Poppy's Positive Pooches

05/08/2024

Puppy Package:
Suitable for dogs under 12months old.

Service Description:
Welcoming a new puppy into your family is very exciting, but can also be daunting, I’m here to help. During the course of the sessions we’ll cover; housetraining, socialisation, lead etiquette, mouthing, core basic behaviours, and the main focus will be to build a strong rewarding relationship with you and your pup. You can feel confident that you are using the right methods to get great results.

This journey can begin before you’ve chosen your new family member, or after you’ve brought them home. You’ll receive supportive material alongside the training sheets to aid your training.

Contact Details:
[email protected]

Price:
£360, 8 sessions (1hr apporox).

https://www.poppyspositivepooches.com/service-page/puppy-package?referral=service_list_widget

02/08/2024

Trying to 'Keep Calm' in this heat!
Cranking up Esme's lead etiquette training, using a shorter lead 1.5 meters instead of 2.
Using cues:
- This Way
- Let's Go
- Leave it
- Say Hi
- No Game
- Go Find
- Good Walkies
- Ease Up
And PRAISING the slack lead!!!!!!

Esme is now 5months old, allowed 25mins of lead walking time, and getting more confident by the day!

Remember to check pavements with the palm of your hand for 7-10seconds, if it's too hot for your hand it's too hot for paws.

17/07/2024

Reminder...
To celebrate my new name, logo and website you've got the chance to win a customised treat pouch!
All you have to do is:
1) Follow
2) share a post and tag us
3) tag 2 friends in the comments below

Once you've completed ALL THREE STEPS I'll enter your name into a hat and Esme will pick the winner.
You have until Sunday 21st July to enter.
Winner will be chosen Monday 22nd.



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Logo by:
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15/07/2024

It's HERE! New Logo and Website has dropped!
As its I'd like to offer up the chance to win a customised treat pouch.
All you have to do is:
- Follow Poppy's Positive Pooches
- Share this post or a previous post to your story or timeline
- Tag 2 Friends in the comments below.

For eveyone who enters by completing the steps above, I will enter your name to a hat and Esme will pick the winner. You have until 7pm Sunday 21st. Winner will be chosen and announced Monday 22nd.

Thank you to everyone who has supported me and my business and I look forward to expanding Poppy's Positive Pooches Family, building confidence in dogs and their guardians and spreading the positive reinforcemnet movement!

Website and Logo by: Charlotte Simonsen, link in comments! Cannot recommend highly enough

Poppy is a dog trainer that can help you and your pet communicate in a positive way. Book a 1-to-1 training or online consultation.

12/07/2024

There is something very exciting happening on Monday, keep your eyes peeled for a chance to win a prize and support a small business!

25/06/2024

23/06/2024

How Hot is Too Hot?
As temperatures are fluctuating it's hard to keep on top of what you can get up to with your doggos.

✅ Check the pavement!!! and keep checking, some pavement may have been in shade and some may have been in the sun since the morning.

✅ Always have water and offer regularly.

✅ Stick to the shade where possible.

🌟 When in doubt miss it out. A dog won't die from missing a walk, but heatstroke can happen quickly and can have disastrous consequences.

💡Instead of a walk...
Try mental enrichment games, teach that trick you saw on tiktok.
Hide and seek, Inside or in the shade, try with food or with toys.

21/06/2024

10 weeks, 13weeks and 16weeks.
My growing girl!


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15/06/2024

Feeling very lucky to have lovely clients and friends who have helped with Esmerelda's socialising.
She's getting braver and ability to listen and adjust to different dogs' needs is improving every day!

10/06/2024

Are Shock, Prong, Choke collars ever a good option.
By Shay Kelly

This is a brilliant read, I'd recommend reading the article in its entirety, but below are the main takeaways for me.

"The notion that, when used correctly, choke chains, prong collars and shock collars are good options, is common..."

"Aren’t we all just animal lovers trying to do the best for our pets? On the whole, yes, I think we are. There are, of course, exceptions but let’s stick with the premise that most of us care for our dogs and want the best for them."

"Why do people choose to use discomfort or fear? Because it is immensely powerful..."

BUT

"The power of pain or fear avoidance often comes with devastating unwanted side affects."

"Imagine how many peer-reviewed scientific behaviour studies I’ve had to read during five years at university studying canine behaviour. It must be in the thousands, yet I know of no study or scientist who today advocates using pain or discomfort in the modification of behaviour."

"To my mind, the evidence is overwhelmingly clear, but convincing others is a little like getting them to change religion or football team. It cannot be forced. We must each walk our own path in our own time and this is mine."

The notion that, when used correctly, choke chains, prong collars and shock collars are good options, is common. We only need to take a look around social media to see these arguments raging on a d…

27/05/2024

In love.
Swipe for pure joy, and teefies.

17/05/2024

I'm obsessed. Esmerelda is 10weeks old, 8kg, and amazing. My favourite thing about her is the trust she has in me, what I'm struggling most with... Separation.
A week of stolen meetings, socialising sessions and First trip to the vets (introduction).
Toileting is 90% outside
Main focus: getting to know each other, building trust and confidence.
Training focus: toileting, name recognition/focus, touch (hand targeting), crate/separation (working on building to an hour), bed time routine (she's now sleeping downstairs by herself), and socialising.

