Sheffield Puppy Owners...
Are you struggling to help your nervous puppy feel more confident?
Are you trying to get your puppy "used to" the scary thing?
Do you wish you knew if you were doing the right thing to help your puppy?
I cover these things in this video & share 3 things that you should be doing if you have a fearful puppy...
Sheffield Puppy owners...
Is your puppy nervous or scared of strangers, other pups or traffic?
Is there something else that gives your puppy the heebie jeebies?
If yes...you need to watch this video to make sure you're not making this really common mistake!
Things I didn't expect when I chose to become a puppy trainer 🤣
Part 1...
Are you looking for a safe & structured way to enjoy a social walk with your puppy?
Is your puppy fully vaccinated and allowed to rock & roam on walks?
Is your puppy aged under 10 months old?
If yes, then I'll see you on April 21st, S6 for my next Puppy Social Walk.
You will:
✅️ Pick up some of my expert tips and tricks.
✅️ Learn how to safely and positivelg introduce your puppy to other pups.
✅️ Enjoy a couple of little fun surprises I have planned.
✅️ Learn more about puppy body language.
You won't:
❌️ Be letting your puppy run riot.
❌️ Doing anything weird or painful in the name of "puppy training"
Spaces are limited though, so if you want to come along, you need to fill out the Puppy Social Walk booking form - check the comments for the link!
MeeraPuppins Puppy Training
#MeeraPuppinsSheffieldPuppyClub
Are you a new puppy owner in Sheffield?
Do you want help teaching your puppy not to be so bitey?
Wish you could fast track your puppy's toilet training?
Confused how to get your puppy to stop jumping up?
You need the Sheffield Puppy Owners Survival Guide!
It's FREE to download and it will help you if you follow my advice!
A fantastic morning at @rexmarketkelham !
The sun was shining and it was great to catch up with @madebyjinks who are co-hosting the Golden Ticket Giveaway featured in the Spring edition of the Steel City Puppy Gazette.
Definitely check them out as they hand make loads of amazing training toys and accessories for your pup's!
It was also brilliant to see so many good Sheffield boys 🐕 and girls 🐶 enjoying some time out with their humans. Thank you to everyone who let me say hi to your pup's, and snap a little photo of them too!
It wasn't so great to see some dogs being yanked around on their collars, and a couple of nervous pups being forced into interacting with other people / dogs.
Socialisation is not about shoving your pup into situations they can't handle, and hoping for the best.
As the weather gets better, places are going to get busier.
Are you and your pup prepared to cope with more people, more dogs, more distractions - and probably loads of picnic food being left around in the park.
Or is your training going to fly out of the window?
If you're looking forward to Spring, but worried about taking your puppy out and about with you in a way that's safe and enjoyable, let's talk about what you're finding difficult, and how I can help you.
There's a link in my bio to schedule a complimentary call with me.
Sheffield Naughty vs. Nice Puppy Photo Competition - entries now open!
Facebook Live did us dirty tonight, so please enjoy this video of Pooch & Pineapple Dog Photography and I telling you more about the competition & Rowan sharing some amazing puppy photo tips with you!
Also featuring a cameo from Gorgeous George (we'll let you watch the video - some of you will be hoping it's a dog, some of you may be hoping it's a man 🤣)
P.S. Please like / comment / share this post to help us get more eyes on it! We can't wait to see your cute puppy pics!
Reluctant to Reliable Recall feat. Winnie the #cockapoo
There's nothing scarier than letting your puppy off lead for the first time, is there?
Your heart sinks into your mouth.
Your palms start sweating like mad.
Your brain short circuits...
Phew!
It's not a nice feeling, is it?
I can still feel it now...
In 2018 I was working as a Spanish-English translator for a Spanish bank. At that time of my life, a dog fart was more knowledgeable than I was about how to train a reliable recall.
My (now ex) partner and I had just adopted a rescue lurcher from Battersea Dogs Home.
Her recall was worse than the Channel 5 injury compensation ads.
We thought we'd cracked it at home, and in the garden. So we tried taking her to our local park to practice her recall.
We both lost approximately 20 years off our life expectancies as she took one look at us, and bolted for her freedom.
She zoomed out of the park, careered towards the main road, bolted between the cars, and landed completely unscathed at our front doorstep.
Never again, I swore my head off!
She is NEVER going off the lead again.
Except we all know how that story ends don't we?
Spoiler: I quit my high-flying career in the financial services industry, and I'm now an IMDT Accredited Puppy Training Specialist - and I now know the tried and tested secrets to transforming your puppy's reluctant recall, into a reliable recall.
As a #Halloween TREAT I'll be offering you 20% off my Puppy Zero to Hero Reluctant to Reliable Recall training programme.
