It is certainly proving to be a summer of extremes.... to hot... too wet....too hot ...too wet. Could someone please have a word with whoever is turning the weather dial.
🎉 Why Play Tuggy with Your Dog? 🐾
1. **Bond Builder**: It's like a gym session with your best mate, but furrier. 🐶❤️
2. **Exercise Galore**: Burn off that extra energy – no more midnight zoomies! 🏃♂️💨
3. **Brain Boost**: Keeps their brains busy – like a Sudoku, but with more slobber. 🧠💦
4. **Self-Control 101**: Perfect for teaching “drop it” – because nobody likes a toy hog. 🛑🧸
5. **Instinct Satisfaction**: Satisfies their inner wolf – minus the howling at the moon. 🌕🐺
6. **Confidence Booster**: Even shy dogs get to feel like tugging champions. 🏅🐾
7. **Anywhere Fun**: Tug anywhere – no gym membership required! 💪🏡
**Pros**:
Stronger bond, mental & physical workout, easy to play anywhere! ✨
**Cons**:
Tugging fanatic alert, needs supervision! 🚨
❓ Questions:
1. How often do you tug?
2. Favourite tug toy?
3. What is your cue for letting go?
4. Behaviour changes after tugging?
5. Safety rules?
6. Handling over-excitement?
7. Tug as a training reward?
8. Favourite part about tugging?
9. Tugging with multiple dogs – chaos control?
#DogTraining #DogFun #TugOfWar #Happypups #DogPlayTime#LWDT
1. **Cool Pools:**
Set up a paddling pool in the garden. Your dog will think it’s their personal spa day. Plus, watching them splash around is sure to give you a good laugh. Who needs a waterpark when you’ve got a dog and a hose?
2. **Fan Club:**
Create a doggy fan club by setting up a fan where they lounge. They’ll feel like a celebrity with a personal wind machine. Just imagine them with their fur blowing dramatically – they’re basically a model now.
3. **Frozen Treats:**
Make some frozen dog treats. Blend their favourite fruits with a bit of water, pour into moulds, and freeze. It’s like doggy sorbet! Just don’t mistake them for your own popsicles. That would be awkward.
4. **Shady Business:**
Ensure there’s plenty of shade for your dog to lounge in. Trees, umbrellas, or even a DIY tent can do the trick. They’ll look like they’re on a tropical holiday. All they’re missing is a tiny sunhat.
5. **Avoid the Heat of the Day:**
Take walks early in the morning or late in the evening when it’s cooler. Midday walks are like dragging your dog across a griddle – not fun for anyone. Plus, you can avoid the melting-human routine too.
6. **Grooming Sessions:**
Keep your dog’s fur trimmed and brushed. It’s like giving them a summer haircut. Just don’t go too short – we’re cooling them down, not auditioning for a canine version of The Great British Bark Off.
7. **Stay Hydrated:**
Make sure there’s always fresh water available. Maybe even add some ice cubes to the bowl. It’s like a refreshing cocktail for them. Shake, stir, and serve – no tiny umbrellas needed.
8. **Cool Mats:**
Invest in a cooling mat for your dog. It’s like giving them a portable air conditioner. Watch their look of pure bliss as they flop down on it. Instant chill mode activated.
9. **Indoor Adventures:**
On particularly scorching days, stay indoors and play games or teach them new tricks. Think of it as your dog’s version of staying in with Netfl
Today is also Wizbit's first Gotcha Day 🥳
She's the spanner that I didn't realise was missing from my tool box 🐾❤️
I think Mabel will have to start her own AMSR YouTube channel 🤣
This lovely labrador never fails to make me chuckle with her nom nom nom noises. She was only eating a single piece of kibble.
If your dog makes eating noises that make you laugh , please post a video below for us all to enjoy
Last night was all about handling for our LWDT Members.
-muzzle training
- towel drying
- grooming
- claw cutting
- inflatable collars
- stethoscope
- settle ( vets waiting room)
We also used control greetings to give handlers the opportunity to discuss how dogs play with each other, how they communicate with us that they are not happy being handled and subtle ways they might show pain.
Training classes aren't just about ' obedience' training or tricks, they are a chance to learn life skills and to give owners the tools, and understanding, to help their dogs in all different situations
Well done everyone 👏
Happy Sunday everyone 🐾❤️
Thank you Tracey for sending me this.
Archie, showing off his amazing recall. This was with me attempting to be more enticing by saying "hi! " to him AND I had been feeding him tasty duck pate ..... and we all know that Labradors are often ruled by their stomachs.
Well done Archie 🌟
After yet another winter of cursing British weather, I've got this marvellous piece of kit from Karcher, to take the mud out of our daily walks.