Got a puppy, let me know their name in the comments and your favourite thing about them, and what you're struggling with the most.

Drop me a DM if you need any training help!

10/05/2024

Business announcement.
My name is Poppy and I am a positive reinforcement dog trainer based in Portsmouth.

For a while I have been offering dog sits as an added service for training clients.
However, I will no longer be offering Dog Sits longer than 2-3 nights MAX. I will no longer be able to accommodate dogs who cannot be left for less than 2hrs. My availability will also depend on my partner's schedule.

All sits currently booked in, of course I will honour, if however you'd like to find an alternative sitter that's absolutely fine too, just let me know.

This morning I had to leave little Esme to the VERY capable hands of my partner, but it broke my heart, to know I won't be there. I have more appreciation for the trust clients have in me when they leave their dogs in my care.

I am lucky to have a very busy summer balancing, training clients, dog sits, and getting to know my dog, guiding and training her. But it's a lot of pressure to put on myself, my partner, and Esmerelda!

I know you'll all understand, being dog lovers and guardians yourselves.

Thank you for continuing to choose, support, and trust me as your trainer.

06/05/2024

Ladies, Gentlemen and non-Binary legends, I have the immense pleasure to introduce you to Esmerelda, the latest and most permanent member of the Poppy's Pooches family.

I can't believe it's finally happening!!
I've worked so hard to get to this point, jumping through hoops and caveats (that I gave myself), in order to give a dog a loving forever home.

We adopted her from the brilliant and can't wait to get to know this little fluff ball better.

Follow to see her training journey, I'm Looking forward to the challenges, highs and lows.

28/04/2024

Proof that one should always check these posts before sharing. Thank you Tina's Happy Hounds for checking the facts. I must admit I was aware Rapeseed was dangerous for Horses and I thought that would extend to dogs.
I still wouldn't walk a dog through rapeseed, but as they mostly grow on private farmland this isn't such a hardship.

Amended:
"These posts are misinformation. The signs mentioned are only seen in grazing animals, and most dogs remain asymptomatic after exposure to rapeseed. Dogs can develop gastrointestinal upset if they have ingested some of the plant, and there have been reports of skin reactions which resemble burns, but this is extremely rare and does not happen to every dog which comes into contact with it."

https://www.animalpoisonline.co.uk/blogs/2022/11/22/rapeseed/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2M430m-7XBRwsTtR4-SqZ1tprhPIwUbTdr9lmNvvHa8-f5pw-E1M48pTM_aem_Ad6Wz-Z2HceFZmyrZ9qBPiDMPn7xPhKKRmAgvci5zEcpd7pWyPDfZW1lGmG37B5l-whCdCGjYtyllqElDQbVmdQS

❌ RAPESEED! ❌

It’s that time of year again where farmers fields have blossomed into pretty yellow flowers, these plants are called rapeseed. Although it may be tempting to place your dog in the mist to take a scenic photo, please avoid this at all costs!

Rapeseed is extremely poisonous for dogs, especially in highly sensitive canines.

Rapeseed is listed by Dogs Trust as toxic to our dogs if ingested and can cause symptoms such as:

❌ Hemolytic Anemia
❌ Blindness
❌ Damaged Nervous System
❌ Digestive Disorders
❌ Breathing Problems

Even walking through these fields should be avoided! In June 2019, a dog has been reported to suffer from severe open wounds after running through a crop of rapeseed.

Please seek immediate veterinary attention if your dog shows any signs of rapeseed poisoning!

Shared from Fudge’s Furry Friends Portsmouth

27/04/2024

Hello, my name is Poppy, I offer 1:1 'real world' training, using positive reinforcement techniques I learnt, getting my qualification with VSDTA. I work with you, in central Portsmouth, or via zoom, to train your dog, we can work in your home or out in public. They're £50 per session, approx 1hr long, or you can prepay for 5 £230.

First we'd need to arrange an assessment.
This is a 30-45minute session, £25, where we get a chance to meet and go over goals and concerns. I also get the chance to observe the behaviour and come up with a specialised training plan.

If you need help with; puppy training, lead etiquette, recall, muzzle training, reactivity, communication, basic manners, and more... Drop me a DM and we can arrange an assessment.

26/04/2024

Want a solid recall?

When building a recall, look for organic and voluntary behaviour that you can reward and mark, which encourages that goal behaviour 'recall'.
When they look at you while outside, Praise/Reward.
When they move towards you, praise/reward.
When they 'check in', even drive byes! Praise/Reward.

You'll probably be surprised to see how much your dog is voluntarily offering these behaviours which we miss!

All of this will build a strong history of positive and positively reinforced behaviour.

And remember, you cannot have a good recall if you dog cannot engage/disengage.

If you need help nailing that recall drop me a DM and we'll get an assessment sorted.

Happy Training!

22/04/2024

Happy Earth Day!
Throwback to a wonderful experience I had with planet earth, off the island of Gili T.

