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Paul Lasky Dog Training & Behaviour

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Essex and London 5 star rated force free, friendly and professional dog trainer. Tailor-made on a 1-2-1 basis. You'll get me every time!
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Kind, fair, effective dog training by a qualified, accredited, trusted professional. Not a chain, franchise or outsourced.

19/11/2024

I'm curious, how would your individual dog tell you they are in pain?

11/11/2024

What Does Canine Behaviour Change have in Common with Battling Alcoholism????

You’d think behaviour change is simple—just stop doing what causes problems and do more of what doesn’t. But here’s the kicker: humans often repeat the very actions causing issues, hoping they’ll eventually solve themselves. It’s Einstein’s definition of madness in action.

An alcoholic doesn’t recover by spending more time at the pub. A weightlifter doesn’t heal a squat injury by squatting harder. So why do we think exposing a reactive dog to overly stressful situations will help them “get over it”?

Spoiler: It won’t.

A key challenge in behaviour modification is guiding clients to reduce problematic actions and build on positive ones. For example, the first step for an alcoholic is to completely stop going to places that encourage drinking. Someone injured while squatting would pause squats.

Instead, the alcoholic might attend support meetings, find confidence-building hobbies, or make friends who drink less. The weightlifter would focus on strengthening smaller muscles. Each must rebuild gradually before re-engaging.

How Does This Relate to Canine Behaviour? Quite a Lot!

In my work with dogs, many dogs are calmer with increased distance but highly reactive with closer distances such as on busy streets. Yet, the temptation can be to continue street walks, hoping the dog will adapt.

Instead, open and quieter spaces—where the dog is less reactive—are the ideal starting point for behaviour training. This setting allows the dog to build new skills and positive associations in an environment where they can focus and desensitise. A common misconception is assuming that because the dog is calm in open spaces, they don't need any more training there. In reality, this is the perfect opportunity to build a “positive bank balance” of positive experiences. Once a strong positive association is in place, other locations and situations can be introduced. Conversely, repeatedly exposing a dog to stressful settings without preparation is like sending an alcoholic back to the pub daily before they’ve developed coping skills.

As the saying goes: if you want change, you need to change what you’re doing.

05/11/2024

What is your
puppy’s favourite
toy?

27/10/2024

The wonderful Sean. Sean is 3 sessions into his 5 session puppy development plan. So far he is absolutely acing the training. Well done Sean!

18/10/2024

Would you be interested to learn how to stop your dog escaping through open doors and actually come when called? Comment learn 👇

17/10/2024

From Rambunctious to Reliable: How Cassie Transformed.

When Patrick first brought Cassie to me, they were struggling with a very rambunctious Labrador who would run off and not listen. Cassie’s energy made it difficult for Patrick to enjoy their outdoor adventures together.

We began with a customized training plan that focused on loose lead walking and recall, incorporating positive reinforcement techniques. This approach helped Cassie learn to focus and respond, even when distracted.

Cassie showed incredible improvement. She went from running off in every direction to returning promptly when called, even while chasing after something exciting. Now, she’s not only obedient but also mastering various gundog skills, including retrieving!

If you’re ready to see these kinds of results with your dog, comment "progress" and I’ll personally message you to see how I can help!

16/10/2024

Merlin terrier doing his best Labrador impression. He brought this litter all the way home and put it in the bin like a good boy.

15/10/2024

Has your dog ever not come when you called them?

14/10/2024

What is your favourite nickname for your dog? (Bonus points if it includes the word poo)

12/10/2024

Help me say a huge well done to former Puppy Development Plan client Dev and his mum, Lucy!

Extra points if you can guess his breed combination!

3 years on, we've reconnected to work on advanced skills. Dev has blossomed into an outstanding dog!

Puppy Development Plans teach healthy development of behaviour. 🐾 Under and over-socialisation, incorrect pacing, outdated internet advice, pose significant risks for anxiety and aggression later in life. It is a minefield and doesn't have to be.

Puppy Development Plans can begin as soon as your puppy comes home at eight weeks old. 🏡 Don't lose the critical window waiting for vaccinations; we can start working in and around your home right away! 🌼

If you have a young puppy and are interested in learning how to maximize your chances of a sociable laid-back adult dog, comment "puppy" below.

10/10/2024

Please help me welcome German pointer Skye and her mum Luisa to the ambassador dog team. They had their first job yesterday helping a border terrier client and absolutely aced it.

04/10/2024

If I could help your dog stop barking / fixating / lunging on 🐿️🐕🐱 🐩without painful collars would you be curious to learn how?

03/10/2024

THEY TOLD HER TO USE WHAT???

