Puppy Stars: Dog Training and Behaviour Solutions

18/08/2024

14/08/2024

☀️ Nick, Wendy, Sky and Norman are taking a well deserved Summer holiday ☀️

The office will be closed as from Friday 16th August and will be reopening on Monday 2nd September.

🐾 You can still book classes online via our website during this time via www.puppystars.co.uk and we will be checking our emails periodically 🐾

We won’t be replying as quickly as we would normally, but please do bear with us during this time.

⭐️ Many thanks ⭐️

10/08/2024

I don’t usually work Saturdays as a rule, but today I did some assessment and rehab work/advice for a local rescue, and met this handsome chap. Hopefully he will find his forever home soon 🤞🤗🐕🏡

10/08/2024

Following on from last month's blog post, Command or Cue? Why it Matters to Me, I hope you enjoy this month's offering, Effectiveness isn’t Enough: Lessons from Dog Training, which can be found here. https://www.puppystars.co.uk/blog-post/effectiveness-isnt-enough-lessons-from-dog-training/

01/08/2024

SHE’S BEEN FOUND!!!! Sadly a small Red Labrador puppy has gone missing whilst walking round the farm at 7.30am this morning. Her name is Orla and she’s wearing a collar but she is quite timid. If you see her please contact us as we have the owner’s details

27/07/2024

🐶⭐️🐾🤩 DO YOU HAVE A NEW PUPPY OR ARE YOU GETTING ONE SOON? THEN READ ON ….. 🤩🐾⭐️🐶

🐾 My next available 6-Week Puppy Foundation courses are starting on Tuesday 10th September @ 6.00pm - 7.00pm & Thursday 12th September @ 7.10pm - 8.10pm 🐾 at the Equine Centre at Wendover Heights Veterinary Centre 🐾

✅ Do you want to learn how to succeed through those early weeks and months living with energetic puppies - the sharp puppy teeth, the chewing, teething and toilet training etc?

✅ Do you want to learn with your puppy and teach them to walk nicely on a lead, recall when you need them, leave things you don’t want them to have etc?

✅ Do you want to learn how to prevent and stop undesirable behaviour?

✅ Do you want to learn and practice how to safely meet and interact with other dogs, socialising your puppy and know what to do if it does not go to plan?

✅ Do you want to give puppy the best possible start in their journey to becoming a wonderful family companion and do you want to do all the above in a kind, caring, compassionate and positive reward based way?

🐾 If your answer is YES, why not follow in Norman’s paw-steps and learn with me, Nick Honor - Experienced and Accredited Behaviourist (CAB) and Puppy Training Specialist (ATI) and join one of my next available 6-Week Puppy Foundation courses.

For all the details and TO BOOK your place on one of these courses, please click on this link:-

https://www.puppystars.co.uk/puppy-classes/puppy-foundation-skills-wendover-with-nick/

🐾 Puppies can join us in the Foundation course from 8 weeks - 16 weeks of age (from 1 week after their first vaccination) and learn together in a safe and secure environment (we disinfect the floor too)🐾

🐾 Small class sizes, to give you a much more personalised experience 🐾

🐾 You will receive extensive weekly back-up emails and video footage of the exercises as a recap after each class, so it’s not a problem if you miss a week, as you can catch up on what you’ve missed 🐾

🐾 You will receive a Rosette and Certificate upon completion of the 6-week course, as well as a Voucher for a free Photoshoot and a framed Image of your choice at All People Photography in Waddesdon 🐾

⭐️ Many thanks ⭐️

26/07/2024

🩷🥳UPDATE- LUCY HAS BEEN FOUND 🥳🩷

Lucy is unfortunately still missing. We have been in contact with dog lost recovery and are following their advice to NOT search for her as this may make her more scared.

We really appreciate all the effort everyone has put in so far to help locate her and if you do happen to see her then please let us know as soon as possible via the contact details in the poster below!

06/07/2024

I haven’t created a blog post for a while, but a recent conversation I had with a client has prompted me to create this (2-minute read) blog post. So, “command” or “cue”? What words do you use? Do you think it matters? 🤔

https://www.puppystars.co.uk/blog-post/cue-or-command-why-it-matters-to-me/

26/06/2024

Free PowerBall Bungees for everyone!

As a Tug-E-Nuff partner, we’re excited to save you £16.95!

