Dog Citizen

Dog Citizen The 1-2-1 Dog Trainer who comes to you. Free assessment for training at home or outdoors in N Essex
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I am a force-free dog trainer specialising in modern, kind ways of helping your relationship with your dog become more harmonious and less stressful. I can help with lead pulling, recall, reactivity, anxiety and so much more. I also offer an occasional dog walking service in Great Dunmow, ticking the canine boxes during your holidays or business trips.

Delighted to be joint Sponsor of the Dog Show again at the Countess of Warwick Country Show which takes place over the B...
14/08/2024

Delighted to be joint Sponsor of the Dog Show again at the Countess of Warwick Country Show which takes place over the Bank Holiday on 25th and 26th August in Little Easton.

The Dog Show is all about celebrating our dogs of any age, ability or breed. It’s guaranteed to be light-hearted fun with 11 classes available to enter your dog - including best rescue and dog who looks most like their owner!

Before the judging starts your dog can also have a go at Longest Biscuit or a Scurry run. Or just come along and watch the fun anyway!

I will be around in the Dog Show area, so if you ever had a question for a dog trainer, now is your chance! Come and say hello!

More info
https://countessofwarwickshow.org/things-to-see-do/ -show

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03/08/2024

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Looking forward to again co-sponsoring the dog show this August bank holiday at the Countess of Warwick Country Show . M...
02/08/2024

Looking forward to again co-sponsoring the dog show this August bank holiday at the Countess of Warwick Country Show . More to follow soon!

Bring your lovely canine friends along to compete for a fine rosette and perhaps a treat at The Countess of Warwick Show where Moloney Veterinary Clinics and Dog Citizen are sponsoring the Dog Classes on Bank Holiday Sunday and Monday.

Together they can give advice on keeping your dogs well balanced, happy and healthy.

Good news about saving our footpath!https://www.dunmowbroadcast.co.uk/news/24487759.dunmow-petition-forces-developers-re...
01/08/2024

Good news about saving our footpath!

https://www.dunmowbroadcast.co.uk/news/24487759.dunmow-petition-forces-developers-retain-footpath-route/

Help save our footpath!

We are lucky to live in this corner of Essex, with beautiful countryside and access to open spaces for walkers and dogs alike. But we can’t take this for granted.

Near where I live in the southeast corner of Dunmow, there is a housing development proposed which threatens a much loved public footpath. If this is granted, the developer would still need to apply to divert the footpath from its current rural setting to instead become part of a concreted housing estate. Protecting and keeping it in place is not proposed because it is an inconvenience for the developer.

Planning Law says public footpaths should be protected and enhanced. Changing a Public Right of Way is a big deal. It’s there for you and me. And sometimes we need to collectively stand up for our community and say Enough is Enough.

If you feel the same way, I would encourage you to sign the below e-petition. This is not about the housing itself but the footpath and our appreciation of our local public amenity. Signing it takes two minutes and would let our councillors know the depth of local feeling. Let’s stand up for our rural heritage!

https://cmis.essex.gov.uk/essexcmis5/Petitions/tabid/106/ID/172/Protect-Public-Right-of-Way-23-in-Great-Dunmow-against-proposed-diversion.aspx

Last weekend the Dog Citizen pack headed north to Cambridgeshire with our stall to attend a fundraiser for the East Angl...
30/07/2024

Last weekend the Dog Citizen pack headed north to Cambridgeshire with our stall to attend a fundraiser for the East Anglian Air Ambulance.

Here I am with Woody, having just set things up before the gates opened, ready to help anyone who wanted advice about their dog or just to swap stories about how dogs can teach us in the funniest ways.

A beautiful summer’s day with horse demonstrations, polo matches, local food and drink stalls, all for a worthy cause to raise money for the Air Ambulance.

It was great to be able offer advice or just to hear about how some people overcame some challenges with their dogs. A great day out talking about dog training with many dog owners, and of course meeting many dogs of all breeds, shapes and sizes!

Spreading the force-free dog training message across our wider region, Dog Citizen will be in attendance at this fundrai...
23/07/2024

Spreading the force-free dog training message across our wider region, Dog Citizen will be in attendance at this fundraising event for East Anglian Air Ambulance Charity 😀. If you like horses or maybe fancy something different while supporting a worthy cause, why not come along to Cambridge and Newmarket Polo this Saturday!

17/07/2024

WALKING WITH A LOOSE LEAD

What does the idea of walking with a loose lead mean to us? Do we want our dog to walk to heel, their nose glued to our hip or calf? Or just to be beside us? Or are we okay with them being ahead of us, but only just a little? It means different things to different people.

