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Kernow Dog Trainer I'm a dog trainer and walker in the Trispen and St Erme area. Contact me if you have any questions.
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10/06/2024

If you didn't know, once your dog has chewed their yak chew down to a choking hazard, you can put it in the microwave to create this crispy treat. It's another fun form of stimulation and reduces waste!

10/05/2024

You know it's going to be a good day when your dog greets you like this!

Ps. excuse the mess, we are redecorating!

Well the sun was lovely whilst it lasted! Lovely to see the bluebells starting to come up.
30/04/2024

Well the sun was lovely whilst it lasted! Lovely to see the bluebells starting to come up.

What a stunning day to walk this beautiful girl!
18/04/2024

What a stunning day to walk this beautiful girl!

Our 6-week basics course has just finished. But don't worry, we will be starting a new one soon! As the name suggests, w...
02/04/2024

Our 6-week basics course has just finished. But don't worry, we will be starting a new one soon! As the name suggests, we focus on basic commands and building your relationship with your dog.
Looking forward to seeing this bunch in advanced classes this week. Do get in touch if you want any help training your dog!

The big eye reveal! Do you prefer winter or summer Giskey? Personally, I prefer his long, curly coat but with temperatur...
26/03/2024

The big eye reveal! Do you prefer winter or summer Giskey? Personally, I prefer his long, curly coat but with temperatures climbing it was definitely time for a trim!

Thank you to The Cornish Dog Barber for such a nice hair cut!

21/03/2024

An amazing spaniel puppy just starting her training journey! I always start my dogs with an eye contact exercise like this. It teaches restraint around things they want and also teaches them to look to me for permission before they take something.

Giskey is in desperate need of a groom. You can barely see his eyes! Off to Lew's Dog Grooming Studio soon. Eye reveal c...
12/03/2024

Giskey is in desperate need of a groom. You can barely see his eyes! Off to Lew's Dog Grooming Studio soon. Eye reveal coming next week!

05/03/2024

Still working on this beautiful boy's recall (hence the long line) but I love the huge grin on his face when he absolutely nails it!

I think one of the best parts of walking dogs (both my own and other people's) is getting to see so many fantastic views...
27/02/2024

I think one of the best parts of walking dogs (both my own and other people's) is getting to see so many fantastic views in all weathers, all seasons and all times of day. Bonus photo of 7 month old, Rocky, trying really hard to stay in his sit!

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07/02/2024

This is our second session working on this puppy's lead walking and I would say he is doing a jolly good job! He still needs reminders to stay by me but that's not bad for a 7-month old puppy. Shout out to his owners Abi Jenkin and Andy Bryan Jenkin who have been working so hard with him!

Happy Monday! This boy is very proud of his stick!
05/02/2024

Happy Monday! This boy is very proud of his stick!

To all of you who got a puppy over the Christmas period, this is the class for you! We will cover all of the basic comma...
14/01/2024

To all of you who got a puppy over the Christmas period, this is the class for you! We will cover all of the basic commands in a very relaxed environment. Because the classes happen outside in a field, your dog will need to be fully vaccinated. However, this also means that we will be training in real life situations! For more information please see my website or get in touch. Please get in touch by phone or Whatsapp (07447 373658), through Facebook, online (kernowdogtrainer.co.uk) or by email ([email protected]).

We are rolling out lots of new courses- agility, advanced obedience, basic/puppy training, and adolescent socialisation ...
08/07/2023

We are rolling out lots of new courses- agility, advanced obedience, basic/puppy training, and adolescent socialisation classes. If you need help with a specific problem or if you want to learn some new skills then get in touch! [email protected]

10/05/2023

Sometimes dogs just want to rip stuff up! I'm holding the cardboard box so that I can make sure our dog doesn't ingest any of it. Just a bit of morning fun and socialisation.

17/04/2023

Some amazing training by Abi Jenkin and Andy Bryan Jenkin. Lacey has loads of energy and can be easily distracted but with persistence and patience they managed to get this heel walk with her!

Here is our gorgeous puppy, having an afternoon doze. I often call him a rascal- that name is particularly accurate at t...
14/03/2023

Here is our gorgeous puppy, having an afternoon doze. I often call him a rascal- that name is particularly accurate at the moment, so I think it is high time to talk about the teenage phase!

I think we have just met the teenage phase in puppy: he has been such an incredible eater up until a few days ago. Then all of a sudden, we are trying to convince him to eat his food as it is a 50/50 chance he will eat it or spit it out. He also won't p*e in our garden: he'll just wait until we walk him.

I know that my expectations for my dog are high (sometimes too high!) but I have really struggled with how to respond to this. Finally, we have a plan. I don't want to train my dog how to train me to do the things I want. So we are going to go back about 20 steps. I often recommend kibble for training, and use it myself for pretty much all training I do. However, training will now be praise based and will focus on the bare necessities for a well behaved dog. He will have access to his food 3 times a day- if he doesn't touch it, he doesn't get it. And as for p*eing, well we are going to make the garden a bit more dog friendly but if that doesn't work then I guess he will just have to go for a morning and evening walk around the block.

Did you struggle with the teenage phase? What did it look like for your dog? How did you get through it?

08/03/2023

If you see a person with a reactive dog help them out.
Cross the street or give them space.

If you've never had a leash reactive dog, congrats!
All breeds, all sizes and all age dogs can be leash reactive. These are not "bad dogs" or "untrained" dogs. They are simply dogs with some big feelings.
They may be scared of your dog, they may feel frustrated by their leash, they may be in pain, they may have a negative experience with seeing other dogs while out on leash.
These dogs need more space.
Help out by giving some space, stop throwing a ball until you are further away and if you are in a park or other public space where leashes are required, leash your dog.

