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05/06/2024
Bunch of superstars!
08/05/2024
Hi,
We are running new PAYG & 'Have a go' classes. These include:
Teen top ups (a great inbetween option after puppy classes to help polish your training & hone your dog's social skills in a distracting environment)
Available at Potsgrove 6pm on Wednesday Evenings
'Have a go' SCENTWORK, HOOPERS & TRICK Training
Available at Potsgrove 7.30pm on Wednesday Evenings
PAYG Perfect Partnership Grades (obedience but fun for adult dogs!)
Available at Eaton Bray Village Hall 7.30pm on Monday Evenings
Monthly Training Club
Available at Horton Corner Slapton Friday afternoons
Each class is the bargain price of £25 for x2 experienced, qualified instructors & can be booked directly online here so it is quick & easy, allowing you to dip in & out when you want:
https://dolittlesanimaltraining.co.uk/services/
We can't wait for you to join us.
Dog training animal training puppy classes
29/04/2024
📢NEW!!! Coming May🌟
Hugely anticipated so don't miss out! 📧[email protected] to grab your place 🐾🐕🐶👩🏫
11/04/2024
Photo dump because I've been away from social media for a while!
Does anyone else hate the way we're almost obligated to be present on social media to prove we exist?! Life is so quiet when you step away from it!
Anyway, lots of gorgeous puppies all in one place, to brighten your morning
08/04/2024
Last space up for grabs!
X1 space left on Mondays fab Puppy Class due to a cancellation.....dont miss out. Email [email protected]
15/03/2024
Have a great weekend!
15/03/2024
GIVEAWAY TIME!! 🥳
We are so excited to have been shortlisted for the Pet and Animal Care Business Awards, we wanted to giveaway 1 of our homemade eco-friendly Pamper Bundles (worth £30!) to one lucky winner!! 🎉
How to enter:
🐾 Follow us FourPaws Pampering
🐾 Like this post (the original, not any that have been shared)
🐾 That's it!
The lucky winner will be picked at random on Easter Sunday at 7pm and announced on our pages 💜
Good luck 🤞🏻
Our Pamper Bundle has benefits for humans and dogs!
🟪 Lavender Essential Oil
🟪 Lavender Reed Diffuser
🟪 Calming Oil
🟪 Calming Spritz
🟪 Paw and Nose Balm (this 1 is just for the dogs 😅)
Note: this 1 prize giveaway is across Instagram and Facebook. You don't have to follow us on both platforms, but it won't hurt!
03/03/2024
Riley says Sundays are for resting!
03/03/2024
Has your recall gone awry, or lead walking turned into a tug of war?
Maybe you're missing training but have other commitments preventing you from being able to do a complete course?
We are starting our ever popular pay as you go classes again, giving you the chance to dip in and out whenever you want with no minimum sign up!
Come as little or as often as you can and work on the behaviours you need help with!
Get in touch and find out how to book your space now!
Dolittles Animal Training & Behaviour
28/02/2024
28/02/2024
We love Graduate Day at classes. Whilst we're always sorry to see you leave, we love knowing you're heading out with lots of new skills to apply to help you and your pup take on the world, and we know many of you will be back for our Partnership Grades to continue the learning.
Just look at all the amazing teams we've met in February!
Well done guys 🥳
Spaces available for our next classes, with several times and locations available. Don't miss out!
26/02/2024
Just 2 weeks until Mother's Day.
Does your mother have a special dog in her life?
A ShutterDog photo shoot voucher is a unique and thoughtful Mother's Day gift which will bring pleasure for years to come.
A £75 voucher will entitle her to an unlimited, fun dog photo shoot in our indoor studio and secure outdoor space plus a 10 x 8 mounted print of her favourite image. Gift vouchers are valid for 6 months and can be sent digitally. or posted out to you.
23/02/2024
It's always sad to hear a client has paid money to a professional, only to be told to withhold any emotional connection, sq**rt with water or shout to frighten them.
Thankfully, this beautiful pups owner wasn't onboard and wanted more effective ways to understand and manage his behaviour.
If someone suggests methods you aren't comfortable with, you're probably right. Our dogs deserve better from us.
Its also worth mentioning...if your dog likes water, guess what sq**rting it at them might do? Increase the unwanted behaviours!!! Fail!!
