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Another fabulous group of dogs and their owners out on tonight’s Walk, Talk and Train 😃.
Thank you for your understanding with the slight detour following the surprise group of over inquisitive cows 🫣.
For further information on Walk, Talk and Train please visit the website: www.charlottesnape.co.uk or contact Charlotte at [email protected] | 07421327067.
New Dog Daycare Centre opening in Lount (near Ashby-De-La-Zouch)!
I am so excited to see this. The wonderful Kirsti of Hounds Dog Daycare will be opening the doors to her brand new woodland dog daycare facility in Lount in June 2024!
We have been speaking for a while now and Kirsti is passionate about running a centre that understands and supports dog’s behavioural and emotional needs.
Having done their research, one of the number one problems she discovered when speaking to current dog daycare users was lack of understanding and management of dog behaviour in groups.
I am really looking forward to seeing this place grow and fully support Kirsti’s aims and ethics for the centre ❤️🐶.
Has your dog suddenly become a bit of a Percy pain in the bum?
It could be because Spring is in the air! Fascinating stuff 👇🐶🤓
SPRINGTIME & DOGS: AN EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY PERSPECTIVE
Spring is often a long awaited event for many of us after a wet and cold winter. A mere glimpse of daffodil bulbs, and the promise of longer and warmer days can see us cleaning our homes and doing chores we had been putting off for months. For dogs however, a change in seasons can signal multifaceted physiological and behaviour patterns that have been determined from evolutionary biology.
Animal neuro-endocrine systems undergo seasonal shifts. In winter, melatonin activity for example (which is directly related to duration of sunlight exposure) decreases firing of the retinal nerves which trigger hormones for breeding in some species Seasonal breeding is commonly seen due to this, with some groups being assigned as 'short-day breeders’ (eg: sheep , deer and fox ) and long-day breeders ( eg: wolves, horses)
This is also referred to as a 'photoperiod' (an organism’s daily exposure to light) The ancestral control pathway of photoperiodism is thought to have originated before the divergence of mammalian and avian vertebrate lineages in the evolutionary timeline.
However, dogs and other species such as cattle and pigs, are polyestrous, which means they can cycle all year round. Fascinatingly, some exceptions are seen in Basenji and sled dogs who breed photoperiodically.
Dogs are shown to not require a photoperiod to regulate the reproductive cycle ,but their shedding cycles and immune systems are affected by photoperiodic mechanisms.
Most certainly breeding and feeding patterns of other species of both plants and animals affect our dogs’ behaviour seasonally.
Spring brings new and exciting smells from plant and animal activity. Dogs senses typically heighten during this time, and this can mean they get easily immersed or distracted, often manifesting in hunting, amplified olfactory or foraging behaviours depending on the breed and location of the dog. In multi-dog homes this can become challenging if one dog is more prey or scent driven than others, or if all are.
While these fall within perimeters of normal behaviour, dog professionals might get increased enquiries during this time about dogs not recalling , hunting excessively, grass and plant ingesting , not coming inside from the garden, or suddenly becoming fixated by some prey animals. Puppies exposed to the wider world for the first time after their vaccinations can experience sensory overload as well as adolescent dogs who's pre-frontal cortexes are still under development.
Another seasonal affect potentially in pet dogs, who mostly follow human like diurnal sleep patterns, might see an increase in crepuscular activity, like waking at 5.30am or becoming restless around dusk.
Diurnal sleep patterns in pet dogs are hypothesized to be an adaptation to living alongside humans, because variations of nocturnal and crepuscular patterns are observed in most other canids whereas diurnal activity is rarely seen. There are some data to suggest that dogs can benefit from a dark room to achieve sleep efficiency. This might be relevant in the modern environment where open plan light filled rooms are commonly seen.
Spring can therefore quickly become a frustrating time for both dogs and their humans, but recognising the effects of evolutionary biology and making some adjustments can help.
