Chasing Pawfection

Chasing Pawfection Im an IMDT accredited trainer, offering 121 training, workshops and group classes in Northampton

12/07/2025

And today... The middle! I was meant to be following Kates (inspiring tails) handouts for the feet up... But I'm slightly busy. So he's this one instead!

Remember you can always contact me for 121 training on literally... Any subject. 🙂

And I have a free call outing at the top of the booking page, here. https://ChasingPawfection.as.me

11/07/2025

So here I'm taking about how to communicate with our dogs, and to use that new tool... The hand touch. The Facebook God's demand that you film yourself and post up results! Or don't... Up to you. 🙂

So the reason... I was talking to Kate from Inspiring Tails about putting out some videos in this heat, and she suggested tricks she wanted to do... And as I'm not into that, thought I'd jump on and give it a go. Go check her out for more as the week goes on...

I've already filmed a "middle" and a little talk about reactivity... I'll post those as we slowly melt into puddles! Remember you can always book a free call for all your doggo needs! You can do that here... https://ChasingPawfection.as.me/

11/07/2025

So when I cool down, I'll start to look at all the videos, but I'm currently sitting with my feet in the dog pool for a while. The tricks I'm talking about are coming from .tails and the page.

BREAKING NEWS: I’ve melted... My dog’s melted.We’re now both just blobs of fur and regret under a fan. 😅OK, not quite t...
07/07/2025

BREAKING NEWS: I’ve melted... My dog’s melted.
We’re now both just blobs of fur and regret under a fan. 😅

OK, not quite true, but its coming. Forecasts of 25+ degrees all week... Going up to 30+!

Sooooo while outdoor training is on pause (because no one wants to do a recall when the pavement feels like lava, to say nothing of it being dangerous), I’m making some fun little training videos from the comfort of my sweatbox — I mean, living room... And this is where YOU come in!

What training problems are currently melting your brain?
- Recall roulette?
- Leash gremlins?
- General “my dog’s cute but slightly feral” vibes?
- Or perhaps you’ve got a random question you’ve been meaning to ask?

Drop them in the comments or DM me and I’ll do my best to cover them in short, sweat-friendly videos over the next few days! No need to limit it to training either... Coping stratagies, crochet questions (I love to craft) and whatever else. I just realise I have nothing to do, so I may as well do something useful! I will be talking to other trainers too to spread the love, so let’s turn the heatwave into a brainwave... Brains optional. I'll also try to keep the optimism to a minimum. 🤣

29/06/2025

Just a little reminder not to come to the duston event with your dogs. 🤣

29/06/2025

Here at the duston event... I'll say again... Don't bring your dogs. But if you DO... I'm here with all the water, some paddling pools and stuff. Should be a fun day!

Hi All, So I’ve been slightly busy and avoiding all heat. I was also going to be at this event doing some agility and ho...
27/06/2025

Hi All,

So I’ve been slightly busy and avoiding all heat. I was also going to be at this event doing some agility and hoopers type things. Its obviously too hot for that, so I’ve changed it to a welfare station and ill be right by the entrance in the shade with lots, and lots of water… There will be no equipment, no play, and it will be 100% boring… But safe! Its also advisable if you DO come out with a dog, to bring lots of your own water, and something like an old towel we can dampen to help cool them down.

I would personally prefer to see no dogs what-so-ever there, but as there will be anyway, the least I can do is create as much shade as possible and keep dogs as cool as we can.

If you are there, come and say hi.

For everyone else, obviously no need to walk your dog, or if you do… early or late… Avoid 11am until about 5 or 6. But honestly… Take a day off, I wish I could!

20/06/2025

The obligatory hot weather post! Time to take the weekend off with your dogs.

Hi all. So I'm just checking the weather for next week... 24/25 to 28/29... There's a huge chance that we'll not be trai...
15/06/2025

Hi all. So I'm just checking the weather for next week... 24/25 to 28/29... There's a huge chance that we'll not be training, unless a sudden chill hits. If you just need a hand in the heat, I'll throw up some helpful things in my page. For clients, all home visits are fine, but I think that might be it. I'll be in touch if this affects any sessions... But in the meantime, feel free to message, take some time to chill, stick to early morning or late evening for cooler walks... But also just don't worry... A weeks missed walks won't hurt.

If you want to book a free chat, or need help in this heat... Feel free to book a free call.

07/06/2025

So I've seen a few posts about "your dogs aren't children" related to the use of some kids stuff on my puppy preschool... So let's look at why we do that!

But firstly... I use cars for training, even though my dogs years away from passing his test. I use wobble boards, even though they don't do yoga. I train with preprepared meat, instead of the caraboo I just killed with my teeth, and i go to hobbycraft with them, even though their artwork is, quite frankly, shocking.

Also... I use some kids stuff because it's nice... And fun!

The point of socialising is about... Socialising. That means different sights, sounds, experiences and whatever else. To do that, i get creative... Because you're paying for expertise, not following some random expectation of how I think you should interact with your dog. If I find something decent, I use out. If I cant, I build it.

And here's a video explaining a little more!

So we have a new class date starting for the 7th June, at Duston Village Hall (1pm). AND the ever popular puppy preschoo...
04/06/2025

So we have a new class date starting for the 7th June, at Duston Village Hall (1pm). AND the ever popular puppy preschool! So the classes... These are a mixed age beginners class, lasting 6 weeks... Their suitable for any dog at the beginner level of training where we talk about things like recall, loose lead, emergency stops, plus all the usual sits, down, stays, etc.

This is ran differently to any classes I've seen before, where I focus on a progression of skills thats fun and easy to learn and can be expanded after the classes. We use a mix on inside and outside locations (so we start at the Hall, then have sessions at Upton Copuntry Park) and the last session isn't just more of me telling you what to do, we have a full Q and A session so you can get some one on one time to work on anything youre stuck with, in a real world enviroment... Their geared towards you and what you need, your skillset, your dogs and getting you longer lasting results!

But if you have a new puppy, I also have a puppy preschool for only £10 a session, AND that gives you £10 off any future course... The perfect socilisation class, geared towards proper socilisation and getting the most out of your dog going forward. Theres SO many mistakes that can be made in this crucial period (most of them can be found on the internet, which im sure is a massive shocker for you), and mostly, it looks like offlead play, puppy parties, 'letting them sort themselves out'... So instead, I set up fun experiences, sights, sounds and noises to work around and we talk about what real socilisation is, the importance of what were doing, how to navigate it all, and of course... We get to meet all the fluffy tornadoes that come along, but all done in a way that your pups can benefit from the most! Oh, and theres obviously me there to answer any questions about how to navigate your new dogs and keep that fun going!

If youre not sure what would work best, you want to discuss anything training related, or anything else, please feel free to get in touch, or book a freee call. You can also find more imgaes, info and reviews on the page. :)

https://ChasingPawfection.as.me/

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