Let's teach with kindness and provide clear instruction for them to make good choices 🥰
20/02/2024
HU***NG HOUNDS - It’s not always what it seems
Some dogs do and some dogs don’t, but if you have a dog that humps at the most inopportune times it can be downright embarrassing or annoying.
Other dogs, other people, visitors, toys, cushions, furniture, anything that can be mounted and clung to may be fair game.
As people, it’s natural to assume that this behaviour is of a sexual nature, that our dogs must be oversexed, sexually frustrated or the all-too-common incorrect belief that our dogs are just trying to be “dominant” or “the alpha”.
Hu***ng, like many other dog behaviours does not always have a simple reason. It can be a complex behaviour which is usually emotionally or socially based.
Looking at what may be triggering the behaviour should always be the first step before finding ways to change a behaviour.
The solutions will depend on the cause. It may be finding ways to reduce stress or anxiety levels, increasing mental stimulation, teaching calm behaviours to prevent over arousal, ensuring your dog is getting enough sleep, using management or in some cases a veterinary check up to rule out any medical causes.
When hu***ng is annoying another dog or person or causing frustration, discomfort or harm in any way, then obviously this behaviour needs to be immediately addressed, but sometimes we may need to ask ourselves – is it really something we need to stop our dogs from doing just because we see it as socially unacceptable?
Is it a harmless way of relieving stress or anxiety after a difficult day or a way to expend pent up energy that is not causing anyone harm?
Is a little hump now and then okay if it’s not causing any harm?
If we prevent this, correct it, or at worst punish this behaviour are we removing a harmless natural outlet and risking another unwanted behaviour taking its place?
Hu***ng is one of the most misunderstood behaviours.
Very often, behaviour is not about the way it looks, but the way we perceive it from our human perspective.
19/02/2024
Information overload......nap needed!!
17/02/2024
This gorgeous boy has the most expressive, Disney like eyes! Super puppy student 😍
16/02/2024
Fab work team!
14/02/2024
👀 ooh!
A quick pupdate....(see what we did there😂)
Our new doggie treat menu is available....whilst stocks last! All developed by canine nutritionalists especially for the hospitality industry....hopefully they'll be well received by our furry friends 🐶🐕
13/02/2024
Do your dogs love eggs?! Shambles will take my hand off for a still warm, freshly laid egg!
ALL HAIL MOTHER NATURE’S ORIGINAL SUPERFOOD FOR DOGS🐶, THE ALMIGHTY EGG🥚 AKA NATURE’S MULTIVITAMIN!
When sourcing the perfect longevity snack for your dog, the humble egg🥚 should be at the top of your list! If there was such a thing as a perfect food for pets, it would be eggs. They are rich in bioavailable amino acids, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals while being relatively low in calories and carbs. Whether from chicken🐔, quail, or ducks🦆, eggs are nature’s nutrition bombs!
Eggs🥚 contain all ten essential amino acids needed to support effective muscle growth, recovery and maintenance. Eggs are also rich in choline, a nutrient crucial to the production of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine in the brain, which aids brain function, memory, and may help treat & even prevent “doggy dementia”.🧠
Lastly, research shows as many as 60% of dogs have signs of arthritis🦴, on x-rays, and one veterinary study found dogs who consumed egg shell membrane had significantly less joint pain, so start feeding your pets more eggs as treats!
What’s the best way to feed an egg?🍳
The fastest method, obviously, is to offer them raw… this is how animals have been eating eggs for millennia. However, according to science, lightly cooking the egg protein (called avidin) makes the B vitamin biotin easier to absorb but if you opt to cook you eggs, remember to not overcook them! Logically, applying too much heat to good food is a naturally destructive process. The chemistry of heating foods looks a lot like unwinding molecules, for better or for worse. Heating egg whites is generally beneficial, however, the yolks would do better with less heat, because heat damages fats and vital nutrients inside.
Soft boiled is the ultimate way to cook an egg🥚 (this is when you boil an egg, but it’s still a little runny and the yolk is definitely not hard) because the fats and nutrients in the yolk essentially have three protective layers from oxidation – the water, eggshell, and egg white. This way, all of the good stuff in the egg yolk is maximally preserved while the whites are cooked enough for best protein utilization and removal of avidin.
