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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! 🐾 ❤️
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!
6 month old Caleb looking for a loving home, he is a big puppy- with all the usual ups and downs that will come with that! Experience with large breed puppies would be very advisable 😊 contact Keeping Hope Dog Rescue Cornwall if you can help or know someone who can ❤️
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 😊 🤫
Hi everyone, I have a couple of spaces left for my Pup Start Group dog training class, starting Saturday 10th August at 9am at 4 Paws Pet Care Field near Sticker. 🐾
We cover everything from Sit and Down to trick training, recall and loose lead walking- you can see some of my current group practising their lead walking below with great success 😊
Would love to see a couple of you down there, it’s great fun, relaxed class and everyone gets to know each other over the duration of the course.
£70 for 5 week course, book here:
Staustelldogcare.co.uk/book-online
Receiving messages like this make my day! 🥰 Tala only learnt to settle recently, and her parents took her to the pub and she absolutely aced it! ❤️
Great work by them, to stick to the plan and practise. And it makes me very happy to see Tala so relaxed and comfortable in a situation that used to make her a bit nervous 💪
If you need help with your dog gaining confidence in public, or learning to settle down- get in touch 😊
Pup Start is bookable again! 🚨 we have two courses available for you, Saturday mornings outdoors near Sticker at 9am starting 10th August and Monday evenings at 5.30pm at the Scout Hut in St Austell starting 2nd Sept!
Hope to see you guys there!
Book here: staustelldogcare.co.uk/book-online
Only a few spaces left as my priority booking list get early access- if you’d like to be added to the priority list for next time- send me a message 😊
We cover everything from Sit and Down to loose lead walking, recall and tricks 🐕🥰
Hope you are all having a lovely weekend! I just wanted to let everyone know I’ll be judging the fun dog show at Roche Carnival 2024 😃 starting at 11.30am
Come on down, support a great local event and enter your dog for one of the fun categories- one of which is dog I’d most like to take home! 🐾 ❤️ I promise I won’t really take them home… 🐕
Should we consider our dogs’ happiness while training? 🐾 I certainly think so! When a dog’s needs aren’t met, problem behaviour can occur.
We all think of our dogs as family members, so why wouldn’t we want to take a kind approach to training? This article is a god little read on why our dogs happiness matters, not only ethically but also in terms of behaviour! 🥰
Instead of asking, “How do I get my dog to obey me?” we should ask, “Is my dog happy?” and “How can I make them happier?”
🚨 one last minute space for young puppy class tonight! 6.30pm at the 4 Paws Pet Care Field near Sticker, for pups under 20 weeks. Focusing on confidence building, socialisation and basic training. You can book online at staustelldogcare.co.uk/book-online
Well done to my latest Pup Start 🐶 graduates 🎓 🎉
A wonderful group of owners and pups, I could tell you all worked hard at home to make progress and the puppies were banging down the door each week to learn new stuff which I love to see 🥰 hope to see you guys again on University of Life (when I finally get my act together and run the course again sorry guys 🤪 newborn life is wild)
Hi everyone, I'm very excited to share that I'll be the guest judge at the Fun Dog Show as part of Roche Carnival Week on Sunday 28th July 😀 🐾
I'll share more info on the categories soon but I've had a lot of fun coming up with these to say the least! 😊
Hope to see some of you guys there, should be great fun- nothing too serious for the dogs, all about everyone having fun and enjoying getting stuck in and celebrating our wonderful four legged friends 🐕🦺
Date for your diary! Very pleased to have been asked to organise the Fun Dog Show again for Roche Carnival week. Further details to follow on the classes so watch this space! Your judge will be Jack Warrington from St Austell Dog Trainer https://www.facebook.com/staustelldogcare
Hope to see you all there 🏆🏆
Albert got his mop chopped! I love it, what do you think?
He has done amazingly well on his loose lead walking and now we are working on being able to stay patient while his owners stop and talk out on their walks 😊 dog walks are for everyone Albert! 🐾 🤪
Here’s a great video on dog body language during play! I’m always explaining this stuff to people but don’t have any recordings 🙈 sometimes it’s really useful to see the behaviours in action so you know what to look out for and when to step in- to either protect your dog, or just as importantly to prevent them from practising unwanted behaviour!
