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Tips & Tails Dog Training School

Lots of positive and games based training for dogs of any age. I am always updating my knowledge.
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06/11/2024

There's four on the bed and the little one said ...... hooman get off our bed 😂

This leads nicely into the fact that my Sessions are really full at the moment so I am looking at putting on a few extra sessions over the coming few weeks. If you are interested in joining a Beginners or Smart Skills session just message me.

Also I have had a request for Scent work sessions, so if anyone is interested please let me know. I would be looking at doing in the New Year.

13/10/2024

Some days are just for chilling!

11/10/2024

Hoopers Agility is a fun social activity for any dog or human.

Why not spend an hour enjoying time spent with not only your dog but other like minded people who are there to enjoy quality time with their dog and have a good giggle with everyone.

'I go home with a big smile on my face and tell my other half all about what everyone got up to'
Client comment

Your dog just needs basic skills and to be happy around people and other dogs to join a group session.

If your dog is uncomfortable around other dogs you could do a 121 session to allow them to do something fun together with you.

Contact me for further information.

07/10/2024

New tug toy made for classes. Using a ball that you can put treats in to encourage play, especially for those foodies 😉

Will your dog choose this?

Sessions this week
Weds 11.00 Beginner Skills FULL
Weds 12.00 Smart Skills FULL
Thurs 18.00 Hoopers FULL
Thus 19.00 Hoopers Places Available
Sat 13.00 Smart Skills Place Available
Sat 14.00 Beginner Skills Place Available
Sat 15.00 Hoopers Places Available

30/09/2024

Tom at Smart Skills has perfected his cross paws.

If you are looking to do more with your dog or just starting out we have sessions for all.

Beginner Skills Weds11.00 and Sat 14.00
Smart Skills Weds 12.00 and Sat 13.00
Hoopers Agility Thurs 18.00, 19.00 and Sat 15.00

Also we offer 121sessions to work on specific needs.

23/09/2024

Still spaces available on both Beginner Skills sessions Weds 11.00 and Saturday 14.00. Also some space on Saturday Hoopers session at 15.00.

18/09/2024

The key to training is finding out what motivates your dog to want to do things.

It's great when food is the motivator and for some dog's it can be any food but for others, sometimes if the distractions around them are so motivating, those treats need to be of a higher value. So you need to find out what food will your dog do anything for. It will be different for individual dog's just like people. The Birthday Cake needs to be saved for those highly distracting occasions.

What if your dog just isn't into food or has dietary issues.

Tug toys are a great way of interacting with your dog and rewarding good behaviour. Use a toy that you can play together and that only gets played with you. This is not a toy that they get at any other time and never get to play with on their own. That way it becomes a highly prized toy.

What if food or toys are not particularly motivating. Some dogs just love interaction with you, their owner through touch and verbally praise. So lots of happy, higher pitched praise, belly rubs or pats can be just as rewarding for some dogs.

So one or all of the above work great when there are no distraction but remember if your dog gets too close to something that they find arousing it becomes extremely difficult for them to focus.

This is where you need to find the distance that you can still have your dog's brain even with the distraction around. For some dog's this may be a few feet and for others 20 or 30 feet. Whichever it is, this is the distance you need to do your training at to be successful initially. Once your dog is able to do work at that distance comfortably, only then would you decrease the distance and it might only be 1 foot! Don't try to go too fast as any progress you have made may just disappear.

There is no quick fix, this will take time but it's about your dog learning how to control themselves around situations that they find highly stimulating. Only they can do this but we can guide them and manage situations for them to help them achieve this.

16/09/2024

This week there are still a few spaces left in some of the training sessions.

Weds 11.00 Beginner Skills FULL
Weds 12.00 Smart Skills FULL
Thurs 18.00 Hoopers Agility FULL
Thurs 19.00 Hoopers Agility FULL
Sat 13.00 Smart Skills FULL
Sat 14.00 Beginner Skills 2 places available
Sat 15.00 Hoopers Agility 2 places available

If you are interested in booking one of these or any subsequent week's sessions please message me.

15/09/2024

Keeping your older dog active both mentally and physically is really important.

Kep used to do agility but once he started to get older and slow down, his owner changed to doing Hoopers with him as less impact on his body but allowed him to still enjoy using his brain and having fun with his mum.

Here he is in a training session with me when I was back in Oxfordshire.

