Lottie’s Little & Large Dog Training and Behaviour

22/08/2024

Our puppies were put through their final test… the threshold test! 🐾

Yikes! The gate blew open. Where is the puppy/dog?
A delivery at the front door. Oh no, the dog/puppy ran out😱😳🤯

This is an important concept and something I teach to all of my dogs & puppies when they are young.
They are never allowed to move through the front door or the backyard gate without my say so!❌🚦❌

Have a look at these guys giving it a go for the first time tonight & myself at the end teaching Rosie how to do it!

You can just see those clogs working! 🧠🐶🐾

22/08/2024

Congratulations Everyone! 🎉🥂👏🏻🎉

Last night was our final night of our puppy class course & I have to say I’m very impressed with how far each individual has come! 🐾🐶🐾

You’ve all done amazing! You should be so proud of yourselves! 👏🏻

Thank-you so much for joining us on this course! Hopefully see you on the next stages.. our adolescent course, which we will be announcing soon! 👏🏻🎉👏🏻🐾

18/08/2024

Dog training and handling isn't always sunshine and rainbows🌈☀️🐾

It's easy to get that view on social media. We all brag about our highs and when things go right…But you rarely see when things go wrong.

❌It happens more than you think❌

In this video we have Ivy. Ivy hasn’t been around bikes before but has been around other moving objects such as a skateboards.

✅ The first two clips of this sessions is ivys first introduction to the bike, as you can see from the video she is relax, under threshold & responsing to rider.

However that does all change.. This is not what is shown when it comes to training, how & when thresholds are broken.

📚📖For educational purposes, I’ve added in what frustration and going over threshold looks like..

For Ivy; once she was showing these signs we stopped & focus more on her outlet. We could both see she was frustrated & hyper fixated on the bike, instead of pushing her, we then change the training session to a play session to let her have her outlet & chance to realise all the built up frustration!🐾

16/08/2024

❌ Is your dog pulling you down the street making walks unpleasant?

❌ Too distracted to allow them off their lead?

❌ Excited when meeting new dogs or people?

✅ Join our Environmental Course & teach your dog how you want them to behave in a public area 🐾

Message for more details!!🐾🐶🐾

15/08/2024

Check out Rosie’s “drop it” command! 💪🏻

Teaching a dog to ‘drop’ or ‘drop it’ is such a fundamental skill, but it’s easily overlooked🐶🐾

Be sure to not confuse the "drop" command with a "leave-it" command.

A “leave-it”cue should only be used when your dog encounters something they want to engage with; it's your cue to tell them to ignore something or not to touch something ❌⛔️❌

A "drop it" cue is used when your dog already has something in their mouth that you would like them to put down, like dropping a ball during a game of fetch🎾🐾

14/08/2024

Our puppies learning to settle 🐶🐾✅

Often puppies can get really excited easily when they go to new places or meet new people or dogs. This is why some puppies/dogs find it difficult to be calm around distractions.
These outbursts can lead to your puppy doing unwanted behaviors, such as barking, jumping up, pulling, and even not listening to you.
It’s possible to teach your puppy how to relax and even settle anywhere and everywhere.

Examples of when the settle is useful:

• Many of us now work from home, and trying to work with your puppy bouncing around is virtually impossible; a good settle will be invaluable📤📄📃
• Some days you just need to sit down with a cup of coffee — or something stronger — and you need your puppy to be able to settle down and relax too☕️🍷🍾

With teaching a settle you want to try an not give them as much guidance from eye contact as possible, what you want to achieve is them settling down by doing your act of nothing! 🐶🐾

Yes that’s right, rewarding them for doing absolutely nothing! Yes!🐶🐾🐶🐾🐶🐾🐶🐾🐶🐾🐶🐾🐶🐾

Here is our puppy class giving it a go! Just look at them! 👌🏻🤩👌🏻

08/08/2024

😍😍 Isn’t this little guy just the cutest thing you’ve ever seen! 😍😍

This is Terri! He’s a 15 week old Shiba Inu, he’s currently booked in with us doing a 6 week 1-1 puppy course!🐾

We are on our 2/3rd week of the puppy course and just take a look at what this little man has learnt so far…
- puppy position fluently, sit,down,stand & from stand to down.
- sit & wait
- down stay

Theses 3 commands are difficult for puppies to learn depending on their breed/genetic, but this little guy needs a gold star for wanting a challenge, let alone learning theses 3 new commands but also learning around distractions too! ⭐️🏆⭐️

Well done Terri & Lorna 🐾💜

29/07/2024

A heat wave alert has been issued for the UK as temperatures start to rise.
We are urging owners to use these alerts to help keep dogs safe too, especially after such a wet, cold start to the summer.

