used as evidences for the case during presentations. These materials will NOT BE published on social media or streaming channels like YouTube and owners' identity will not be disclosed. All information will be strictly confidential.

The minimum amount of sessions that you and your dog would need to participate will be 2 but bear in mind that some cases may require 3 or more sessions. You will need to attend them all to complete the case.

We will only operate in Wimbledon (Wimbledon Common if outdoors), and Surrey KT22, KT9, KT21.

Please register your interest or ask questions via email: [email protected]

More info about the company here:
https://dogtrainingplanet.co.uk

18/01/2024

Deeply in sleep after long walks plus nose works training.