Don’t always “just let them work it out!” 😆😭 🐾
A look into dog play and how it is often misread. A deeper look into videos of dogs playing where we look at intensity, body language, play bows and how the...
This is an Albert appreciation post- I’m in love with him and his hairdo! 🥰
His owners are getting a summer haircut for him soon to help him stay cool, which I totally agree with, but I have been trying to get them to keep his head hair- what do you guys think- keep the top mop or chop? 😃
We have been working on him staying calm around other dogs- he smashed his session this week, well done Albert and his owners for doing so well on the plan 👊❤️
EDIT: Thank you to those who shared and booked you absolute stars 😊 the puppy class tonight is now fully booked, can’t wait to see you there. If you’d like to come to future classes we run them every other Monday at 6.30pm and every Friday at 5.30pm.
We have a couple of last minute spaces available for our Young Puppy Class tonight in St Austell 1st Scout Hut at 6.30pm- these have been fully booked for months now so this is a rare opportunity! For pups up to 6 months old. Your pup must have had their first jab, all other info is at the booking link below. We have a great time and socialisation and confidence building is so important at this important stage in a puppies life.
Hope to see you there! 😊
staustelldogcare.co.uk/book-online
Well done to my latest Pup Start graduates! 🎓 🐾 an amazing group, diverse in size but consistent in effort 💪
Can’t wait to see you all again hopefully at future classes.
If you want to give your dog a pup start in life, my next course is sold out but message me to get a heads up on the next one 😉
Just one space left on the next Pup Start course, thanks to those who have booked I can’t wait to meet you and your pups 🐾 😊
Please do send me a message if it is fully booked and I will add you to the waiting list for the next course, you get a heads up when the course is live to book 😉
The next group for Pup Start is now live and bookable 😃
Staustelldogcare.co.uk/book-online
This is the perfect class not just for puppies, but for any dog that needs to learn to work around distractions, and learn the basics.
We cover: loose lead, recall, trick training, and core elements of learning how to train your dog so you can carry on after class ends 👍
It’s always good fun, and this class books up quickly so book now to avoid disappointment.
Starts Monday 13th May 2024 at 5.30pm at the Scout Hut in St Austell.
Hope to see you there! 😊
This guys journey was really something special ❤️ I’m so proud to have played a small part in getting him to safety, thank you Keeping Hope Dog Rescue Cornwall and Sally especially for introducing me to him! It warms my heart every time I get updates and pictures of him having a blast 🥰
The work that they do is incredible, I am happy and proud to help on the training side but all the hard work goes in behind the scenes to give these dogs happy homes. Please consider following, sharing their posts or even supporting directly as their tireless work really makes a difference to so many dogs and people ❤️
Well done to our latest group of ‘Pup Start’ graduates! 🧑🎓 👩🎓 they were amazing 😊 a big focus for these guys was engagement around distractions and the improvements were lovely to watch! 🐾 I welcome another group starting tonight and keep your eyes peeled for some more graduation pictures coming this week- wonderful to watch pups getting a head start in life! ❤️
If you want to learn all the basics from sits and downs to engagement, lead walking and recall from a qualified dog trainer keep your eyes peeled for my next ‘Pup Start’ course or send me an email to go on the waiting list, people on the list get first dibs before I post the course publicly 🐾😼
This is a really good follow on course for anyone who has done Pup Start 😊 🐾 you can book at the same place you booked Pup Start, learn all new behaviours and develop the ones you already have 💪
🐾Couple spaces left on our Foundations course🐾
7 week course aimed at building your dogs skills in the real world, and preventing common behaviour problems. Designed by Amy Bird BSc Hons in in behaviour and welfare with over 13yrs experience.
Book online on the link below 🐶
https://bookwhen.com/4paws
One of our gorgeous graduates from the last course 🤩
I’ve been working with quite a few anxious dogs recently, and sadly some owners have asked whether they are ‘allowed’ to comfort their dog when scared.. of course you can! 😊 fear is an emotion, not a behaviour- you can’t reinforce it. Please do comfort your dog, reassure them if they are scared. If you are unsure what your dog is feeling in certain situations then please reach out- I can help you learn to read your dogs body language. It isn’t always obvious! They are a different species after all, don’t beat yourself up! 🐾
When your dog comes to you for comfort, go ahead and comfort them. Use calm, quiet voices and gentle touch to help them settle and feel more secure with you. It won't make the fear worse, but it will help them to understand that you are a safe place and that they can rely on you to help them to feel better.
