Ed's Dog Training

02/12/2024

Taking time to recover! 😌

Last Wednesday I finally got my long-awaited hand surgery to straighten my very bent little finger.

Unfortunately this has put me out of action for a little while and being my dominant hand that I've had the surgery on, it is making some day-to-day tasks a little more on the challenging side. 🙈

But haven't written this post to get your sympathy. I've written it to tell you about the different behaviours my dogs have had towards me since I've had my surgery.

Pre-Surgery, in my dog's eyes, I am their leader.

I am the one that makes the rules.

I am the one that gives them their jobs to do.

I am the one that provides anything of high value.

Post surgery my dogs are seeing me very differently;

I smell different.

I'm in pain so my energy is different.

I'm keeping my distance from them because I don't want them to touch my hand, but in my dog's eyes this is me practising avoidance.

The jobs I'm asking them to do aren't the same or they are being asked to do them by someone else.

In my dog's eyes, I've become lame!

The different ways each one of my dog's behaviours have changed because of this is fascinating.

Bentley is acting even more like a spoilt child, trying to push his boundaries.

Eddie has become quite subdued, just wanting to cuddle up with me as tight as he can.

Honey is quite nervous around me. She isn't sure what to think of my sling or the huge bandage on my hand.

And Rolo, well she thinks she has to protect me.

If you would have asked me before my surgery, how I believed each one of my dogs behaviour would change, this is not at all what I would have expected!

Have you had an injury or surgery in the past that has made your dog act differently towards you?

I would love to hear about it in the comments.

25/11/2024

I love having a multi dog house hold and wouldn't have it any other way. 😊

You are never short of a wagging tail, a royal welcoming or a living hot water bottle to cuddle up with. 😆

But aside from this there are many
pros and cons to having more that one dog in the home. 🐕🐾

What do you think some of these are?

(My adorable 4 😁)

23/11/2024

Who here has a mult dog household and how many do you have?

21/11/2024

Everyone meet Jet 😀

I had the pleasure of working with this gorgeous boy last week and I can honestly say he is a total sweetheart.

Jet is a 7 year old Greyador (Greyhounds x Labrador) who was displaying anxious behaviours, including separation anxiety and reactivity towards bigger dogs.

The first thing I had to do was to identify what sort of separation anxiety Jet was suffering with so I knew what behaviours I was having to reshape.

After having further conversations with Jet's owner and finding out that they have a health condition that can sometimes affect them both physically and mentally, it became clear to me that Jet had taken it upon himself to protect them.

This along with a lack of routine, structure and mental exercise was causing the destructive, and reactive behaviours Jet had been displaying.

But by giving Jet's owner some simple exercises to do, putting some structure and routine into his day and giving him some jobs to do, Jet is already making amazing progress. 😁

If your dog is displaying behaviours like Jet, or if you need help with any other behaviour issues, DM me and let's get a Free consultation call booked.

19/11/2024

So we have woken up to this morning and all of my dogs have a very different opinion on the snow. Eddie absolutely loves it. I literally have to go and physically bring him in 😂. Rolo is still trying to work out what it is and as you can see from this video Honey will literally find any part of the garden with no snow even if it means her walking twice the distance to get to where she needs to be 😂🤣😂. And Bentley, well he hasn't even got out of bed yet! 😆

Have you got snow where you are? How does your dog feel about it?

16/11/2024

Cassie's Story 🐕🐾

You may recognise the gorgeous Cassie from a post I did about 6 weeks ago.

Cassie was suffering from severe separation anxiety. But not because she believed she couldn't survive without her owner, but because she believed her owner wouldn't be able to survive without her!

This had gotten so bad that Cassie couldn't even bring herself to sleep properly, believing she had to keep constant watch over her family. 😞

But by communicating to Cassie in a language she understands, growing her confidence with simple and fun training exercises and making her world a little bit smaller, I am delighted to say that she is making fantastic progress.

Her owners are able to leave the room without Cassie feeling she has to follow.

She is able to lay and relax facing away from windows and doors.