How I helped Carole turn inflammatory gadget based advice into calm, kind, confident walks for all.

After correctly disregarding the advice of a trainer who sold her punishment gadgets and deciding to work with me.

Rupert would not let me near him when we started working together let alone another dog. Here he is walking happily with Tillie and Tillie's mum Sharon.

For more information on how we transformed his reactivity into being able to walk relaxed with another dog please comment "happily" below.

02/10/2024

🚨 The myth they use to justify shock collars 🚨

You can actually help your dog create new habits and make the right decisions without a shock collar. 💡🐾

If you want to learn how to make progress with your dog’s barking, lunging, chasing without any punitive measures, comment “yes” and I will reach out. 📩✨

01/10/2024

How does your dog react to cats squirrels, rabbits?

19/09/2024

Thinking about dog training? Here's why a multi-session program beats the one long fire-hose session approach every time:

1️⃣ Consistency and Retention: Training over several sessions helps reinforce behaviours, making sure they stick long-term instead of overwhelming you and your dog with too much info at once.

2️⃣ Tailored Progress: Each session can be adjusted based on how your dog is improving, allowing for gradual, personalised development.

3️⃣ Reduced Stress: Shorter, spread-out sessions give your dog time to relax and absorb what they’ve learned, leading to better focus and a more enjoyable experience.

Slow and steady wins the race for lasting results! 🐾

For more information on Paul Lasky Dog Training bespoke training plans please comment "steady" below.

17/09/2024

Please welcome Ruby Dalmatian and her mum Carley to the ambassador dog team. They had their first job over the weekend and absolutely smashed it. Ruby has done a lot of training with my colleague Alicia Bratby. Older and wiser than her youthful looks, Ruby will be an immediate experienced member of the team.

17/09/2024

Is your dogs jumping getting on your nerves? Yes/no?

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Southminster
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Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 6:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 6:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 6:30pm
Thursday	8am - 6:30pm
Friday	8am - 6:30pm
Saturday	8am - 6:30pm
Sunday	8am - 6:30pm

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+447773330780

Website

https://www.paullaskydogtraining.co.uk/

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WHICH IS THE REACTIVE DOG???

Quiz!!!! Which of these dogs, was one of the most reactive dogs I have worked with, before we started working together? #reactivedigtraining #southenddogs #chelmsforddogs #essexdogs

Calling your dog away from distractions such as dogs, people or other animals doesn’t have to be daunting. By breaking it down into small, manageable exercises, you can move towards your goals without feeling overwhelmed. I can show you how. Comment 'goal' below for more information #chelmsfordpetcare #reactivedogtraining #southenddogs #essexdogs #chelmsforddogs

A huge well done to Loki and his dad Scott for their first counter-conditioning session. Location selection and distance management is most of the battle in the vast majority of cases. #chelmsfordpetcare #reactivedogtraining #southenddogs #billericaydogs #dogtraining

🚨 The myth they use to justify shock collars 🚨 You can actually help your dog create new habits and make the right decisions without a shock collar. 💡🐾 If you want to learn how to make progress with your dog’s barking, lunging, chasing without any punitive measures, comment “yes” and I will reach out. 📩✨

Let's have a huge well done for Brodie and Sue executing some perfect counter conditioning. Great timing from Sue. Only Brodies second session as well in his support package. A huge thanks also to Spanish Mastin Elmo ambassador dog and his mum Ashley. Hi fives all round. #chelmsforddogs #essexdogs #southenddogs #chelmsfordpetcare #reactivedogtraining

An emotional early key moment in Lady’s autism support dog training. While rewarding 11-week-old Lady for staying calm around Charlie, he reached out and took my hand—Charlie is nonverbal and rarely interacts with strangers. This was our first session, and I’m hopeful it’s a sign of the positive impact Lady can have. (Shared with permission from parents)

Biggest mistakes that lead to jumping up! #dogtraining #essexdogs #billericaydogs #southenddogs #chelmsforddogs

Help me say well done to Anna and Maple. Hitting her reactivity from all sides not only with counterconditioning training but with some solid obedience to strengthen the self control part of the brain.

Help me congratulate Caren and Captain. When I first met Captain, his reactivity was so intense he would bark uncontrollably even with the ambassador dog three football fields away. Using force-free training, we focused on addressing the underlying emotions and learning rather than just treating the symptom—like fixing an engine instead of just turning off a warning light. Now, Captain can enjoy public walks with near-normal behaviour.

Let's have a huge well done for Teddy training Betty to lay down, without treats in the hand as part of our in home puppy development plan. I call this the trust stage. Effectively saying to the dog trust me and do it for an empty hand and a treat is going to come from my other hand anyway.