But for most people it always means not pulling. Here’s the thing though – if the lead is always tight, both of us are pulling. We’re pulling back, our dog is pulling forward. So one of us needs to change, to show the other how it’s done. That’ll be the human!

And dogs are so much better at learning to do things, rather than “not” do them. So instead of thinking “Argh, stop pulling!”, let’s start thinking, “Let’s enjoy the lead being loose”. Changing our mindset will change the way we both walk, and this has to come first. Now, are you ready? 😊

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03/07/2024

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DOGS AND HOT WEATHERDogs can only ventilate through their mouths and the small surface area of the skin on their paw pad...
24/06/2024

DOGS AND HOT WEATHER
Dogs can only ventilate through their mouths and the small surface area of the skin on their paw pads. Us humans can wear light, loose clothing and sweat through the huge surface area of our exposed skin.

To feel what it’s like for a dog in hot weather, imagine putting on a gorilla suit! This covers you from head to toe in a polyester skin and a thick wool covering. The only exposed area of your body is your mouth and the soles of your feet. It’s 21C outside (not considered “hot”). Now go outside and stand in the sun for 60 seconds. Blimey, it’s hot! After 120 seconds you will be sweating, and you’re not even moving. The sweat can’t go anywhere though so you’re now being heated from both the inside and the outside.

Now imagine someone else asking you to walk on and to keep up with them. They’re okay in sandals and a cotton shorts. Loving it in fact! But the ground is very warm on your feet and so you get even hotter.

Mercifully the other person sees you are now panting like a Tasmanian devil and decides this is madness after all and turns around. Yay! But now try cooling down unaided from this ordeal in your gorilla suit. Good luck with that!

Remember:
A warm day for you can feel like a very hot day for a dog.
Heatstroke kills. Not going for a walk doesn’t.
Never leave your dog in a car even for one minute. Just don’t do it.
Don’t induce shock with large amounts of cold water if your dog is over-heating: help them cool down gently.

Early morning or late evening walks are beautiful this time of year.
Water always tastes so good when we’re thirsty! Take some for both of you.
If you can’t, swap a walk for loving dog time in the house, or in the shade if you’re lucky enough to have an outside space.
Let your dog sleep and rest in a cool place, they’re fine with this.
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03/05/2024

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THE DOG & THE SCARECROWOut on our walk, I love moments like this. The scarecrow was new and suddenly came into view as w...
30/04/2024

THE DOG & THE SCARECROW

Out on our walk, I love moments like this. The scarecrow was new and suddenly came into view as we rounded a corner. The dog is alert, curious but calm, and he then asks me what we should do.

A lot of dog behaviour training is about the familiar and the unfamiliar. What is routine? What caused that reaction? Is that a distraction because it's unfamiliar? Or because it's familiar but out of context?

It was a scarecrow today - could be a traffic cone or a snowman, but what if it's another person or another dog? Can your dog cope with familiar and unfamiliar things, or do they become stressed or over-excited? And can they still engage with you for guidance?

Dog training can allow us so many more moments to enjoy and bond with our dog. Small moments that carry big meaning, or just make us smile. Like the scarecrow and the dog. ;-)

Dog trainer and dog walker service in Great Dunmow, Essex. Dog Citizen helps you to have a better relationship with your dog.

Help save our footpath!We are lucky to live in this corner of Essex, with beautiful countryside and access to open space...
21/04/2024

Help save our footpath!

We are lucky to live in this corner of Essex, with beautiful countryside and access to open spaces for walkers and dogs alike. But we can’t take this for granted.

Near where I live in the southeast corner of Dunmow, there is a housing development proposed which threatens a much loved public footpath. If this is granted, the developer would still need to apply to divert the footpath from its current rural setting to instead become part of a concreted housing estate. Protecting and keeping it in place is not proposed because it is an inconvenience for the developer.

Planning Law says public footpaths should be protected and enhanced. Changing a Public Right of Way is a big deal. It’s there for you and me. And sometimes we need to collectively stand up for our community and say Enough is Enough.

If you feel the same way, I would encourage you to sign the below e-petition. This is not about the housing itself but the footpath and our appreciation of our local public amenity. Signing it takes two minutes and would let our councillors know the depth of local feeling. Let’s stand up for our rural heritage!

https://cmis.essex.gov.uk/essexcmis5/Petitions/tabid/106/ID/172/Protect-Public-Right-of-Way-23-in-Great-Dunmow-against-proposed-diversion.aspx

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03/04/2024

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13/03/2024

Crossing a road safely

We can teach our dog an auto-response to a stimulus for a desired routine, in this case crossing the road! The stimulus is facing the kerbside, the auto-response a Sit and pause (Wait). I like its calm elegance and practicality. By introducing a pause, we are more likely to cross the road together safely without a lunge. Especially if there is a distraction present: it is much easier from this position to either cope with the distraction or to let it pass.