Depending on what is reinforcing for the dog, some ideas for springtime could include providing targeted exploratory enrichment, long line walks to avoid predation or avoiding prey species photoperiodic activity , safe opportunities to dig, scent work or simply some good naps on the sofa together.
Boo Blackhurst CDBC
References:
L. Senger, Phillip 2005, Pathways to Pregnancy and Parturition
Robert Bodiz et al 2019, Sleep in the dog: comparative, behavioral and translational relevance
Brian J. Prendergast 2005, Internalization of seasonal time
Lofts B 1978, Animal Photoperiodism
Out on a field trip day planning some more routes for Walk, Talk and Train!
Today’s destination: Newton Solney. Lovely 45-60 minute riverside route planned within minutes of a lovely recently refurbed dog friendly pub 😀🐶.
Will be putting dates for this one up shortly!
Meet Rae!
Rae is a delightful 3 year old Labrador who’s mum has approached me for help with her barking around people.
After doing a full assessment, it appears Rae’s barking is likely motivated by underlying anxiety around people she doesn’t know. This can sometimes make her feel conflicted as once she knows people, Rae loves some fuss and cuddles!
I have unpicked this with Rae’s mum to help her read and understand her behaviour, which can seem confusing and unpredictable.
We are now working on a treatment plan to help with the following:
✅ Helping Rae’s mum learn how to read and respond to her body language, including possible signs of physical discomfort.
✅ Setting up Rae’s world so she feels safe and is in the right mindset for learning.
✅ Teaching Rae how to relax (for real - not just lie down!)
✅ Goving Rae a job to do (going to her bed) when guests come over and she doesn’t know what to do with herself.
Really looking forward to seeing what we can achieve over the next few months ❤️🐶.
What a lovely evening we had last night on Walk, Talk and Train in Repton! Thank you to everyone who came, what a lovely bunch 😁.
Further events coming up:
Week 3:
Date and Times:
Wednesday 24th April, 6:15-7:15pm
Thursday 25th April, 11am-12pm
Location: Milford, Belper
Week 4:
Date and Times:
Thursday 2nd May, 6:15-7:15pm
Thursday 2nd May, 11am-12pm
Location: Muggington, Ashbourne
Remember this is the pilot scheme and so events are organised to suit attendees!
If you are missing out due to times / locations please get in touch to request your preferences ☺️.
[email protected] | 07421327067
I will not be able to respond to any messages received tomorrow (Tuesday 16th April 2024) as I am attending my postgraduate graduation ceremony!
I will respond to any messages received as soon as I can when I am back as usual on Wednesday 17th April.
Charlotte 🐾
🐕 Service Update Announcement 🐕
At the end of June 2024 I will be taking a short break from delivering my Behaviour and Training services due to welcoming a new baby boy to the family! 👶
This means that next week (12th April) will be the latest I will be able to accept new Behaviour clients for 2024. So please do get in touch if you have been considering support.
I will be continuing to offer the following Training services until 28th June 2024:
✅ Walk, Talk and Train - Social group dog walks with your dog
✅ Lavender Garden Animal Services group classes (Pre School, Learner Pup and Real World)
✅ Ask Me Anything (one hour online consultation)
Thank you for everybody's support over the years! We're really excited to welcome a new apprentice to the family 😉🐾.
🐾 Walk, Talk & Train Schedule Released! 🐾
The schedule and locations for the four-week pilot scheme running from 8th April to 5th May 2024 have now been released.
Details
Week 1:
Date and Times:
Thursday 11th April, 11am-12pm
Thursday 11th April, 6:15-7:15pm
Location: Repton, Derbyshire
Week 2:
Date and Times:
Wednesday 17th April, 6:15-7:15pm
Thursday 18th April, 11am-12pm
Location: Ockbrook, Derby
Week 3:
Date and Times:
Wednesday 24th April, 6:15-7:15pm
Thursday 25th April, 11am-12pm
Location: Milford, Belper
Week 4:
Date and Times:
Thursday 2nd May, 6:15-7:15pm
Thursday 2nd May, 11am-12pm
Location: Muggington, Ashbourne
Please book onto sessions via the website: www.charlottesnape.co.uk
The schedule and times have been created based on feedback for demand. However if you are disappointed and have other days / times which would be more suitable, please do message me to request this and I will try to accommodate where possible.
