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Dog training & boarding. Board & trains, 1:1s, training walks, online 1:1s.Working breeds welcome 🐾
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07/12/2024

It’s rare I have any time off but a break is sometimes what is needed to enable us to stay at the top of our game. The break has done us good and WE ARE BACK!

I am working up until 23rd December so get your 1:1s booked in 🐾

25/11/2024

‘The Power of Play’

When discussing how to train dogs, what many people do not realise is that one of the most important components in training is play!

Structured play not only builds a good relationship between you and your dog but creates better engagement and if done correctly, can speed up learning.

When Axle and Ava were little pups, I would play tug with them, letting them win and boosting their confidence. I kept sessions short to keep them wanting more.

Why not incorporate play into your training routine, if your dog is toy motivated, play tug / throw their ball as their reward. If your dog is food motivated why not throw food for them to chase.

We talk often about work and play and they are always spoken about as being in seperate categories, when it comes to training dogs, if you can combine the two you will create more motivation in your dog and maximise learning.

Do you know how to play effectively with your dog?

(Pic: Ava holding a green tug toy)

16/11/2024

So today my boy did me proud and passed his foundation under the UK Tracking Dog Association.

Big thanks to Christine for assessing and for her positive comments.

13/11/2024

My merchandise started off merely as my work wear. After receiving number of enquiries asking if I sell hats, here they are! Fully lined bobble hats with the Boundary K9 logo on. These are so so warm and just in time for that cold snap! Also make great Christmas presents! £25 with free delivery. Limited stock.

04/11/2024

The best thing you can buy for your dog this time of year…

When the nights are getting shorter and the weather isn’t as kind. What can you buy for your dog to help keep them stimulated?

Many people suggest a Kong or a Snuffle mat? Perhaps you’ve bought a treat dispenser toy?

I personally recommend buying yourself a waterproof coat 🫢😂

Dogs need to be exercised and stimulated no matter what the weather is doing, why should your dog miss out just because it’s raining?

Post inspired by Yorkshire Canine Academy

29/10/2024

Ruby the Dalmatian puppy out in Malpas for some socialisation.

28/10/2024

Bonfire night and the magic pill…

As Bonfire night fast approaches, the vast majority of dogs do not need CBD oil or a sedative from the vet, they need desensitisation and something called Counter Conditioning, a process where you change your pets emotional response, attitude or feelings to a stimulus.

Play a firework soundtrack (I use the one on Spotify) whilst engaging your dog in a fun enrichment activity or when giving them their favourite treats. Leave it playing at a low level and gradually increase the volume over time, your dog will become desensitised to the noise.

Don’t over fuss when they look unsure, be confident and act normally. Dogs feed off our emotions, so if we make a big deal of the noise, they will too.

24/10/2024

When your client wants to be able to take their dogs to a cafe without any reactivity…

20/10/2024

A big welcome to Merlin

19/10/2024

I’ve just been sent a message asking what the point of this exercise is if it’s just for ‘fancy obedience’? The answer is, it’s not just for ‘fancy obedience’ it is an excellent way to strengthen your dogs hind quarters.

It’s the reason I teach every one of my dogs to ‘back up’. It is beneficial for breeds such as the German Shepherd and other large breeds, especially as they are ageing.

So, in short, ‘rear end awareness’ does help to achieve flashy obedience. But, it also has many health benefits in keeping your dog fit and healthy. ☺️ 🐾

15/10/2024

🐾 Cancellation 🐾

1:1 Sunday 20th @ 11:30
DM if you’d like this

07/10/2024

‘It’s ok, he’s friendly’

Perhaps you’ve heard this shouted across a field when another dog comes running up to your dog? Perhaps you are guilty of saying this?

It’s come up in many debates for as long as I can remember and sometimes translates to..‘they are friendly but I don’t have a reliable recall.’ This is ok and I’m not here to shame anyone but if you do not have the ability to get your dog back when you need to then think twice about letting them off lead in public.

