Young Paws Dog Training

Young Paws Dog Training Dog training from puppy to adult, classes and 1-2-1 individual programmes using positive training methods. Kids Around Dogs (KADs) Approved Trainer

Freddie enjoyed his furry rabbit ear, from Pets Boutique Ltd, so much he asked for another 😄
09/02/2025

Freddie enjoyed his furry rabbit ear, from Pets Boutique Ltd, so much he asked for another 😄

Why Listening to Your Dog Matters? This evening, I did something that stressed Freddie, and I had to pay attention to hi...
05/02/2025

Why Listening to Your Dog Matters?

This evening, I did something that stressed Freddie, and I had to pay attention to his signals to prevent his stress levels from rising further.

I had a full day of online training from 9am to 5pm, and Freddie, along with the girls, had been incredibly patient, lying near me throughout. But it was a long day for all of us.

At 7pm, Freddie had a physio appointment. When I went to put him into the car, I realised I had parked too close to the garage door. I have to lift him in, but with the limited space, I couldn’t position myself properly. As a result, I had to put him back down, possibly causing discomfort in his hips. This stressed him, and he refused to let me try again. Even after moving the car forward, he remained reluctant and redirected his stress onto his lead.
Did I force him into the car? No. Instead, I listened to him. I closed the hatchback, took him into the garden to settle, and contacted our physio to cancel the appointment.

Had I insisted, Freddie would have been pushed past his limit, turning the physio session into a negative experience. Now, I need to rebuild his positive association with the car.

I recognise that this was my mistake—I should have been mindful of the space when parking and also mindful when I took him to the car.

This situation reinforced the importance of listening to our dogs, understanding their emotions, and responding in a way that supports them.

Photo of the goodball for cuteness 🥰

02/02/2025

The second thing we have been working on is a 'come in', asking Freddie to come back to me and to my side and then to walk on.

02/02/2025

I have been working on a couple of things with Freddie. The first being generalising a stop. Today on our walk after exploring and sniffing through the woods I asked Freddie to stop at the junction to the main path. I do this to check if anything is walking by.

Working from home today with a day of online training and admin. Martha is listening to my first training session whilst...
29/01/2025

Working from home today with a day of online training and admin.

Martha is listening to my first training session whilst Freddie is snoring in his crate under the desk 😅

Edited: I have edited the photos Freddie was an absolute star today! He played a key role in helping me work with a teen...
18/01/2025

Edited: I have edited the photos

Freddie was an absolute star today! He played a key role in helping me work with a teenage autistic boy with limited communication.

The boy loves going on walks, especially to the beach, but he has faced many negative experiences with off-lead, uncontrolled dogs and their owners. These encounters have left him struggling to cope, often leading to him attempting to climb on his parents for safety and even triggering epileptic seizures.

Since October 2024, when boy's mum reached out to me, I’ve been working with him to rebuild his confidence and create positive strategies. He has been incredible throughout this journey. One of the tools we've used is his comfort blanket, which he loves. By combining it with one of his favorite activities—counting to ten—it became an integral part of our approach.

The first step was establishing trust. Once he felt comfortable, I introduced "Jack," a toy dog I use as a stooge during sessions. We kept the sessions short, working closely with his mum every step of the way.

Today marked a big step forward. I only introduced Freddie when he was ready. To prepare, I had sent photos and videos of Freddie to the boy's mum weeks in advance so he could get familiar with him. At first, he observed from the window. Then he asked his mum to open the door. After a few minutes, he decided to come outside.

Watching him take these steps was a proud and heartwarming moment. He’s made remarkable progress, and I can’t wait to see what’s next for him!

Peek-a-boo Martha doing what dachshunds love to do ❤️
11/01/2025

Peek-a-boo
Martha doing what dachshunds love to do ❤️

05/01/2025

Freddie enjoyed our walk this morning in the snow ❄️. He watched the children on sledges on the field. He did look blankly at me when I threw snowballs 🤣

05/01/2025

Martha was a little bit wary of the snow at first but her belly is touching the snow as she walks 😳

Freddie loves playing in the snow. This was him at 6.30am this morning ❄️🌨
05/01/2025

Freddie loves playing in the snow. This was him at 6.30am this morning ❄️🌨

Freddie had to check the biscuit box to make sure I wasn't lying when I said it was empty 🤣
28/12/2024

Freddie had to check the biscuit box to make sure I wasn't lying when I said it was empty 🤣

28/12/2024

You can't say Flossie isn't determined. I saw my dry robe disappearing up the stairs pulled by Flossie 🤦‍♀️😂

Somebody is being very cheeky at the treat cupboard 😂
27/12/2024

Somebody is being very cheeky at the treat cupboard 😂

26/12/2024

Father Christmas left Freddie a filled hoof from Pets Boutique Ltd. He absolutely loved it 😋.

Freddie modelling his new Dog Copenhagen harness he got for Chrismas. He really suits the red 😍
26/12/2024

Freddie modelling his new Dog Copenhagen harness he got for Chrismas. He really suits the red 😍

Sarah Marlow surprised us tonight with an updated drawing of our dogs, Rex, Freddie, Holly, Luna, Martha, Flossie and Mo...
24/12/2024

Sarah Marlow surprised us tonight with an updated drawing of our dogs, Rex, Freddie, Holly, Luna, Martha, Flossie and Monty. Sadly three are no longer with us, Rex, Holly and Monty 💔 but they are always in our hearts. This drawing includes Martha. The artist has certainly captured their individual characters ❤️. Thank you Sarah 🥰

Merry Christmas. Have a fantastic time 🎄🎅
24/12/2024

Merry Christmas. Have a fantastic time 🎄🎅

Freddie and the girls love the Pets Boutique Ltd cold compressed food. I got a trail pack last week and called in today ...
11/12/2024

Freddie and the girls love the Pets Boutique Ltd cold compressed food. I got a trail pack last week and called in today for a bag, and some extra treats 🫣 including Pets Boutique training treats.

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The second thing we have been working on is a 'come in', asking Freddie to come back to me and to my side and then to walk on.

I have been working on a couple of things with Freddie. The first being generalising a stop. Today on our walk after exploring and sniffing through the woods I asked Freddie to stop at the junction to the main path. I do this to check if anything is walking by.

Freddie enjoyed our walk this morning in the snow ❄️. He watched the children on sledges on the field. He did look blankly at me when I threw snowballs 🤣

Martha was a little bit wary of the snow at first but her belly is touching the snow as she walks 😳

You can't say Flossie isn't determined. I saw my dry robe disappearing up the stairs pulled by Flossie 🤦‍♀️😂

Father Christmas left Freddie a filled hoof from Pets Boutique Ltd. He absolutely loved it 😋.

The weather is awful today. Freddie got to choose which treat he wanted from a selection of filled hoof, furry rabbit ear or goat roll, all from Pets Boutique Ltd. The filled hoof was tempting and so was the giat roll.

I've been revisiting the "stop" cue with Freddie. We have worked on it before, but distractions were a challenge. Now, he's stopping more quickly and waiting for me to reach him before I say, "let's go." I love his right ear bouncing up and down ❤️

Freddie had another physio session yesterday at Canine Physio, and he’s making great progress. He’s stretching more on the treadmill and staying more centered, rather than leaning to his right side. For the first time, he trotted on the treadmill, and I was pleasantly surprised that he didn’t freak out. I’m so proud of my boy!

Freddie's morning chat with me to get me up 🥰

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