Whilst some dogs may cope with the heat, do remember this year there has been little chance of them acclimatising to the hot weather, so take particular care during exercise and avoid the hot parts of the day.

In the heat dogs which can be more at risk should take particular care, which for dogs includes:

- elderly dogs, especially those with heart/breathing problems,
- flat-faced breeds, particularly those with breathing difficulty,
- overweight or unfit animals,
- large breeds,
- thick coated breeds,
- dehydrated dogs (following sickness/travel).

Please keep them safe and cool! Any signs of heat stroke then contact your emergency vet!🐾💜

25/07/2024

From last night puppy class, this little girl learning how to sit & wait🐾

🐾 One of the absolutely most important things to teach a dog is the ‘wait’ command. It means ‘pause until further instructions.’🐾

Wait:
• Teaches your puppy to down regulate - to go from an excited state to a calm one.

• Builds the understanding that your puppy needs to ‘calm down’ in order to get what they want.

• Reminds your puppy that activities and privileges happen on your terms and you aren’t a butler who exists just to cater to them.

• Helps them build self control so they have a stockpile for when you really need it in more exciting situations.

The more you ask your puppy to be in their thinking brain instead of the impulsive & instinctive brain, the easier it will be for your puppy in the future🐾🐶🐾

23/07/2024

It takes two to tango🎾🐾

Playing with your dog while training is a relationship builder and a win/win solution as you build better control. Your dog learns to listen while excited, maintains a nice attitude while learning, and comes to understand that access to all good things are attained through you🐾

If you want to build on youre relationship with your dog/puppy, give us a message!🐾💜

21/07/2024

Today something unexpected happened…. TURN VOLUME UP ⬆️ ⬆️⬆️

Yes that’s right, some d**ks decided that they were going to let off a LOUD explosion in the park.
No one was expecting it, there were families with young children around & dogs minding their own business..

I on the other hand was putting in some practice from what I had learnt yesterday from J & P Canine Academy Seminar (which was incredible btw! Highly recommend & will be going to the next one!)

All I want to say is… Thankyou🐾

• Thankyou for doing that unexpected thing, you’ve helped indirectly strengthen mine and hers bond.

•Thank you for showing her that when things like that happen unexpectedly to still have focus on me & be with me.

• Thank you for your reckless behaviour, I now know that she’s had a positive experience around loud sounds so the next time something unexpected happens she won’t be scared, so Thank you🐾

So proud of Lulu today!🐾💜

15/07/2024

Here’s a little sneak peak to what our puppy course entails!
Little barney practicing his loose leash walking & sitting position past little distractions! 🐾 💜

Don’t forget puppy classes start this Wednesday 17th July at 6:30pm 🐾💜

06/07/2024

As promised!!!!
Ivy & Rock practicing their moving middles! We thought it wasn’t challenging enough for them so why not add a little extra spice, we asked them for a spin out of middle into heel from them both!

Just look at them! 😍 both their obedience and focus on the handlers ( myself & their owner Hannah) has massively improved over the past few months and that is down to a simple lifestyle change and going back to basics with both of them!🐾

Going back a few steps isn’t always a bad thing, it’s sometimes what you need to do to be able move forward and conquer what you want to achieve! 🙌🏻👌🏻🙌🏻

So proud!🐾🙌🏻💜

06/07/2024

Ivy🐾💜
Today we had the chance to teach Ivy how to do a moving middle command.

She took in her stride! Just look at that!🙌🏻🐾💜

*video is to be posted later of herself and rock!🐾

05/07/2024

2 slots left! Message to book in! 🐾💜

02/07/2024

🐶📚🤩🐾 Puppy Classes 🐾🤩📚🐶

The next set of puppy life skills classes are now open for booking……

The classes will start on Wednesday 17th July and run for 5 consecutive weeks, suitable for pups up to 6️⃣ months old🐶🐾

⏰ 18:30 till 19:30
🗺️ St Wilfred’s Church,
Community Hall
M22 4WE

If you have a puppy and need some help to set them up for success, some of the topics covered include ⬇️🐶🌟

🐾 Settle
🐾 Sit / Down / Stand
🐾 Recall
🐾 Loose lead walking
🐾 Attention to name / Focus
🐾 Leave it
🐾 Jumping up
🐾 Handling / Grooming

We also look at all those puppy issues you may need help with, from toileting, resource guarding, separation anxiety and ways to improve your pups mental enrichment 🤩

Why not join us and have some fun while setting your pup up for success 🏆 as well as spending time growing your bond together 🥰

The cost is £65 per dog, payment options available 🐶🐕🐕‍🦺🐾

Message for more details or to book your place.

