Buttons & Leash Dog Training & Behaviour

Buttons & Leash Dog Training & Behaviour Tailored 1 to 1 Dog Training & Behaviour Support

Available in Redhill, Surrey & surrounding areas. Specialising in reactive dogs & underlying pain.
(22)

www.buttonsandleash.co.uk We are run by Anthony Lennard, who is a fully qualified member of IMDT, ABTC, PACT, Family Paws & Kids around Dogs

More studying last night, this time learning more about Giardia and its affects on a dog's behaviour and health.
11/12/2024

More studying last night, this time learning more about Giardia and its affects on a dog's behaviour and health.

Answer's below 👇
10/12/2024

Answer's below 👇

10/12/2024

DAY 4 of the Christmas Advent Calendar by Dr Robert Falconer-Taylor!

Today we are busting myths about pain meds in the treatment of chronic pain. This underscores the importance of having a well informed pain management team for dogs living with chronic pain to ensure appropriate long term management plans are in place.

10/12/2024

DAY 9 of the Christmas Advent Calendar by Dr Robert Falconer-Taylor!

Myth 9 .. remember central sensitisation? While acute pain might be easier to treat, chronic pain is much harder. A longer trial will yield more information enabling vets to understand the type or types of pain involved in the individual patient.

07/12/2024

An excellent example of an uncertain/stressed dog. It's not uncommon for me to encounter dogs who have been labelled as 'excited' when in fact they are uncertain, worried and/or anxious.

Lovely video Dog Communication

First session with Gracie yesterday.Gracie's main problem is that she is an EXTREME lead puller and no matter how far sh...
07/12/2024

First session with Gracie yesterday.

Gracie's main problem is that she is an EXTREME lead puller and no matter how far she is walked, she will pull at a 100mph.

Now it would be easy to focus solely on this but during our assessment there were several other issues that we picked up on:

❌ Ball Obsession
❌ Consistently picking up stones
❌ Nibbling back end
❌ Not getting enough sleep
❌ Easily startled by certain noises
❌ Weird toileting stance

Alongside our lead training, which we've begun, we will also be investigating the above to make help her relax and feel more comfortable.

It was a puppy day yesterday (lucky me!!)First up was Jolyne, who has made tremendous progress since our first session. ...
06/12/2024

It was a puppy day yesterday (lucky me!!)

First up was Jolyne, who has made tremendous progress since our first session. Her increased sleep has really helped her biting and confidence outside. To continue her training we began her recall training but more importantly, we worked on her nervousness around traffic.

Next up was a new client, Toby the Chocolate Labrador. Toby's owners need some help with lead walking, recall and some anxious behaviour around loud vehicles. We began by focussing on his traffic issues with some counter conditioning and a predictor cue, which tells him that a loud vehicle is coming but it has a positive consequence.

Finally, an excellent second session with Noodle. Noodle's socialisation has gone incredibly well and he's a much more confident dog now. For this session, we worked on his focus around people and dogs + stopping him from begging for food.

There are still a few slots available for training sessions before I finish for christmas.During my time off, I will sti...
01/12/2024

There are still a few slots available for training sessions before I finish for christmas.

During my time off, I will still be checking WhatsApp/email for those of you that need support.

I'm also hoping that the new website will be finished before I'm back with a new + more reliable booking system.

Merry Christmas everyone!!

26/11/2024
25/11/2024

Apparently most dog training and behaviour qualifications are a waste of time and not worth the paper they are written on. People who continue to study and improve their knowledge shouldn’t be trusted because all they have is ‘academic knowledge’ and ‘book smarts’.

Now I’m not saying having lots of qualifications is the only sign of a good dog trainer but having the knowledge to spot when a dog is stressed vs excited is rather important wouldn’t you say?

Just like being able to identify potential areas of underlying pain in a dog is important and helping owners ensure their dogs get the appropriate treatment they need, might be beneficial.

But perhaps I’m wrong.

All you need is “hands on” experience to call yourself a dog trainer or behaviourist.

Now let me ask you something.

If I started calling myself a dentist because I brush and floss my teeth, does that make me one? Would you trust me to fix your teeth?

24/11/2024

Just WTF!!

A lovely review from Olive's owner 😍
22/11/2024

A lovely review from Olive's owner 😍

Mylo has joined me for some help and yesterday was his first session.Mylo is struggling with multiple aspects of his lif...
22/11/2024

Mylo has joined me for some help and yesterday was his first session.