Hit our special invite link below and grab your free PowerBall Bungee with any 2 toys and treat your pupster!
>>> https://www.tug-e-nuff.co.uk/collections/offer?ref=PUPPYSTARS

You can use Tug-E-Nuff’s clever toy picker quiz and they’ll help you sniff out your pooch’s new favourite toys in minutes 🐶

Play your way this summer. Get a free Powerball Bungee with any 2 toys.

24/06/2024

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16/06/2024

Norman would like to wish all of you awesome dog dads a VERY HAPPY FATHER’S DAY
💙🐾💙🐾💙🐾💙🐾💙🐾💙🐾💙

06/06/2024

02/06/2024

⭐️ Rare Opportunity - Intermediate ⭐️

🐾 We have 3 spaces available on Nick’s next 6-Week Puppy Intermediate course held outside at Wendover Heights Vets Equine Centre, starting on Thursday 6th June @ 8.20pm - 9.20pm 🐾

For all the details and to book one of these spaces, please click on this link:-

https://www.puppystars.co.uk/puppy-classes/puppy-intermediate-wendover-with-nick/

⭐️ Many thanks ⭐️

25/05/2024

⭐️ Congratulations ⭐️ and a HUGE well done to all you wonderful Puppy Foundation and Intermediate graduates 🎓 from Thursday evening’s Wendover Heights Veterinary Centre Equine Centre courses.
⭐️ You have all done brilliantly ⭐️ Not forgetting Pablo and Toby who sadly couldn’t make the last week ⭐️
It’s been great fun and an honour to work with you all and watch your puppies grow and gain confidence each week - they are all
⭐️ Puppy Stars ⭐️
Well done everyone 👏🏻
😊🐾🐶🎓⭐️🎓🐶🐾😊
⭐️ Looking forward to seeing some of you again at my Intermediate courses starting on Thursday 6th June @ 8.20pm - 9.20pm ⭐️
For all the details and to book your place, please click on this link:-

https://www.puppystars.co.uk/puppy-classes/puppy-intermediate-wendover-with-nick/

⭐️ Many thanks ⭐️

19/05/2024

When people introduce a puppy to an existing cat, one of the common mistakes they make is to just let the pets get on with it, thinking it will work out okay. Research shows that it's much better for the guardian to lead the introduction, including keeping things slow, and using pet gates or other barriers to keep the puppy away from the cat. Read more on my blog: https://www.companionanimalpsychology.com/2023/05/you-can-set-your-puppy-up-to-be-friends.html

16/05/2024

Decision Time...
dog cartoons

12/05/2024

🐶⭐️🐾🤩 DO YOU HAVE A NEW PUPPY OR ARE YOU GETTING ONE SOON? THEN READ ON ….. 🤩🐾⭐️🐶

🐾 My next available 6-Week Puppy Foundation course is starting on Thursday 6th June @ 6.00pm - 7.00pm 🐾 4 spaces available 🐾 at Wendover Heights Veterinary Centre Equine Centre🐾

✅ Do you want to learn how to succeed through those early weeks and months living with energetic puppies - the sharp puppy teeth, the chewing, teething and toilet training etc?

✅ Do you want to learn with your puppy and teach them to walk nicely on a lead, recall when you need them, leave things you don’t want them to have etc?

✅ Do you want to learn how to prevent and stop undesirable behaviour?

✅ Do you want to learn and practice how to safely meet and interact with other dogs, socialising your puppy and know what to do if it does not go to plan?

✅ Do you want to give puppy the best possible start in their journey to becoming a wonderful family companion and do you want to do all the above in a kind, caring, compassionate and positive reward based way?

🐾 If your answer is YES, why not follow in Norman’s paw-steps and learn with me, Nick Honor - Experienced and Accredited Behaviourist (CAB) and Puppy Training Specialist (ATI) and join one of my next available 6-Week Puppy Foundation courses.

For all the details and TO BOOK your place on one of these courses, please click on this link:-

https://www.puppystars.co.uk/puppy-classes/puppy-foundation-skills-wendover-with-nick/

🐾 Puppies can join us in the Foundation course from 8 weeks - 16 weeks of age (from 1 week after their first vaccination) and learn together in a safe and secure environment (we disinfect the floor too)🐾

🐾 Small class sizes, to give you a much more personalised experience 🐾

🐾 You will receive extensive weekly back-up emails and video footage of the exercises as a recap after each class, so it’s not a problem if you miss a week, as you can catch up on what you’ve missed 🐾

🐾 You will receive a Rosette and Certificate upon completion of the 6-week course, as well as a Voucher for a free Photoshoot and a framed Image of your choice at All People Photography in Waddesdon 🐾

⭐️ Many thanks ⭐️

10/05/2024

EDIT: We have just received the following update with specific details of what they are looking for ……

I am looking for a 6/8 month old puppies for a commercial for a puppy product.