Remember, dogs that have big feelings on their leash do not need punishment, no matter the breed or size.
They need to feel safe with the person on the other end of the leash and the people and dogs around them.

08/03/2023

One of my favourite tricks, for food motivated dogs, is mixing their kibble with cheese, ham or cooked chicken and using that mixture for training.

05/03/2023

If you want your dog to find value in games like fetch, you need to build value for retrieves in the house. For food motivated dogs, a sock filled with some cheese can encourage them to chase and retrieve. From there you can start using a normal toy and rewarding them when they get back to you.

03/03/2023

Amazing work conquering this tunnel!

Gave puppy his first at-home bath after a muddy walk down the Tresillian river! Lots of treats and he did brilliantly. I...
26/02/2023

Gave puppy his first at-home bath after a muddy walk down the Tresillian river! Lots of treats and he did brilliantly. I hope everyone else was able to take advantage of the sunshine down here!

25/02/2023

An easy way to get better behaviour from your dog is starting to use a release word. A simple "ok" ("break" and "freedom" are also popular) to release your dog from whatever command you have asked for means that they won't preemptively pop out of their sit, crate, down, etc.

Woods are a wonderful place to take your dog. There are so many exciting smells, particularly at this time of year as sp...
24/02/2023

Woods are a wonderful place to take your dog. There are so many exciting smells, particularly at this time of year as spring approaches! Just make sure your dog is always under control with either a long line or a brilliant recall like this gorgeous girl!

23/02/2023

I love watching dogs just running around!

I am starting a new, exciting course to teach more advanced training to your dog. Once you have mastered all of the basi...
22/02/2023

I am starting a new, exciting course to teach more advanced training to your dog. Once you have mastered all of the basic commands, it is time to start learning new skills and advancing the distraction level around your dog. Get in touch with me on Facebook or via my email at [email protected].

22/02/2023

It's not just humans who like their fruit and veg! Carrots, brussel sprouts, apple, bananas and more can all be included in a healthy doggy diet. Some veg can help keep your dog's teeth clean and keep breath smelling fresher.
Don't forget to check with your vet if you have any concerns or if your dog may be allergic to anything.

Felt under the weather so only managed 1 walk with puppy. So instead I'm playing with him and a toy. Exercise doesn't al...
21/02/2023

Felt under the weather so only managed 1 walk with puppy. So instead I'm playing with him and a toy. Exercise doesn't always have to be in the form of walks! 😊

20/02/2023

The best exercise to build the relationship with your dog is eye contact. Start with a treat or toy in your hand at your dog's level (you might need to sit on the floor or a chair). Let them try to get the treat or toy: they might paw at it, lick it, nibble or something else entirely. Wait and eventually they will glance at you for a very, very short time. Capture that moment with a yes and give them the treat or toy. Over time, start increasing the duration they have to look at you in order to get that reward.

19/02/2023

Training game to practice engagement, sit, stay/wait and retrieve! (Sorry for the windy audio!)

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If you didn't know, once your dog has chewed their yak chew down to a choking hazard, you can put it in the microwave to create this crispy treat. It's another fun form of stimulation and reduces waste!

You know it's going to be a good day when your dog greets you like this! Ps. excuse the mess, we are redecorating!

An amazing spaniel puppy just starting her training journey! I always start my dogs with an eye contact exercise like this. It teaches restraint around things they want and also teaches them to look to me for permission before they take something.

Still working on this beautiful boy's recall (hence the long line) but I love the huge grin on his face when he absolutely nails it!

This is our second session working on this puppy's lead walking and I would say he is doing a jolly good job! He still needs reminders to stay by me but that's not bad for a 7-month old puppy. Shout out to his owners Abi Jenkin and Andy Bryan Jenkin who have been working so hard with him!

Sometimes dogs just want to rip stuff up! I'm holding the cardboard box so that I can make sure our dog doesn't ingest any of it. Just a bit of morning fun and socialisation.

Some amazing training by Abi Jenkin and Andy Bryan Jenkin. Lacey has loads of energy and can be easily distracted but with persistence and patience they managed to get this heel walk with her!

Amazing work conquering this tunnel!

I love watching dogs just running around!

Training game to practice engagement, sit, stay/wait and retrieve! (Sorry for the windy audio!)

Here is a video of puppy sniffing out his breakfast. I scattered his kibble on a towel and then folded it over a bit (or you can roll it up or even your it in a knot). Mental stimulation is so important for dogs and doing something as simple as this gets their brain going as well as slowing down their eating time!

The framing of this video is terrible but you can just about see the important bits! I had puppy's food on a raised surface (just easier for me to reach) whilst I brushed his coat. We are starting to work on these grooming skills and this is a super easy way of doing it. Puppy is building a positive association with having his coat brushed (pretty important for such a fluffy pup!) The other thing to notice is that, despite the fact that this is a highly food motivated dog, he is waiting till I give him his food. This is because I have taught him to ask for permission using and eye contact exercise. This is his restraint at 3 months. What kind of restraint could your dog have if you started working on eye contact? Get in contact at [email protected] #dogtraining #dogtrainer #dogtrainingtips

Here is a video of my partner and I teaching recall. Notice our high and exciting voices. It can be easy to change your tone of voice when you are anxious that your dog isnt going to respond. Practice keeping your voice bright and exciting, particularly when you aren't sure about your pups response. A dog won't want to come back to you if it is scared but will come running if it thinks you have a reward (be it praise, a play or a treat). We also did a few other basic commands so that he didn't just run from one of us to the other to get his treat! Here we are calling him with "puppy" instead of his name to demonstrate how to do a recall drill whilst still protecting him!

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