Mylo is struggling with multiple aspects of his life, dogs coming up to him, human brother now crawling and generalised anxiety. His owners have noticed that physically something isn't right and need help getting the vets to identify the underlying problems. This is where the Dynamic Dog Assessment comes in, as I am able to gather all the evidence we need (behaviourally & physically) and put it an easily digestible form for the vets.

In the meantime, we have put the below measures in place:

✅ Giving Mylo a safe space with a barrier where he will be left alone and which allows him to observe what's going on.
✅ Creating a positive association between Mylo and the baby crawling.
✅ Helping him relax and sleep more by removing fetch and increasing his mental stimulation.

All of the above are measures that should keep everyone safe whilst we complete the dynamic dog part of our assessment, so Mylo can get the treatment he needs.

Despite everything he has going on, he is one of the most gentle dogs I've ever met + he's really cute 😍

Who smashed their dynamic dog assessment....this dog (rosie) 👇
22/11/2024

Who smashed their dynamic dog assessment....this dog (rosie) 👇

Happy Monday everyone 😂
18/11/2024

Happy Monday everyone 😂

Address

-
Redhill
RH16HW

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday 10:30am - 6:30pm
Friday 10:30am - 6:30pm
Saturday 10:30am - 6:30pm
Sunday 10:30am - 3pm

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Buttons & Leash Dog Training & Behaviour posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Buttons & Leash Dog Training & Behaviour:

Videos

Apparently most dog training and behaviour qualifications are a waste of time and not worth the paper they are written on. People who continue to study and improve their knowledge shouldn’t be trusted because all they have is ‘academic knowledge’ and ‘book smarts’. Now I’m not saying having lots of qualifications is the only sign of a good dog trainer but having the knowledge to spot when a dog is stressed vs excited is rather important wouldn’t you say? Just like being able to identify potential areas of underlying pain in a dog is important and helping owners ensure their dogs get the appropriate treatment they need, might be beneficial. But perhaps I’m wrong. All you need is “hands on” experience to call yourself a dog trainer or behaviourist. Now let me ask you something. If I started calling myself a dentist because I brush and floss my teeth, does that make me one? Would you trust me to fix your teeth?

MY DOG CANT BE IN PAIN.... When I first start working with clients, there is one common phrase I hear A LOT, 'The dog can't be in pain as they still run/play/jump' From both owners and even some vets!! There appears to be this belief that a dog who is experiencing pain wont be able to run, play and jump - this isn't correct. Allow Tywin to show you. This video was filmed 2 days before Tywin was put to sleep due to his pain, which was caused by: ❌ Hip Dysplasia in both hips ❌ Severe scar tissue in both hips ❌ A 30% loss of movement in his rear legs ❌ First & secondary arthritis from his neck to his spine ❌ Crumbling spine (which was pinching his sciatic nerve) ❌ Luxating patella Prior to this video, Tywin had not wanted to go on a walk in over a month - he'd been content to do some training and scentwork at home. However, as it was going to be one of his last opportunities for a walk, I asked him if he wanted to go and to my surprise he did. At this point, we were trying to find a balance between what Tywin wanted (physically & mentally) and what he could cope with. Most of our walks would consist of a lot of sniffing, regular breaks, chewing sticks and lots of slow walking (as you see in this video) with very little running. However, in certain situations Tywin would be able to run, chase, jump and even play...our upcoming post will explain why. Dynamic Dog #painandbehaviour

Gotta love a game of bitey face

Patch has been making excellent progress with his training. By giving him more choices, specifically around approaching other dogs and teaching him to look at his owner when he is unsure, we have noticed a big improvement in his confidence. We have also begun working on his bird obsession and lead walking, which remain a work in progress but things are moving in the right direction.

PEEING - MALE DOGS Now onto male dogs. In my experience, spotting abnormal peeing habits is often easier in male dogs than female dogs. Some common behaviours I see are: ❌ Not cocking a leg at all ❌ Switching between cocking and not cocking their leg ❌ Squatting towards the floor ❌ Remaining upright whilst peeing As ever how your dog pees is a small piece of the puzzle when it comes to identifying underlying pain. #painandbehaviour

HOW DOES YOUR DOG PEE One of the areas we look when trying to identify underlying pain is toileting, both number 1's and number 2's. By just watching your dog pee & poop, you can get a good idea of your dog’s physical well-being. First up female dogs. If you notice your dog "cocking" her leg, not lowering herself all the way to the floor, patting the floor with a leg or moving around whilst peeing, these are indicators that your dog maybe experiencing pain and these "abnormalities" are your dog’s attempt at reducing their discomfort. This is the same dog from the skipping video the other day. Do you notice how she cocks her right leg in this video and in the previous video she was skipping on the same leg. Identifying underlying pain in dogs is about analysing their behaviour and spotting patterns in how they move and navigate day-to-day life. #painandbehaviour

