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Puppies, 121s & Group Classes

13/06/2024
Bunch of superstars!
05/06/2024

Bunch of superstars!

Hi,We are running new PAYG & 'Have a go' classes. These include:Teen top ups (a great inbetween option after puppy class...
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 🐾🐕🐶👩‍🏫

Photo dump because I've been away from social media for a while! Does anyone else hate the way we're almost obligated to...
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

Last space up for grabs!
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]

Have a great weekend!
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!






Riley says Sundays are for resting!
03/03/2024

Riley says Sundays are for resting!

Has your recall gone awry, or lead walking turned into a tug of war?Maybe you're missing training but have other commitm...
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
We love Graduate Day at classes. Whilst we're always sorry to see you leave, we love knowing you're heading out with lot...
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.

It's always sad to hear a client has paid money to a professional, only to be told to withhold any emotional connection,...
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.

Information overload......nap needed!!
19/02/2024

Information overload......nap needed!!

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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!! 🥰

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