28/03/2024

People are surprised when I tell them I don't have a dog.

The short answer: I didn't want to bring a dog into a home that wasn't mine (renting), or until I had agency over my working hours/time.

But here is the long answer:

Hello, I am a 21st century dog.
I'm pretty, I'm alert, I'm obedient, I stay in a bag...but I'm also an individual who, from centuries of training, needs to express my instincts, and I am *not* suited for the sedentary life you'd want me to lead.

Spending eight hours a day alone in the house or in the garden - with no work and no one to play or run with, seeing you for a short time in the evening when you get home, and only getting a small toilet walk will make me deeply unhappy.
I'll express it by barking all day, turning your yard into a minefield, doing my needs indoors, being unmanageable the rare times I'll find myself outside, and sometimes spending my days sunk, sad, lonely, and depressed, on my pillow.
You may think that I should be happy to be able to enjoy all this comfort while you go to work, but actually I’ll be exhausted and frustrated, because this is absolutely NOT what I'm meant to do, or what I need to be doing.

If you love me, if you've always dreamed of me, if my beautiful blue eyes or my athletic look make you want me, but you can't give me a real dog's life, a life that's really worth living according to my breed, and if you can't offer me the job that my genes are asking, DO NOT buy or adopt me!
If you like the way I look but aren't willing to accept my temperament, gifts, and traits derived from long genetic selection, and you think you can change them with only your good will, then DO NOT BUY OR ADOPT ME.

19/03/2024

Be vigilant, keep our furry friends safe and clean!

There is a nasty gastrointestinal bug going around in the below areas. Stagnant water is the main thing to avoid. I'll be washing and disinfecting all dogs paws after walks as a precation. Any symptoms that are unusual for your dog take straight to the vet i.e excess vomitting, very loose stools or blood.

🔴South Downs area
🔴Petersfield Lake
🔴Hollybank Woods
🔴Hayling island

Keep your dogs AWAY from stagnant water!!
Make sure you are all washing your dogs feet really well once back home with luecillin, hibiscrub or any other pet safe disinfectant.

15/03/2024

https://positively.com/find-a-trainer/connect/93-poppy-lowles

Poppy is a certified dog trainer, with 3 years of experience running Poppy’s Portsmouth Pooches, based in UK. Poppy’s passion is happy dogs and happy families. During your 1:1 session she will guide you and your four-legged friend through bespoke positive reinforcement techniques, with the aim t...

12/03/2024

Dear All,
This is a Post to inform you that there are changes coming to Poppy’s Portsmouth Pooches. Firstly, I’d like to thank each and every one of you for choosing me, and positive reinforcement training, it means a lot to have been trusted with your pooches training journey.
First change is a name change, the company will now be known as ‘Poppy’s Positive Pooches’, please add my new email address to your contacts: [email protected]
A website will be coming soon, Facebook, Instagram, Google business will also be updated to the new name. If you haven’t already, and you’re happy to share, please leave a testimony of your experience working with me on Facebook or via email: [email protected]
Second change is a price increase, my first since 2022, coming into effect from Monday 29th April 2024.

Training Assessment = £25

Training sessions = £50 per session or
£230 for 5 sessions
Puppy Package = £360 for 8 sessions including bonus supportive material
Training Walks = £25 (need at least 1 training session to qualify)

Dog Sit services: If the dog can be left for
+ 2hrs = £50 (per day&night)
-2hrs (or not at all) = £60 (per day&night)

Walk sessions = £15 per walk or
(ad-hoc only) £70 for 5 walks (£5 per dog, multi-dog household only)

If you’d like to book in and pre-pay at the current price, please do-so by Friday 26th April 2024.
Any question’s please don’t hesitate to email [email protected] or message me on 07936683325.

Best,
Poppy

[email protected]
07936683325

12/03/2024

Dear All,
This is a Post to inform you that there are changes coming to Poppy’s Portsmouth Pooches. Firstly, I’d like to thank each and every one of you for choosing me, and positive reinforcement training, it means a lot to have been trusted with your pooches training journey.
First change is a name change, the company will now be known as ‘Poppy’s Positive Pooches’, please add my new email address to your contacts: [email protected]
A website will be coming soon, Facebook, Instagram, Google business will also be updated to the new name. If you haven’t already, and you’re happy to share, please leave a testimony of your experience working with me on Facebook or via email: [email protected]
Second change is a price increase, my first since 2022, coming into effect from Monday 29th April 2024.
Training Assessment = £25

Training sessions = £50 per session or
£230 for 5 sessions
Puppy Package = £360 for 8 sessions including bonus supportive material
Training Walks = £25 (need at least 1 training session to qualify)

Dog Sit services: If the dog can be left for 2hrs+ = £50 (per day&night)
-2hrs (or not at all) = £60 (per day&night)
Walk sessions = £15 per walk or
(ad-hoc only) £70 for 5 walks (£5 per dog, multi-dog household only)

If you’d like to book in and pre-pay at the current price, please do-so by Friday 26th April 2024.
Any question’s please don’t hesitate to email [email protected] or message me on 07936683325.

Best,
Poppy

[email protected]
07936683325

05/01/2024

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