Katie Brill Positive Dog Training - Separation Anxiety Specialist

13/08/2024

Had the pleasure of volunteering at the Skiathos Dog Shelter this summer with walking and grooming.

They do amazing work for the dogs and Ethan had a great time meeting Blake, Oscar and Rex.
Please see below a video he made for his You Tube Channel which shows our time there.

https://youtu.be/GVVeOevztzU?si=s8H4xEQtoPmMK8J-

Skiathos Dog Shelter Skiathos dog Shelter

03/07/2024

01/07/2024

Huge congratulations to DILLON and his guardians today. Dillon smashed his personal best alone time by chilling on his chair for 33 minutes !

Well done everyone !

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13/06/2024

Just posting this pic because she's gorgeous!

29/04/2024

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07/04/2024

And we are out and about with the new stroller.

Very proud of Logan today. He was unsure to begin with but soon settled into his stroller. We finished the walk with a doggie ice cream treat.

28/03/2024

We've had a few days off training today so I wasn't sure how Logan would get on.
Today I used his favourites - cheese and hotdogs.

18/03/2024

We have been very fortunate to be able to get Logan an Innopet Hercules stroller (one of the largest available)
Logan had cruciate ligament surgery last year, with another injury early this year, so is no longer able to join us on long walks. The stroller will allow him to now come along.

As some of you may know, Logan is a very anxious dog and gets overwhelmed in many new situations, and so a slow and positive introduction to the stroller is key.
I am starting without the wheels with all entrances open.

Day 1 - Aim - To encourage Logan to step inside the stroller without its wheels on

Result - as you can see he smashed it and even did a very quick lay down at the end.

05/03/2024

Another school visit today.

04/03/2024

I visited this lovely school back in Janiary

04/03/2024

Was great to visit this lovely setting with Nala and talk about dog body language, greetings, and handling.

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18/01/2024

Make sure you keep your dogs safe in this cold weather.

17/01/2024

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30/12/2023

With it being New Years Eve tomorrow, i wanted to share my top tips about how to help your dog relax at what can be a stressful time for them.
Please click on the link below for the full blog.

With Christmas behind us, it is now the time where we start to look ahead to 2024 and for some, planning celebrations for New Years Eve. 

29/12/2023

Today is "Funny Pic Friday". Lets see your best funny pet pictures!

28/11/2023

📸 Look at this post on Facebook
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Why All School Dogs Should Have Regular in Person Assessments

School dogs can have an incredible impact on the wellbeing of young people at school however in order for a school dog to thrive their wellbeing needs to be paramount. The job of a school dog can be a tough one with constant exposure to high stimuli which can have a significant impact on behaviour and temperament.

School dog handlers should be trained to look out for subtle changes in behaviour along with stress signals and have strategies to manage these should they arise. As much as we know our dogs, we will always have a biased opinion meaning we may miss a vital signal, so for the safety of all involved behaviour assessments should be carried out in school by a qualified dog trainer. CAL carries out assessments every term on all of our school dogs, setting the highest of standards.

Regular assessments also ensure the school dog is adapting well to the environment, receiving appropriate training, and maintaining good health. Assessments help identify any behaviour issues early on, allowing for timely interventions and creating a safer and more effective learning environment. After all a happy thriving school dog is a safe school dog, nobody wants the worst to happen.

To find out more about CAL’s quality assured school dog programme please get in touch with us at [email protected]

04/10/2023

I've had a lovely week of walks this week with this lot

03/10/2023

The face of 0 regrets for a good old roll in poo...

29/09/2023

Today i had the pleasure of working with the lovely Bucky at Bohunt School.
He was an absolute charmer!

13/09/2023

Let's have some fun!

Throw a treat for your dog and post your best action shot in the comments
Go...

06/09/2023

Couldn't be prouder of the Cookster today who slept through a massive 1hr 3min absence.
This is all credit to the work her family have put into training,
Well done everyone!!

01/09/2023

Some of the lovely dogs I've had this week

20/08/2023

Big well done to Ozy who did amazingly on his loose lead walking session today. He is making great progress with his impulse control.

19/08/2023