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Great fun today at HAPPA - Horse & Pony Protection Association dog show. Really good turn out of a huge variety of dogs...
20/10/2024

Great fun today at HAPPA - Horse & Pony Protection Association dog show.

Really good turn out of a huge variety of dogs who all absolutely deserved to be named winners.

Lovely sunset stroll with the boy.Photo courtesy of Lily & Tonks
17/09/2024

Lovely sunset stroll with the boy.

Photo courtesy of Lily & Tonks

Great afternoon working with this handsome chap. Although those eyes say butter wouldn't melt, his excitement on walks h...
12/09/2024

Great afternoon working with this handsome chap.

Although those eyes say butter wouldn't melt, his excitement on walks has been giving his mom sore shoulders.

So, today we looked at the basics of loose lead walking, helping improve overall impulse control and a little bit of recall.

We even chucked in some fun ways the kids can get involved.

06/09/2024

Don't you just hate getting stuck in traffic on your way to work

This is both hilarious and sad...Just goes to show, don't believe all you see on TV. The camera DOES indeed lie.Well don...
06/09/2024

This is both hilarious and sad...

Just goes to show, don't believe all you see on TV. The camera DOES indeed lie.

Well done to Lancashire Canine Academy for 1, researching what was being asked of them. Being self employed isn't easy and turning down paid work in the current climate is always a difficult decision.
2, sticking to their morals and putting animal welfare over money.
3, for highlighting to others the illusion being drawn over the eyes of viewers of some TV and social media so called trainers.

Don't support this Tβˆšβˆ†t or his cravat.

If you want / need a trainer do your research and find a ethical one who actually has some form of certification to prove their credentials as force free.

⚠️ π‘Ύπ’‰π’š 𝑰 π’˜π’π’'𝒕 𝒃𝒆 π’‚π’‘π’‘π’†π’‚π’“π’Šπ’π’ˆ 𝒐𝒏 π‘«π’π’ˆπ’” π‘©π’†π’‰π’‚π’—π’Šπ’π’ˆ (π‘½π’†π’“π’š) π‘©π’‚π’…π’π’š

Yesterday, I received the following email from a researcher for the TV programme *Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly*:

"𝑀𝑦 π‘›π‘Žπ‘šπ‘’ 𝑖𝑠 (redacted) 𝐼 π‘€π‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘˜ π‘“π‘œπ‘Ÿ π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ 𝑇𝑉 π‘ β„Žπ‘œπ‘€ β€˜π·π‘œπ‘”π‘  π΅π‘’β„Žπ‘Žπ‘£π‘–π‘›π‘” (π‘‰π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘¦) π΅π‘Žπ‘‘π‘™π‘¦β€™.

𝐼 π‘€π‘Žπ‘  β„Žπ‘œπ‘π‘–π‘›π‘” π‘‘π‘œ π‘’π‘›π‘žπ‘’π‘–π‘Ÿπ‘’ π‘Žπ‘  π‘‘π‘œ π‘€β„Žπ‘’π‘‘β„Žπ‘’π‘Ÿ π‘ π‘œπ‘šπ‘’π‘œπ‘›π‘’ π‘“π‘Ÿπ‘œπ‘š π‘¦π‘œπ‘’ π‘‘π‘’π‘Žπ‘š π‘€π‘œπ‘’π‘™π‘‘ 𝑏𝑒 π‘–π‘›π‘‘π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘ π‘‘π‘’π‘‘ 𝑖𝑛 𝑏𝑒𝑖𝑛𝑔 π‘Ž π‘π‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘‘ π‘œπ‘“ π‘œπ‘›π‘’ π‘œπ‘“ π‘œπ‘’π‘Ÿ π‘’π‘π‘–π‘ π‘œπ‘‘π‘’π‘  π‘€β„Žπ‘–π‘β„Ž 𝑀𝑒 π‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘’ π‘“π‘–π‘™π‘šπ‘–π‘›π‘” 𝑛𝑒π‘₯𝑑 π‘€π‘’π‘’π‘˜ 𝑖𝑛 πΏπ‘Žπ‘›π‘π‘Žπ‘ β„Žπ‘–π‘Ÿπ‘’ π‘›π‘’π‘Žπ‘Ÿ πΏπ‘¦π‘‘β„Žπ‘Žπ‘š.

