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It's going to be hot, hot, hot again!! ๐ฅ ๐ฅ๐ฅ
Be sensible and walk your dogs early morning before the temperature starts to rise ๐๐พ
To part quote a post that's doing the rounds...
"No dog died from missing a walk" ...
but some have from being walked in the heat๐๐ฅต....
What a great afternoon on Sunday at the first aid course run by Sophie at Animal Aiders (www.animalaiders.co.uk)! ๐
The first practical course I've done since my Veterinary Care Assistant Level 2 back in 2014, (my last first aid refresher was online during Covid lockdown in 2020), but it all came flooding back ๐.
It's good to be reminded and updated on current thinking so I'm prepared if ever a situation occurs. ๐พ๐พ
Thanks to those of you who came along! I hope you enjoyed yourselves too. ๐
๐Please keep an eye out for another that I'm hosting through my group training club, www.cceg21.co.uk, early in 2025.๐
๐๐2 WEEKS LEFT!!๐๐
GET IN QUICK TO BOOK YOUR PLACE!
โ ๏ธONLY 9 PLACES REMAINING!!โ ๏ธ
Please get in touch now if you would like to attend this course for just ยฃ45!
You hope never to need it but what would you do if your dog:
๐Sustains a nasty cut or rips a dew claw?
๐You think may have ingested a poison?
๐Gets bitten by another dog?
๐Collapses or has a seizure?
๐พThis 3hr course will give you essential animal first aid training by an Animal Aiders Trainer ๐พ
Book today via the contact details below ๐
๐ฉโ๐ป[email protected]
๐ฉโ๐ป[email protected]
๐07708 662621
๐Send me a message
๐คง Apologies for any delay in contact with you this week! I've succumbed to the lurgy ๐ฉ.
I'll be back in touch as soon as I have a voice!
Thank you for your understanding ๐
โญEXCITING NEWS!!โญ
๐Do you need to brush up on your animal first aid skills? ๐ค
๐Or perhaps the last course you did was online because of the Covid pandemic? (like I did!)๐ฉโ๐ป
๐Maybe you have never done a canine first aid course and would like to ๐ค
๐I'm happy to share that through the dog training group I also run, CCEG21 (www.cceg21.co.uk) , we are hosting a canine First Aid course in July! ๐
Run by Animal Aiders, (www.animalaiders.co.uk), this 3hour course is being held on Sunday, 14th July, 1-4pm.
โญA fantastic price of just ยฃ45, you will gain valuable knowledge and skills in case you come across a canine emergency ๐
โญFirst Aid items are available from 25p/item to ยฃ5 for a kit.
๐For more info or to book in please take a look at the details below or contact me on:
T: 07708 662621
E: [email protected] or [email protected]
โ ๏ธPlaces are booking up fast with a limit of 35 spaces!
๐Places available!๐
Hi everyone,
Some of you may be aware that I run a social dog walk/basic training session on a Thursday afternoon, 1.45-2.45pm. ๐ถ๐พ๐ถ
๐พThe dogs that come along may be young and excitable and need space to realise not all dogs want to interact or they lack confidence because of a negative experience with other dogs.๐พ
๐คRead on for more details......
๐The aim of the group is:
๐ To allow dogs that need space around other dogs a safe place to walk, train & investigate their surroundings.
๐To give you a chance to relax knowing you are in a safe space and under guidance to help you understand what your dog is communicating.
๐For you to build confidence and practice your handling skills around other dogs.
๐Have a safe space with other likeminded owners that won't judge you or your dogs behaviour.
๐Have an environment that you and you dog can engage in 'normal' training exercises without pressure of being close to other dogs.
โ ๏ธThings to note:
๐All dogs are on lead at all times.
๐All dogs that come along have had 121 help from me or have attended CCEG21 group classes (www.cceg21.co.uk) and are assessed as suitable for the group.
๐None of the dogs have dog to dog or dog to human aggression issues, this group is to build confidence and build good social skills to reduce over excitement.
๐The session is made up of 20mins group walk at a distance, 20mins basic training, ending with 20mins group walk or 'free work' (investigation of objects to walk over, under, scent, stand on etc...)
๐There is no time limit on how many sessions you come along for it really is up to you.