Look forward to seeing everybody and their dogs soon!
❗️Last chance to register for Walk, Talk and Train pilot scheme!
🐕🦺 Eager to meet other dog owners and build friendships?
🐾 Want social interactions for your pup, but unsure how to manage them?
🐕 Seeking professional guidance on your dog's behaviour, training, and well-being?
Schedule being released today for the Walk, Talk and Train pilot scheme taking place over the next four weeks!
Register using the link below if you haven’t already to be able to book onto sessions 😃.
Welcome to the registration for my 2024 Walk, Talk & Train Pilot Scheme! I appreciate your interest and support. The scheme will run for four weeks, from Monday, April 8th to Sunday, May 5th, 2024. By filling out this form, you're signing up for you and your dog to join me. Your input also helps me....
‘Stubborn’ dog? Chances are, they’re not ‘just being stubborn’. I always recommend vet checks for seemly stubborn / odd / sudden out of character behaviour!
Here’s why 👇👇👇
‘My dog is naughty/bad/untrainable/dominant/stupid’
I hear this most weeks on intake forms. Usually I get pretty excited to see these cos I know I’m gonna get to change a dog and owners life!
So often we write our dogs off as any adjective that fits the above and honestly, I’m yet to meet a dog who fits any of those adjectives (and I have worked with 10k plus dogs over the ten years I’ve been doing this!). I do however week in week out meet dogs with health issues that contribute to their slow progress in terms of training. Did you know dogs don’t show pain or discomfort how we do? We often think ‘oh he isn’t limping or yelping so he is fine’.
Please read the examples below ⬇️
🐾 A huntaway cross who I work with who bit his owner. Reluctant to have his feet cleaned, got spicy over any intense handling, had periods of seeming insanity and relentless barking and being unable to calm down. Huntaways are vocal dogs… but…
Turns out he had hip dysplasia. This dog didn’t limp. He wasn’t lame in any way. He chased his ball and sprinted and jumped and had no issues physically on the surface however under that behaviour was pain.
🐾 A French bulldog. Resource guarding to the extreme. Bit his owners while resource guarding the knot pattern in their wooden floor. Also bombed around without a worry in the world and had no outward signs of pain.
Turns out he had a severe spinal condition causing intermittent excruciating pain.
🐾 A young spaniel owned by a very good friend who was having confidence issues. She would ‘tap out’ of training on the regular and my friend went from ‘this is my ticket dog who will represent my country’ to ‘is this even possible?’
Dog had hormonal issues and likely spikes of hormones left right and centre. A carefully timed spay and she is now grade 6 in agility.
🐾 A friends Border Collie. Owned by a very experienced and talented agility handler and trainer. Regularly ‘checked out’ of training sessions, seemed to not be able to learn things that were moderately straightforward. Described by other trainers as ‘oh she is just a border collie it’s what they are like’.
Turns out she is mostly deaf.
🐾 A black Labrador. Always social and friendly and attended brilliant puppy classes and adolescent classes. Had the best start training wise you can imagine. He started showing some intermittent aggression to his owners in the home and aggression to other dogs out and about.
Turns out he had bilateral elbow dysplasia.
🐾 Young German Shepherd. Always energetic and silly in her behaviour but suddenly got worse. Excessive zoomies, inability to settle, increased reactivity to other dogs, reluctant to get in the car, obsessive destruction at home.
Turns out she had an infection in her va**na that was causing discomfort and exacerbating all those teenage behaviours to the point of being unmanageable.
🐾 My own dog! My NSDTR started missing his dog walk contact early last year. I was tearing my hair out trying to fix it.
Turns out he had a minor iliopsoas strain and some physio fixed the issue for us.
