Abbie's Dog Academy

01/06/2024

Lovely catch up with wee Vinnie yesterday 😍

Isn't he adorable?! 🥰🐾

22/05/2024

Meet Bailey!😍😍

He is absolutely adorable with an amazing wee personality.🥰
Bailey's owners have been working hard on his reactivity towards other dogs. I am happy to say he now has doggie friends and is even out on pack walks every week with Forrest Trails & Tails
Another star ⭐

21/05/2024

Meet Nova!😍😍

She is a lovely pup with a heart as golden as her fur.🥰
Nova may be small, but her progress is mighty!😆
She has grown in confidence, mastered toilet training and is no longer mouthing.
Her owners are working on her recall and from stopping her stealing objects.
Another wee star ⭐

20/05/2024

Meet Banner!😍😍

He has an incredible nature. Such a sweetheart.🥰
Banner's humans have been working hard to improve his recall and stop him from stealing objects. They have mastered toilet training, digging and mouthing.
He is a wee star ⭐

13/05/2024

Are you due some warm weather this week? Then it's the pawfect time to remind yourself how you can keep your dog safe during the sunny spell 🌞🐕

More advice 👉 https://bit.ly/3UPdJwg

Image description: An infographic lists ways to keep your dog safe in warm weather. 1. Walk your dog when it's cooler; early morning or late evening. 2. Ensure your dog has plenty of water and shade all day. 3. Do the tarmac test: if you can't comfortably hold your hand on the tarmac for five seconds, then it is too hot for your dog's paws. 4. Take extra care with flat-faced, overweight, unwell and older dogs. Exercise is the most common trigger for heat-related illness so take care not to over excert your dog.

11/05/2024

Meet Kobe and Diva 😍

These two have bundles of personality and are super affectionate.🥰
It was their last session today and I will certainly miss seeing their faces.
It has been rewarding watching their progress over the last few months.❤️

10/05/2024

FULLY BOOKED. Sorry for any inconvenience.
🐾 Transform Your Dog's Behaviour! Join Our 6-Week Group Classes 🐾
Excited to be working in collaboration with Forrest Trails & Tails!❤️

Is your dog easily distracted in certain situations? We've got the solution! Join our group classes designed to help your dog stay calm and focused amidst distractions.

📅 When: Tuesdays from 18:30 – 19:30

💰 Price: £120 for the entire block

Here's what we'll cover each week:

🐶 Week 1: Making dogs neutral to other dogs

Learn techniques to help your dog focus on you, without getting overly excited or anxious around other dogs.

👫 Week 2: Making dogs neutral to other people

Teach your dog to be comfortable and relaxed around strangers out and about.

🌲 Week 3: Making dogs neutral in a woodland environment

Explore the great outdoors! Help your dog navigate woodlands calmly, enjoying the sights and scents without getting carried away.

🐄 Week 4: Making dogs neutral to livestock

For countryside adventurers! Ensure your dog respects farm animals and wildlife without the urge to chase.

🚗 Week 5: Making dogs neutral to traffic

Safety first! Train your dog to ignore the hustle and bustle of traffic for stress-free walks.

🌟 Week 6: Putting it all together

Bring everything you've learned into practice. Watch your dog shine with newfound confidence and obedience!

Spaces are limited, so don't miss out on this transformative experience for you and your furry friend. Sign up today by filling in the form on my website:
https://abbiesdogacademy.com/group-classes/

Let's make every walk a joyous and peaceful adventure together. 🐾🌳

21/04/2024

A very important topic.❤️

06/03/2024

Last session with Ziggy's family yesterday. This picture was from the first time we were out together.❤️
He has been a wee star. Ziggy has grown so much in confidence and is now enjoying his walks.⭐
The incredible Forrest Trails & Tails is taking over with walking/training sessions, meaning I am going to have another spot opening up.
Thank you to everyone on my waiting list for your patience and understanding. I will have a few other spots opening soon so please keep an eye on your texts/emails.🥰

14/02/2024

Please support Forrest Trails & Tails: like, follow, share. Would 100% recommend ❤️🐾

29/11/2023

Exciting times 🥰

13/08/2023

Indoor Puppy Classes 🐾

Still spaces available for the set of puppy classes starting on Thursday 7th September (18:00-19:00).❤️

Location: Uphall Community Education Centre.🐾

Themed Socialisation Weeks:
Week 1 - Health & Handling (groomers/vets)
Week 2 - Wheels & Children Toys (bike, loud toys etc)
Week 3 - Obstacles & Sounds (balls pits, tunnel, jump etc)
Week 4 - Costumes & Appearances (halloween costumes/umbrella/helmets/hats/high vis vest etc)

Puppy classes also include:
- Weekly training booklets
- Photoshoot and pictures
- Graduation certificate
- Discount for 1-2-1 sessions

I have an honours degree in Animal Behaviour (BSc) and have completed various courses including a Karen Pryor puppy class course. I truly care about my clients and want you and your puppy to get the most out of your relationship together. 🥰

This is why the focus of my puppy classes is to help you build a strong foundation through a variety of training techniques, problem prevention/solving methods and puppy socialisation. 🐶

Please click on the following link for more information or to enquire:

Starts on 11th May!