๐Maximum of 6 dogs per session.
๐I have spaces available starting from next Thursday (2nd May) if you are interested in coming along ๐
๐ยฃ10/ session.
๐You must book in.
๐ a 121 assessment (normal 121 training fee applies) may be necessary first if it has been over 6months since we've had a training session.
To discuss further if this might be suitable for you:
Call or text:07708 662621
Email: [email protected]
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What a lovely few days we've had over the Easter weekend not doing much! ๐
Back to work properly today though and my diary is starting to fill up in April ๐ค๐
If you are thinking about looking for some 121 help to fine tune your training or you just want to get started before joining a group class, please get in touch over the next couple of weeks to enquire or book in ๐๐ถ๐พ
๐Email: [email protected]
๐Call:07708 662621
๐Or Send me a message ๐
Looking forward to hearing from you soon ๐
Worth keeping in mind if you are having Easter gatherings this weekend ๐๐ฃ๐ฐ๐ถ๐พ
As the owner of a reactive dog due to anxiety following attacks, I support this movement!
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Let's spread the word! Please give space to those that have dogs in yellow ๐ ๐ถ๐พ
Happy Mothers Day to all you dog Mums! ๐ฅฐ๐๐พ
๐๐๐งก๐พ!!!
Anyone going? Or have you already been?...๐ค
Freddie & I are not on Discover Dogs anymore as I've decided to retire him after doing our bit for the breed over the past 6years however I am going with some other dog training friends for an equally fabulous day out! ๐๐๐ถ
Wishing you well, those that are competing or have trade stands. I'm going to try and call by to say hello!
Safe trip all and ENJOY!! ๐๐พ
After my post about reactivity yesterday, we had a day of reintroduction with these 2! ๐
They've known each other since they were both around a year old and with inital slow & positive introduction with many parallel walks they were good buddies ๐๐ฆฎ
Since the pandemic hit though they've not walked together for 4 years! ๐ฌ However yesterday was an unavoidable situation where we looked after her for the day ๐.
I had confidence in the fact they had known each other for 2 years prior to the break in regular meet ups but still managed their reintroduction carefully.
Once the signals from both were good, I relaxed the boundaries a little more as the day went on but always kept watch with both about any potential red flag situations (small spaces, one being too 'familiar" with the other, food or toys on offer, favourite humans nearby etc...)
I approached the day like this:
๐ Neutral place to walk.
๐ Quick sniff through the travel crate before getting out of the car.
๐Muzzle on Rupert as precaution.
๐Both dogs on short lead to a secure field.
๐Once there continued on short lead but with freedom of choice where to walk until they showed positive signs of interaction/ignoring.
๐Gentle praise with food back up when good choices made with interactions.
๐Let the long lead trail/off lead once I was happy they were both happy.
๐Continued watching and gentle praise once home.
๐Used environmental management of gate/lead/muzzle if off lead at home.
๐Continued gentle praise when good interaction.
๐Separation when needed at the earliest point if threshold of excitement/tension was felt.
All in all it was a good day and all the dogs were fine pottering around together before eventually settling down๐ฅฐ๐พ
If I had 'just let them get on with it' or 'sort it out between them' it could have been a different story possibly ending in a scrap! I much prefer to build up positive interactions and end up with a good outcome for the next time. It also helps to rebuild Ruperts 'Dog positive' bank account ๐๐พ
For help and advice on how to manage any dog visits in your home, drop me a line. I have availability through the rest of March and April ๐๐พ
Email: [email protected]
Call: 07708 662621
Or Send me a message ๐
Why not tell me about your experiences too. It would be great to hear what works for you!
For those that see me out & about with my little dog, he has a high level of reactivity after several attacks and this graphic shows my daily life with him.
He & I don't always get it right. This snapshot of info looks simple and it is in theory! but in reality it is soo hard.
So if you see me, please give us space and no judgement. Unless you've had a reactive dog with the emotional baggage that mine has it can be difficult to understand.
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Changing a dogs emotions takes time, but there are lots of steps (easy steps) you can do to help things go smoother and faster.
If you have a reactive dog, I know just how much effort you are putting in.โ
It can be a frustrating process, a stressful process and a slow process sometimes too...but when you first see those improvements it is a great feeling.