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All these dogs have one thing in common. They are not stupid or untrainable or naughty or dominant. They are uncomfortable and that is triggering extreme behaviour fallout.
None of the above issues would be resolveable with training. All of the issues will be resolveable with training ONLY when the pain is resolved. Some of them will have drastic improvement from the moment the pain or discomfort is managed!
If your behaviourist or trainer doesn’t immediately advise a veterinary visit if any aggression, excessive ‘naughtiness’ or strange behaviour is present, walk away immediately. Even if you think your dog is fine, visit the vets. Ask for a thorough examination and push for a proper evaluation of your dog from nose to tail and potentially blood tests too. If you’re still not sure, get a second opinion.
You cannot train the pain or discomfort out of your dog. Address THIS first and foremost.
Proud to be a Provisional APBC Member! 🐶👩🎓
Looking for someone to help with your animal's behaviour? If you can't find a Full member via our website, please contact [email protected] for a list of Provisional members.
Provisional members are those that have demonstrated that they meet the ABTC role standard for required Knowledge and Understanding. This may have been via an ABTC recognised course or via the APEL assessment route. Provisional members are able to conduct behaviour consultations but have not yet achieved the requisite experience to become Full members.
Thank you very kindly Graham at Darley Abbey Village Shop for supporting me as a fellow local business owner and allowing me to advertise Walk, Talk and Train in your store 😄.
Lovely local shop, always friendly and selling excellent craft beers 😉.
🐶🚨 Would you be ready to assist your furry friend in an emergency? 🚨🐶
Sian at Lavender Garden Dog Training is hosting a Dog First Aid Course at Darley Abbey Village Hall!
Whether it's a leisurely walk in the park or a relaxing night in, emergencies can strike at any time.
We’re excited to invite you to a hands-on workshop where you’ll acquire crucial first aid skills, including how to perform CPR on dogs, manage choking, address poisoning incidents, and so much more!
Our mission? To ensure you're never powerless in a pet emergency situation.
📅 Date: Sunday, 17th March, 10 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.
💰 Cost: £60 – a small investment for immeasurable peace of mind and the potential to save your dog's life.
🎁 **Exclusive Bonuses for Prompt Registrants**
Gain not only invaluable skills but also access to
✨ a bonus Q&A session
✨ a detailed first aid manual to take home, and ✨ a FREE dog first aid starter kit worth up to £10 to guarantee you’re always prepared!
👀 However, places are as limited as our furry friends' patience when they hear the word W-A-L-K-I-E-S, so don’t dawdle.
✨ **Interested?** ✨
Book your spot here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/26f26e68/appointment/57476233/calendar/6079067?appointmentTypeIds%5B%5D=57476233
Remember, learning dog first aid isn’t just a skill—it’s our duty as pet parents. 🐾❤️
Schedule your appointment online Lavender Garden Puppy & Dog Training
🐶🐾 Looking for PUPPY TRAINING classes in and around Derby? 🐶🐾
I'm excited to announce a new collaboration with the wonderful Sian of Lavender Garden Animal Services!
As the popular Spring / Summer months approach I will be supporting the school by leading some of her Pre School, Learner Pups, and Real World classes in Darley Abbey and Church Broughton.
Check out https://lavendergardenanimalservices.co.uk for full details and to book onto future courses!
Multi award-winning puppy training in Derby, Derbyshire. We offer puppy training classes, puppy socialisation classes, dog training classes, and 1:1 dog training support.
🦮🐶 NEW! Walk, Talk & Train! 🦮🐶
❓Eager to meet other dog owners and build friendships?
❓Want social interactions for your pup, but unsure how to manage them?
❓Seeking professional guidance on your dog's behaviour, training, and well-being?
Join my Walk, Talk and Train sessions!
Pilot walks running over four weeks from 8th April 2024.
Find out more and register here: www.charlottesnape.co.uk .
A fun game I like to play with my Staffy Rogue!
She had spotted some biscuits up on the side that she very much wanted my help to get down for her! I have previously taught Rogue if she wants something, instead of whining and barking, to lie down quietly and rest her chin on the floor.