And we have even got the ultimate indication of relaxation, the thing that every dog owner with an anxious dog wants to hear one day...That deep lip fluttering sigh as they sleep. 😁

Well done Lisa Hall for being consistent and clear with your training. And thank you for trusting me and the process on this journey. 😊

If you have a dog that is suffering from separation anxiety or any other behaviour problem and you would like my help, there are a number of ways you can work with me.

🟠 1-2-1
🟠 Online training programs
🟠 Bespoke online training program + zoom call
🟠 Animal Communication

You can find information about all my services on my website. I'll drop the link below 👇

https://edsdogtraining.co.uk/

Alternatively, you can DM me and I will help you find the process that is best for you and your four-legged friend. 😀

13/11/2024

Fran Lloyd your card is the Raven.
I felt very regimented as I pulled this card. This card guides you to watch your thoughts and make sure they are positive and wholesome. Make your intentions clear for everyone's good, including your own.
The raven suggests that you have skills and talents that will enable you to bypass obstacles in a clear and different way.
Be prepared for sudden changes or transition into something unexpected and new.
Don't worry, you have all the support you need for transitions ahead.

Siân Louise Erith your card is the Deer.
I felt slightly frustrated as I pulled this card.
This card is to remind you to trust the universe to look after and support you. You should trust your own deepest intuition then follow its guidance. The deer brings you a message of balance for you are guided to employ your psychic knowing while maintaining your dignity and divine magnificence.
There may be endings that will ultimately benefit you to handle them with grace.
You're being asked to look out for and help those weaker than yourself. Archangel Michael will assist you in this task. He's inviting you to remember that we are all one and in helping others you promote your spiritual growth and ultimately that of the planet.

Phillips your card is a Rhinoceros.
I felt quite a flippant energy when I pulled this card.
This card is reminding you that you do a great deal of service work, especially healing without even knowing you're doing so. You are being asked to visualise the blue aquamarine flame of Michael and Mary and imagine yourself standing within it. This will activate knowledge and wisdom that you are ready to bring forward from the golden age of Mu.
Your guidance is to move steadily on your path knowing that you are healing and connecting places and people wherever you go.
People may not always understand you, but you are developing fortitude, strength and determination. These qualities will help you on your ascension journey.

Vikki Strong your card is the Aunt.
I felt very focused as I've pulled this card.
The message from this ant card is to devote yourself to making your home welcoming and harmonious while at the same time acting to bring your community together. These could be just small steps like picking up litter or smiling at your neighbour.
The ants carry the key to Sirius Which is to understand the Universal Metatron Cube. ( Google this)
Look at it and absorb its energy. This is a fundamental tool to open your consciousness to the power of sacred geometry. The patterns act as a code that start to balance you and bring you into alignment with your sole blueprint. This will attract higher energies and people towards you.

10/11/2024

Michelle Lovett your card is the Owl.
I felt a sense of curiosity when I pulled this card.
This is the card of the wise teacher and you have been advised to use your knowledge carefully. You are not just sharing information When you communicate, you're also rising the frequency of those you speak to and helping to enlighten them.
Start to realise how people are drawn to you and choose your words wisely because you have more impact than you realise.
Beware that you are clearing and cleansing the energy around you. This means you have to take extra care of yourself and rest more.
Give yourself time to absorb the messages from the angels.

Lisa Philbrick your card is the Elephant.
I felt safe and content when I pulled this card
This card is reminding you to keep your frequency high by having more fun and being joyful.
You should be practising devine feminine qualities to ensure you have a strong and stable foundation for your spiritual life.
Try sitting quietly and visualising the elephant Kingdom and Archangel Raphael, the awesome emerald Angel of Healing and Abundance.
Feel this energy permeate yourselves and know the universe supports your Divine perfections and hearts desires.

Christine Sims your card is the Rabbit.
I felt a strong sense of awareness when I pullef this card.
The wisdom of the rabbit suggests you watch your thoughts and actions. It encourages you to make sure they are pure, light and loving. Speak hum or sing with the intention of being in harmony with the earth.
Know your contribution is helping the entire universe to align a divine right order.
You may feel that your efforts are insignificant in the vastness of the universe, but they are noted and appreciated by the illumined ones.

