St Austell Dog Care

20/03/2025

Massive well done to my latest Pup Start Graduates! 🎓 😁
Well done guys, seeing you progress through the course always puts a smile on my face, and seeing the dogs pull their owners into the building is the best review I could ever get 😂
If you’d like to get on the waiting list for Pup Start pop me a message and I’ll add you to the notification list 💪

06/03/2025

(Mainly) Peaceful days in the sun with my crew ♥️ mainly, because there’s always the odd hectic moment isn’t there guys… 😂

10/02/2025

Thank you for the mention Natasha 😊
So useful for people to know what they’re getting into when they work with a dog trainer!
Find a trainer near you, who aligns with your values, that you and your dog will enjoy the training journey with 😊
I show you how to use positive reinforcement to encourage the right behaviours from your dog, which not only gets results, it means you and your dog can enjoy the process! If you reward the good and teach your dog how to make better choices, you truly don’t need to worry about punishing the bad. 🥰

With the dog training world being completely unregulated, and so many trainers using different methods its hard for dog guardians to know who to put their trust in.
This is a list of POSITIVE TRAINERS, trainers that will put your dogs emotions and welbeing before a quick fix or money.

A few trainers say they use "positive reinforcement" (but unfortunatley use all 3 of the other quadrants as well) They word it that way to confuse people.
Slip leads, prong collars, electric shock collars, corrections, air hisses, startling sounds, shouting, yelling, threatening body laungage etc are all completely unnecessary
There is never a need to use intimidation, pain, fear, or force to train a dog.

If you are a force free, positive trainer and i have missed you off the list. Please message me to be added.

15/01/2025

This is an appreciation post for this handsome boy! He had a toe removed six weeks ago, to remove a tumour safely they had to take his whole toe. Look at him now!

Dogs never cease to amaze me, if they possibly can bounce back- they do, they constantly inspire me. And not just putting a brave face on, genuinely loving life ♥️

It has been a tough few weeks in some ways, personally and professionally with ups and downs- as I’m sure many of you will relate to. Amongst other things I had to stop walking some dogs this year due to changes in my schedule, I was so sorry to see them go- they become my friends and colleagues! 🙈 However, returning last week, seeing these guys, and getting out moving and feeling the sun, wind and yes, the rain on my skin reminds me I have the best job ever and I’m so grateful to see these guys every week 😊Sorry very soppy 😂 Anyway, some of the highlights since returning last week 🤙 and much more training content to come as we’ve had some great sessions with new and returning clients 🥰

07/01/2025

This girl is home safe and sound! ♥️ No judgements to her owners at all- but I thought I’d do a quick PSA to remind people how important it is to have your dog trained to a good standard of recall, and to have an ID tag securely attached if anything goes wrong. This girl wandered into one of my clients homes with no ID tag, luckily I was dropping her own dog home to her at the time so I said I’d run this pup to the lovely people at who checked and luckily she was microchipped and returned home safely! 🥰 If you want to work with your dog to achieve a recall to be proud of, then get in touch today 😊

23/11/2024

Support a great cause this Christmas and donate to the guys at Keeping Hope Dog Rescue Cornwall or come down, say hello and grab a ticket to the raffle 😊🐾

We are starting to collect for our Fayre in two weeks ❤️
Raffle, bottles and new items please we would very grateful ###x

21/11/2024

One of my customers told me about this- I thought it was worth a PSA! Lots of you may already be aware, but I know YuMove is a really popular supplement. Please make sure- if you buy this product from Amazon it must be sold and distributed by Amazon!

Third party sellers are distributing fake, counterfeit product that is harmful to dogs! My clients poor dog has had lasting stomach effects as a result- please be careful and make sure you are buying the real stuff! Link attached is from YuMove themselves recommending this. A general note- any pharmaceutical or food product you buy from Amazon should always be from a reputable seller- lots of cowboys out there in the reseller market! Be safe ❤️ 🐾

We’re doing everything we can to stop the sale of illegally copied YuMOVE products. You can find the latest information and FAQs here.

21/11/2024

Some wintery highlights of walks, classes and training from the last couple of weeks 😊 if you want to share any pictures of your latest walks below I’d love to see them! 🐾 ❤️

15/11/2024

This is a really great post- I speak to lots of new puppy owners who are trying to do right by their puppy and keep them indoors until their vaccinations are completed. Please don’t miss the 16 week socialisation window! This is where your pup will learn crucial social skills, build confidence and learn that our world in general isn’t all that scary!
You can attend our young puppy class from the time of first jab onwards, but socialisation isn’t limited to that- show them people, bikes, livestock, traffic and the list goes on! Remember, distance is your friend 😊 you can watch with your puppy at a distance they are comfortable at- they’re still learning 👍
If you want to learn more, get in touch 🐾

MYTH: "Don’t take your puppy anywhere until they're fully vaccinated."