Maya is a lovely dog, very glad to have had the opportunity to help her settle into her loving new home 🥰 well done guys and everyone at Keeping Hope Dog Rescue Cornwall for another successful rescue ❤️
1 space left for Pup Start 5 week group course starting on Monday 19th Feb 😃 come along and learn all the basics: sits, downs, beginner recall, loose lead and lots more! 🐾 we’d love to see you there, book at staustelldogcare.co.uk/book-online
First session of our current class of Pup Start this evening- and well done to all the dogs and pawrents who attended! 🐾 it was lovely to welcome in Chester who was adopted by Sally at Keeping Hope Dog Rescue Cornwall they do incredible work rehoming dogs across Cornwall and beyond, please give them a follow. Sally was also nice enough to snap a picture of me teaching! I never normally remember to take pictures thanks Sally 🙏 see you all next week! ❤️
I’m very proud of my 🧑🎓 👩🎓 graduates and their pawrents! Well done on completing the Pup Start course, everyone smashed it and I can’t wait to see where your training journey goes next! ❤️
My next course for Pup Start will be slightly later in the year once our 👶 baby has arrived! 😳 please keep your eyes peeled 👀 to my social media for more info on dates for that.
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🚨 I’ve added another Monday Young Puppy Class 😀 23rd September at 6.30pm at the Scout Hut in St Austell, would be great to see some of you there. For pups up to 6 months, supervised play, confidence building, socialisation and basic training ❤️ 🐾 Book online at staustelldogcare.co.uk/book-online What a lush group we had this Monday! Well done everyone 😊 was lovely to meet your wonderful pups 🥰 #puppyclass #puppytraining #staustell #dogtraining #dogtrainer #
A little recap of some of the things we’ve been working on recently. 🥰 lots of loose lead, group classes and helping dogs who are reactive 🐾 If you want help with anything you see in the video, or any dog training related issue- just get in touch and I’d love to help 😊❤️🐾 #dogtraining #dogtrainer #staustell #puppytraining #puppytrainer #puppyclass
All the young pups having fun, building confidence and learning to socialise with other dogs. 🐾 We do have supervised play between the dogs at young puppy class, but equally important is learning to have a neutral reaction to other dogs! So we do lots of activities with pups around, but not directly playing, as well as all the puppy play which is also important, and of course very cute 🥰 Mondays at 6.30pm & Fridays at 5.15pm 😊 You can book at staustelldogcare.co.uk/book-online #puppyclass #puppytraining #dogtraining #dogtrainer #staustell #imdt
Working with Myla has been a joy so far, she reacts to other dogs at certain distances. We are working on helping her overcome her difficulties, and gain the ability to have a neutral reaction to other dogs. Her and her owner are doing amazingly well so far 🥰 stay tuned for more on Myla’s journey, and if you have a dog that shows reactive behaviour get in touch today and start working in a kind and sustainable way with real life results 🐾❤️ #reactivedog #reactivedogtraining #positive #dogtrainer #dogtraining #staustell #imdt
Hi everyone! I have been absent from my socials for a little while, a combination of lots of rearranging sessions and the admin that comes with that due to weather and not properly balancing home life and work life I think! However, I am back with a renewed goal to post regularly 😂 I hope to help everyone out with little tidbits, and as always if you need more help with anything I mention in the videos, please do reach out or drop a comment below. I’d also love any ideas people have for future videos they’d like me to do? 👇 🐾 #dogtrainer #puppytraining #staustell #dogtraining
1 space left for Fridays Young Puppy Class- for pups up to 6 months old! 🐾 We focus on socialisation, confidence building and basic training 😊 Pups can attend as soon as they have had their first jab so if you’ve got a little puppy at home bring them along for structured, supervised socialisation with a qualified dog trainer 👊🐾 #staustell #dogtraining #dogtrainer #puppyclass #imdt #imdtdogtrainer
Loose lead superstars! 🌟 I’m so proud of these guys, dogs and humans! They have all worked hard to get these results, and practise a lot in their spare time. The dogs are enjoying it, and I’m loving it 🥰 well done guys! If you want to learn how to walk with your dog on a loose lead then get in touch today. #dogtraining #dogtrainer #looselead #looseleadwalking #looseleashwalking #imdt #positivedogtraining
