Positive Dog Training Solutions

01/01/2024

After much thought, I have sadly decided I will no longer be offering dog training services. I would like to thank everyone for their support over the years. Enjoy your dogs xx

04/12/2023

Our colleagues at NVS have put together this poster warning of the possible hazards in the Winter months ❄️

18/09/2023

AMERICAN BULLY XL OWNERS INSURANCE/NEUTERING PLEASE READ THIS POST

INSURANCE
It has come to our attention that owners of American Bully XL are trying to find insurers for their dogs in order to comply with the terms of the upcoming inclusion of the type on the list of prohibited breeds. It seems many are under the understanding that
this is health and liability insurance, However for the purposes of Section 1 dogs it is PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE which is a requirement in order to comply. Dogs Trust have an excellent membership scheme that we would recommend owners of all breeds to be part of in any event, it costs 25 pounds per year to become a member and the owner is covered by 3rd party liability insurance as a member benefit which meets the standard required to register the four breeds currently covered by the legislation. This is for ALL dogs owned by that member regardless of breed up to a limit so if you have more than one prohibited type to be registered to you then only one membership is required. To owners of a dog already registered as one of the four prohibited types and who are already dogs trust members and also own an American Bully XL your membership should already cover you. If you already have Dogs Trust membership, or once you join then you do not need to have a copy of your policy, you are not taking out insurance you are becoming a member and the insurance is a benefit of that membership. Once the government opens registration email Dogs Trust with your dogs microchip number and ask them to confirm to you by return email that you are insured and that the dog concerned identified by its microchip number is covered by your liabilty cover as a member then forward this to DEFRA along with your registration application and proof of neutering. The link to become a member is in the comments below

NEUTERING
If you have already, or are planning to get your dog neutered prioer to any announcement of the transition period by the government please ensure that your dogs microchip is registered on your dogs record at the vets undertaking the operation as you will need to provide PROOF of compliance to DEFRA

If you require any further advice please contact us and we will do our best to help.

15/09/2023

If you have an XL Bully - please read

10/09/2023

Please read.. it could save your dog’s life some day x

🐕 A new study by the VetCompass team at the RVC has found that dogs with heatstroke may be suffering even further due to outdated first aid practices. The research calls for updated guidance to be promoted more widely for dogs with heatstroke – including cold water immersion and using fans or air conditioning on soaked dogs – to support owners to provide the best possible care.

➡️ Read more: https://rvc.uk.com/hot-dogs-cool-first-transport-second

04/09/2023

Today was very hot by lunchtime, so todays dog walk was mostly on lead, and in shady woodland to keep the dogs safe. Had to cancel 121s this afternoon as it was too hot to be safe.
PLEASE be careful with your dogs. The sudden change in temperature makes it more difficult to deal with.

02/09/2023

More walking fun!

11/08/2023

Today was HOT 🥵, so the dogs were walked in the shade. Beautiful, much cooler and so many sniffs!

03/08/2023

Who needs a hydro pool .. lol

07/07/2023

Today’s walk was a quiet one in the cool of the trees. Chance to practice walking nicely on a lead, listening to verbal cues and investigating all the sniffs 🥰

28/06/2023

Dog walk at a secure field today

21/06/2023

An excellent piece - it is so important to research a breed or all the breeds if you are buying a designer crossbreed. Just because you love the look of a dog, it is so important that your pup has at least a chance of fitting your expectations.

30/03/2023

Made me smile

15/02/2023

Mabel 🥰

10/02/2023

07/02/2023

I am really bad at taking pics of the 121 s I do. Today I remembered! This gorgeous girl is Skye, she had her second 121 today. She is doing brilliantly, her owner has been working on her not pulling, not reacting to cars and general obedience. She is as bright as she is beautiful 😍

12/01/2023

Playtime!

11/01/2023

Todays dog walks 😊 I can’t guarantee they come back clean, but they will have had a good time lol

07/12/2022

Please, please, please be careful. Antifreeze tastes nice, your pets WILL lick it, and it kills.

🚨 WARNING! 🚨

It has become apparent that some snow globes contain liquid that includes antifreeze. This is HIGHLY toxic to cats and dogs, and can cause irreparable kidney damage within a very short period of time! PLEASE PLEASE make sure all snow globes are not near pets, pets love to knock things over (especially cats) and one lick of this liquid could kill your pet.

20/10/2022

This is so true! Don’t create an expectation that they will interact with every dog the see, or you are setting yourself up for issues!

23/09/2022

PDTS is on holiday from 24th September. Back at work from Tuesday 4th October. Any messages or emails will be answered then.

08/09/2022

RIP Your Majesty, animal lover and extraordinary woman.

06/08/2022

Ibuprofen is NOT safe for dogs!

By Heather Koehn: "Worst case of jaundice I’ve ever seen. Ibuprofen toxicity. The dog got into a fight with the other dog and the owner gave one dose of 600mg ibuprofen about 5 days prior to presentation at my clinic. The owner elected humane euthanasia."