We train a Sit and a Wait with a Release cue, starting at home with no distractions. With enough repetition and reinforcement, your dog should begin to offer an auto-response by volunteering the behaviour naturally, eventually without you having to say anything. This is because your dog builds an association with the kerbside routine, and it develops into a habit. “This is what we always do because it works”.

This type of training is very rewarding but needs determination. It falls down when it isn’t reinforced every time. No cutting corners! Or kerbs!

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Today is National Love Your Pet Day. But we know you love your pet every day, right?This day is dedicated to celebrating...
20/02/2024

Today is National Love Your Pet Day. But we know you love your pet every day, right?
This day is dedicated to celebrating the special bond that we share with our furry soulmates. Life moves fast, so why not take just a little extra time today to show your dog how much you love them…

We will be treating Woody, who gives his love to us every day of the year, with a long walk in one of his favourite spots outside Dunmow.

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17/01/2024

A heart-warming story for you during these cold January days...Lottie joined the Dog Citizen pack a couple of months ago. She had a terrible start to her life but was rescued into a caring, loving home. She was however afraid of men, being very anxious when out on walks, and introducing a male visitor into her house was terrifying for her and untenable.

We needed to find the right strategies that would work for Lottie, and our bespoke training programme started with a man - me! We wanted to gradually ease her fear so her reaction even on seeing a man was a calmer one. And building up to allowing herself - only when she was ready - to accept male company, even indoors.

Well, here she is, voluntarily engaging with a male visitor without feeling afraid - in her house! Her diligent and loving human family are more calm and confident too, which will enable Lottie to flourish with her on-going training. Well done Lottie!

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🐕 Need a fresh start with your dog?🐕 Never got round to tackling that problem?🐕 Thinking of a paws addition to your home...
01/01/2024

🐕 Need a fresh start with your dog?
🐕 Never got round to tackling that problem?
🐕 Thinking of a paws addition to your home?

A new year is the perfect time to set some new goals or make a new beginning. Why not give yourself and your dog or puppy the best possible start with a professional dog trainer.

Chris at Dog Citizen is the one to one dog trainer who comes to you. Serving north Essex, Dog Citizen training is bespoke and tailored to you and your dog or puppy. You can message or WhatsApp Chris 07456 928836 for a free no obligation assessment or just a chat about your canine needs. Or for more information visit:

https://dogcitizen.co.uk

And wishing everyone a peaceful and easier 2024!

This time of year we think about family, friends and of course gifts. Gifts that are things. Stuff. One gift though is m...
18/12/2023

This time of year we think about family, friends and of course gifts. Gifts that are things. Stuff. One gift though is more than these things and is always with you. And gives 365 days a year. This gift is your dog!

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04/12/2023

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The glamour of working with dogs…the weekly training line wash!
27/11/2023

The glamour of working with dogs…the weekly training line wash!

21/11/2023

ERNIE & THE BALL
Meet Ernie. Ernie likes his ball. Really likes it! If you have the ball, you have his full attention. If he has the ball, you don't. It's a big distraction.

A prop like this is perfect to begin training a dog's response to you despite a distraction. In this example, I have been training Ernie to remain in place while I produce the ball and even throw it gently in between us. For Ernie, a huge invitation, but still he waits. I then ask him for a recall, to pass the ball on route to me. He does very well!

It's just a beginning, but a great example of how we start training small, gradually building in distractions.

Dog Citizen gift vouchers are here!Give a gift that will bring a lifetime of benefit to a loved one: a personalised dog ...
14/11/2023

Dog Citizen gift vouchers are here!
Give a gift that will bring a lifetime of benefit to a loved one: a personalised dog training programme with Dog Citizen. Perfect for new puppy owners, dog owners in need of a little more help or for anyone who wants a refresh of obedience training. Find out more here:

https://dogcitizen.co.uk/gift-vouchers/

Delighted that Dog Citizen is a joint Sponsor of the Dog Show at the 2023 Countess of Warwick Country Show which takes p...
14/08/2023

Delighted that Dog Citizen is a joint Sponsor of the Dog Show at the 2023 Countess of Warwick Country Show which takes place on 27th and 28th August in Little Easton.

The Dog Show is all about celebrating our dogs: age, ability and breed regardless. It’s all light-hearted fun, with 10 classes available to enter – including waggiest tail and best rescue!

If you want to join in, hand your entry form in at the Dog Show tent from noon, or just come along and watch the fun anyway!

The Dog Citizen Team will be in the Dog Show area, so feel free to come and say Hello!

https://countessofwarwickshow.org/things-to-see-do/ -show

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