JHDTrainingltd

12/06/2024

Nobody started off an expert.

We’re all born bare and new, ready to receive more than an ocean of skills and experiences. And during all of that we fall down, get scratched up and make mistakes.

We learn more from our mistakes than we ever will from immediate success.

And this is a good thing. If you’re not getting it wrong or being challenged then you’ve probably not got enough pressure on that gas pedal!

As a trainer and coach, I look to teach owners the skills and concepts they need to teach and grow with their dog! And the biggest concept I discuss is comfort.

Well, getting comfortable being uncomfortable. Even when doing simple and ‘easy’ tasks with our dogs, when we work towards a goal, parts of the process can be uncomfortable, accepting truths, getting to grips with a new technique, being consistent, managing boundaries etc. all these things can be tough to get a handle on but that is where you grow!

And it’s OK!

If you’re finding yourself getting bored or your training plateauing then consider the last time you and your dog tested the waters and pushed closer towards your limits in whatever area you’re working on specifically. Be that public spaces, a brand new trick, new surfaces, new objects or sounds etc.

Keep pushing forward and proofing your training!!

If you’re not 100% sure on how you can go about doing that, or how to get started in general then contact a trainer near you!

TEACH FIRST
EXPECT LATER

29/05/2024

We have our preferences, as do our dogs.

We have our own personal experiences and associations, as do our dogs.

Forcing anything in general is damaging when you don’t or aren’t able to set up a good foundation to help the process along.

Dragging our dog through public areas, social scenarios etc. that they aren’t prepared for, expecting them to be okay because we understand that they’re not in danger, is a gross misunderstanding of perspective.

You don’t know what you don’t know and it’s our responsibility to guide and teach our dogs the skills they need to better handle the scenarios we place them in.

Expecting too much of our dogs and expecting them to just “work it out” is an all too common approach and something that is, in a lot of ways, encouraged.

I’m very grateful to all my hard working clients and colleagues who’ve dedicated themselves to their dogs and the general representation of what it truly is to TEACH FIRST EXPECT LATER!

What’s something you’re working on to help your dog through!?

10/05/2024

In life, there is no such thing as giving without taking, either from others or yourself. At a bare minimum we give our time in everything and often take up others time. The quality of the time is very important.

Let’s use our limited time making a positive impact.

So I ask you, how do you treat other people’s Dogs?

Invade their Space???
Baby Talk Them???
Heighten Your Energy???
Instigate Play Immediately???
Physically Touch Them???

Or Do you…

Ignore Them???
Give Space???
Lower Your Energy???
No Eye Contact???
Coexist Before Interaction???
Allow Natural Curiosity To Build???

Either way you’re creating a relationship based on your energy and actions.

Many people take the Former approach, in the belief that their intentions justify the action. They take more for themselves during that interaction than they give.

Many don’t realise the damage this can do to a dog’s association and socialisation in regard to other people.

Not all dogs want a hand shoved in their face.

Any and ALL interactions with a dog develops the relationship between them and the human.

So what relationship should we strive for with dogs?

Calm, Confident and Curious.

To be able to exist in the same space without interacting is a key point of building a healthy relationship.

Allowing a dog the time and space to become curious of you, does more for your relationship with that dog than you can provide through human social rules.

Take your time with Dogs you don’t know.

I am a dog person, one who understands that, dogs aren’t always people Dogs.

TEACH FIRST.
EXPECT LATER.

#2024

26/04/2024

For the 🤙🏽new followers🤙🏽 and for anyone who is passing by, my name is Jerome, I’m a dog trainer based in Peterborough UK

The vibe is Teach First, Expect Later

I have a website 💻 LINK IN BIO 💻

I’ve worked with many owners, various breeds and all types of problem behaviours.

I cover Peterborough and surrounding areas

I love to connect with owners, working not only on training goals and ambitions but further application in general, expanding both dogs and owners worlds 🌍

Okaaaaaay…. Now that that’s done, I just want to say thanks for either reading that or skimming it, this lil bit is what I really want to write 😂 everything before this is still true but a lil too formal for my liking.

I’m all about LIFE, VIBES and above all else VIBES. It’s a great time when you can CONNECT with your dog, find a BALANCE in your relationship, and BUILD upon that. We only have these diamonds a very short time and LIFE is better when we find BALANCE. (FYI Balance doesn’t mean smooth)

I’ve been BLESSED to have worked with some fantastic trainers across the UK and Abroad too, I gained ALOT from those experiences and continue to share that knowledge with dog owners!

YES. I use various TOOLS when needed.
YES. You can ask me what I use.

I want us all to be able to have a great Life WITH our dogs, VIBE with our dogs and LEARN from them too. They’re some of the best teachers around if you know how to listen.

If you’re in the Peterborough area and you’re interested in training for you and your dog, reach out and come over to the fun side of the island 🏝️

If you made it this far then damn… I appreciate you 🙏🏽 drop a 🍍in the comments (most won’t know but we will) 🤙🏽

TEACH FIRST
EXPECT LATER

#2024

15/04/2024

I know we talk a lot about consistency and how it is so so important, which it is, but it’s not everything. Commitment will always come first.
And as long as we’re committed, everything else will improve, it’s a natural progression.

You won’t always get it right, you will make mistakes, even professionals make mistakes in their fields, but it’s our commitment that pushes us forward and THAT is where we find results.

Starting is the first step, starting again is the next.

TEACH FIRST
EXPECT LATER

#2024

05/07/2023

Discounts across all in person offers finish Sunday 13th August 2023! Whether you’re curious about learning how to implement small changes or looking to create big change with your dog! It’s always worth getting in touch and booking in! 🤙🏽

29/06/2023

Invade, typically associated with something negative.