01/04/2023

A very special guest appearance! ✨

Last night was our last session of our puppy class course for some of our puppies and we had our very own professional groomer Hannah Louise Carr do a little talk about why grooming is important and what to expect when their puppy goes to the groomers for the first time! 🐾

27/02/2023

Took the opportunity to work on my own dog Lulu and just do some basic sits, waiting, stay and recall🐾

About Lulu:
We’ve only very recently since last June adopted her and slowly but surely we are getting there.
Starting off with the basics in the house and in a less distracting environment has really helped with being able to get to this point with her which I thought wouldn’t happen until the near future.

We are so very proud of her and her progress! Obviously it’s not perfect but she is still only learning 🐾

21/02/2023

What is environmental training, you ask?

It is where you lay the foundation for a calm and confident adult dog that can cope well with new surroundings and people.
It helps with building up your dogs confidence,strengthening commands and teaching them to co-exist & neutralise around other dogs & humans🐾

Here is Lulu showing that sit and wait, means sit and wait around distractions 🐺

If you are interested in learning more about this then please drop me a message🐾

19/02/2023

Appreciation Post to and her owner! 🐾

I’ll give you a little bit of background information before explain why I am so proud in this team!

Hannah is one of my work colleagues who over a year ago adopted this lovely girl Ivy (Otti) from and from that moment Hannah picked her up from the airport and settled her in her home she started to work with her.

We have been working together for a few months on and off, having catch up sessions & providing both of them with there homework tasks to achieve by our next meeting and I can happily say they are smashing it!

About Ivy:
Ivy is a very intelligent girl whom is also very well socialised, to then point where she was more interested in her environment, other dogs or people but not so very much her mum when something else’s is more exciting.
By bringing her focus back on her mum, we worked on the basic, took it straight back to the start and slowly added more and more distractions to be able to build this up today!

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Consistency is key, engagement is key, building a partnership is key, understanding what breed you have is key 🐾🫶🏻❤️

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P.s - Ivy broke the down due a paper bag tickling her bottom & please ignore the high pitch whine, it’s my dog (she’s undergoing training as well) 🐾

31/01/2023

The first course of the year at Lottie’s Little & Large Dog Training and Behaviour is nearly fully booked up! 🐾

We have 2 spaces left! Get in touch now to pre book and secure your spot on the course! 🐾💜

FRIDAY 17th FEBRUARY 2023 - 7pm-8pm🐾

02/12/2022

Day 2 of the Christmas Games!🎄🐾🎄

Hide and Seek for a Treat! 🐾

This little exercise is great for younger dogs and higher energy dogs as you are getting them to use there nose & brain at the same time!

Natural instinct is to forage for food so why not provide them with a task which they can do so! 🐾🎄

01/12/2022

It’s December 1st which means it is time for 24 days of Lottie’s Little and Large Doggie Games!🎄🐾

We will be providing you each day leading up to Christmas with a new enrichment game or tip for your canine to keep them entertained and stimulated during this busy time of year! 🐾

Keep your eyes peeled for tomorrows game!👀🎄🐾

11/11/2022

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09/11/2022

Puppy Class Course🐾🐶🐾

The Course will starting on Friday 11th November at 7pm til 8pm in Northenden!

It will be a six week program covering all the basics you’re puppy needs to know and will have time for socialising/play after each class. 🐾

Please give us a message for bookings or more info!🐾

31/10/2022

Lulu wishing you all a HAPPY HALLOWEEN🐾🕷️🐾

🎃👻🎃👻🎃👻🎃👻🎃👻🎃👻🎃

16/09/2022

One of our puppy class attendees practicing their puppy positions which they only learnt last week!

Well done Tigger & Tiggers pawrents👏🏻⭐️

01/09/2022

NEW GROUP CLASSES STARTING THIS MONTH🐾🐶🐾

A Puppy Course will starting on Friday 9th September at 7pm til 8pm in Northenden!

It will be a six week program covering all the basics you’re puppy needs to know and will have time for socialising/play after each class. 🐾

Please give us a message for bookings or more info!🐾

30/08/2022

Last week, Cammi a 12 month old Labrador joined us for a 1-1 sessions to work on her lead pulling, her excitement when seeing the lead and also her focus around distractions.