A feeling of "wow, I CAN actually do this"...and you can !!!
When your dog starts to understand too....that is another reason to celebrate.
There are tough day ahead too though, and that is absolutely OK.
Nothing is perfect.
Something that isn't talked about much with reactive dogs is how our own emotional state can either help or hinder a dogs progress.
Our clients are encouraged to breathe and relax when doing this work and it helps enormously.
After 3 deep slow breaths their dogs own stress level has reduced.
Dogs sense our emotions.
They can sense how stressed we are....and walking a reactive dog can be stressful.
Breathe....Relax and trust that you CAN do this.โ
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Your dog (or cat or other pet you share your home with) is not 'just a pet'๐๐พ
Pet loss is difficult however you look at it. Our pets are not 'just a pet', they can be very much a part of us and saying goodbye can be the hardest thing to do ๐๐
12yrs ago today I said goodbye to my, '1in a million' dog, black Labrador, Bodger, or 'Mr Bodge' as he was affectionately known. ๐พ
With me through relationship break ups, house moves, job changes then 2 pregnancies and getting married, he was always by my side and THE BEST dog with our young family.
Many a story to tell from secretly begging for toast from my landlady (and amazing friend!) and being 'unzipped' twice for eating lego & squeaky toys, peeing on my foot in dog training classes ๐คฆโโ๏ธ(he didn't want to work for a living ๐
) and getting a ride home in a breakdown truck. Putting up with with being 'given' wooden spoons by my 2yr old son ('e 'r Bodgy') and being used as a big black cushion, not to mention eating whole dead rabbits on country walks ๐คข๐คฎ, he really was a character & loved by all that met him ๐ฅฐ.
Now it feels like I'm beginning this journey again with my older dog Freddie and although plenty of life left in him yet, we're now looking at care of our aging dog and starting to 'normalise' the fact he won't be around forever ๐
The Blue Cross have some fantastic resources to help if you are finding you are struggling to process any stage of pet loss, even leading up to the inevitable or if your dog has gone missing, your feelings are valid ๐พ
https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet-bereavement-and-pet-loss
Don't be afraid to seek help if you need it, your dog is not, 'just a pet'.
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Recently I've received some lovely feedback from clients. Testimonials are always gratefully received! It keeps me loving what I do! Thank you!!๐๐พ
"Thank you Vickie for your help and advice with Dexter, my rescue beagle. We took your advice when he met his stepbrothers for the first time and they all accepted each other straight away. Thanks also for your patience in answering my many questions."
February 2024.
"Hello Vickie, Thank you very much for your summary of the time spent with Duke and me. All the extra information is very helpful and although Duke is my fourth dog the others came as puppies and I have to remember that Duke is having to be retrained. I am very thankful for all the information you have given me and the reasoning behind your thoughts makes so much sense. Thank you Vickie, for your words of wisdom I refer to your notes often, they are a great help."
November 2023
"Having a 10 month old cockerpoo who was very lively and a handful. I was recommended to Vickie. We had one to one training at home. The advice, training and helpful tips were very useful. We can't thank Vickie enough and would thoroughly recommend her. Molly is now a changed dog thankfully."
June 2023
Are you welcoming a baby into your home this year? ๐ถ๐คฐ๐จโ๐ผ
Need some help to prepare your dog for the new arrival?๐พ๐งก
A little preparation can go a long way ๐
As Mum of 2 and Aunty to 10 (nearly 11!) nieces & nephews I understand the challenges you may face ๐ฌ.
I'll keep the advice simple and easy to implement. I've recently helped 2 couples prepare their dog for babies arrival with great results ๐ถ๐ถ
๐ฉโ๐ปGive me a call or drop me an email to find out more or to book a home visit for practical advice and help tailored to your family โ๏ธ
[email protected]
07708 662621
1.....2...3...Separate.
If you watch dogs you will see this can be a normal pattern of behaviour that many dogs display when they naturally encounter others and we can mimic this.
You may have even experienced meetings which suddenly turned about 5 seconds after they met, one dog suddenly got snappy. They may have hung around too long and social cues may have been ignored.
The 3 second "rule" is a good way to help dogs that struggle with reading other dogs.
