Pawsitive Intentions Dog Training

16/11/2024

We've had such a lovely day at Go-Go Hoopers 🥰

Pearl decided she'd forgotten what a barrel was so our only clear round was in hooper's and even then she saved my bacon 🐷🤣 she did some lovely distance handling throughout 🖤👌🏼

Iris did three spectacular novice runs, one 5f and two super clears with distance points 🫶🏼 we didn't run the last course as something had spooked her whilst in the car and she was a bit upset 😔 so so proud of this little dog 🤎

Jean and Zac had a good day pushing their distance handling skills, coming away with a win, Maddie had a day off being pampered at home.

Bertie also had some lovely runs with Yvonne and Gary so it was another lovely Pawsitive day out!

Thank you so much to Jan, Emma, Ali and Cath for some super fun courses and to the fabulous go go team for making it such a lovely day out as always!

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15/11/2024

🌟 November Dates 🌟

We have two Snufflehound spaces available to book on the 29th November at 7.15pm. These are our scent work classes, all levels can be catered for no matter what your scent goals, whether you are starting your journey or looking to expand your skills, the scent work classes are available to everyone! Please get in touch directly to book as these are not advertised online.

We also have a few one to one training slots left to book as well

Friday 22nd @ 4.15pm - 1 hour
Monday 25th @ 11.15am - 1 hour
Thursday 28th @ 4.30pm - 1 hour
Friday 29th @ 4.15pm - 1 hour - booked

Please message me directly to book as these are not advertised online.

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14/11/2024

Just keep swimming.. just keep swimming 🐟

Rehab in full swing for my baby girl 💕 I feel like it is going to be a long old slog of a journey but we will keep going until we get on top of it the best we can 👊🏼

Thank you so much to Becky from Bouncing Back Veterinary Physiotherapy & Hydrotherapy for looking after her and of course Pearl and Iris too! 🙏🏼

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12/11/2024

We have a last minute one to one training space available this Friday at 4.15pm, please message me directly to book. This is an hour slot and can cover anything from general training, hoopers, scent work or gundog.

Picture of Pearl with her winners medal from this weekends NNA pre-entry scent work trial, she sniffed her little socks off 🥰

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11/11/2024

At the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month – we will remember them.

10/11/2024

Finally got everyone's photos together from last weekends Taming Canines hoopers show!

A huge congratulations to Jean Zac and Maddie, Yvonne, Gary and Bertie and Rachel and Jemima for some absolutely super runs and for all coming home with something from the day! 🏵️

Jemima also had a double hoopers show this weekend at Go-Go Hoopers and did some spectacular runs, showing just how capable 3 legged dogs can be 🥰

Congratulations everyone you are all truly fabulous! 😍

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09/11/2024

Reuben would like to wish everyone a happy weekend and hopes that you all have lots of fun with your dogs whatever you're doing! 🤩

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08/11/2024

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When we work closely with our dogs, take small steps, we often forget to look back. We are so focused on our current challenges, that we don’t notice the huge progress we have already achieved.

While we want to move forwards, don’t forget to glance back every now and then to remind yourself just how great you are really doing.

08/11/2024

Such a fantastic winter show venue 🤩

If you get the chance to attend I'm sure they would appreciate the support and you'll have a ducking good time! 😆

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Dare I say it.... special Christmas rosettes are on order for the December show!

Our winter leagues are free and you are entered automatically upon entering the shows and you are in with a chance to win some fab prizes & trophies!

At the shows we have wonderful unique high quality medals, fabulous rosettes, points badges, Q magnets and extra special prizes on top!

The venue has a fabulous floor surface, is indoors, proper canteen on site and warm indoor toilets!

On top of this, we are running WHOC simulator classes from Dec to March giving you a chance to tryout some of the world courses

Enter now via plaza

07/11/2024

How fab are Julie and Hector doing in our life skills classes!? 😱

With practice and patience, teaching your dog to walk calmly on a loose lead strengthens your bond and keeps walks enjoyable for both of you.

As you can hear in the background there are other people, dogs and clickers going on and Hector is 100% focused on Julie so can easily move around with her on the lead! 👌🏼

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04/11/2024

Our tracking club teams had an introduction to working hard surfaces this morning, after working in the car park we were able to take it out and about!

Looking forward to taking the Tracking Club out on Tour! 🤩

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03/11/2024

We love supporting small businesses, Mina and Frens have a lovely range of products from treats to accessories, our snuffle mats and puppy toys are from here too!

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02/11/2024

Yesterday was jam packed with lovely clients having lots of fun with their dogs!

From Hoopers and scent work classes to one to one training in both disciplines, as well as life skills training there was a bit of everything 😅

We have a couple of days off now so me and the girls can have our own adventures, then we're back to work with Tracking Club and one to ones on Monday!

Have a great weekend everyone!

