Wainwright’s Canine Academy

29/08/2024

Congratulations 🥳 two new official UK Sniffer Dogs ❤️ 🐾

28/08/2024

Ohhh we have another land shark on our hands 🦈 and with 16kg behind those puppy bites, yikes it hurts!! But just look at those eyes, like butter wouldn’t melt ❤️ puppy biting can become very intense at times, it’s so hard to not take it personal, but it is completely normal behaviour. This doesn’t mean we just become a human chew toy, but understanding why puppies bite is so important. It’s no different to working out why a baby is crying… are they hungry? Sleepy? In pain from teething? Need winding? Ok puppies may not need winding, but figuring out why biting has increased will make it easier to help them out, and save your skin/sanity!! Just look at his face 😍 🐾

15/08/2024

We were all very happy with the weather today, the wind and rain makes everyone else stay in 🤣🤣🤣 🐾

29/07/2024

The gang ❤️ 🐾

29/07/2024

What a little super star 🌟 it’s been a real pleasure working with this little one and her lovely family. She’s such a love bug, she will nestle into any nook for cuddles. The hard work doesn’t stop here, but she’s at the perfect stage for soaking up new information 🥰 good luck little one ❤️ 🐾

28/07/2024

Waahhh what a great morning we had introducing five new doggies to the awesome game that is Mantrailing. They all smashed it in their own unique way and I for one had a great time. Such a great group, thank you and well done to all who took part ❤️ hope to see you all again soon on future sessions 🥰🐾

25/07/2024

Well someone’s got a new friend to add to his list 🥰 another successful session in the bag 🙌🏼 well done little dude!! 🐾

23/07/2024

How can ANYONE say that another being isn’t in pain just by looking at them? 🤔🤔🤔

But it doesn’t cause them any pain?
But how can we be so certain? Pain is a personal experience and its perception is equally as unique. What one person describes as a headache another may describe as a migraine, both different in severity but dependent on anything from emotional state to pain history will influence the way we describe pain. We have to remember dogs are hardwired to hide pain. Other than an obvious limp and a yelp how do you know if your dog is in pain?
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19/07/2024

Free challenge for any golden guardians out there 💛🐾

Who is there for you?

In a lot of ways, dog training is completely stuck in the dark ages. Just this morning I watched a video of a 'trainer' yanking a beautiful golden retriever around on a prong to teach something as simple as loose leash walking.

Over and over again I see 'quick fix' methods touted as miracle cures, even though I know they will fail you and your dog long term.

Learning should never hurt.

When I find this all very overwhelming - and sometimes I do - I lean on my village

(our wonderful Head Trainer, Helen gets the brunt of this a lot! Thanks Helen 🥰)

When I'm feeling frustrated, stressed or completely burnt out - I reach for comfort in my friends that *get it*

Who is there for you?

When you're navigating a behaviour struggle with your golden, it can be a very lonely place.

Well meaning friends and family who haven't experienced what you're going through may find it hard to relate, which leaves you feeling alone and unsupported.

So many people come to us looking for answers to their training problems, but the instant relief is from the support and understanding of talking to people who finally just *get it*

If you're battling through your walks with a dog you absolutely love but struggle to like sometimes - we got you.

If home life is becoming more strained as arguments around your golden's behaviour are starting to pile on even more pressure - we got you.

If you just need to let it all out for a while before you can take positive action - we got you.

Dog training isn't just about teaching dogs, it's about helping people.

We help you, so you can help them.

This is why we spend so much time answering your questions live during the free Just Calm Down! Training Challenge. If videos on the internet were enough to solve your problem, you'd have nailed it already.

There's still time to sign up for the free training starting on the 29th. Just join the group above and be sure to add your email to receive your free training workbook 📒

The right plan AND the right support are necessary for lasting behaviour change 💛

19/07/2024

This week we’ve said goodbye to Juno, Bob, Dumpling and Rosie. Most have come to a natural end due to early retirement and moving house, so it felt like now was the time to finally take that leap and reduce my walks, to focus more on training. I absolutely love the training side of things, and more opportunities have come my way, to access this in a more virtual kind of way. So as from Monday I’ll be doing a lot more hands on stuff with The Golden Academy. I’ve really enjoyed helping them out where I can over the last year, and it’s safe to say me and Kate make a good team ❤️ I’ll still be doing in person training, mantrailing and scent detection as usual, then just one walk a day where I get to switch off and just be with the pooches 😌 I’m excited for these changes, but of course super sad to say goodbye to some clients, some of which have been with me from near the start. Thank you for supporting me through the years, I’m forever grateful to get to do the job I love ❤️ here’s to new beginnings 🥰 🐾

10/07/2024

These two little munchkins have me round their little paws ❤️ whilst they’ve completed their first package, the work doesn’t stop there, as we now have another one booked 🙌🏼 can’t wait to keep seeing the progress with these guys! 🐾

03/07/2024

Me and the gang at Java Joe’s ❤️ 🐾

01/07/2024

Your say matters ❤️ 🐾

26/06/2024

Aww look at Roscoe looking so longingly at his human 😍 so proud of his achievements….. ha who am I kidding? He’s definitely drooling over some cheese and doesn’t give a woof about his certificate 🤣 but we sure are proud of him ❤️ 🐾

26/06/2024

It’s been early morning wake ups this week ☀️ bit cooler tomorrow thankfully 😅 🐾

19/06/2024

Puppy package complete with this little floof ball!! She’s having her full haircut soon, the groomers are being very patient and easing her in gradually (good groomers right there!!) when a dog needs regular grooming, it’s so important that the experience is a positive one! She’s doing amazing and is such a confident happy little pudding!! ❤️ 🐾