It’s tick season! 🤦♂️ I wanted to do a video on tick removal at this dreaded time of year. Please do not attempt this if you haven’t done handling training with your dog, they need to feel safe being handled in potentially sensitive areas. #tick #removal #worstthingaboutsummer #ihatethem #theyprobablyhatemetoo #dogtrainer #dogtraining
Adding distance to a behaviour is a great way to strengthen the behaviour 💪 It also keeps training fun for you and your dog by increasing the challenge 🐾 Post clips or pictures of you working with your dogs at distance in the comments below! I’d love to see it 😃 #dogtraining #dogtrainingtips #staustell #cornwall #dogtrainer #imdt #imdtdogtrainer
What not to do if your dog growls at you?! Growls are a way for your dog to say “back off!” It is crucial that we do not teach the dog the their growl does not work, or they may resort to a snap or even a bite.. If your dog growls at you, do not insist on touching them/doing whatever you were doing- listen to them, back off and seek help from a qualified professional 😊 #imdt #imdtdogtrainer #dogtraining #puppytraining #staustell #cornwall
The next intake for Pup Start Group Class is now bookable online at the link below! Where we learn amongst lots of other things- the very beginnings of recall and teaching your dog to listen to your voice 😃 The next Pup Start begins 18th March at 5.30pm at the Scout Hut St Austell. Hope to see you there! Staustelldogcare.co.uk/book-online #dogtraining #dogtrainer #imdtdogtrainer #puppytraining #puppyclass #staustell
🥶 it was cold today!! And that means one thing… doggy choc ice were consumed! 🤢 😂 in all seriousness don’t let your dogs consume indefinite amounts of this stuff 😂 but the heart wants what it wants so I let them have a nibble… ❤️
I like to feed Wilma her food reward in the location I want her to be when she’s doing the behaviour- seems simple right? But it will make a big difference to being able to practise these behaviours effectively, and it helps you get into the right frame of mind for making training fun for your dog! 🐶 where the food comes from can be part of the fun in training itself! For example: when practising recall I feel on the floor between my feet as 1) that’s where I’d like her to be 2) I can feed multiple treats for what is a difficult behaviour! 3) she finds it more fun as it becomes its own little scent game and 4) gives me a chance to hotfoot it away and call her again from a little distance away- recall becomes a game in itself! Give it a try 😊 #recalltraining #dogtraining #dogtrainingtips #imdtdogtrainer #imdt
Why does my dog react? 🐶 🚨 well in this video I explain some of the reasons that might be- but more importantly one reason it isn’t! 🤔Hint- they’re not trying to annoy you! It’s sometimes reassuring to know that your dog isn’t trying to get on your nerves! As it can be testing working with a reactive dog, you have to remember that you’re on the same team 💪 #reactivedogtraining #imdt #imdtdogtrainer #dogtraining #dogtrainingtips
Get ready with me for Puppy Socials! 🚨 I’ll be teaching Puppy Socials again! 🚨 from 4th December puppy socials will be bookable through my website below 6.30pm Mondays 🎉 focused on building confidence with your pups, engagement and some socialisation of course 😃 24 week age limit so book on while they’re young, and then move onto my “Pup Start” course when they’re ready 😊 staustelldogcare.co.uk/book-online #imdt #imdtdogtrainer #puppytraining #puppyclass #grwm
When should you train your dog? Whenever you can! 😃 have fun with it, mix it into your walks. It’s really important your dogs practise behaviours in different places so they can do it when you really need it! So crack on and have fun 😊 #imdt #imdtdogtrainer #dogtraining #doglover #puppytraining #puppytrainingtips
Please please please 🙏 give reactive dogs space! And don’t be mean to the owner if they are responsibly training their dog to be able to handle difficult situations 😃🥰 that’s it! Be kind and give them space 🤙 #dogtraining #reactivedogs #bekind #imdt #imdtdogtrainer
The dreaded F-Word! 🤬 Fireworks you naughty people… that time is upon us and I wanted to share how I keep dogs safe during firework night. If your dog has an acute case of fear around firework noises please get in touch as there are more things you can do. For most people- these management strategies should set you off to a great start 🤓 #imdt #imdtdogtrainer #dogtraining #puppytraining #morepuppieslessrockets
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