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P.S if anyone knows how to turn the flashy image thing off on tiktok videos please can you let me know I don't know how I've put it on 🫣😆🥴

01/11/2024

A big thank you to The IMDT for hosting Ken Ramirez this week, unfortunately we didn't get on to the 3 day workshop but we absolutely loved yesterday's one day event. It was inspiring to hear how much can be achieved through training, not only for the benefit of dogs and humans but across multiple species and disciplines. Such a dedicated human to the world of animals and humane training 🙏🏼 he was even popping off to Zambia the next day to continue supporting an important Elephant conservation project, definitely a new level of busy! 😅

It was also lovely to see so many members of The National Nosework Association and fellow ambassadors for (though I missed the group photo 🙄tsk!) A big thank you to Sam from Sam's Pampered Paws - Puppy & Dog Training for being such lovely company for the day and staying behind so we could chat and have a photo with Ken. 🥰

Lots of new training ideas already forming 🤯 watch this space! 👀

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31/10/2024

🎃 Happy Halloween! 🎃

We ran two fun filled Halloween themed scent workshops in October!

Luckily there were more treats than tricks!

Thank you to everyone for attending 🤗

Have a spook-tactular day!

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27/10/2024

Winning doesn’t always mean placing first 🏆

When you are working as a team with your dog in a competitive environment, wins can be so much more than just getting that 1st place trophy.

Myself and Iris have had a huge confidence knock with scent work trials over the last couple of months and I am so grateful to the wonderful and supportive community of the NNA for their understanding, guidance and support in helping us get our mojo back.

We didn’t ‘win’ our Entry trial today but my little girl has gone from walking away from a search, to being ready and excited to get out of the car, dragging me into every search, happy, confident and loving her job again.

Sometimes winning means taking a step back, getting help from the right people and coming back into the competition environment with the focus on improving one step at a time. Whether you come in first, last or anywhere in between, the true win is the growth of your relationship with your dog.

Celebrate those moments, celebrate those wins – they’re just as meaningful as any trophy.

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26/10/2024

Pain is subjective to the person or animal who is experiencing it.

No one can measure the amount of pain felt by another person/animal, no one.

I have battled with vets on a number of occasions to get answers and I always encourage my clients to do the same.

So many behavioural issues are caused, misunderstood and often dealt with incorrectly due to pain, it doesn't need to be that way.

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This is becoming a welfare issue!

Im tired of hearing “the vet says there is no pain” by a guardian after they have taken their dog to the vet. It leaves me deflated and frustrated and feeling so sorry for the dog.

Myth Bust:

PAIN CANNOT BE RULED OUT IN ANY ANIMAL (dog, cat, horse or hamster), by anyone!

* A quick palpation - CANNOT RULE OUT PAIN

WHY?

The dog may shut down due to environmental factors or dislike of a strange human touching them, they keep still to get it over with ASAP!

The dog may be over aroused or overwhelmed by the clinical environment (excited/scared etc) to the point that adrenaline is so high it blocks pain!

* Blood Tests - CANNOT RULE OUT PAIN

There is currently NO blood test that can detect pain.

* Diagnostic imaging - CANNOT RULE OUT PAIN

Yes they can pick up a variety of conditions, but even the GOLD standard MRI doesn’t pick up everything, but NONE of them can detect PAIN.

Just because a source cannot be found doesn’t mean there is no pain.

PAIN is subjective, it is whatever that being (human or animal) perceives it to be!

Pain can come in many different forms, it is extremely complex, and can effect the individual in many different ways. A dog may get injured, the injury may have healed, but the pain remains … this is known as maladaptive pain.

Behaviour can be a HUGE indicator for PAIN:

* There could be a change of behaviour that has been directly caused by PAIN.

* There could be a worsening of behaviour due to an increase or new presence of PAIN.

* There could be a lack of “normal” behaviour due to PAIN.

* There could be behaviours that are present but that the guardian/owner don’t deem to be problematic that are indicators of PAIN.

* The dog may have ALWAYS displayed behaviours that are indicators of PAIN, but they have been ignored and put down to “just the way they are”.

* There may be NO problematic behaviours at all …. And the dog might still be in PAIN!

* The dog might be energetic, always on the go … and still be in PAIN.

* The dog might be lazy … and still be in PAIN.

* The dog may zoom up and down stairs … and still be in PAIN.

Diagnosing PAIN is not simple and can be difficult to get on top of.

A PAIN relief trail can be great! But often only one type of analgesic is tried and sometimes this doesn’t get results leading to the ASSUMPTION that there is no PAIN!

Here’s why:

* The drug was only trialed for 2 weeks - when living with chronic pain it can take longer to relieve. 2 weeks is not enough.

* The drug used wasn’t targeted to the type of pain the animal is feeling; soft tissue, bone, nerve or a combination of all.

It might take a number of different medications or a combination OVER TIME to see a difference.

ALWAYS keep in mind, NO ONE can rule out another being’s PAIN.

NO ONE. Not me. Not you. Not a Doctor. Not a Vet.

25/10/2024

A bit of for you all...

I was sorting the horses out before work this evening and I was short on time, so I let the dogs come for a quick run around the fields with me.. biiig mistake.. super spanner decides a quick roll in 🦊 💩 would be a great idea to speed things along!! 🙄🤦🏼‍♀️

Already being in a rush, unfortunately she had to suffer horse shampoo and a hosepipe bath on the yard 🫣🤷🏼‍♀️

You do the crime... !

Happy weekend everyone! 😅🤣

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