Love Your Dog Training

17/01/2025

Beautiful Meggie has been attacking other dogs - it was embarrassing and worrying. A lockdown dog, this is quite common.

Her lovely owners had had dogs before and spent a lot of time on her training, her skills were really good and yet her behaviour to dogs and prey wasn’t. I see this all the time.

Today is the start of a new, and happier life for Meggie. Introducing small changes, putting a plan in place and teaching dogmanship is going to totally turn this situation around.

Good girl Meggie ❤️🐕

16/01/2025

Why should you teach your dog to drop things on command ?

1. To stop them destroying your fav possessions

2. To stop them swallowing something which could harm them.

3. To teach them Not to resource guard things.

4. So you aren’t chasing your dog around the garden in a game of ‘chase me’.

Is it easy to teach?

Yes, providing you are consistent, start slow and build it at your dog’s pace.

Is it worth the bother -hell yes! 👍

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04/01/2025

Can you help Sushi - she has arrived from Romania and her owners weren’t told she has separation anxiety.

Her owners are willing to pay for someone to be with her for 1 to 2 days a week for the next 6 weeks or so until she is able to go to a doggie day care.

I’ve visited this morning and she is the sweetest, gentlest dog you could hope to find. We’ve started work to build her confidence but it’s going to take time.

If you are in Melton Mowbray could you help?

Sushi walks beautifully on the lead, gets on with dogs, cats, people and is very loving and gentle. Would suit someone whose at home all day as can’t be left.

Please DM if interested. Thanks so much Lynne x

22/11/2024

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20/11/2024

SNOW BALLS STUCK ON YOUR DOG?
No Problem - use a whisk 🐕☃️

20/10/2024

WHAT IS A HUFF?

When a dog Huffs it it a signal to the social group that danger has been detected.

A huff is a quiet, short gruff sound as the dog expels air in a quick burst.

They may do a few Huffs one after the other.

In the wild dogs or wolves will come in close together when they hear this sound.

Although we have domesticated dogs you will still hear this sound from your dog or perhaps a dog you are approaching.

It shouldn’t be ignored as your dog is trying to communicate something.

Observe what you dog believes to be the issue and then take appropriate action.

It could be crossing the road, shortening the lead , reassurance or whatever is appropriate in the situation.

Does your dog Huff? When does it happen?

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19/10/2024

Can I change your dog’s behaviour for the better?

Absolutely!

I specialise in dog psychology and not only help you to understand your dog but communicate with them in a way that they understand.

You won’t believe how quickly things change - yes, even your dog 😃🐕

I work with familes to ensure that both you and your lovely dog enjoy your best lives together.

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16/10/2024

Recall -I don’t know about you but one of the most annoying things is when your dog is on lead for whatever reason and another dog runs up.

The owner is either nowhere to be seen or shouting that famous phrase - ‘it’s ok, he’s friendly’. 🤷‍♀️ That’s of no help whatsoever if your dog is reactive, fearful or elderly.

It becomes pretty obvious very quickly that they have no control over their dog.

If you are the other owner, I’m sure you didn’t want this to happen. It’s embarrassing and frustrating for you. Obviously there are some that don’t care, but that’s not you.

You wish you could fix it. Perhaps you’ve even been shouted at. I’ve seen it happen.

You can change your dog’s behaviour and take back control. Yes, you are going to have to do some training but I’ve found the simplest and fastest way to do that.

Consider booking in for a 1:2:1 session where I’ll teach you all the skills you need to know or download my Perfect Recall Course.

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Life is too short, dog walks need to be stress free ❤️

03/08/2024

Doggo Olympics at its finest - love the silent body language going on here 😃🐕

Sound on !

Thanks to Debbie Collins for sending me this

26/04/2024

ROMANIAN RESCUES can be tricky.

Dogs picked off the street have lived a completely different life and may find it difficult to acclimatise to living in a home.