Scadeei your card is the Dolphin.
I felt a sense of confidence when I pulled this card.
This card reminds you that you are a special, highly evolved being. Throughout your long soul journey, you may not have been faultless, but that is the past.
You are now a light bearer, carrying sacred geometric keys and codes from this and other universes.
You should dance and play and do what makes you happy. Your job is to lighten up and be joyful and gracious as you spread your wisdom.
Also know that no one is perfect so keep your heart open with understanding and forgiveness.

If you ask for a car to be pulled but you can't see your name here, yours will be to follow.

05/11/2024

And this is exactly why fireworks should be banned! 😡

Anyone else's fur babies suffering tonight? 😥

04/11/2024

Most you will know I have a very strong spiritual belief so this gorgeous present from my wife Vivienne Joy for my birthday yesterday had me smiling from ear to ear.

Who would like me to pull them a card?

31/10/2024

⚠️ FREE TRAINING VIDEO ⚠️

Do you need some help with loose lead walking?

Watch to the end. There is lots of value in the one!

30/10/2024

Why did I decide not to walk my dogs the day after we arrived home from holiday?

The answer is in the video 🙂

28/10/2024

Bonfire night will soon be upon us. And for many dogs, this time of year is extremely traumatic.

The loud bangs and screeching sounds that they have no idea of what they are or where they are coming from, can be paralysing for some.

Watching them quite literally running for their lives (or so they believe) and being unable to ease their fear, for us dog owners can also be just as horrific.

But there are some things we can do in advance to help our dogs cope with situations like bonfire night.

As well as desensitizing our dogs to certain sounds we can also build their confidence, ease their anxiety and wear out their brain.

All these things will help prepare our dogs to be able to deal with extreme situations in a less traumatic way.

My Train Their Brain In 10 Ways Experience is the perfect program for this. It encourages your dog to engage their nature seeking mechanism resulting in amazing transformations.

This programme has already been used by so many dog owners and the results speak for themselves.

At the bargain price of just £10 why are you even thinking about pressing the link below 👇😊

https://edsdogtraining.co.uk/10-day-experience/

23/10/2024

LOCKDOWN STRIKES AGAIN! 😔

Lockdown may have long finished but for some, the effects still live on today.

And that is true in the dog world too. 🐾

Everyone meet Whippet brothers Reuben and Yofi.

I had the pleasure of working with these two gorgeous boys yesterday, after their owner got in touch to ask for help with Reubens anxiety which has gotten so bad that his owners dream of having a dog has turned into a nightmare.

The same with any behaviour we had to trace Reubens anxiety back to the source and not just correct the outbursts and when we did this it became apparent that lockdown has paid a huge part!

Socialising a dog in the correct way is such an important part of the learning process, especially in the early part of their life.

This helps our dogs to be able to cope with all the different stimuli that they have around them that is created by everyday life by desensitizing them to sights sounds and smells.

Reuben was a lockdown puppy so unfortunately early socialisation didn't happen, therefore neither did the usual desensitization, creating fear based anxiety when the world opened up and all the stimulus the world has to offer was trust upon him. ☹️

To help Reuben cope with this, we put a training program in place to change the association of these stimuli to be a good thing and not a scary thing.

If you need help with behaviours that have been created from lockdown or with any other behavioural issues DM me and we can arrange a FREE consultation call.

22/10/2024

As requested here is the recipe for my home made high reward pate training treats. 😋

21/10/2024

Yesterday evening Vivienne Joy and I returned from a lovely 10 day holiday in Rhodes.

Today I decided not to walk my pack!

Can you tell me why I decided this?

(Because I was tired is not the correct answer 😂)

19/10/2024

I wrote a post not so long ago about making sure we pay our dogs high enough for the job we are asking them to do.

Not all dogs are food driven and may see higher value in toys, play or praise alone but for my pack of 4, it is all about the food when training.

I have a homemade super high value pate treat which we keep for our most challenges jobs (these are worth big 💰). And the best part is, that they are cheap and super easy to make.

WHO WOULD LIKE THE RECIPE?

Put a YES in the comments.

19/10/2024