However, this is NOT for dogs that are hyper excited and are "digging" in to meet others....this likely won't help.
๐ตIf you have a puppy/dog that is calmer and perhaps unsure, this can help.
๐ตChoose your dogs wisely for this and watch the body language of BOTH dogs.
๐ตJust because 3 seconds is mentioned....if you see an issue before 3 seconds, advocate and remove your dog.
๐ตYou can do this on a lead BUT remove the tension on the lead, Tension creates tension.
๐ตYou can repeat this if signals are good after the first meeting. Some dogs will need 4 - 5 micro meetings over a few minutes to be comfortable.
๐ตDon't even attempt if either dog is giving a very clear "No"
๐ตDogs do NOT need to meet every other dog they encounter and encouraging that can be dangerous as you know nothing about the other dog....be choosy with this.
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If your dog doesn't want to engage with any dog, that is just fine. Every dogs sociability is fluid and many do not enjoy the company of other dogs, and even when they do, they can be very choosy.
If you haven't tried this give this a go.... with a well thought out calmer dog to help your puppy or dog that may be struggling.
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What a great afternoon yesterday at the Canine Enrichment workshop!! ๐๐พ๐ถ
Huge thank you to Dean Blooman Dog Training for running it for our CCEG21 Club members & The Dog Lady clients. We all had a great time! ๐๐
For more information on Canine Enrichment, what it is and how you can achieve it through all life stages with your dog, then please get in touch. ๐ค
๐ Email: [email protected]
๐ Call: 07708 662621
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๐ถ If you know if someone who may benefit from the info you see then please Like๐, Share๐คฒ & Follow ๐ my page ๐๐พ
A wall of enrichment!! ๐๐งก๐พ๐
Only a couple of days before the canine enrichment workshop (๐๐พ) and part of the information given will relate to breed specific behaviours and how you can utilise these when providing mental stimulation (enrichment). ๐๐ฆฎ๐โ๐ฆบ
Being scent hounds, my 2 love to use their noses and on our morning outing we used this log pile to channel their instinctive behaviour of sniffing out good stuff (in this case tasty treats!๐).
Given a little impulse control guidance by me too, we turned the 'use your nose' game into something that connects me with them on their walk in short bursts rather than them finding their own entertainment for an hour until it's time to go home.
Strengthening your bond in fun training and games when out exercising is a great way to stay connected in the great outdoors ๐ฅฐ๐พ๐๐งก
Give me a call, email or drop me message if you would like help with 'enriching' your canine ๐
๐[email protected]
๐07708 662621
Send me a message ๐
Fully booked workshop!!๐๐พ๐
This is a great post to read through if you are struggling with some elements of your dogs training.
If you need help to unpick and rebuild a training element in your relationship with your dog, please get in touch to rearrange a visit or telephone consultation ๐๐พ๐
๐[email protected]
๐07708 662621
๐Or send me a message
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BEGIN AT THE BEGINNING
โWeโve tried everythingโฆ nothing worksโโฆ by Emma Judson
Boy if Iโd had a quid for every time someone said this to meโฆ Iโd be writing this from a luxury yacht somewhere sunny where the sea sparkles an impossible blueโฆ where was I againโฆ
Ah yes. No you havenโt.
When people tell me theyโve tried everything, the truth of the matter is in fact that they have tried many things, but:
7/ Inconsistently
6/ Incorrect technique
5/ Not for anywhere near long enough
4/ With wildly inaccurate expectations
3/ Without understanding what drives the behaviour
2/ Without understanding why this method works
And.. drum roll pleaseโฆ
1/ Theyโre NEVER starting at the beginning. They are always starting in the middle or even in some cases, near the end.
To quote Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland:
โBegin at the beginning," the King said, very gravely, "and go on till you come to the end: then stop.โ
I realise this sounds bleedinโ obvious, but this really is the case and it is why so many attempts at training and behaviour modification fail. Because even if you get your technique right, if you are consistent, if you understand what is driving the behaviour you donโt like, and why your method worksโฆ if you start in the middle it just wonโt work!
The reason this happens is that people donโt realise where the beginning actually is.
Letโs use a dog pulls on the lead on a walk as an example; then they believe that โon a walkโ is the beginning of the problem, start there.