Fair warning - there's only 3 spaces.
You could risk missing out when the offer goes live tomorrow, or you could get one step ahead (no pun intended) and fill out the consultation form in the 1st comment below.
P.S. This offer should be an absolute no brainer if you'e been struggling with your puppy's recall (for pups aged up to 12 months).
Here's what Winnie's mum & dad achieved after working hard & working with me: "Winnie completely off lead! She was amazing, came back
What would I (an Accredited Puppy Training Specialist) do if I had a bitey puppy?
Watch the video to find out!
P.S. Check out the comments for the link to grab the LAST SPACE at my Puppy Bite to Gentle Delight 121 training. Offer ends on Friday - or as soon as the space is filled! #sheffield #puppytraining #puppytrainingtips #biteypuppies #puppybiting #puppytrainer
⏰️ Time is running out to book your puppy's space at my 5* rated small-group puppy classes! 🚨
It's Friday afternoon, the sun is shining, and you're probably not thinking about how to teach your puppy to walk nicely on their lead, or how to train a reliable recall.
That's fine for this weekend, I'll let you off.
But it won't be fine in 3 months time when you can't put up with your puppy’s lead pulling anymore, when you dread your walks cause your arm feels like its done an Ironman, the sight of another dog makes yours leap in the air from excitement as you hold on for dear life- or worse, your puppy sits, stares and lies down in the middle of the path till the dog goes past.
You also really don't want to put yourself under the mega stress of watching your pup's bum disappear into the bushes in the park, or get lost as they chase after another dog, as you try (but fail) to recall them back to you...
I can help you to train your puppy, to enjoy your walks together, and have bragging rights over who is the best boy/girl in the park (yours, obviously).
But you gotta be quick!
My small-group puppy classes start on Tuesday 19th September, S5, Sheffield.
Spaces are limited to just 4 puppies per class.
Ready to transform your problematic puppy into a practically perfect companion?
In the words of Mary herself - spit-spot!
Last one to book is buying the puppachinos!
P.S. More info / booking link is in the 1st comment below.
Puppy classes? Let’s talk about it…
🐾 Have you recently got a new puppy, or are you about to welcome a new puppy?
🐾 Are you tired of trawling through the internet looking for answers to your questions?
🐾 Fed up of researching puppy trainers in your local area?
🐾 Are you feeling confused.com about whether to book puppy classes, or 1-2-1 training sessions?
I totally get it.
Choosing the right trainer, and training for your puppy is a massive decision – and one that you definitely don’t want to get wrong.
Signing up for 6 weeks of evening puppy training classes can also be a bit “eurgh”, cause who doesn’t want to immediately take their bra off, get the snacks out, and climb into their pj’s after a long day at work?
But you want the best for your puppy, right?
Which means you’re prepared to leave the house in the evening, after being at work all day?
Course you are!
Especially if you're joining 5* rated, small-group puppy classes, run by an accredited puppy training specialist* ;)
That’s why I’ve now made it possible to book a FREE 15-minute Puppy Class Consultation Call with me – usually this would cost you £25, but I’d like to help you safely and quickly navigate the brouhaha of the puppy training class conundrum.
So, if you’re sitting on the fence about booking my small-group puppy classes, before you get splinters, let me help you decide if my classes are the right fit for your puppy.
Spoiler alert: they might not be!
But there’s only one way to find out for sure.
Book your free call with me now, by clicking the link in the first comment.
P.S. My classes start on Tuesday 12th September, S5, Sheffield. Maximum 4 puppies per class & week 6 is our graduation party! Think fancy hats, proud puppy parents & loadsa treats and games!
And just like that it was our Puppy Class Graduation Party tonight - and my last puppy classes in Preston!
This last course was a bit of a logistical challenge as we had about 4 bajillion Bank Holidays inbetween, but I'm really pleased with the pups, and it was a pleasure their very proud owners!
In tonight's party we turned all of our training into fun games & let the pups have a little boogie together.
Puppachinos & treats were made at our fab venue @puccini_at_cop_lane - I am going to miss my Monday night pizzas!
Well done to my final Preston puppy class of 2023:
Molly
Reggie
Daisy
Freddie
Four more Practically Perfect Puppies!
Week 5 of getting über emotional over my puppy class students! Tonight we took our puppy training out into the big wide world with real-life distractions, and a few times I came close to having a little cry...
We started out with 4 distracted pups - with it being a new place, new smells, noises, people and other dogs milling around, they had no interest in their pawrents. Totally fine, I expected this would happen, which is why we spent last class learning how to get our pups to make eye contact when they're not looking at us! Yes it is possible. No I'm not going to share my secrets for free.