Invite, typically associated with something positive.

Reaching towards an unfamiliar dog is an invasion of their space and can have very negative consequences.

Spacial Pressure is a measured invasion of space to attain a specific outcome that is, in turn reinforced positively.

Calling over any dog that is overstimulated/ over aroused or generally not in the right mindset towards an environment, without the ability of general control is an unnecessary invitation, often times not necessary for the dog or scenario.

Inviting a dog to engage in a specific activity, with an ability to control and communicate with said dog, manage the environment and understanding what is expected, is a healthy example of an invite.

Now we could go off the deep end and list all the different scenarios we can find ourselves in, but that’s not the point of this post.

We can have the best intentions and still cause negative effects, speaking about these actions and habits, that all of us have displayed at some point, is the best way to consciously address and change them.

Think about how often you invite your dog too you, Or how often they may invade your space??
When do they invite us to play or when do we invade their space??

Being comfortable in reading and understanding our dog’s language is a huge advantage when dealing with life!

Being conscious of the way we observe and operate opens us up to being able to manage our actions and sow the patterns of our relationship and life with our dogs 🙌🏽

And it’s happens one step at a time!

TEACH FIRST
EXPECT LATER

28/06/2023

Launch day for our discounted sessions! Get booked in now and begin your journey of development with yourself and your dog!
I’m available for further information if you’re unsure what deal will suit you best!

Have a great day and we hope to see you soon!

19/05/2023

If you’re interested in booking or even curious about the service then feel free to DM me 🙏🏽

09/03/2022

Here, I am referring to more nervous dogs, however this can also be applied to dogs who find people very exciting and need time to calm themselves somewhat before interaction.

Every dog is different however all dogs need time to learn new things, as do owners.
Let’s break the though processes and expectations of speeding through processes to get what we want faster.
In this age of smart technology we have access to things at the touch of a screen.

But in the natural world.

A dog’s world.

We take our time.

Teach First
Expect Later

11/11/2020

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Help protect your dogs from attacks by helping us hold owners accountable for the actions of their dogs in attack circumstances.
Dog fights would never happen if owners were more educated and responsible for their dogs mental state and physical positioning.
If you’re unsure about certain aspects of dog owning then reach out, talk to someone in that field and get some knowledge behind you.
This isn’t just about stopping a dog from attack but this will also help out an end to dogs getting attacked too!
SIGN THE PETITION IN THE LINK!!!!!

Make it the Law for owners to give details if their dog attacks another dog.

10/11/2020

Some Loose Leash & Leash Pressure practice.
Loose Leash and Heel are two separate things.
However I use loose leash walking to teach heel positioning. Notice in the video as Donnie drifts out in front of me, I turn and walk the other way.
He was responsive enough so that the leash didn’t apply a correction. If he had been away in the clouds the leash would have snapped him out of it.
The idea of Leash Pressure is that the dog learns to move towards the pressure in order for it to dissipate, that is clear communication for a dog once learned. ✌🏽

24/10/2020

24/10/2020

We work really hard on reactivity, relaxation and social behaviour. But we never skip our basics. Outside, with distractions. We’re proofing what we know and how much we can focus together. Donnie blew me away today, his focus on me has grown significantly and I couldn’t be happier.
Using obedience to teach/change behaviour is a fantastic and natural way to show your dog how THEY can make the right decisions by choosing you over whatever else is surrounding them!

28/09/2020

This is something I experience a lot and I’ve made this post inspired by both and a rather unacceptable situation I found myself in yesterday.
Myself, my partner and our dog were out on a very nice structured walk and we encountered an elderly man with another dog off leash, (luckily the dog was not interested in us) who without asking proceeded to approach us and try to pet Donnie.
For those who don’t know, Donnie is a 16 month old, 53.5KG Akita/ Malamute cross who has dog reactivity and anxiety. Both of which we are working tirelessly on. He is very friendly with people but gets overwhelmed easily when on leash and triggers are present.
THIS IS A SITUATION WHERE I MUST ADVOCATE FOR MY DOG BEFORE HE DOES IT HIMSELF.
I saw the man approaching and knew his intentions, I started with ‘Sorry he’s in training so I don’t allow people to touch him’ the man responded verbally to me but continued to reach out commenting ‘oh I just love dogs’.
THIS IS NOT OKAY.
I then switched my approach, stating ‘No means No.’
Donnie (who was already tense because of the mans dog) did amazing and responded to my que as I dealt with the man.
Yes, he spoke very politely, he wasn’t actually in any danger HOWEVER he didn’t respect the boundaries I was setting so like my dog training I had to give a clearer correction and follow through with a short conversation as to why I’d told him not to pet MY DOG.
Don’t ever be afraid to tell someone not to touch your dog.
Your dog is not public property.
If, like my dog, yours has reactivity issues, THIS SITUATION CAN END YOUR DOGS LIFE!
We must ADVOCATE for our dogs because they shouldn’t have to!
Be CALM
Be CONFIDENT
Be their LEADER

26/09/2020

Hey guys!
I’ve got some free space for evaluations all through Monday afternoon!

22/09/2020

Massive Thank you for the lovely Reviews thatve been left on my page! I really appreciate the effort made to give feed back!!!

19/09/2020

Hey! My name is Jerome Huskisson, welcome to my Dog Training Page! I am a Peterborough based Balanced Dog Trainer and as of today I am open to take bookings! Please feel free to ask any questions in the comments or Privately Message me to talk more in depth about the services I provide! Have a great day!