Chalfield Dog Training Club

10/02/2022

03/02/2022

Chalfield Obreedience 2022 Schedule and entry form

22/10/2021

Just in case, the right way to dislodge a ball without pushing it further in

21/10/2021

You cannot reinforce an emotion only a behaviour.
🤔Think about it…

Behaviour and Emotion are two very separate things.

A behaviour is a way your dog acts in response to a stimulus or situation.

An emotion is an involuntary response to a stimulus or situation. This is the result of psychological and physiological changes that influence behaviour.

Emotions do not respond in the same way that behaviour does.

You can reinforce fear by actively doing something that could scare your dog when they are already afraid.

For example:

😫If your dog was sound sensitive and afraid of things like thunder, fireworks, truck/ or bike sounds, vacuum cleaner sounds, children shouting/ screaming etc…. by adding something the aversive like a cross face or scolding and shouting at the dog to not be ‘ridiculous’ or startle the dog by adding another loud sound, your dog will only continue to be scared and you would then be increasing the experience of fear by adding more fear.

👀 If you were afraid of heights and I forced you kicking and screaming near the edge of a cliff and told you to stop being ridiculous and get on with it, would that make you less fearful? Would your kicking and screaming behaviour be unacceptable behaviour or are you just trying to protect yourself?

👫 If we were on the edge of the cliff and I gently took your hand, and moved you away from the edge and said, “Come on, it’s ok, let's go this way so you don’t have to see it”, would that reinforce your fear, or would it make you feel a bit safer which would reduce your fear?

🧠 Dogs are not humans, and whilst animals do certainly have emotions, they are not intellectually advanced enough to experience the ‘higher’ more complex emotions that human’s experience. You do not need to over analyze or over complicate everything your dog does behaviorally. Comforting or distracting your dog when he/ she is genuinely scared can only help them to feel safer.

🐾You can distract your dog from a scary situation with some treats or toys. This can give your dog a moment of relief which can potentially reduce the experience of being scared. By repeating these interactions, you can pair a scary situation with something pleasant. This intern may reduce the emotion of fear.

🥓🤹‍♀️😘 By using treats, giving your dog affection, or distracting your very scared dog will not make their fear worse! They are a part of your family and comforting your dog when they are seeking reassurance can only help them to maybe feel a bit safer.

🐩If you are struggling and don’t know how to help your dog when your dog is behaving in a fearful manner then seek the advice of a force-free, positive reinforcement professional.

17/03/2020

HI, this is 'Fred' from Chalfield - Following the latest advice from the Government, the committee have decided to temporarily cease dog training meetings in order to minimise any possible of contact with the Virus, hence keeping our people as safe as possible.

At the moment we are looking at a one month period, we will advise of all future developments,

you can monitor any info on our pages, and I will be putting a statement on the home page of the website www.chalfield-dogtraining.co.uk

Latest, Chalfield is open for courses and more advanced training but are limiting numbers within latest guidelines and working outside when possible

Keep safe, see you soon - Fred

Dog Training in Nottingham and Leicestershire, Puppy courses, beginner dog training, competition obedience, and Kennel Club Good Citizen Training and Awards

17/03/2020

HI, this is 'Fred' from Chalfield - we are following the latest advice from the Government, the club is open under the level of restriction permitted,

you can monitor any info on our facebook and on the home page of the website www.chalfield-dogtraining.co.uk

Keep safe, see you soon - Fred

Dog Training in Nottingham and Leicestershire, Puppy courses, beginner dog training, competition obedience, and Kennel Club Good Citizen Training and Awards

29/07/2019

Many thanks to the superb doggie folk that braved the chance of getting drowned to come along to the show yesterday, and actually after a very soggy start to the day, by the time classes started the rain had packed its bags and headed pretty much for washing day.. Met some really lovely dogs, and their hoomans. Congratulations to those that came away with a rosette, and for those that perhaps didnt this time, thanks for being part of the day (you obviously went home with the best dog on the field anyway..) - and to the helpers, judges and stewards - thanks for giving up your day, couldnt have done it without you...

28/07/2019

Show is on, despite rain so far

19/07/2019

Companion Show Schedule for next Sunday

15/07/2019

Entrance Route - Chalfield Companion Show

11/07/2019

Anybody who would like to put their stall, or trade stand up at our wonderful Fun Show - we just ask for a voluntary donation !

08/07/2019

30/01/2019

17/08/2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWZprpHKaHU&feature=youtu.be

This mock video contains all the information you need to live happily with your dog regarding "pack leadership". Please note that the author does not recomme...

30/07/2018

A Big Thankyou to all that came to the Show yesterday despite the horrid weather. Congratulations to all of the winners, and also to ones who went away with the best dog on the site but perhaps without a rosette. Lovely to meet the competitors and their soggy doggies. Also a big thankyou to the stall holders that braved the high gusts and the rain too..

25/07/2018

Route to Sundays Show via Ruddington Village

10/07/2018

Companion Fun Dog Show 2018

20/06/2018

Great little bit of video that speaks volumes https://youtu.be/ABDrhNBwdpk

Dog bite prevention video for families everywhere. 77% of dog bites come from a friend's dog or the family's very own dog. We want to change that number. Ple...