π‘Šπ‘’ π‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘’ π‘ π‘β„Žπ‘’π‘‘π‘’π‘™π‘’π‘‘ π‘“π‘œπ‘Ÿ π‘ π‘œπ‘šπ‘’ π‘“π‘–π‘™π‘šπ‘–π‘›π‘” π‘œπ‘› π‘‡π‘’π‘’π‘ π‘‘π‘Žπ‘¦ 10π‘‘β„Ž π‘†π‘’π‘π‘‘π‘’π‘šπ‘π‘’π‘Ÿ π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ π‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘’ π‘™π‘œπ‘œπ‘˜π‘–π‘›π‘” π‘“π‘œπ‘Ÿ π‘Ž π‘π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘“π‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘šπ‘–π‘›π‘” π‘‘π‘œπ‘” π‘‘π‘Ÿπ‘Žπ‘–π‘›π‘’π‘Ÿ 𝑒π‘₯π‘π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘‘ π‘‘π‘œ π‘π‘œπ‘šπ‘’ π‘œπ‘›π‘π‘œπ‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘‘ π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ π‘“π‘–π‘™π‘š π‘€π‘–π‘‘β„Ž 𝑒𝑠 π‘“π‘œπ‘Ÿ π‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘œπ‘’π‘›π‘‘ π‘Žπ‘› β„Žπ‘œπ‘’π‘Ÿ 𝑖𝑛 π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ π‘Žπ‘“π‘‘π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘›π‘œπ‘œπ‘›. π‘Šπ‘’ π‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘’ π‘™π‘œπ‘œπ‘˜π‘–π‘›π‘” π‘“π‘œπ‘Ÿ π‘Ž π‘π‘Ÿπ‘œπ‘“π‘’π‘ π‘ π‘–π‘œπ‘›π‘Žπ‘™ π‘‘π‘œ π‘ β„Žπ‘œπ‘€π‘π‘Žπ‘ π‘’ π‘ π‘œπ‘šπ‘’ π‘‘π‘Ÿπ‘Žπ‘–π‘›π‘–π‘›π‘” π‘‘π‘œ β„Žπ‘’π‘™π‘ π‘œπ‘›π‘’ π‘œπ‘“ π‘œπ‘’π‘Ÿ π‘‘π‘œπ‘”π‘  π‘‘π‘œ π‘›π‘œπ‘‘ π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘ π‘π‘œπ‘›π‘‘ π‘‘π‘œ π‘Ž π‘‘π‘’π‘™π‘’π‘β„Žπ‘œπ‘›π‘’ π‘Ÿπ‘–π‘›π‘”π‘‘π‘œπ‘›π‘’.

π‘Šπ‘’ π‘€π‘œπ‘’π‘™π‘‘ π‘–π‘‘π‘’π‘Žπ‘™π‘™π‘¦ 𝑛𝑒𝑒𝑑 π‘“π‘œπ‘Ÿ π‘¦π‘œπ‘’ π‘‘π‘œ π‘π‘Ÿπ‘–π‘›π‘” π‘¦π‘œπ‘’π‘Ÿ π‘œπ‘€π‘› π‘‘π‘œπ‘” π‘‘π‘œ π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ π‘“π‘–π‘™π‘šπ‘–π‘›π‘” π‘‘π‘œ π‘ β„Žπ‘œπ‘€ π‘ π‘œπ‘šπ‘’ π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘ π‘π‘œπ‘›π‘ π‘–π‘£π‘’ π‘‘π‘Ÿπ‘Žπ‘–π‘›π‘–π‘›π‘” π‘‘π‘œ π‘›π‘œπ‘›-π‘£π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘π‘Žπ‘™ π‘π‘œπ‘šπ‘šπ‘Žπ‘›π‘‘π‘ , π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ π‘šπ‘œπ‘ π‘‘π‘™π‘¦ β„Žπ‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ π‘”π‘’π‘ π‘‘π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘ .

π‘ƒπ‘™π‘’π‘Žπ‘ π‘’ 𝑙𝑒𝑑 π‘šπ‘’ π‘˜π‘›π‘œπ‘€ 𝑖𝑓 π‘‘β„Žπ‘–π‘  𝑖𝑠 π‘ π‘œπ‘šπ‘’π‘‘β„Žπ‘–π‘›π‘” π‘¦π‘œπ‘’ π‘‘β„Žπ‘–π‘›π‘˜ π‘Žπ‘›π‘¦π‘œπ‘›π‘’ π‘€π‘œπ‘’π‘™π‘‘ 𝑏𝑒 π‘–π‘›π‘‘π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘ π‘‘π‘’π‘‘ 𝑖𝑛. 𝑂𝑓 π‘π‘œπ‘’π‘Ÿπ‘ π‘’, π‘‘β„Žπ‘’π‘¦β€™π‘‘ 𝑛𝑒𝑒𝑑 π‘‘π‘œ 𝑏𝑒 β„Žπ‘Žπ‘π‘π‘¦ π‘‘π‘œ 𝑏𝑒 π‘œπ‘› π‘π‘Žπ‘šπ‘’π‘Ÿπ‘Ž, 𝑏𝑒𝑑 𝑖𝑑 π‘€π‘œπ‘’π‘™π‘‘ 𝑏𝑒 π‘Ž π‘”π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘Žπ‘‘ π‘œπ‘π‘π‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘‘π‘’π‘›π‘–π‘‘π‘¦ π‘‘π‘œ π‘ β„Žπ‘œπ‘€ π‘‘β„Žπ‘’π‘–π‘Ÿ π‘ π‘˜π‘–π‘™π‘™π‘ !"