FACT: "The primary and most important time for puppy socialization is the first three months of life. For this reason, the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior believes that it should be the *standard of care* for puppies to receive such socialization before they are fully vaccinated. Behavioral issues, not infectious diseases, are the number one cause of death for dogs under three years of age." (AVSAB Position Statement on Puppy Socialization)

FACT: If you wait until your puppy is full vaccinated, you've missed their critical socialization period.

Vets, rescues and breeders who are clinging to the outdated belief that dogs should be prevented from socialization until fully vaccinated are not keeping up with the current research, literature and recommendations from behavior professionals.

08/11/2024

The Pup Start Graduates! 🎓 These guys were a lush group, everyone made progress in multiple different areas which always makes me smile 😊
There are still a couple of places left for my outdoor Saturday Pup Start beginning 16th November at 9am you can book at staustelldogcare.co.uk/book-online

04/11/2024

This girl is running out of chances, I wanted to share the post to help it reach the right person. Please read carefully and only contact the guys if you can fulfill all her needs, she needs a special home ❤️

❤️❤️❤️ SAVED ❤️❤️❤️

⚠️Urgent⚠️
This beautiful girl is due to be put to sleep!!!! 💔

After a call from the vet and speaking with current owner and meeting her they have agreed to give us a couple of days to try and find somewhere for her 🙏
She is 4-5 years old Dogue de bordeaux cross. She is in need of a spacious female only home where there will not be many visitors and means to seperate if there is, especially whilst she's settling. She's been through a lot in her life, and her owner passing away in July, her world has been turned upside down. A family member took her in to help, but unfortunately, the environment isn't the right place for this girl, so she needs our help !! Adoptive, fostering with view to adopt home would be the best situation for her as lots of change is the opposite to what she needs.
She's currently with other dogs but can be a bit boisterous so possibly only dog in the home, but this is not a deal breaker. She has also always lived with cats so happy to be in a home with them.
If you can help, please send us a message as not all comments are seen. We are happy to discuss her needs with potential homes 🙏

Let's give this girl the chance she so deserves 🩷

31/10/2024

🚨 Pup Start is available to book again! 🚨 loose lead, recall, trick training, drop, stay and much much more! 5 week dog training course for young or inexperienced puppies, no age limit 😊
If you want to give your dog a Pup Start in life follow the link below to book.
I have 2 groups starting in November:
1) From Monday 11th November at 5.30pm, 1st Scout Hut in St Austell.
2) From Saturday 16th November at 9am, meet near Priory Road Car Park, full instructions when you book.
Saturday is an outdoor class so some may need to be rescheduled if we get rained off! But I provide full instructions to everyone pre-class 😊
Any questions- don’t hesitate to let me know!
Staustelldogcare.co.uk/book-online

08/10/2024

Some pics of our walks from back end of last week to this week- quite a contrasting colour in the skies between the pics! 🤪
Lush to be back, some very warm welcomes from the dogs- what a lucky boy I am! 🐾 ❤️

27/08/2024

Hi guys, I just wanted to let everyone waiting on a training plan know I am doing my best to get them written up, I had lots of assessments happen within the last 7 days and each one requires a bespoke plan. I need to make sure all are well suited to the pups they are destined for- thank you for bearing with me and I’m sorry it is taking longer than usual! 🐾 ❤️

22/08/2024

Lots of things can impact how long it takes to change a dogs behaviour- just like in people.
Clients often ask how long it will take, and unfortunately there is no clear answer. I have had cases that I thought would run for months resolve in a few weeks! And cases that I just thought would be a simple fix have some complex underlying cause that takes longer to address.
What I can promise is with commitment, an evidence based training plan and ongoing support we will see improvements over time as shown by my client feedback 😊 and if I can’t help, I’ll absolutely do my best to find someone who can!

14/08/2024

Massive well done to my latest Pup Start graduates 😃 a lovely group of dogs and owners, who all worked hard throughout the course- and most importantly of all, the dogs had fun! 🥰🐾
If you’d like to join the early notification list for the next Pup Start group please send me a message and I’ll add you to the early bird list 😊 🤫