Poppy's Positive Pooches

24/12/2024

Wishing all my Clients very Merry Seasonal Greetings. Hope you all enjoy some family time, and enjoy spending time with your doggies!
Remember to advocate for your pups, give them space, listen to body language, and watch out for poisonous foods!

I'll be off until 28th December, I'll get back to any messages on that date.

Merry Christmas!

03/11/2024

If you buy your YuMove tablets anywhere but direct PLEASE check them! Amazon hasn't contacted everyone who has counterfeit YuMove tablets. When possible buy direct.

If your pet has been poorly and you've given them tablets bought from Amazon, make sure vets to a blood test and check liver/kidney functions.

27/10/2024

So...
Puberty is hitting Esme hard. She's started her first season, and she'll have one more before we get her spayed, so trying to learn as much as possible to make the next one easier.

She's more disturbed at night, barking at little noises, which means she's antsy during the day.
On-lead walks only around dogs, which is leading to a bit of frustration.
She's mainly vocalising a lot more, barking and whining.

So, what have we been doing to help her, during this difficult time, FOR HER.

We've been using lots of mental stimulation, canine massage, lickies and chews.
Giving her as much choice as possible. After we discovered she preferred being cooler, we've had the backdoor open (hearing off, so jumpers On). I put her cold mat back in her bed, so she's sleeping a bit better.
Using the rescue remedy to help soothe and calm her.
Trying to walk her when there's no dogs around so she can have off-lead time and taking her out with calm, neutered females for play time (not recommended unless you KNOW the other dog will be ok with an in season female).
Setting up more quiet time during the day for rest, this has helped with separation training she's up to 3hrs, next step 3hrs and a half.

All in all, not an easy time for anyone. Mainly because she's growing so fast!
But, by changing a few routines and listening to her, we're getting through it.

10/10/2024

Esme is 6months old, 24.5kg, we're on the cusp of adolescence so training wise we go back to step1 to remind her what she knows.
She's confident around dogs, currently learning not to run up to/play with everyone.
Less confident with people, doesn't like them looking at or trying to touch her, so we'll be focusing on positive interactions giving her autonomy (with humans who have been trained/drilled).
Favourite snacks; loves Beef neck chews (which STINK), lamb lung, and cow hooves. We think pork upsets her tummy, so avoiding that, until we can confirm.
Tug is best game, chewing on old tea towels (that we've given her) and we love dissecting stuffed toys.

Best friend is Bertie, which is a coincidence as he's mine!

We're in Love with her!
And I'd say she's a 50/50 dog, loves Kyle and I equally.

28/08/2024

It's this simple: either you're willing to use pain, fear and intimidation when working with dogs, or you're not.
I'm not.

Either you’re ok using methods and equipment when working with dogs that cause pain, fear, and purposeful discomfort, or you’re not. I am not.

26/08/2024

Happy International Dog Day!!
Thinking of all my friends, family and clients dogs, that I have met and have touched my life. Those still with us and those that have crossed over the rainbow bridge. Thank you, we don't deserve you.

Monty 🖤🌈
Archie 🖤🌈
Bertie ❤️
And my own Esme ❤️


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25/08/2024

It is Pet Professional Guild’s (PPG) view that electric shock in the guise of training constitutes a form of abuse towards pets, and, given that there are highly effective, positive training alternatives, should no longer be a part of the current pet industry culture of accepted practices, tools or philosophies.

In this position statement, PPG will combine decades of research with the opinions of certified animal behaviorists, and highlight the question of ethics to explain why using electric shock in the name of training and care is both ineffective and harmful.

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07/08/2024

New uniform is here! Thank you for such high quality printing and speedy delivery.

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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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