(For walk, read โachieve a set distance, loop, or route, of between 30 minutes to an hourโ). Immediately this will fail. They try it several times, each time it fails, โugh, that method doesnโt workโ.
But โon a walkโ isnโt the start of the process at all, a walk is pretty near the end!
Lets look at what a walk entails for your dog, a successful, happy, fun walk that is beneficial to you both.
Your dog must;
Be responsive to you
Walk on a loose lead
Be able to ignore distractions
Be confident with traffic, people, other animals around
Be free from pain or discomfort
Be familiar with the lead, collar and harness and not associate them with pain/discomfort
Capable of perceiving reward (taking a treat and enjoying it or playing with a toy and enjoying that)
Most dogs who are a pain in the backside to walk, are so because they are having an issue with one or more of those requirements.
On top of this many have now habitually associated walks with a set of behaviours that make them, not-fun. Some dogs will start actively looking for things to react to the moment you set out, some will be anticipating pain the moment the kit goes on, some will have switched off their ears the second you open the front door, determined to drag you round the route as fast as possible.
The beginning in this example, is at home, in an environment where the dog can listen to you, is responsive, can accept a treat or a game with a toy and genuinely find that reinforcing, so that you can teach them where they ought to walk in relation to you.
If there is a chance that the dog is in pain, then the beginning is at the vets for a pain medication trial or a referral to a physio to see what the problem is, and resolving that pain or fear of pain, and then the next step is in the house, teaching the dog to walk beside you.
Once you have a dog who can listen to you, can walk beside you, then you can venture past the front door and work on that engagement out front. Only when your dog can listen and respond to you, should you move away from the front door, because if they canโt listen thereโฆ why on earth would they be any better half a mile away?
Walking nicely on the lead through a variety of environments, remaining attentive to the human actually requires quite a lot of training, and lots of positive association between owner and dog. This is Doggy University Masters Degree level stuff, not Puppy Playschool!
The same approach can be applied to all manner of training and behaviour issues โ identify where the beginning actually is.
If your dog is worried about visitors ringing the bell and entering the house, then the beginning is
NOT greeting visitors at the front door!
The beginning is probably allowing the dog (on a lead) to see an already seated visitor who is not looking at them or speaking to them, on the far side of the living room, whilst mum feeds a few treats. The dog can be in another room with someone whilst the visitor enters, the visitor is let in without them ringing the bell, and moves to leave after the dog has been removed from the room. Or perhaps it is getting a new doorbell and pairing that with treats in the dogs bed until the bell becomes a cue โget in your bedโโฆ at the same time, avoiding anyone ringing the bell and having the dog in another room whenever the door is answered. For some dogs both these techniques can be deployed, to change the meaning of the bell cue AND counter condition to โstranger in the houseโ.
If your dog hates the car โ the beginning is not the fast lane of the M6. If your dog is scared of the groomers, then an hour of pampering at Fluff n Wuff is not where you start.
It isnโt just that we struggle to identify where the beginning is, although that can be difficult in some cases. It is also that, honestly, it can be very boring, it isnโt what we want to be doing. It requires more effort and thought and takes more time.
Sometimes we feel we are not in a position to start at the beginning โ as an example, I canโt put my lurcher in the car. He is over aroused by the environment where the car has to be at the front of the house (not an issue for his walks, we exit via the back and avoid that area) so I cannot begin with him working calmly around the outside of the car. My starting point would beโฆ build a driveway or move house!
However sometimes that feeling isnโt really accurate โ if youโre training a dog for a client and they believe you should be doing this outside the house, it is your job to tell them thatโs not where you begin.
If you are a dog walker offering training, ditto โ you must begin at the beginning or you cannot offer that service. It is then their choice to hire you to do it properly or, not hire you.
Sometimes we have just built up mental blocks about why we canโt start at the beginning or weโve got stuck on having to begin somewhere in the middle, and I wish I knew the answer to that, all I can suggest is be honest with yourself and open to alternatives. Perhaps ask a friend to double check your thinking and help you plan!
This of course leads me on to why quick fix aversive solutions to simply โstopโ behaviours we donโt want are so very seductive and of course, very easy to make sexy, attractive social media video content, but that is a subject for another blog!
