Dog Confidence

07/07/2025

Well done Dulcie, Mabel, Rafa and Tilly. A fun evening at Movement Club working on front and rear paw awareness before working on some more challenging puzzle pieces for Movement Club.

30/06/2025

OUT OF OFFICE FOR A FEW DAYS

I'm taking a few days off as several blocks of training finished last week so ideal opportunity. All messages will be responded to next week.
Love you, bye,

Vickie x

By the way - this is a very old photo - it was not taken today! My dogs have barely stepped outside. x

29/06/2025

Many thanks Rachel of for a fabulous day of T-Touch workshops. Well done to Freddie, Rafa, Jackson, Hugo, Coco and Wren for participating. Rachel is back with us on Sunday 10th August for a follow on workshop. Watch the FB page for booking details.

28/06/2025

We had a lovely time at Movement Club this morning, in the cool of the training barn, working on paw awareness, parkour and movement puzzle pieces. Well done Sam, Nellie and Roxie.

27/06/2025

Barn Hunt UK Workshops - Sunday - PLEASE READ

Sadly, due to the heat and humidity forecast I am going to reschedule this Sunday's workshops. Everyone booked on will receive a message this evening. Today, hasn't been as hot here but even with a good breeze it was far too hot for dogs to be waiting in cars or working.

The Barn Hunt barn is open sided so is considerably warmer than the Training Barn. Scent work also raises your dog's temperature as they work and whilst it is disappointing and inconvenient for us all, I won't take risks in regard to welfare. I know you will all understand. Thank you x

27/06/2025

ONE SPOT HAS BECOME AVAILABLE ON SUNDAY 1-3PM.

TRAINING IN THE TRAINING BARN SO THE TEMPERATURE WILL BE SAFE FOR THE DOGS (AND HUMANS!)

Unlock Your Dog’s Potential with TellingtonTTouch
Sunday 29th June - Dog Confidence Training Barn CW5 8NP

ONE SPOT AVAILABLE - 1-3pm
Booking Link - https://dog-confidencebookingpage.as.me/?appointmentType=77438610

Very excited to welcome back Rachel from Well Balanced Animals

Is your dog struggling with anxiety, reactivity, or behavioural issues? Discover the transformative power of TellingtonTTouch Training. Unlock the secrets to a calmer, happier, and more balanced dog with our TellingtonTTouch Training Workshop!

TellingtonTTouch Training Method, or TTouch, is a positive, animal-friendly approach to training, rehabilitating, and calming animals that can significantly influence all areas of your dog's life. This method addresses behaviour problems, performance issues, and overall well-being by focusing on posture and achieving physical, mental, and emotional balance.

Join our Introduction to TTouch workshop and learn how to use gentle, positive techniques to improve your dog's behaviour, well-being, and overall quality of life. TTouch is a unique, animal-centered approach that can help with:

• Pulling on the lead
• Reactivity to dogs or humans
• Fear of traffic
• Anxiety and firework fears
• General relaxation and calmness

Workshop Highlights:
• Expert Instruction: Led by Rachel Jackson, one of only four TellingtonTTouch Instructors in the UK, with over twenty five years of experience.
• Observation Techniques: Learn to observe and read the subtle signs your dog uses to communicate feelings, tightness, coat patterns, and tension patterns.
• TTouches for Relaxation: Discover specific TTouches that help relax your dog, relieve tension, and reduce reactivity.
• Body Wraps: Understand how simple body wraps can help your dog relax, be less reactive, and reduce noise sensitivity.
• Groundwork Activities: Engage in activities that promote physical balance, proprioceptive awareness, and focus, while encouraging relaxation and calmness.

Rachel's extensive background, including her qualification as a Veterinary Physiotherapist, enhances the skills and care she brings to each session. Her expertise is especially beneficial for sensitive and anxious dogs, ensuring a comprehensive approach to their well-being.

Booking Link - https://dog-confidencebookingpage.as.me/?appointmentType=77438610







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25/06/2025

Barn Hunt UK Workshop attendees this weekend!

You will have all received your welcome email for Sunday. I'm keeping an eye on the weather forecast as currently Sunday afternoon is forecast to be very warm and too warm for dogs in cars or waiting for their turn. I will make a decision regarding the weather on Friday as we may need to reschedule.

Photo of handsome George for attention:-)

24/06/2025

Many congratulations to Mabel with Lesley who achieved the Intermediate Good Companion Award and Freddie with Charlie who achieved the Foundation Good Companion Award today.

20/06/2025

Heatstroke in dogs - worth a read with the temperatures forecast to continue being pretty unbearable and unsafe for dogs. There are a few myths regarding how to treat heatstroke which is why I'm sharing this from Dr David Marlin, a specialist in thermoregulation rather than Dr. FB.

And please don't assume that it must be safe to take your dog to any outdoor events in these temperature because the events are still running. Do the right thing and leave your dog at home. xx

🐕HEATSTROKE IN DOGS🐕

We've been banging on about this for years! HEATSTROKE is a MEDICAL EMERGENCY! Fortunately, now more and more professionals are communicating the same message!

Whilst the need for rapid cooling with COLD water (1-15°C) has been recognised for decades in equestrian and human medicine, the dog world has lagged behind, and very poor information still circulates. e.g. "cool the paws", "cover with wet towels", "avoid cold water as it will cause shock"

THE KEY MESSAGES ARE............

💦"WET THEN VET"💦

💦"COLD WATER IMMERSION" (1-15°C)💦
(If you can't immerse, keep pouring ANYTHING COLD over the dog - hose, soft drinks, milk, etc)

💦Dogs die of heatstroke because they were NOT COOLED QUICKLY ENOUGH, NOT BECAUSE THEY WERE COOLED!

♨️RISK FACTORS FOR HEATSTROKE IN HOT WEATHER♨️

♨️Large dogs
♨️DOUBLE-COATED breeds
♨️Brachycephalic breeds
♨️June, July, August (UK)
♨️Exercise, being outdoors, left in cars

EDIT: - If a dog is PANTING, it's struggling to control its body TEMPERATURE! 💦HOSE IT TO COOL IT DOWN!💦

❤️PLEASE SHARE - Spread accurate information; potentially save a dogs life!❤️

CHECK OUT FREE RESOURCES HERE: https://askanimalweb.com/managing-dogs-in-hot-weather/

Welfare in the Heat: https://askanimalweb.com/heat-welfare/

If you don't believe me, look at the research: Beard S, Hall EJ, Bradbury J, Carter AJ, Gilbert S, O'Neill DG. Epidemiology of heat-related illness in dogs under UK emergency veterinary care in 2022. Vet Rec. 2024;e4153. https://bvajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/vetr.4153