Instructions for soft boiling:
Fill a medium pot with water and heat to a gentle simmer, just below boiling. Using a slotted spoon, carefully lower the eggs into the water and let simmer for 7 minutes (6 minutes for a runnier egg).
When choosing eggs, go for pastured, free-range eggs to get the most nutrients. One egg is about seventy calories. My 30lb dog Shubie gets an egg on her meal several times a week.
In our new book, The Forever Dog, we list over 40 of our favorite longevity foods you add to your pup’s bowl, backed by the most surprising new science as to why they’re so amazing at building health and longevity! We also show you how to add them in a way that keeps your pup’s nutrition in balance.
You’ll want to check out the section called: “Core Longevity Toppers: Superfoods You Can Share with Your Dog on a Daily Basis.” We’ve also included handy charts on which foods are best at building your dog’s microbiome🦠, powerful polyphenol-rich foods🫐, as well as a long list of fast-n-fresh training treats, if you’re on the go. The Forever Dog book is now available for order worldwide! https://www.foreverdogextras.com/pet-longevity
13/02/2024
Keep your walks interesting, you'll both benefit from it!
12/02/2024
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12/02/2024
"About Chocolate and Dogs In recent weeks, there has been a popular meme circulating on social media that states: "Chocolate is toxic to dogs. It doesn't just poison them once but is repeatedly reabsorbed into their body and poisons them many times. This is why it is so dangerous" A Science Dog reader brought the meme to my attention and asked me about its veracity...."
Shared from The Science Dog by Linda P. Case
About Chocolate and Dogs In recent weeks, there has been a popular meme circulating on social media that states: “Chocolate is toxic to dogs. It doesn’t just poison them once but is rep…
12/02/2024
March Puppy Class - Bookings Open! Held at Horton Corner Dog Walking Field
Can't make a Saturday morning? No problem!
We also have Mon and Wednesday evenings, and Friday mornings too! Drop us a message or email for more details on the weekday classes, run in collaboration with Dolittles Animal Training & Behaviour
Puppies in Progress Classes (Up to 6 Months old) Our Puppies in Progress course is a personal and updated approach to the traditional puppy training class. Our course is the perfect start for you and your new family member. By the end, you will be able to effectively communicate with each other,
11/02/2024
We love seeing your sleepy pups after class!
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Fab work team!
Delighted to meet this beautiful girl for the first session of her puppy package. It's so beneficial to get training in early. There's no strict 'obedience' in our packages, but a gentle introduction to life skills to enhance your life together. Knowing how to tackle the most commonly experienced problems before they arise is invaluable, and can really strengthen your relationship from the onset! Get in touch or check out the website for more details! www.4seasonsdogtraining.co.uk
I do love a Spaniel 🥰
Have you ever had a hug from someone you're really fond of but lasted a bit longer than you were comfortable with? It's a bit awkward isn't it 😬 Maybe your young children love your new puppy sooo much, but little puppy gets a bit bitey with the over zealous cuddles they bestow! Consent testing is a really easy way to find out if our dogs are enjoying the fuss we're providing. When you give them their favourite chin scratch or stroke, withdraw contact after a few seconds and see how they respond. ✅️ ️ If they want more, you'll know about it! They'll lean into you, nuzzle you or even paw at you to carry on. Continue to give them affection, but continue to repeat the test so you don't overstep their comfort zone. ❌️ If they move away or dont respond, it's fair to say they want some space at that time. It doesn't mean they don't enjoy it or care to hang out, it just means not right now, thank you. This is a really effective way to teach our children how to safely interact with our dogs, and for our dogs, it helps prevent them from needing to escalate signals requesting space.