29/04/2023

Wooooo hoooooo. Another step in the right direction.🐾

In a historic moment for animal welfare, we’re welcoming news today that the Government is completely banning the use of remote controlled electric shock collars in England, as of 1 February 2024, following our ten year campaign. To find out more, visit thekennelclub.org.uk/shockcollarsbanned

05/04/2023

Indoor Puppy Classes 🐾

Still spaces available for the set of puppy classes starting on Thursday 13th April (18:00-19:00).❤️

Location: Uphall Community Education Centre.🐾

I have an honours degree in Animal Behaviour (BSc) and have completed various courses including a Karen Pryor puppy class course. I truly care about my clients and want you and your puppy to get the most out of your relationship together. 🥰

This is why the focus of my puppy classes is to help you build a strong foundation through a variety of training techniques, problem prevention/solving methods and puppy socialisation. 🐶

Please click on the following link for more information or to enquire:

Start on 16th March!

27/02/2023

Happy Monday Everyone!🥰

Check out these puppy class graduates 😍🐾

09/02/2023

Meet Mersey! 😍😍

Her fur is like silk. I wish my hair was as soft as that! She is a super friendly girl.❤️
We worked on her overly exuberant greetings and ability to calm down after greeting other dogs and people. Mersey has also found her voice so we worked on her demand barking as well.🐾

She responded really well to the training. I am really excited to hear how she progresses.🥰

06/02/2023

Meet Luna 😍😍

The pictures certainly don't do her justice. She is absolutely stunning.😍 Luna is a recently adopted Pomsky. We worked on her basic obedience, recall and loose leash walking. She is super smart.🥰

I got a wee update from the owners saying "the training is going very well". Particularly, her recall has been getting a lot better. Super proud of all the work they are putting in.❤️

02/02/2023

Meet Koda! 😍😍

He is stunning!😍
Koda has a cheeky personality. I loved our session. We worked on his jumping up and mouthing. He is smart and picks up everything super fast.🐾

We also worked on changing his association with other dogs approaching him. He is reactive towards other dogs approaching him. As soon as they go past he wants to play but his initial response is fear. I can't wait to hear how he progresses with training.🥰

28/01/2023

Meet Zeta!!😍😍

Look at those ears!😍 She is so adorable.
Zeta loves the sound of her own voice so that was our main focus.😆
She is a bit of a nervous soul but the owners are working on building her confidence.

Zeta responded very well to the training and I am excited to hear how she progresses.🥰

27/01/2023

Meet Milo!😍😍

Milo has the sweetest personality. I am looking forward to our next session and more Milo cuddles 🥰

Resource guarding is commonly portrayed as a dog guarding a bone, food item or food bowl. However, they can guard toys, stolen items, doorways, people etc. In Milo's case, he was guarding his bed and crate. This was something both owners wanted to nip in the bud.
We also worked on his recall and anchoring on walks.🐾

06/01/2023

Meet Niya 😍😍

She's a beauty!🥰
She is a friendly girl who likes the sound of her own voice.😆
We worked on her jumping up, mouthing, barking, pulling on the lead and recall.🐾

The owner saw results from the first session and sent me a wee update to say things are going really well.❤️

05/01/2023

Meet Lola 😍😍

Look at that sweet little face!🥰
Lola is one of the puppies in my puppy programme. Which means I get to see her at least once a week 😍

She is doing really well and is one smart cookie. She is currently going through a shark phase where nothing and no one is safe.🦈
Many of you will know the shark phases very well.😆

04/01/2023

Meet Sol!😍😍

Look at those ears. He is adorable.🥰
He is a friendly boy but becomes a bit anxious out on walks. We worked on his reactivity towards people and dogs. He is such a fast learner!🐾

I can't wait to hear how he progresses with training!🥰

03/01/2023

Meet Zeus!😍😍

I fell in love right away.❤️
He reminds me of Bonnie. Same cheeky personality.😆
We worked on his recall and bringing toys back and releasing them.🐾

I can't wait to hear how he progresses.🥰

02/01/2023

Meet Heera!😍😍

She is a very sweet dog and has a beautiful temperament. She is judged for her breed and size. This gentle giant wants to be treated like the sweetheart she is.🐾

We worked on her refusal to walk (she likes to anchor down when she doesn't get to go where she wants), loose leash walking, sit and jumping up. I can't wait to hear how she progresses with training.🥰

31/12/2022

Puppy class fun! 🥰
Here are some cute videos from my last set of puppy class graduates - See comment section for the videos.❤️

25/12/2022

Merry Christmas Everyone!🎄⛄

Bonnie's favourite present 🐷🐽

19/12/2022

Meet Merlin!😍😍

Who couldnt fall in love with that face?! Our first session was focused around family meal times. Merlin's nose gets the better of him and he likes to investigate everyone's plates. Now he is bigger, he can reach all the surfaces which makes meal times a bit chaotic.
We also covered loose lead walking, stopping his demand barking and coming inside from the garden when called.🐾

He was super smart and has an amazing personality (very cheeky).😆 I can't wait for the next session and to hear how he has progressed.❤️

18/12/2022

Meet Buddy!😍😍

He is a super friendly pup but is growing bigger by the day. We worked on his loose leash walking and excitability around other dogs/people. We also worked on his anxiety and refusal to get in the car.🐾

He was such a good boy and very eager to learn. We even managed to get Buddy to willingly go in and out of the car multiple times.
I can't wait to hear how he progresses with training.❤️

04/12/2022

Because who doesn't love looking at cute puppies!😍
Some more adorable graduates 🥰🎓