A simple explanation which is linking all these undesirable behaviours together is that she’s frustrated🐕

So from our first session we worked on realising that frustration and putting it into something more desirable and fun for both dog and handler🐕🐾

This is just a stepping stone to the end result, but I just want to show you all how much focus & fun it is to work with you’re dog🐾.

Can’t wait to see her progression over the next few weeks!👀🐶

If you have a adolescent teenager and need some guidance just drop us a message🐕🐾

27/08/2022

True term “liquid gold”! 🐕🐾

If you haven’t tried our Tasty Liver Treat already you NEED to…its liquid gold! The irresistible, naturally hypoallergenic, high protein snack comes in a handy tube and can be used as a delicious treat and essential aid in giving medication and grooming 😋

27/08/2022

When you think of dog training, what comes to mind?
Most often we think of behaviors such as sit, down, stay, or come. While important, obedience is only a small aspect of training.

We all want our dogs to have the ability to comfortably exist while they’re out on a walk, at the farmer’s market, or eating dinner with you on a busy street.

Teaching a dog to know what to do during times of inactivity is often more difficult than teaching obedience cues or cute tricks.

This afternoon, was a little different and I think she enjoyed it! 🫶🏻🐕🐾

25/08/2022

NEW GROUP CLASSES STARTING NEXT MONTH🐾🐶🐾

A Puppy Course will starting on Friday 9th September at 7pm til 8pm in Northenden!

It will be a six week program covering all the basics you’re puppy needs to know and will have time for socialising/play after each class. 🐾

Please give us a message for bookings or more info!🐾

15/08/2022

Something that is very common and can easily be caught from anywhere where your pup goes.. please make sure they are protected 🐶🐾🐶🐾

Kennel Cough can be serious in some animals, especially young pups and dogs with underlying illness.

Kennel Cough can be easily caught and spread. Kennel Cough can be easily stopped.
Vaccination helps all of the above. Most prevent completely, or very mild illness is seen.

Get in touch today to check your dog’s vaccine against Kennel Cough is up to date.

12/08/2022

⏬ Blue-Green Algae Symptoms ⏬

If your dog shows any of the below symptoms after drinking from, swimming or paddling in water, contact us and let us know immediately.

🚱 Vomiting/being sick
🚱 Diarrhoea
🚱 Disorientation/confusion/loss of balance
🚱 Drooling
🚱 Breathing difficulties
🚱 Seizures/fitting/tremors
🚱 Weakness/collapse/unconsciousness

12/08/2022

Quick reminder that all 1-1’s and classes including puppy class tonight are SUSPENDED, due to this heatwave!

It is far too hot to be asking you’re dogs/puppies to work or do any physical exercise.

Here is just a little information that you can provide them with instead🐾

Please stay safe in this heat!☀️🔥☀️

10/08/2022

Good morning all,
Due to the announcement of a mini heatwave due to set in today unfortunately with regards to you’re dogs welfare, I am going to have to suspend all 1-1 sessions and puppy classes this coming week/weekend.

It would not be ethically right of me as a trainer to put you’re canines through any sort of exercise or stressful encounters (which they may deem stressful) during this heatwave as it can impact there wellbeing and health drastically in more ways than one.

Please please keep an eye on you’re dogs for heatstroke!
Here is a link to what the signs of heatstroke is if you are unsure. If you see any signs of this or you are worried about you’re dog then please ring the vet asap!

https://www.facebook.com/100076292883951/posts/166649422554820/

https://www.facebook.com/100891212376396/posts/181964347602415/

You’re dogs don’t need a walk this week/weekend, try and limit there exercise and replace it more with mental stimulation such as snuffle mats, lick mats and games.

Apologises for any inconvenience, you’re dogs welfare comes first, thankyou 🐾🐾

05/08/2022

Our puppies class tonight🐾🐶🐾

Last week we taught them how to do puppy positions (sit, down, stand) and here is a snippet of how they’ve done over the past week! Absolutely smashed it! 🎉🐾🐶

They all have been little superstars with their homework!🎉

03/08/2022

Results from our loose leash workshop course we ran a few weeks ago!

Beautiful lily was pulling like a steam train before attending this workshop! 🐾🐾

Would you be interested in us running another workshop like this??

Message us for info!🐾🐾

02/08/2022

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Lulu taking quite seriously during her recall training session! 🐾🐶🐾

02/08/2022

Our slots fill up fast with our ever-growing pack. Call now to book your FREE Meet and Greet with Wayne!