Are you making this common mistake? Do you use the words “leave it” in an effort to startle your dog into not picking up something?Have you been told to yank their lead at the same time as yelling “leave it”? Are you thinking about what you DON’T want them to do with no consideration of what you’d prefer them to do? What if I told you that REWARDING your dog when they look at YOU after you say “leave it” will create a stronger reaction?Just check out Lily’s snap response in the video for proof. This was after 1 session.#dogbehaviourist #dogtrainer #labrador #leaveit #dogtrainingwales
Understanding your dog’s body language is vital, particularly when you have a nervous or reactive dog. Would you have noticed the subtle changes in Non’s body language that show a fear response? Or would you have assumed that she was no longer focussed on the training because she was being “naughty”?Do you know the body language your dog shows when they need some extra support?#dogbehaviourist #dogtrainer #dogbodylanguage #reactivedog #collie
It has been a pleasure running the Canine Learning and Training Module @wrexhamuniversitynorthop this month.🎓Engaged, well-informed students🐾Setting up the next generation of trainers and behaviourists📍Great facilities with on site training hall and fields🦮 Some very helpful stooge dogs - you may recognise their owners if you come to our classes. Thanks, Kaye and Jacqui!Thank you for inviting me @wrexhamuniversitynorthop. I look forward to seeing you again soon!
Loose lead walking
Spaniels and loose lead walking: it’s not easy. But it’s worth it. Well done, Theo!
My books are here!
What’s in the box? My books are finally here!
Who thinks I should have a little book launch evening?
I’ll probably now use this packing to make enrichment for my dogs…
Sasha
Sasha used to be fearful of other dogs and would bark and lunge at them if they passed too close. But look at this video that her owner sent me - this is a dog that Sasha hadn’t met before and they calmly met and then started playing! Here is what Lucy, her owner, has to say:“Thank you, it’s amazing how much she’s come on! I think even a month or two ago I would never have dreamed of being able to introduce her to another dog like that and we’re so grateful for all the help in getting this far.”
Bella’s 1st birthday
One year of wonderful, happy, cuddly, life-loving Bella!
Happy 1st birthday to the littlest lab 🐾
Star’s loose lead walking
From pulling like a train to happily plodding along by her owner’s side, Star’s the rescue mastiff’s loose lead transformation has been spectacular and rapid.
Star by name and star by nature!
Settle
Ren, Oakley and Frank working on settling calmly around distractions in training class this week.
All ready for a summer of pub garden visits!
#puppytraining #dogtraining #puppyclasses #dogtrainingwales #dogtrainingclasses #dogtrainer
KC Good Citizen
Take a sneak peak at our Kennel Club Good Citizen Bronze and Silver tests that happened this weekend.
Watch to the end to see if they pass!
Well done Alba, Bronwen, Simba, Poppy, Niko and their amazing owners! What a fabulous achievement!
A huge thank you to Laura for examining and for helping everyone enjoy it.
(You may also spot our very own instructor, Kaye, passing Silver with her young lab, Niko.)
#dogtraining #dogtrainer #kennelclubgoodcitizen #goodcitizendogscheme #dogobedience #kennelclub #dogtrainingclub
Recall
Who’s excited about coming back when called?
Starsky is!
Stay
Here are our Level 3 class practising their stays ready for their KC Good Citizen Bronze and Silver Award tests next week - wish them luck!
Dog training and behaviour in North Wales