We need:
Liver or Black & White Springer Spaniel

German pointer - with all chocolate head

Sable (sandy) colour show cocker

Must be max 8 months old and no younger than 6 months.

Hi all, we have been contacted by a
local tv/film animal trainer Julie Tottman. Julie is looking for a young dog aged around 6-8 months old for a commercial. Ideally, the dog should be around a Springer size or larger. If you're interested and can help, please let me know and we will send you Julie’s contact details. Thanks.

28/04/2024

🐾 My next available 6-week Puppy Foundation course is starting on Tuesday 7th May @ 6.00pm - 7.00pm at Fringford Village Hall (OX27 8DY) 🐾

For more information about this course, please watch this short video and to book your place, please click on this link:-

https://www.puppystars.co.uk/puppy-classes/puppy-foundation-skills-fringford-with-nick/

⭐️ Many thanks ⭐️

12/04/2024

When people get a puppy, they often think puppy class is about obedience, but it's really not. The most important thing to do for your puppy is to socialize them during the sensitive period, and a good puppy class is a great way to do it. A good puppy class does not guarantee that your dog will never be fearful (for example, genetics and early life experiences also play a role), but it will go a long way to helping you meet your puppy's socialization needs. You can read more on what to look for in a puppy class on my blog. https://www.companionanimalpsychology.com/2015/12/make-your-dog-happy-puppy-class.html

31/03/2024

🐥 Wishing all our wonderful friends, family, colleagues, clients and your awesome pups, a very safe and 🐣 Happy Easter 🐣

⭐️With love from the Puppy Stars team⭐️

🐾 Please stay safe and remember to keep chocolate and hot cross buns away from your dogs 🐾

30/03/2024

🐶⭐️🐾🤩 DO YOU HAVE A NEW PUPPY OR ARE YOU GETTING ONE SOON? THEN PLEASE READ ON ….. 🤩🐾⭐️🐶

🐾 6-Week Puppy Foundation course starting on Tuesday 7th May @ 6.00pm - 7.00pm at Fringford Village Hall (OX27 8DY) 🐾

✅ Do you want to learn how to succeed through those early weeks and months living with energetic puppies - the sharp puppy teeth, the chewing, teething and toilet training etc?

✅ Do you want to learn with your puppy and teach them to walk nicely on a lead, recall when you need them, leave things you don’t want them to have etc?

✅ Do you want to learn how to prevent and stop undesirable behaviour?

✅ Do you want to learn and practice how to safely meet and interact with other dogs, socialising your puppy and know what to do if it does not go to plan?

✅ Do you want to give puppy the best possible start in their journey to becoming a wonderful family companion and do you want to do all the above in a kind, caring, compassionate and positive reward based way?

🐾 If your answer is YES, why not follow in Norman’s paw-steps and learn with me, Nick Honor - Experienced and Accredited Behaviourist (CAB) and Puppy Training Specialist (ATI) and join my next available 6-Week Puppy Foundation classes which are starting on 🐾 Tuesday 7th May @ 6.00pm - 7.00pm at Fringford Village Hall 🐾

For all the details and TO BOOK your place, please click on this link:-

https://www.puppystars.co.uk/puppy-classes/puppy-foundation-skills-fringford-with-nick/

🐾 Puppies can join us in the Foundation course from 8 weeks - 18 weeks of age (from 1 week after their first vaccination) and learn together in a safe and secure environment (we disinfect the floor too)🐾

🐾 Small class sizes, to give you a much more personalised experience 🐾

🐾 You will receive extensive weekly back-up emails and video footage of the exercises as a recap after each class, so it’s not a problem if you miss a week, as you can catch up on what you’ve missed 🐾

🐾 You will also receive a Rosette and Certificate upon completion of the 6-week course as well as a Voucher for a free Photoshoot and a framed image of your choice at All People Photography in Waddesdon 🐾

⭐️ Many thanks ⭐️