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14/09/2024

This is one of the reasons I teach 2 and 4 feet, its to be able to get photos like this. They had to stay in that position for nearly 30 secs whilst I sorted out my phone! 🤦😂

13/09/2024

What jar are you investing in today?

Remember there maybe jars that have things that you don't want to invest in, so make sure they do not get filled!

07/09/2024

I have some space left in my Beginner Skills session at 14.00 today if anyone is wanting a training session.

Ideal for puppies or dogs that find it difficult to concentrate around distractions i.e. people and other dogs. £10.00 for 1 hour.

⬇️ Maggie practicing a settle.

23/08/2024

Just a reminder that there are no Saturday sessions tomorrow as the venue is being used for a pony club event.

Back with all our sessions next week
Weds 11.00 Beginner Skills
Weds 12.00 Smart Skills
Thurs 18.00 Hoopers Agility
Thurs 19.00 Hoopers Agility
Sat 13.00 Smart Skills
Sat 14.00 Beginner Skills
Sat 15.00 Hoopers Agility

If you are interested in any of these now or in the near future, please feel free to contact me.

Images are my gorgeous girl Faith who turned 10 this week ❤️

28/07/2024

So whilst schools are out for some, dog training sessions are still going on throughout the summer.

Weds 11.00 Beginner Skills
Weds 12.00 Smart Skills
Thurs 18.00 Hoopers Agility
Thurs 19.00 Hoopers Agility
Sat 13.00 Smart Skills
Sat 14.00 Beginner Skills
Sat 15.00 Hoopers Agility

Message if you are interested in any of the above sessions. We run on a rolling basis which means you can just book the sessions you can make and do as many as you feel you need. Each group session is £10 for 1 hour.

24/07/2024

This morning in Smart Skills we practiced recalling all at the same time. How good were they 🥳

29/06/2024

There will be no Saturday sessions on 13th July due to the fact I am organising Tawland Music Festival, so if you still want to see me you had better get your tickets 🤣

I will then be taking the following Saturday off too as off to Spitz in the Park for a nice weekend break with my dogs.

13/06/2024

The lovely Lola showing us how to negotiate those barrels ☺️

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Hoopers Agility is a fun social activity for any dog or human. Why not spend an hour enjoying time spent with not only your dog but other like minded people who are there to enjoy quality time with their dog and have a good giggle with everyone. 'I go home with a big smile on my face and tell my other half all about what everyone got up to' Client comment Your dog just needs basic skills and to be happy around people and other dogs to join a group session. If your dog is uncomfortable around other dogs you could do a 121 session to allow them to do something fun together with you. Contact me for further information.

Tom at Smart Skills has perfected his cross paws. If you are looking to do more with your dog or just starting out we have sessions for all. Beginner Skills Weds11.00 and Sat 14.00 Smart Skills Weds 12.00 and Sat 13.00 Hoopers Agility Thurs 18.00, 19.00 and Sat 15.00 Also we offer 121sessions to work on specific needs.

This week there are still a few spaces left in some of the training sessions. Weds 11.00 Beginner Skills FULL Weds 12.00 Smart Skills FULL Thurs 18.00 Hoopers Agility FULL Thurs 19.00 Hoopers Agility FULL Sat 13.00 Smart Skills FULL Sat 14.00 Beginner Skills 2 places available Sat 15.00 Hoopers Agility 2 places available If you are interested in booking one of these or any subsequent week's sessions please message me.

This morning in Smart Skills we practiced recalling all at the same time. How good were they 🥳

The lovely Lola showing us how to negotiate those barrels ☺️

Helping their owner with the shopping! Thank you Baloo ❤️ #dogtraining #tricktraining #labrador #devondogs #smartdog #tipsandtails #northtawton

First night of a four week Scent Workshop. Teaching the dog to use their nose to find a specific scent and starting to get them to give an indication behaviour once found.

Leap dog!

Bonnie and Rosa are definitely up for the lake being one of the locations for the Scent Workshop 🤣

Spaniel time at Hoopers on Saturday with daughter and mother, Rosa and Bonnie and not to be outdone Lottie. Other breeds are participating 🤣

Feeling much better today so the last session of 2023 Hoopers will take place at 18.00.

Wednesday morning Smart Skills practiced their Middle. Ideal for when you are in busy areas or for small dogs to keep them from being stepped on or to make them feel safe.