Companion:ABLE Behaviour Training

15/01/2025

Help Lincoln university research separation behaviours.

https://www.facebook.com/share/1EQpwBEPeE/
It only takes 20 minutes. Xx

15/01/2025

Weird wildlife - Sloths only p**p once a week: Sloths have a very slow metabolism, which means they don't need to p**p very often. In fact, they can go up to a month without p**ping!

14/01/2025

"Training isn't just about teaching commands, it's about building a bond." Victoria Stillwell. I'd like to add to this that it's also about creating lasting memories with your companion.

08/01/2025

What isn't talked about often enough is timing and how we can inadvertently cause some very real issues with rewarding.
Training ❓
Have rewards with you ? Great ✅
How you use them is KEY.
Common issues are rewarding a behaviour you may like but they are jumping or pawing for the reward.
You could have rewarded the jumping and pawing...and that can be repeated.
Rewarding walking beside you but from the opposite hand which causes a dog to cross over in front of you.
You could have rewarded crossing or walking in front of you....and that can be repeated.
Only reward the behaviour you want (or the smaller steps towards that behaviour).

Be clear when rewarding, because what is rewarded WILL be repeated and you may not like what you have accidentally caused your dog to repeat
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08/01/2025

Hi, remember I said to watch this space?

So here is the news that I promised, Companion:ABLE Behaviour Training has joined with Paws Training to bring a whole new and exciting way to help you build the relationship with your dog that you've dreamed about.

Using ethical, modern, welfare based training methods focusing on positive reinforcement we now have new and improved board and train programs that offer a superior training experience for you and your dog.

This includes an extensive support package, and our online training courses will continue.

We have a training program that is suitable for every family and their dog.

Our online members section is still being developed and will be ready February (keep watching this space guys.)

This is a monthly subscription service combining hands on advice and "how to" video vaults giving you a great foundation training your dog, from puppy to adult.

2025 is going to be an exciting year, as we help more people and their dogs. I'm continuing my work with RDUK as my community support project of choice.

I'm looking forward to an exciting new year full of new challenges with the existing Four Paws Team and through both their professional development and team expansion, so we will be able to offer an outstanding bespoke service for every dog family.

06/01/2025

Such a damaging and difficult never ending loop‼️
More exercise❓More ball throwing ❓more, More, MORE ‼️
The stamina these dogs have is incredible and the exercise they require is unsustainable.
Many people get stuck in this loop where they have to constantly keep their dog moving, entertained or focused on play.....because if they don't their dogs can start to show unwanted behaviour.
You CAN stop the over arousal loop.
More exercise is usually never the answer to these issues and can FUEL this behaviour.
Get some calm into their lives.
Teach them HOW to switch off.
One of our most popular videos about this subject has over 16,000 views and can help you start the process, link in comments.
Make 2025 the year for real change.

This handout is available abcdogsnz.com

14/12/2024

Are you passionate about dogs and committed to their welfare? Do you have a dog training qualification but feel over whelmed travelling around from client to client.

Do you have the skills and experience to train dogs in your own home?

We are looking for a compassionate, ethical, and licensed Residential Dog Trainer to join our team.

We provide you with full Trainer support including a development group, for all our trainers to chat, get idea's, and support each others growth.

1-1 support when you need it, for personal or professional development.

Induction process, with first aid, canine body language and done for you admin templates.

Do you want to know more? Get in touch...

07/12/2024

BIG NEWS and CHANGES in the New Year peeps...

It's super exciting....

I can't spoil it BUT watch this SPACE...😁

04/12/2024

Love this so much...

A very misunderstood communication signal.❗
Play ?.... or is a fight about to occur ? 💥
It can mean anything and everything BUT play.
There are a few signals that are misread by us.
The most common is that a wagging tail means a happy dog and that bowing dogs want to play....of course these two things can mean happiness and wanting to play but these communication signals can also be shown (either separately or together) when there IS or is about to be a very real issue that can affect your dogs (or another dogs) safety.
Context.
Ears.
Eyes.
Face.
Stiffness in gait.
Leg position.
and what happened just before...are all good ways to help you decipher exactly what is about to happen.
Dog training posters available abcdogsnz.com

03/12/2024

Trainer tip Tuesday is in the reels. :)

23/11/2024

https://youtu.be/jsQTPi1wEww?si=aCYcRpFZCr4nNhCM

People often don't use a clicker because the find it clumsy, is a great way to let your dog know that you are going to reward a behaviour. U...

22/11/2024

She's here. My first aid dog. Trying to think up a name for her...any suggestions? X I'll name her Saturday based on which suits her best. 🤣 X

21/11/2024

Thinking cap Thursday. Are you working with a dog professional who has animal welfare at the heart of what they do? (You should.)

Do they ask that any sudden behaviour change is checked by vet first. (They should.)

Do they want your vets details so they can share information as a team?(They should.)

Do they advise you on your dogs breed needs and outlets, their individual preferences and how to use your treats and play to amp up your results and train in a kind way, without bullying your dog. (Ethically, they should.)

Do they explain how to adjust your training and keep it consistent for your particular dog? (They should.)

Do they ask what your dog's diet is and explain how this can contribute to the situation? (They should.)

Do they refer out to other people if something is outside of their skillset, rather than see you struggle or blame you and your dog for "getting it wrong"? (Your not, they should refer out.)

Do they look at your environment and discuss how this maybe needs amending to support success and wellbeing. (They should.)

Score a +1 for yes and a -1 no. Let's follow the to ensure our is considered during and that our dogs are emotionally and physically as part of

20/11/2024

Wonderful and weird wildlife on Wednesday.
Did you know Otters hold hands whilst they sleep so they don't drift away. This heartwarming behaviour, is part of their strong social bonds and turns them into little connected rafts, preventing their loved ones from getting lost whilst they sleep.

Oooh be still my beating heart.

20/11/2024

Wonderful and Weird, wildlife on Wednesday-
Tardigrade (Tardigrada) Also known as "water bears," tardigrades are microscopic creatures that can survive extreme conditions, from the vacuum of space to boiling temperatures and deep-sea pressures. 🌌🔬

Stay tuned for more Weird Wildlife Wednesday highlights, and share your favourite bizarre creatures with us! 🐾🌍✨

Tardigrades are fascinating little creatures & are practically invincible. They can survive pretty much anything thrown at them. I know that they can be kill...

19/11/2024

Trainer tip Tuesday.

(My dogs have had a compassion related training gap. The hormones are high.) So reels will resume next week. 😁

For now, here's some bucket games.