A big thank you to Bonnie today for being such a fantastic walking partner for Rosie!! Bonnie is really well socialised, and by that, I mean she has a really calm demeanour when interacting with other dogs. She doesn't rush other dogs or get over excited. She is happy to move along without any interaction at all and is very good at 'speaking dog'. This is important for Rosie to both observe and learn to implement herself, and she took many cues from Bonnie today. This was their first walk together and so it was important to allow Bonnie additional space with the long line to ensure she had the freedom to move away and enjoy her walk, giving Rosie the opportunity to interact as and when Bonnie invited it. In addition, this gave Rosie the chance to be present around another dog and manage her emotions appropriately without getting herself into a pickle. Incredibly, she demonstrated some beautiful loose lead walking too! She was able to stay engaged with me despite Bonnie being present, and she had the freedom and capacity to explore the world around her as she should, instead of obsessively following Bonnie, which is what likely would have happened had they been off lead or equal in their space. I could have walked them side by side, but that would have risked Rosie having direct access to impose on Bonnie's personal space which may have led to a negative interaction. It's not Bonnie's job to tell Rosie off for not knowing what is OK and what isn't. Puppies have limited experience of other dogs and it's important we don't set them up with potential for negative experiences; just one incident could manifest into life long fears or anxieties. A well socialised dog isn't the one who runs up and greets every other dog/person they meet. In fact, your uber friendly dog is a cause of great stress for many. Choose their friends and interactions carefully, especially whilst they're young and impressionable! Well done girls, you were a joy this afternoon
We planned high street training today, but it was dead, so we came back to the car park to work on stationing, recall, 'off lead' walking (on a long line) and emergency stop. Can I just say, I absolutely adore this girl!! 🥰
Sooo proud of Titan on his training walk this morning! His brother has been acing his lead walking for some time, but Titan has taken quite a bit longer to get it. Teenage Spaniels... struggling with lead walking? No shock there! This morning however, he walked beautifully for the whole duration and I couldn't have been more impressed! If anything, he was too enthusiastic at checking in. But, this is a big step forward so next we need to strike the balance between occassional checking in and more enjoying the walk. Training Walks can be a great way of helping you and your dog progress, especially if you are limited by the constraints of working! If you think training walks might be a useful option for you and yours, get in touch to see how we can work together to improve your dog's lead walking, recall or socialisation! [email protected]
Apple Bobbing winner at the party!
During our training walks, we have started working on making my van a positive space. We will be moving our walks to pastures new to ensure they can mange all kinds of places, but we have been fortunate enough to have plenty of time to work on ensuring they are both happy getting in and out, and most importantly, getting out safely. Titan is doing a great job of waiting for the cue before jumping out, and is something I would recommend all owners teach their dogs. Safety first, but also, it's just a better experience for all parties!
I've had my favourite kind of day... Back to back lead walking 🥳 I met George, a lively and endearing adolescent golden retriever, I was super impressed with Astons progress iver the past couple of weeks, and enjoyed the company of Saxon and Titan on their regular training walks. Yesterday was also a great session meeting Lucy, again, for lead walking but we've got some work to do there first. Unfortunately, I get so wrapped up in my sessions, the camera often gets forgotten 🙈 Here's some footage of the amazing saxon though, and to think our first few walks were, ahem, challenging, I think this speaks for itself! But, give us a shout if your walks aren't too enjoyable, lead walking is my favourite 🤩
We had SO much fun!! Our puppy circuit's were a big hit last night 😁 With so much to explore, our pups were able to learn in a brand new way. Combining Learning and Play, we loved watching both puppies and handlers enjoy the exciting, sensory playground we created, consolidating previous learning, working around distractions and making new friends. Can't wait to see everyone coming tomorrow, you're in for a treat! Our next planned circuit event will be held at the end of the month. You'll have to be quick as Wednesdays session sold out in under 24hrs so keep an eye out for the next one to make sure you secure a space for your pup 😃 Dolittles Animal Training & Behaviour
Another recent graduate sharing their progress. Recall into Middle, fantastic! Awesome work team 🥳 Get your puppy enrolled into classes to find out how you can achieve this with your pup! [email protected]
It's not easy showcasing the progress these boys have made in a few short weeks, simply because the method of training we use means we don't actively encourage or reinforce the unwanted behaviours. Every rehearsal just strengthens it. Practice makes perfect, right?! What I will say though, is on my first walk with them, individually, I was planting at an almost 45° angle to counter the pulling with a stop. Very quickly, they have both learned tension = brakes. For Saxon (in this video) particularly, moving forward is the biggest reinforcement. I am thoroughly enjoying walking these two, and look forward to upping their criteria, ensuring they are well equipped to know pulling isn't going to pay out for them. Dogs are like us. If it is enjoyable or achieves a goal, the behaviours are repeated. Teach them what you want from them and they shall surpass your expectations!
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