We like to go off road walking, which means winter walks are VERY muddy. At home we have an outside, warm water, hose but we often go further afield in the the van.
Wet, muddy dogs going into the van =wet muddy beds, wet muddy van and dried on mud which is harder to remove.
For those of you that have curly coated dogs, will know how much mud sticks to their coats. It doesn't just dry and drop off. We use equafleeces when it's really cold & muddy, but the feet still need a good wash.
This video is the first time I'd used it on Arty. . I'm going to get a cone attachment for the two little dogs
So if, like me, you have had a winter of filthy boots and mud caked paws, this might be the thing that is missing from your life.
https://www.kaercher.com/uk/home-garden/mobile-cleaning/mobile-outdoor-cleaner/oc-3-16800190.html
When 8 month old Wizbit joined our family back in May, she would steal, run off, and consume anything that she could pick up. This could be something we dropped, or absolutely anything she found, from cotton wool and hard bits of plastic to plastic bags on walks.
Like many young dogs, she had learnt that humans take things from you, so to stop that happening she would frantically crunch it up and swallow. I needed to change this behaviour, and quickly, before she ended up on the operating table or eating something poisonous.
Cocker Spaniels are a breed that have tendencies towards stealing & resource guarding . They are bred to spend hours hunting for birds. To persevere on that search and to run over all sorts of rough, prickly ground, that many other breeds would avoid ... just ask the Poodles ;-) . Once they have found the bird, they have to hold onto it and not let go. So is it any wonder that cocker spaniels, without a job, spend their time trying to scratch that genetic itch and get confused when we step in to stop them.
I worked really hard on different elements to stop Wizbit putting herself at risk - Spitting out on cue, leave it, bringing things to me and now placing in my hand. I now have a very happy cocker, who loves retrieving me things.... rubbish on walks ( I should have called her Womble) socks are a favourite, dropped pens and remote controls, my crocs and even high value chews.
I've embraced her Cocker Spaniel super power💪
The hand aim is not very good in this video, but it was my fault as I was watching through the screen.
If you have a problem with stealing, eating everything, resource guarding or would like to embrace your dog's super power, please get in contact - [email protected]
Before Christmas we held a block of 4-week courses. A couple of these were named 'Festive Fun' and were mixed ability classes for our LWDT Members.
On week one we learnt/practiced some tricks. Pulling a ribbon, standing on a step, circling an object, pushing a box, holding an item, a bow and jumping. They had only 3 weeks to practice these, before then introducing some new Christmas themed props AND to film them - they did really well!
We also had festive themed obedience weeks - watching them walk a snowman shape, whilst doing heelwork was , erm, interesting 🤣
Christmas bauble noughts & crosses gave us some giggles ... especially when the baubles were retrieved by spaniels on more than one occasion.
I can always rely on LWDT Members to bring the laughs
I have re-worded this post three times, but have decided to leave for the video to say all that needs to be said 🤣
Just home after LWDT Annual Awards 2023. The biggest turn out so far, with 100 members attending to celebrate their achievements and the fun we've had this year.
More pics to follow, but for now I'm going to collapse in a heap.
Goodnight all.... you're all AMAZING!!
Mishka celebrating her new fancy rosette for passing her APDT Foundation Good Companion Award 🐾❤️
Here are a few of the dogs & handlers from the hoopers progression class 🔥🔥🔥
Hoopers is a fab sport for all breeds of dog. During winter hoopers training,we currently have
4 x border collies
5 x doodles
1 x mini poodle
4 x cockers/sprockers
2 x pyrnean sheepdogs
1 x Sheltland sheepdog
1 x Hungarian Puli
1 x Kobetan
1 x Alfie ;-)
and a massive 12 labradors!! ( not 12 massive labradors ... these are all fit sports dogs 🤣)
The next hoopers intake will be in the spring, when we return to the training field.
Last night we did some emergency stops in the 8pm class..... and wow! They were all amazing!
Here is junior handler, Lucy (10) with her young labrador, Oakley 🤩
What is even more special about this partnership is Lucy and her family only adopted Oakley at the end of April. Oakley and his sister were being fostered by LWDT Team member, Shannon. The two pups had already been in two other foster homes, after going into rescue at 8-10 weeks old.
We love that he was adopted by one of our long term club members, as we have got to see his progress.
Watching Lucy and Oakley learn together is a privilege. They have a special relationship, that will keep on growing.
Well done Lucy 👏
Happy little Chester and his wagging tail 🥰
Please share some photos of your happy dogs in the comments below. It could be a photo where they look happy, or maybe just doing their favouritems activity.
Let's see them!