Rogue now likes to take full advantage of this at every available opportunity and who can resist that face 😍🐶.
Contact me (Charlotte Snape) to discuss your dogs behaviour and training needs 07421327067 / [email protected].
My 4 golden rules when dog training! 🐕❤️
Sadly I’ve welcomed in the New Year with Covid 🤦♀️. Officially my Christmas Holiday ends on Wednesday so hoping I’m back on my feet by Thursday!
Really excited to meet my new clients ready to start in the New Year and hopefully make life a little less stressful for the dogs and their people now that my behaviour services are fully operational! 🥳🐶
Whilst I have been busy getting ready to relaunch my training services with new behavioural support I have been closely following the XL Bully ban.
As the owner of a Bully Breed, I really feel for those whom the ban may affect and who own healthy dogs who currently safely enjoy the freedom of being off lead in public.
I have also been asked by a number of people for my thoughts and advice on the matter.
For anyone who is currently worried about their dogs, I would advise following Trevor Cooper at Cooper & Co: Doglaw 👇.
Cooper & Co are closely following all of the latest events in relation to the ban and clearly explain what this could mean for owners and their dogs, with advice on what steps to take now ahead of time to ensure you are able to keep your dog once the law comes into effect.
I'm super excited to announce my new website is live! 🥳
https://www.charlottesnape.co.uk/
If you would like to receive information on my training and behaviour services (soon to launch!), please sign up to my waiting list via my website.
SO excited to get back to doing what I love ❤️🐶
I offer local 1:1 Dog Behaviour and Training Support for pet owners and Consultancy and CPD within the areas Dog Training, Behaviour Management and Welfare for businesses.
I’m not sure there’s much more of an appropriate way to start my day pre PACT conference, than by being served a pot of tea complete with a Kong keyring 😂❤️ courtesy of the fantastic Jenny Hogan 🙏
I am currently putting together some working procedures in preparation for the launch of my training and behaviour services - one of which is obtaining vet referral.
Companion Minds summarise beautifully in their post below why vet referral and involvement is SO important before jumping into a training plan.
ALL dogs who come to me for training and behaviour support will receive a full assessment BEFORE starting on their training journey 🤗.
Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal PracticeAvailable online 22 September 2023In Press, Corrected ProofWhat’s this?Behavior Problems Associated with Pain and ParesthesiaAuthor links open overlay panelDaniel S. Mills BVSc, PhD, CBiol, FRSB, FHEA, CCAB, Dip ECAWBM (BM), FRCVS, RCVS a, ...
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A fun game I like to play with my Staffy Rogue! She had spotted some biscuits up on the side that she very much wanted my help to get down for her! I have previously taught Rogue if she wants something, instead of whining and barking, to lie down quietly and rest her chin on the floor. Rogue now likes to take full advantage of this at every available opportunity and who can resist that face 😍🐶. Contact me (Charlotte Snape) to discuss your dogs behaviour and training needs 07421327067 / [email protected].