A final thoughtโฆ your dogs training and behaviour can be thought of as a building. Are you putting up a rock solid building with secure foundationsโฆ or is it a wibbly wobbly shaky house of cards, thrown up on sand, in an earthquake zone?
๐๐จ ๐ฅ๐๐๐ซ๐ง ๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐จ๐ซ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ , ๐ฐ๐ก๐ฒ ๐ง๐จ๐ญ ๐ฃ๐จ๐ข๐ง ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ ๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ฉ ๐ฐ๐ก๐๐ซ๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐๐จ๐ ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ - ๐ฃ๐จ๐ข๐ง ๐ก๐๐ซ๐:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/dogtrainingadviceandsupport/permalink/6358487560833414/
๐ถ Only 3 weeks left to book in to the Enrichment Workshop hosted by CCEG21, run by Dean Blooman Dog Training! ๐พ๐
Email quick to secure your place! [email protected]
1-4pm Sunday 4th February at a local indoor venue.
๐ Treat yourself to an afternoon for you and your dog.
๐Find your training mojo again during these dark evenings.
๐Come and see what new ideas you can find and why they are so beneficial to you both!
๐ Spend a few hours listening & talking 'Dog' with your training buddies.
๐ยฃ30 if booked before Jan 23rd, ยฃ35 after then.
See you there ๐๐ถ๐พ๐งก
๐๐ฉLooking for puppy classes in 2024?
CCEG21 has group puppy classes running from 16th January 2024.
๐Check out the website www.cceg21.co.uk for further info on the club or email me, [email protected] for more details.
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โญโญJanuary sale!!!โญโญ
๐คNeed some help with your dogs training now the festive season is over?...
๐ค New Year's resolution is to target some specific training issues?...
๐คIdentified a particular problem over the festive season that you really don't want a repeat off?...
๐Why not take advantage of the discount offered on training sessions as I start my 8th year as The Dog Lady!! ๐ฅณ
An 8% discount on all training sessions booked in January is being offered! ๐ฅณ๐พ๐โ๐ฆบ๐ฆฎ๐พ
โญOne off, 1.5hr training sessions usually ยฃ70, NOW ยฃ64.40 โญ
โญ4x1h sessions usually ยฃ200 NOW ยฃ184โญ
โญโญโญThis price is only available until January 31stโญโญโญ
(Discounted price on training sessions. Travel fee at 45p/mile for some locations still applies. A course of lessons paid for in full in January but carry on into February still qualify for discounted price).
Please contact to dicuss your needs:
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๐CALL: 07708 662621
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Entertainment when the hooman is poorly ๐ฉ๐คง #positivedogtrainer #dogtrainingcambridge #griffonfauve #bassetfauvedebretagne #dogtraining #loveyourdog #enjoyeverymoment #braingamesfordogs #lazyentertainmentforyourdog
Welcome to Summer!! ๐โ๏ธ๐พ Let's hope the sun is here to stay for a while ๐ค๐ #dogtraining #positivedogtrainer #griffonfauve #bassetfauvedebretagne #loveyourdog #summertraining #dogtrainingcambridge #summerdogs #summercats #GFDB #bfdb #enjoysummer #enjoyeverymoment
Summer's on the way!! Time to polish up your training issues?... Call, Message or Email me for help ๐๐พ 07708 662621 [email protected] #summertraining #dogtraining #dogtrainingcambridge #loveyourdog #positivedogtrainer #gfdb #griffonfauve #bfdb #bassetfauvedebretagne
Freddie turned 10yrs old at the weekend!! ๐ฅณ๐๐พ๐งก We had a lovely couple of days of sunny walks and sharing cake with friends ๐ฅฐ Happy Birthday Mr Fred!๐ฅณ ๐งก๐๐พ #GFDB #happydogshappylife #happydoggo #griffonfauve #dogslife #birthdaydoggo
Rupert enjoyed his new snuffle ball in Cambridge Utd colours! Thank you Donna! ๐๐พ๐ #dogtrainercambridge #positivedogtrainer #enrichmentfordogs #happydogshappylife #happydoggo #scentwork #dogonlynose https://dogonlynose.org www.facebook.com/dogonlynose
Easter photo training๐๐ฐ๐ฃ Here's how I used individual exercises to build up to a successful photo ๐๐พ #dogsofcambridge #positivedogtrainer #bassetfauvedebretagne #BGdB #happydoggo #loveyourdogs #easter2024 #dogtrainingcambridge #dogtraining
