CALM Dog Training Academy

17/08/2025

😆 😂 Great way to eat your breakfast Temperance! lolol
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Belgian Shepherds, training through reward & play - kind & modern

09/08/2025

26/06/2025

Brilliant! Just goes to show you don't have to run with an agility dog, if you do the training 👏 👏 👏

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25/06/2025

Aww this is special 💖

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Did You Know… Welsh Fairies Rode Corgis Into Battle? 🧚‍♂️🐾

June 24 is International Fairy Day — a date chosen because it falls near Midsummer, when the boundary between our world and theirs is said to be at its thinnest.

In Welsh folklore, the Tylwyth Teg — the mysterious and enchanting Fair Folk — were said to ride into battle on the backs of corgis. Small but swift, these fairy steeds were loyal companions and fierce fighters, perfectly sized for their supernatural riders.

Even the name “corgi” may hint at this magical origin. Cor means “dwarf” and gi means “dog” in Welsh — making corgi the “dwarf dog,” or as some like to call it, the “dog of the fairies.”

And if you’ve ever noticed the faint dark markings across a corgi’s shoulders, take a closer look. Folklore calls it the fairy saddle — a lasting trace of their time in the service of the Tylwyth Teg.

So today, if you pass a corgi, be polite. It might not be alone... 🐾✨

22/06/2025

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18/06/2025

You can now book the APDT - Association of Pet Dog Trainers Good Companion Awards classes, on the Isle of Wight, through our website. Just follow the link below

Helen has started teaching the Association of Pet Dog Trainers Good Companion Awards. You can find all the information about them, by clicking HERE Don't forget to pop back to this page, to book your sessions by clicking HERE

14/06/2025

Congratulations to Laura/Ivy and Sami/Moss on achieving their APDT - Association of Pet Dog Trainers Foundation Good Companion Award today, on their first attempt.

14/03/2025

This lovely little lady was originally booked for dog walks with the other half of our business Calm Pet Services IOW. We were told she enjoyed her walks just a bit too much and pulled all the time, so much so, her family didn't enjoy their walks together. Who would?

The first time I took her out, I totally understood what they meant! Lulu had no concept of WalkingWell. She pulled immediately. Veered to every smell and had no connection with me (well, she didn't know me lol).

Lulu also lunge barks at mopeds, bicycles, dogs and joggers.

The first walk I assessed her physically, emotionally, whether she would respond in any way and I observed her body language cues too. Then I made a training plan, as just taking her for a walk wasn't going to work. So Lulu switched from a walking client, to a training walk student and after chatting to her family, she was put on a diet.

Some of the changes I made are easy for anyone to replicate. Others need patience, timing, knowledge, understanding, consistency and practice

Here are the easy changes, which might help you too:
1. Level up the treats
2. Walk slowly
3. Rethink the equipment- leads etc
4. Plan your route
5. Expect to change your route
6. Be observant of your surroundings
7. Find escape routes
8. Put your dogs needs first
9. Protect others
10. Relax and enjoy your dog

Here's a clip of the lovely Lulu, after a few walks with me. I'll add a few more in comments. Isn't she gorgeous 😍. Any guesses what breed she is?

Do you have a reactive dog? Are you looking for a trainer that ONLY uses Reward methods? (Treats, play and fuss rewards)
Then get in touch www.rewarddogs.co.uk

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09/03/2025

Crufts Best in Show!!!! anybody else watching or are you in the seats??

It's time to get stuck in to the fourth and final day of Crufts 2025! It all comes down to this with finals for the Agility Championship and Flyball, finishi...

06/03/2025

I really enjoyed teaching Scent detection, outside tonight. The dogs were great and found all their hides. The handlers learnt loads and handled well. Plus it was such a warm night, with just a slight breeze.

One dog is searching for catnip. The other cloves, which gave each dog a distraction odour, on top of all the natural odours, you'd expect from an external search.

There's a video in comments

If you'd like to join in or start from scratch, get in touch. New classes starting at Lake, Isle of Wight, in April
www.rewarddogs.co.uk

05/03/2025

We know how difficult it is on the Isle of Wight to access mainland canine specialists, especially with the travel and accommodation costs involved.

We're in the process of booking specialists, to come over and would love your input, on who to ask.

Comment below with any topics you'd like covered and any trainers or behaviourists, you'd like us to book and we'll see what we can arrange.

The venue is indoors, but isn't suitable for agility.

What training are you looking for?