Found this video online...what do you think the dog is trying to communicate here? #dogbodylanguage

Skipping (also referred to as hopping) is something I see an awful lot in dogs, particularly smaller dogs. It isn't normal and it shouldn't be ignored. Skipping might seem like a minor issue but if your dog has behavioural issues as well, it could be a sign of something else going, which would require more investigation than "traditional" training. #painandbehaviour

Sorry for the silence on this page recently, life has been a bit hectic lately so I thought I would post an update here. Firstly, my dad has recently been diagnosed with cancer and has started his treatment. This came as a shock and has meant lots of trips to hospitals etc. My dad is doing ok currently but it is early days and I may have to take last minute days off to help out. Secondly, Tywin has been struggling recently so much so that we decided to get another scan + bloods + spinal fluid tested. All of the above came back ok but whilst under sedation the vet noticed that Tywin has lost 30 – 40% movement in his rear legs. We have also noticed a change in his behaviour as he is becoming more noise sensitive and is lethargic. Currently we are keeping him as comfortable as possible and taking it day by day. Finally, due to technical issues, I’ve had to rebuild/move my website over the last week or so, which wasn’t something I intended to do. If you are needing to book sessions, please get in touch and I will send over the relevant link. As things settle down, normal service will be resumed here.

Recently I have finished with several clients who came to me as they were struggling with their dogs (very different) behaviour. From dog-to-dog reactivity to noise sensitivity to restlessness to excessive barking to ingesting non-food items. I’m pleased to report that each of these cases have had positive outcomes for both the dog and owner. Equally important is the message each case reinforced: • There is no test for pain • Dogs don’t have the ability to ask for painkillers • Getting owners to consider pain as a factor is very, very difficult • The guilt owners feel after realising a dog is in pain can be immense In each of these cases, once the dogs’ pain was being managed their behaviour improved. Without addressing the pain, no amount of training was going to resolve the behavioural. It’s that simple. If you are struggling with your dog’s behaviour please work with a behaviourist who can help you identify the root cause(s) of the issue and who can identify unusual/subtle signs of underlying pain. #doghealth #dogbehaviour #painandbehaviour #dynamicdog #ethicaldogtraining

A lovely video update from Odin's owner. Odin has been working hard with his training and the missing piece was giving him the opportunity to socialise and interact with other dogs. After practicing on the longline, Odin has had some off-lead time with other dogs and has done exceptionally well!! Well done Odin & owners, looking forward to seeing you soon. #DogTraining #dogtraining #ethicaldogtraining #positivereinforcementdogtraining #forcefreetraining

Yesterday we began Marv's exposure training to help him get used to being around other dogs and people. We began by taking him to a local park which had lots of areas to explore and most importantly, easy access to the car if needed. During this session we focused on helping him relax when standing still (he finds this surprisingly hard), giving him choice to move away and practicing disengagement. #DogTraining #positivereinforcementdogtraining #ethicaldogtraining #dogtraining

Shortcuts

Share

Category

About Us

Welcome to Buttons & Leash Dog Training & Walking. We are a family run dog care business, based in the heart of Surrey. Our aim, is to help you cope with the stress and worry that comes with owning a dog, in the modern world.

Established in June 2019, to combine our love of dogs and the outdoors. My wife, Willow bought me a Belgian Tervuren Shepherd (Tywin) just as our beloved 10 year old Labrador (Chippy), passed away from cancer. Chippy is survived by his older brother (Buttons, 13), so Buttons & Leash Dog Training & Walking, is their legacy.

We offer a variety of services from Dog Training (1-2-1 & Group), ‘Perfect Puppy’ Package & “Puppy Parties” and so much more. We are fully insured by Pet Business Insurance, to provide the above services, we are DBS checked and Canine First Aid certfied.

At Buttons & Leash, the welfare of our clients is our highest priority, this is why I am currently undertaking training courses with IMDT (Institute of Modern Dog Trainers), to become a fully qualified IMDT Dog Trainer. I should have graduated by November 2020, but due to Covid-19, my graduation has been pushed back by a few months. I have used the lockdown to further enhance my studies and qualifications in Canine Training and Care, by studying online with Canine Principles. I now have multiple Diploma’s in: Canine Coaching, Canine Anxiety, Recall, Basic Scent Work, Emergency Stop Training and Canine Training. (All my certificates will be posted our website www.buttonsandleash.com)

Other Dog training in Redhill

Show All