I’ve been doing 1:1s with people’s highly reactive dogs, training them to walk past dogs in a neutral manner and making great progress only for a loose dog to come over trying to attack them.

None of us are perfect and I know accidents can happen, perhaps your dog escaped, perhaps you tripped and dropped the lead or maybe, as I have experienced, your collar failed and clip broke.

Wouldn’t it be great to know in an emergency you could stay calm, call your dog and he’d come straight to you ?

If you would like help with recall, get in touch.

05/10/2024

**Owners Found**

I have just come across these two dogs, one Dachshund and one terrier loose on the road with no collars on. Tallarn Green.

Please pm me if you know who they belong to. They are safe and sound.

Please share and let’s get them home asap

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30/09/2024

Why exercise before or after a meal can be life threatening for your dog.

Bloat, twisted gut and gastric torsion are all names for Gastric Dilation-Volvulus (GDV)

GDV is the twisting of the dogs stomach and can be caused by many factors including large meals, stress and anxiety, excitement and vigorous exercise.

Deep chested Dogs are more susceptible to GDV but all dogs are at risk of it.

GDV usually occurs when feeding a dog close to exercise, especially a large meal.

There are things you can do to help prevent GDV such as feeding your dog from a slow feeder, not feeding close to exercise (before and afterwards) and feeding smaller amounts spread across the day rather than one meal a day.

If you spot any of these symptoms, it could indicate your dog has GDV and it’s important to act fast…

🐾 Retching or unproductive vomiting

🐾 Swollen tummy

🐾 Restlessness – panting and pacing

🐾 Excessive drooling

🐾 Difficulty breathing

🐾 Pale gums (it’s important to know what your dogs ‘normal’ gums look like.

As a fully trained dog first aider and owner of two very active working line German Shepherds, GDV is something I keep at the forefront of my mind. It’s devastating and sadly very common.

I hope this post will help keep more dogs safe.

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I love this clip of Blu wandering around at twilight in the snow. It’s so peaceful here at Boundary HQ and the dogs love it. #gsd #dogboarding #dogtrainer #dogtraininguk

Fact! Some trainers just don’t want you to succeed, keeping you where you are with the minimum progression makes them more money! If you are not making progress with your trainer ask yourself why and don’t be afraid to walk away! #progress #badtrainer #dogtrainer #dogtrainingtips

When you finally get to meet one of your online students. All the way from Stockton on Tees to spend the day training dogs. What could be better ! I’m proud of all of my students but Holly and Schafer out work most people. Well done Holly and Schafer what a team!!!!

After a few weeks off training in protection, Ava showed that a break certainly doesn’t do us any harm. More power, more drive. That’s my girl 💪🏻 #Protectiondog #gsd #igp #raddog #racingbluestorm #dogtrainer #dogtraining #sable #sablegsd

A huge welcome to Petra the Border Collie ☺️🐾 #bordercollie #bordercolliesofinstagram #dogboarding

A little montage of recent training. If you have any questions just ask… #IGP #schutzhund #dogtraining #dumbbells #hurdles #aframe #gsd #dogsports

Lenny the Doberman came to me today as his owners are struggling to walk him due to his constant pulling on the lead. This was achieved in only one session. #dobermanpinscher #doberman #dogtrainer #dogtraining #dog #puppylove

Hind end awareness training for Scout. If you want to move onto high level obedience you need to put the foundations in place… #obediencetraining #hindendawareness #gsd #dogtrainer

Success doesn’t come from slogging away for hours, it’s the few minutes of quality here and there. It’s the sessions that really disappoint and didn’t go your way that you learn from. The mistakes that leave you frustrated but willing to change. #IGP #dogtrainer #gsd

Family protection dog Tyson demonstrating his ability to bark on command #protectiondog #rottweiler #dogtrainer #dogboarding

Here’s just one example of what can be achieved in our online 1:1s. This amazing duo Holly and young pup Schafer have not been with me long but are already excelling in their obedience. The sky is the limit for these two! Well done guys, you make a great team! #fourpawstwofeetoneteam