My first thought was to delete the email. I'm not a fan of Graeme Hall. I've watched a few episodes of his show, and in my opinion, he seems to make things up as he goes along, relying on outdated training methods.

However, I was puzzled. Was the β€œcravat” unwell, and they needed a stand-in? I'm a nobody – why on earth would they want to film me training a dog when there are so many high-profile trainers out there? Curiosity got the better of me, so I decided to give the researcher a call.

I'm still in shock as I write this. The researcher explained that they wanted to invite me to Lytham with my Border Collie to "demonstrate" to Graeme Hall how I would train my dog not to respond to a phone ringtone.

Graeme would then take my training method and use it to teach the Border Collie of the family seeking help – all while filming it for his TV show!

WTF 😳😳😳

I decided to dig a bit deeper and reached out to the force-free dog training community to see if anyone else had experienced something this bizarre.

It turns out that many trainers had also been asked to attend filming sessions to show Graeme how to train dogs before the cameras rolled. Most reported that they refused because of his methods, but a few had shown him and his team how to train a dog, only to be dismissed without any credit for their expertise.

I then did some open-source research on "The Country’s Best Dog Trainer," as the *Daily Telegraph* calls him. He has no formal training in canine behaviour or training. He’s essentially winging it with the help of whatever trainers are willing to show up and assist him.

According to his website, he charges Β£875 per session πŸ€”πŸ˜§

Now I’m not someone who normally criticises other trainers. I prefer to let my clients decide if I’m the right trainer for them based on how I work with their dogs.

However, I couldn’t let this pass without making it public knowledge.

If you're looking for a dog trainer, please avoid this programme and this man. You have no idea whose techniques he’ll be using week to week, and given that most qualified and accredited trainers want nothing to do with him, the quality of training you’ll receive is questionable at best.

Instead, do your own research and find a local trainer who aligns with your own dog training ethics. Organisations such as The IMDT or APDT - Association of Pet Dog Trainers can help guide you to qualified & accredited trainers in your area.

𝑷𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝒅𝒐𝒏'𝒕 𝒑𝒖𝒕 π’šπ’π’–π’“ π’…π’π’ˆπ’” π’Šπ’ 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒔!

I think Yoshi has had enough of a camera being pointed at him.
05/09/2024

I think Yoshi has had enough of a camera being pointed at him.

Get in touch and let us help put the F.U.N back into your W.A.L.K.I.E.S
05/08/2024

Get in touch and let us help put the F.U.N back into your W.A.L.K.I.E.S

We went back to the beautiful Linton Falls again today. I love the stormy skies. Such an amazing place, and the walks ar...
09/07/2024

We went back to the beautiful Linton Falls again today. I love the stormy skies.

Such an amazing place, and the walks are relatively flat which is rare around here.

Took a little trip up Pendle Hill today. We only made it about half way but the views were epic nonetheless.
07/07/2024

Took a little trip up Pendle Hill today. We only made it about half way but the views were epic nonetheless.

School's NOT out for summer!
04/07/2024

School's NOT out for summer!

Puppy Next Steps. So you've nailed the basics, puppy is happy, healthy and life is harmonious πŸΎπŸ‘£Then adolescence hits a...
01/07/2024

Puppy Next Steps.

So you've nailed the basics, puppy is happy, healthy and life is harmonious πŸΎπŸ‘£

Then adolescence hits and you begin to wonder where it all went wrong and you really start to question your life choices.

THIS IS COMPLETELY NORMAL

YOU ARE NOT ALONE.

Join us on this 6 week course where we will help guide you and your pup through the hormone storm to come.

We will push the boundaries of your loose lead walking and recall.

We will learn a few fun tricks to show off and keep your pup excited about training with you.

BUT...

More importantly, we will work through strategies and coping methods to help continue to build your bond.

Puppies 5 months plus welcome, must have some basic positive reinforcement training.

Click this link for more courses coming up -
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/9m6AjS2CxyqGoYh1/

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Drop us a message at Ginger Pig Pet Services IMDT
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Post puppy class kisses 😘.These two little ones really hit it off today. After a hard 45 minutes of showing restraint d...
29/06/2024

Post puppy class kisses 😘.

These two little ones really hit it off today.

After a hard 45 minutes of showing restraint during training, they enjoyed a good game of chase, a little bit of wrestling and a cheeky snog.

I think they are now besties. 🐾😍🐾

Drop us a message for more details at Ginger Pig Pet Services IMDT or WhatsApp 07512006278.
27/06/2024

Drop us a message for more details at Ginger Pig Pet Services IMDT or WhatsApp 07512006278.