Here's why I'm so emotional about tonight's class:
#spaniel Molly - not interested in taking treats outside (no, I can't relate either), and her parents have struggled with her recall on their walks. Tonight? I saw what they were up against - Spaniel spidey senses, so we started working with Molly's ears instead - and it's a good job we did, as she came back every single time!
#pug Freddie - loves his food! Which means he may be tempted to pick up picnic leftovers in the park.
We taught him how to recall away from food left on the ground, and it was like watching poetry in motion. Absolutely incredible effort from our foodie Fredster. @missmellyholmes @mrpsholmes
#cockapoo Daisy - moves at the speed of light, blink and you've missed her! Recalls within 0.02 seconds and then is straight off to the next fun thing - until we appealed to her playful side, and turned her recall into a game, with Daisy as the winner! Absolutely fabulous to see that transformation!
#dachsund Reggie - will do anything for cheese. Unless there's a distraction. Reggie can't do two things at once - if he's sniffing, he ain't listening to his recall cue. Tonight, we brought out his feminine side and lo and behold - baby boy can now multitask. He can make eye contact and listen, he can ignore certain distractions and also be recalled away from food! @almcgurrellx
So that is why I'm rightfully übe
A little highlights reel from last night's Puppy Graduation party!
Congratulations to Mabel, Rex, Bella & Beau!
Celebratory puppachinos, sausages, puppy play & new toys to explore!
I'm very proud of you all, my perfectly polite puppies living your absolute best lives!
*10% off April puppy class*
Due to a last minute cancellation, I'm offering 10% off 1 space at my April puppy classes, in Penwortham.
Offer only valid if you book before Monday 27th March.
- Classes start on April 3rd (Week 1 is for puppy parents only)
- Small group classes - max 4 puppies per class.
- Focus on training puppy life skills & lots of fun!
- Cosy and relaxed venue - grab a brew and settle in!
- 5* reviews and testimonials.
To take advantage of the booking offer, head over to www.meerapuppins.co.uk/puppy-classes
P.S. After April classes, I won't be running these again till September, so if you're on the fence about whether to sign up or not, I wouldn't hang about!
Once the space is gone, it's gone!
Hi, my name's Riva, and I had a very important job to do. I had to teach my humans how to help me to love my crate.
My humans love me loads, but apparently it was a problem when:
- They were trying to work, and I wanted to play - often loudly.
- When I was sleeping but would wake up at the slightest noise, which meant they had to tiptoe around me.
- They couldn't safely leave me home alone (not sure why this is a problem - why would they ever want to go out without me?!)
- At night time, I liked to starfish in their bed and stick my paws in their faces. I slept great, but they always wanted extra coffee in the morning.
So they got me a crate, as a safe space, where I could nap, play, eat and chill. But I didn't know that's what the crate was for - yeah it was cosy inside with my bed and blankets, but I felt like I was being put into puppy jail and I didn't enjoy it! Not one little bit!
So here's some tips for you humans:
1) Don't rush us.
Make our crates a safe and happy place - give us plenty of time to get used to them.
2) Give us a choice.
Let us choose if we want to go in, and when we want to come out.
3) Don't shut the bleeding door 12 minutes after putting us in there for the first time!
I mean, do you really need any more explanation about why this is a terrible idea?
4) Don't leave us to cry, or get stressed out in our crates.
If we're crying it's because we're unhappy, not because we're trying to get one over on you.
5) Don't listen to bad advice.
Don't "start as you mean to go on" or lock us in our crates as a punishment.
And finally, GET SOME HELP IF YOU NEED IT. But not from Google or TikTok, cause I've watched those videos and they made my tail tuck itself under my legs - some super scary stuff out there!
Find a positive trainer, who is kind to us, and helps us to love our crates. Remember, I hated my crate to begin with!
My humans worked with Meera and couldn't believe it when I'd run into my crate by myself, take my chews in there, enjoy naps
Week 2 of puppy classes!
Week 1 was all about training the humans.
Week 2 was all about teaching the puppies to relax and settle onto their magic mats - at one point you wouldn't even know we had 4 puppies in the room!
Then we started teaching the puppies a fun alternative to jumping up - rewarding them for keeping all four paws on the floor!
The puppies did so well with their training - and so did their humans!
Can't wait for Week 3!
P.S. I'm now taking bookings for my next round of classes starting on Monday April 3rd.
Fair warning, there's only 3 spaces left!
My classes to date sold out within a few weeks, if you're hoping to book, I wouldn't hang around!
Head over to: www.meerapuppins.co.uk/puppy-classes to read the class curriculum and to book your space!