🦮 PROFESSIONAL DOG TRAINER 👩🎓 MSC CLINCAL BEHAVIOUR STUDENT 📍DERBY & SURROUNDING AREAS First assessment of the new semester passed! 🍾. Getting there🤞. Meanwhile, me and Rogue are quietly continuing with our training together in the background. For todays highlight a bit of loose lead walking - without the lead! Because we all know the lead isn’t the tool that does the training 😉. Even though most of the time it helps us if we can both walk side by side, I love that she knows she’s has the freedom to explore sniffy patches where they take her fancy and then return back to me 😊. #Staffy #walkwithme #dogtrainer
🐶 PROFESSIONAL DOG TRAINER 👩🎓 MSC CLINCAL BEHAVIOUR STUDENT 📍DERBY & SURROUNDING AREAS First semester of my MSc in Cllinical Animal Behaviour at Lincoln University completed! 🥳 Out on a celebration walk with my Rogue and couldn’t help but film a little video to show off her learnt skill:- “When I see dem squirrels… and I REALLY wanna chase em… I’m gonna stop and think about it first… and decide instead I wanna look at you for bis-quits mum” 🥰 #positivereinforcementtraining #impulsecontrol #dogtrainer
Trying to write a Uni assignment with a dog be like… 😫🤦♀️😆
Easy focus game to play on your walks with your dog 😄👇: 1. Watch your dog (if they don't have a reliable recall keep them on a long line attached to a harness). 2. Wait for them to look in your direction. 3. Mark the moment they get it right ("Yes!") and give them a reward when they get back to you. #dogtrainer #animalbehaviour #weimaraner
🐶 PROFESSIONAL DOG TRAINER & WALKER - DERBY & BURTON 🐶 My absolute favourite walks are the ones where everybody gets to explore exactly where they want because I know I can always call them back if ever I need to. These guys 😍. #beagle #cockerspaniel #jackrussellcross
Top Recall Tip! 😃🐶 After calling your dog back (once!), say nothing and wait and see what they do. They might just need a little time to pause and process ☺️. Then reward them as soon as they get to you! Now you have prevented your dog from learning to ignore you the first time you call them 😃. #beagle #recall #dogtraining
🐶 DOG TRAINING & WALKING - DERBY & BURTON 🐶 The cleverest most patient Beagle there ever was 🥰. #beagle #dogtraining #cleverdog
🐶 DOG WALKING AND TRAINING - DERBY & BURTON 🐶 👉 Using a ‘treasure trail’ hidden in the grass to encourage Charlie to forage. 👉 Slowing him down and keep him cool during my visit in the hot weather - navigating the environment to locate and ingest his food 🤗. Exciting stuff!
🐶 DOG WALKING & TRAINING - DERBY & BURTON 🐶 Hugo the young Labrador has private VIP walks with me every couple of weeks. His mum and Dad and Dad have put in a lot of work with his training as a puppy and so we make sure when we go out on walks this is maintained. On todays agenda: recall practise - isn’t he the goodest boy 😃. #redlab #recalltraining #labrador
🐶 DOG TRAINING & WALKING - DERBY & BURTON 🐶 Out on todays group excursion! As it’s too hot to march for miles I’ve taken the dogs to a shady spot to take part in a treasure hunt under the trees! 👉FUN FACT 👈 Did you know that dogs have a special organ located in their nasal cavity to help them with chemical communication such as detecting pheromones! #canineenrichment #dogtrainer #scentwork
🐶 DOG TRAINING & WALKING - DERBY & BURTON 🐶 Rae gets to enjoy weekly private walks with me where we get to practise all sorts of useful skills! Rae loves showing off, taking videos to show her mum 😉. See the video below practising loose lead walking - if Rae pulls and the lead goes tight we stop until she comes back to my side ☺️. As long as the lead stays loose, she can go where she likes! This is slightly different to training a walk to heel. It means Rae gets to do all the doggy things she likes, such as stopping and sniffing and her walker gets to enjoy a leisurely stroll on the other end of the lead! #fieldlab #blacklabrador #dogtraining
🐶 DOG TRAINING & WALKING - BURTON ON TRENT 🐶 Sometimes (like when it’s really hot!) walks don’t happen. Instead I visit the dogs individually in their homes and we do things like doggy massages, ‘sniffaris’ and playing fun training games with Beagles to encourage them to ask politely for the biscuit 😂. #dogwalker #dogtrainer #petcare