24/06/2024

Evening cool down session with the boy.

He absolutely loves water and although today was filled with mental stimulation, he was raring to go.

Just thought I'd share this... Although not directly dog related it could come in very handy for your buggy walks πŸ˜„ htt...
23/06/2024

Just thought I'd share this... Although not directly dog related it could come in very handy for your buggy walks πŸ˜„

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1218950346219840&id=100043146597038

This is the face of someone who has BIG NEWS!! 😁

In the wake of the Solstice & Strawberry Moon, I have some amazing news to share: This August, I'm going to be leading a salve making workshop, right here in the Pendle countryside πŸ₯³πŸ₯³πŸ₯³

I'll be teaching you how to make a bug bite salve, that you can take home with you at the end πŸ™Œ

I've been working with Harwes Farm CIC for some time and this has been in the pipes for a long while. Harwes are a great little charitable organisation that focuses on sustainability, making nature & the outdoors accessible to all;
From running Forest Schools for all ages in their 40 acres of ancient woodland, teaching heritage skills like dry stone walling, tree planting, needle felt, growing fruit & vegetables. Running nature & wellness retreats & hosting the counties first youth eco summit. Along with education about off grid living, animal husbandry (with their rescue chickens & sheep), amongst many other activities. It's an inclusive place, for people of all ages & backgrounds. Truly a sanctuary from the pressures of modern life.

Their ethos & message is exactly what I'm all about, so I'm very excited & honoured to have been asked to share my skills.

Date: 1st August 2024 (Lammas!)
Time: TBC (definitely Afternoon)
Location: Harwes Farm CIC

What better way to celebrate Lammas/Lughnasadh, than sharing heritage knowledge and creating something together πŸ₯°

Interested in joining me?
More details & a link to booking coming shortly!

UPDATE: Booking links via my latest post: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/9S8gQyJRemTBgpoK/

Yoshi knows the way...
22/06/2024

Yoshi knows the way...

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Don't you just hate getting stuck in traffic on your way to work

Evening cool down session with the boy. He absolutely loves water and although today was filled with mental stimulation, he was raring to go.

I frequently get asked what I use for reinforcement (rewards/treats)πŸ˜‹πŸͺπŸ˜‹ My answer: What ever the dog finds rewarding. Yoshi isn't always very food motivated outside. I could use traditional toys, but I prefer to use things that become extinct once he has received them. That way, the only way the game can recommence is by re-engaging with me πŸ‘€πŸŽ―πŸ‘€ Being a Collie, he loves to chase... I can use the need to chase as both the distraction for his impulse control and the reward by releasing him to fulfil that need. He gets to have his ice cream 🍨, if he eats his vegetables πŸ₯• Everyone wins.

Let class commence... New term of puppy classes starting soon 🐢🐾🐢 Science based, force free training πŸ₯Ό Don't just learn how to train the basics but also the core methods used by trainers and how to take them on to superstar levels.🌠🌟🌠 All bookings included:- 6 x 1 hour training session hosted by an IMDT (Institute of Modern Dog Trainers) certified trainer πŸ§”πŸ»β€β™€οΈπŸ“šπŸ§”πŸ»β€β™€οΈ Discounted futures training Discounts from pet food, dog toy and training equipment suppliers including Tug-E-Nuff, @Likimat, Butternut Box and many more and, lifetime phone and email support where appropriate. Get in touch to book or for more information WhatsApp 07512006278 Email [email protected] Facebook Ginger Pig Pet Services IMDT

#ditchthebowl #freeworkfordogs #mentalstimulationfordogs & cats apparently 🀣. This video was sent to me by a client a little while ago and with their permission I am using it because I didn't get around to filming. Today we did a free work session... Free work is so, so simple and so rewarding for the dogs. It is a great way to build confidence, instill calmness and to get their grey matter working. It is also a brilliant for days when walks aren't possible. As you can see in the video, there is a snuffle mat but there is also general household objects. When setting up free work you want to ensure there are different heights, different textures, things that make noises and preferably different foods. Here is a list of a few things I used today - Empty plant pots x 4 (2 up the right way with a little cheese in the bottom and 2 upside down with dried liver treats under them). A large tarpaulin (folded until it was about 2 foot square with kibble and some small pieces of dried liver hidden in each layer). Another panel from my old jeans (loosely rolled up with kibble inside). An Amazon box filled with brown paper (scrunched up the paper and scattered kibble with the occasional piece of raw carrot). A little fold away step stool (kibble and a couple of pieces of green bean on the top). A small licki may with suction pads (stuck to a vertical surface and covered with wet food). I placed all of the items and scattered the remainder of his kibble in and around the items before releasing him to investigate. His breakfast took 10 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes for him to eat. Much better for digestion and he was so tired afterwards. Our cats didn't join in 🀣

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