17/06/2024

Can we get a “aaahhhhh” 😍 puppy package started with this little d**k. We covered all things settling in, specifically with their older dog, who is naturally taking some time, but progress has already been made. Looking forward to the next one 🐶❤️ 🐾

13/06/2024

Another great session with these little darlings! It certainly feels good when you leave to the words “I feel so much more positive now”. Music to my ears!! ❤️ 🐾

10/06/2024

Double trouble tonight, with some back to back training. Initial session with the little lad, and second session with the big lad. Both were super stars 🌟 🐾

05/06/2024

05/06/2024

Shiba, the gentle giant… despite her size my goodness she is an absolute sweetheart with a heart of gold. When you look into her eyes you can see deep into her beautiful soul. Had a lovely session getting to know her and working out how best to meet her needs. Shiba is up for foster and/or adoption, please spread the word because she deserves to be in the right place. She’s 8 years old with arthritis, so kennels are not the place for her 😢 she’s so friendly and simply needs someone with a lot of patience on walks, as she loves to sniff and take everything in at her own pace. It still amazes me when dogs are treated so badly, but yet they still have open hearts and give us their trust, we don’t deserve them. This girl really touched my heart 🥹❤️ 🐾

03/06/2024

Beautiful pups in beautiful Yorkshire ❤️ 🐾

03/06/2024

Well at least someone came dressed for the occasion! Final session with this gorgeous boy today, but the hard work doesn’t stop there. I can walk away happy knowing he’s in good hands that’s for sure, so many awesome habits already created along the way. Keep up the good work ❤️ 🐾

31/05/2024

Lovely session covering how to help with typical adolescent struggles. This boy is so happy and content in his home, he’s super snuggly and eager to use his brain 🧠 but the teenage brain can be a bit chaotic at times, meaning self regulation and controlling impulses isn’t always easy. His lovely human now has plenty to work with, and I must say she was already doing a great job anyway. Sometimes little tweaks make all the difference. Just look at those pearly whites 🦷 handsome boy ❤️ 🐾

28/05/2024

I accidentally stayed 2 hours chatting to this boys humans 🙈 they nearly cooked my tea 🤣 this is his second home, and he just needs some help with learning new alternative behaviours around some strangers and dogs. It’s not easy managing big feelings and undoing old habits, but luckily this family are in it for the long haul. Safe to say he’s now getting the love he very much deserves ❤️ 🐾

28/05/2024

It’s been a little quiet round here. After the tragic loss of Jane it just didn’t feel right posting normal stuff so soon after. It’s so hard when we lose someone and the world just keeps on spinning, I really struggled seeing normal life resume after my Mum passed. So out of respect for Jane’s family I just wanted to take a break from posting anything. One thing that Jane loved was getting her photos of Max’s walks. So here he is Jane, having fun with his pals today ❤️ please just know, that although the world keeps spinning, you’ll always be in my thoughts 💔 🐾

19/05/2024

On Friday morning I received some devastating news. My lovely friend Jane, who is Max’s Mum, passed away at the age of 44 after having a routine operation 💔 the cause is not yet known but she was with family and just about to start her recovery. I worked with Jane in my old job, she was so much more than a doggy client. Jane was such a happy, adventurous free spirit with a beautiful smile, who took her health and wellness very seriously. She had such a kind heart and was loved by so many. Max was her absolute world and she gave him the best life full of adventures. Max will now be living with Jane’s Mum, who he absolutely adores. This means he won’t be able to join us as frequently as he did before, but he will appear now and then to see his long standing pals. Max has been with me since he was a puppy, being carried around in his carrier. Jane also brought him to recall and loose lead classes. Their bond was so strong and he loved Jane an immense amount. Dogs grieve just like we do, Max knows that Jane has passed so he will hopefully be able to process it in his own little way. On Friday he buried her headband in the garden 😢💔 he will be joining us on the 28th for some time with his friends, and as many cuddles as he wishes. But for now please wish Jane’s family and her little Max all the love and strength in the world, as they come to terms with this tragic loss. Jane you will be missed by so many, your story should not have ended this way, and I’m so incredibly sorry that it did. May you rest in eternal peace 😔❤️

16/05/2024

So lovely meeting this beautiful girl Lola from Aireworth Dogs In Need 🩷 we covered the topic of resource guarding which is completely normal behaviour, in both humans and dogs - that’s right we too can resource guard! She’s so settled in her foster placement, and they know exactly what to do/what not to do to help Lola feel safe. It just goes to show how living with a dog who is known to guard can be easy and harmonious! They now have some additional techniques to use to reduce the risk even further. Who wouldn’t want to adopt this cutie? She wears a muzzle when out simply because she scavenges and eats none food items, sadly this puts people off 😢 but she has a lot of love to give and just needs someone who understands her 🥹 🐾

15/05/2024

Well these two are just little love bugs ❤️ behaviour modification package started today. The first session is all about helping clients understand how dogs learn, what works and what doesn’t work! Discussions about choices, trust, confidence and how dog behaviour is normal. For now these guys are taking a more simple approach to life, whilst we work on building their optimism and trust in us that we’ve got their back! 🐾

07/05/2024

This boy cracks me up!! Lovely session covering recall, emergency stop and disengagement from distractions. By the way that is not his tooth on the first picture 🤣 he’s definitely awkward smiling at me on the last one 😬🤣 🐾