🐶 DOG TRAINING & WALKING - BURTON ON TRENT 🐶 Sometimes (like when it’s really hot!) walks don’t happen. Instead I visit the dogs individually in their homes and we do things like doggy massages, ‘sniffaris’ and playing fun training games with Beagles to encourage them to ask politely for the biscuit 😂. #dogwalker #dogtrainer #petcare
🐶 DOG WALKING & TRAINING - DERBY & BURTON 🐶 Going for quality over quantity today! With the weather really warming up this week, walks aren’t about how far me and the dogs go and how much exercise they get - instead it’s about sticking to the shade and giving them an opportunity to get out of the house and take in the sights and smells 😃. #hot #canineenrichment #dogwalker
🐶 DOG TRAINING & WALKING - DERBY & BURTON 🐶 👉 Because a game of tug gets really boring really quickly 🤣 Rogue LOVES tug! And I like playing it with her too - for about 30 seconds at a time… So we mix it up a bit! Instead we play: Tug - Drop - Back off - Sit - Down - Stay - 3… 2… 1… GO FIND IT! #dogtrainer #staffylove #deafdogsrock
🐶 DOG TRAINING & WALKING - DERBY & BURTON 🐶 Today on one of our group walks Pippa was very eloquently trying to communicate with me by sitting down on our walk. Dogs sitting down on walks can indicate: 👉 your dog is scared 👉 your dog is in pain 👉 your dog is tired / thirsty 👉 your dog is anxious I always listen to dogs and pay attention to what they might be trying to tell me. Knowing Pippa’s background, the most probable reason for stopping on our walk today was anxiety / curiosity regarding the building work happening across the field. Being adopted many years ago as a rescue stray she has learnt to be wary of her surroundings! So listening to what Pippa was saying, I decided to turn back and let her tell me where she wanted to go in case she wanted to move away from the scary noises! It seems however she just needed a little reassurance from her friend Prim the beagle 😍. #dogtrainer #doglistener #caninebodylanguage
🐶 DOG WALKING & TRAINING - DERBY & BURTON 🐶 👉 Teamwork in Training! 👈 When me and my Staffy Rogue go on walks together we make an agreement to eachother: She won’t pull on her end on the lead and equally I won’t pull on my end of the lead either! This means all sniffing and rolling is absolutely allowed - as long as the lead stays loose. I follow Rogue if she wants to take me calmly somewhere for a sniff or roll and when she’s done she comes back to my side to let me know she’s ready to carry on the walk 🤩. Win for both of us! 👊 #staffy #looseleadwalking #dogtraining
🐶 DOG TRAINING & WALKING - DERBY & BURTON 🐶 👉 Check ins! 👈 Nupe, nothing to do with the airport 😂. We practise check-ins A LOT on our walks. Simply put, how often does your dog look back to check in with you! (Notice how I never ask for this behaviour - just watch and wait!) The more I mark ‘yes’ and reward - the more they want to do it 🤗. #beagle #dalmation #labradorx
🐶 DOG TRAINING & WALKING - DERBY & BURTON 🐶 Squirrel training! Rogue really understands the squirrel game now: SEE SQUIRREL 👉 LOOK AT MUM FOR THE FOODS This game takes some practise! We started at a distance, when Rogue could see the squirrels but could contain her excitement and was still more interested in me. Over time we are managing to get closer and closer with Rogue resisting the urge to chase 👊. Notice how she is on lead as a precaution but it stays slack the whole time. #dogtrainer #squirrel #staffy
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I am a professional dog walker and trainer who grew up on the Derbyshire-Staffordshire border in Derby and have now settled in Burton (living with my gorgeous Staffordshire Bull Terrier and Rhodesian Ridgeback).
I have always been a dog lover but the greatest pleasure I have found in my work is building relationships with their owners! There is no greater honour than to be trusted with the care of someone’s best friend and family member.
As well as being a professional Dog Walker, I am also a fully accredited PACT – KSA (Professional Association of Canine trainers – Knowledge and Skills Assessed) Canine Instructor. I take my role very seriously as a professional whom owners put their trust in to care for their dogs who are often seen as family members.
For more information on PACT please visit: www.pact-dogs.com.
Serving areas:
Zone 1: Stretton, Rolleston-on-Dove, Horninglow, Beam Hill and Anslow.
Zone 2: Shobnall, Henhurst Hill, Tatenhill, Branston and Anglesey.
Zone 3: Winshill, Stapenhill, Stanton and Newhall.