Building up slowly and positively with regular marker rewards given, these photos are a combination of 'on your mat' ('on your bed' or 'sendaway' are other examples of the same exercise), 'Stay' (or Wait) and positive reinforcement of strange things on their head ๐ . Build up any head gear wearing slowly & with patience. ๐๐พ My 2 are used to head collars, muzzle wearing, head handling (for grooming and health checking) and wearing random 'props' for seasonal photos ๐ . I use a clicker and the 'wait' cue and built up duration of holding the position gradually. If you'd like help with any if the exercises mentioned please get in touch ๐ค๐พ๐ถ #positivedogtrainer #dogsofcambridge #dogtrainingcambridge #happydoggo #bassetfauvedebretagne #BGdB #loveyourdogs #easter2024 #GFDB #dogtraining
'Happy Easter everybody!' Hope it is filled with fun and sunshine for you and your pups ๐ฃ๐ฐ๐๐พ๐งก #dogsofcambridge #positivedogtrainer #BGdB #bassetfauvedebretagne #GFDB #loveyourdogs #dogslife #dogtraining #dogtrainingcambridge #happydoggo #happydogshappylife #easterfun #easter2024
Enrichment time! ๐๐พ Great to see the different ways these two work at emptying their new K9 Connectables ๐ฅฐ๐พ #dogtrainingcambridge #positivedogtrainer #BGdB #bassetfauvedebretagne #dogtraining #enrichmentfordogs #busydoglady #loveyourdogs
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Well that's it! My Crufts bubble is over for another year ๐ฉ. Had such a lovely time absorbing myself in all things 'Dog' this weekend!๐งก๐พ Not many photos as too busy watching it all๐ Such a great way to celebrate all the amazing things our canines can do and the support they give us from companionship to helping us function in our daily lives, detecting disease to search & rescue, protecting our streets with our police force not to mention strengthening human friendships because of the canine sports we take part in๐๐งก๐พ I love the celebration of it all and I'm proud to be a very small part of the positive side of our canine world๐ถ ๐ ๐ถ๐๐ โบ #crufts2024 #dogtraining #dogtrainingcambridge #positivedogtrainer #loveyourdogs
Are you welcoming a baby into your home this year? ๐ถ๐คฐ๐จโ๐ผ Need some help to prepare your dog for the new arrival?๐พ๐งก A little preparation can go a long way ๐ As Mum of 2 and Aunty to 10 (nearly 11!) nieces & nephews I understand the challenges you may face ๐ฌ. I'll keep the advice simple and easy to implement. I've recently helped 2 couples prepare their dog for babies arrival with great results ๐ถ๐ถ ๐ฉโ๐ปGive me a call or drop me an email to find out more or to book a home visit for practical advice and help tailored to your family โ๏ธ [email protected] 07708 662621 #caninementalstimulation #dogtrainingtips #dogtrainingtipsandadvice #dogsandbabies #dogsandkids #familydogtraining
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Only a couple of days before the canine enrichment workshop (๐๐พ) and part of the information given will relate to breed specific behaviours and how you can utilise these when providing mental stimulation (enrichment). ๐๐ฆฎ๐โ๐ฆบ Being scent hounds, my 2 love to use their noses and on our morning outing we used this log pile to channel their instinctive behaviour of sniffing out good stuff (in this case tasty treats!๐). Given a little impulse control guidance by me too, we turned the 'use your nose' game into something that connects me with them on their walk in short bursts rather than them finding their own entertainment for an hour until it's time to go home. Strengthening your bond in fun training and games when out exercising is a great way to stay connected in the great outdoors ๐ฅฐ๐พ๐๐งก Give me a call, email or drop me message if you would like help with 'enriching' your canine ๐ ๐[email protected] ๐07708 662621 Send me a message ๐ #canineenrichment #griffonfauve #bassetfauvedebretagne #GFDB #livingwithdogs #caninementalstimulation #dogtrainingtips #dogtrainingcambridge
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