Some of the issues may be:

1. Resource Guarding - they may be used to fighting for food.

2. Separation Anxiety - they’re not used to being on their own.

3. Reactivity- can show aggression to other dogs particularly on lead.

4. Walking on a lead -likely never been restricted in this way.

5. Toileting inside - they been able to do their business everywhere.

6. Protecting their owners - they may have strong guarding instincts.

7. Fear of people,particularly men and children

I’ve given support and help for all of the above and more - think carefully before adoption.

So Bertie is a lovely dog but really fearful of the husband, would bark at him constantly and it had progressed to a bite. The family asked for help as this behaviour couldn’t on.

I’m pleased to report that the session went really well. My lovely client contacted me this morning saying ‘ I can’t tell you how much you’ve helped us, Bertie is happier and more relaxed. We will be ok with Bertie now, he’s like a different dog’ ♥️

17/04/2024

HOW DOES IT FEEL when you can’t enjoy walking your dog because they react to all or some dogs on your walk?

I can tell you that it feels awful - you feel guilty, embarrassed, a failure, stressed and the list goes on.

This is Peanuts story:
Came as a rescue from a charity in the North, a very handsome dog. Little was known about his background but when he arrived at his new home it was obvious he had had little to no training.

The worst of it was that Peanut went into the red zone every time he saw a dog and seemingly there was no way of stopping him. He had even bitten his owner in a redirected attack as he was so beside himself.

I happen to specialise in reactive dogs, dealing with them virtually every day and this came as no surprise.

I can tell you that there is is no one thing, technique or skill that is going to turn things around quickly. It is a combination of many pieces that I look at and adjust, each dog is different and needs a slightly different approach.

This is why a good trainer can’t/ shouldn’t give you advice on social media because it could be the absolute opposite of what your dog needs.

A dog trainer/behaviourist should come to upgrade your skills and knowledge so that you can carry on the good work. If they just handle your dog or don’t do any practical work at all then please find another trainer.

The good news is that by the end of the session Peanut was able to pass dogs without reacting for the first time ever and his lovely owner has the knowledge and skills to progress with.

Good boy Peanut❤️

10/02/2024

Frankie did not want people visiting the family home. She would bark ferociously, lunge and jump at at faces. Her owners were very worried she would bite. Frankie was also growling at their toddler and a choice was soon going to be made whether to let her go.

Another Behaviourist had been in a few months ago but nothing had changed. Just giving treats is not always the right answer with an aggressive dog.

This is the message Ive just had from the family - -

‘We already have a new dog!! She has been so calm, amazing eye contact and we even had a visitor after you left so could practice straight away and her response was perfect!
Honestly thank you so much!!🥰’

One session.
Lynne ❤️

28/01/2024

If you get confused between the different dog training methods, and after all, I can’t blame you, here is a well written article in The Times explaining what’s what. Lynne x

See comments if you can’t access it.

‘Positive-only’ trainers think harsh words hurt our pets — so what should you do when they tear up the sofa? Matt Rudd navigates a political minefield and gets you answers from the experts

10/01/2024

INTRODUCING A NEW PUPPY
What a critical time! And so important to get it right.

Ivy’s owner spoke with me about the breed and personality that would suit before she started looking. I met little Patch today. What a lovely little dog he is.

It’s really useful to know what behaviour is normal and when to step in. Today we watched as Ivy gave Patch some clear communication to back off when she had her new toy. Patch respected the warning and moved right away. No need for human interaction.

I love watching dogs interacting, do you?

Lynne x

20/12/2023

More dog bites happen at this time of year and it’s generally OUR FAULT!
Over excitement leads to a build up of adrenaline which in turn leads to a short fuse and boom - there is the bite that ‘came out of the blue’.

Make sure that you are supervising your dog and that you give ample time out particularly if you have children around.

If you found this helpful, please share and help avoid unnecessary bites this Christmas 🎄🐕

11/12/2023

The 3 things I use more than anything else in my day to day life as a dog trainer/ behaviourist.