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Cultured Canine Dog Services Professional Dog Trainer & Behaviour Specialist in York, Easingwold & surrounding villages. Group classes in Huby & Skelton and workshops all around York.

Kind & Effective training with fully qualified & insured professionals (Bsc Hons, Adip, Dip, APDT) Welcome to Cultured Canine Dog Services. Based in York, Easingwold and surrounding villages. I am a fully qualified, fully insured professional Dog Trainer & Behaviour Specialist (Bsc Hons, Adip, Dip, full member Association of Pet Dog Trainers).

15/07/2025

🚫 Taboo Topic Alert: Etiquette at the Park 🐾

Let’s talk about something that can feel awkward but really matters—respecting space, both human and canine.

Imagine you're enjoying a peaceful moment in the park, and a total stranger suddenly runs up and hugs you out of nowhere. No warning, no invitation just full on contact. Most of us would be pretty uncomfortable. Well, the same applies to dogs.

Now ask yourself:

👉 Would your dog run over to another off-lead dog who’s minding their own business?
👉 Could you confidently recall your dog before they got there?
👉 Do you assume it's okay just because both dogs are off lead?

Here’s the thing: being off lead doesn’t mean “free-for-all.” It means your dog should still be under control. Off lead dogs should be able to enjoy the park without being approached by every other dog. The goal isn’t to stop play but to ensure consensual interactions.

In the video I took (it doesn’t show everything clearly), there were three other off-lead dogs doing their own thing:
🐶 One sniffing around
🐶 One elderly and just taking it slow
🐶 One happily playing fetch

None of them needed (or wanted) my exuberant 5-month-old puppy, Daphne, bouncing into their space. If she had run up to them, would it have been a disaster? Probably not. But she’d have gone back on the long line for more training. That’s my responsibility to make sure she learns to listen and respect space, even when she’s excited.

✅ The park is for everyone—humans and dogs alike. Let’s make it a place where everyone feels safe and respected.

⬇️ What’s your take on off-lead etiquette and dog-to-dog interactions?

WHY are people STILL breeding dogs with no health testing? WHY are we buying puppies from parents with no health tests? ...
15/07/2025

WHY are people STILL breeding dogs with no health testing?

WHY are we buying puppies from parents with no health tests?

My conclusion is a lack of education! Here are some important things to consider when purchasing a puppy!

- Cross breeds DO need health testing! A common misconception is that crossbreed are healthier.... if you cross a cocker spaniel with a poodle - two breed who can both have elbow dysplasia, eye conditions? Luxating patella etc - why would this decrease the risk? If you cross a poodle and a golden retriever - two breeds who both require hip screening to avoid hip dysplasia, why would a goldendoodle not need the same?

- A non KC purebred is not healthier! If a dog is purebred but not KC, why? It's often because that dog wasn't sold for breeding and therefore still has breeding restrictions on them. Why? Because the breeder wanted to ensure necessary health testing was done OR perhaps something bad had come up in the line? If dogs aren't KC, how do you know those two German Shepherds that were bred together aren't actually cousins or grandfather and granddaughter? There's no record. Nor is there any record of health. You take a dog with 10+ generations of traceable pedigree, you can look on the KC website and see those health tests have been done.

Genetics doesn't care its a "one time" litter. I am a firm believer that if you choose to breed your dog, you should be responsible enough to get all breed specific testing done on them. Even if it's a one off litter, nature doesn't let you off the preventable hereditary conditions and joint issues. These are inexpensive and minimal effort compared to the cost of 1 puppy nowadays. E.g - DNA cheek swab for over 250 conditions is £90!

It doesn't matter your dog passed a vet check. Your dog could be a carrier of a DNA condition and paired with a carrier stud = you've produced sick puppies you could have avoided.

Health tested puppies not are more expensive- in the long run! You are already having a headstart that your puppy is not going to have a series of genetic conditions. You are reducing the risk of joint problems.

In my Job, many many of the dogs I work with are from unethical breeders. It's a shame and many owners are now baring the consequences of this in the form of both behavioural and medical conditions. I do understand that a cheap or local puppy is appealing, but save yourself the heartache and find an ethical breeder who has done all the testing and put some effort into those puppies before you get them!

We offer a FREE service helping you find breeders of your chosen breed. This is because I am so passionate about people not funding unethical breeding practices such as not health testing!

Picture of my ethically bred, health tested Poodle Daphne (hip scored parents, eye tested parents, DNA tested parents, sound temperaments in BOTH parents. Parents have no allergies, ear conditions, weepy eyes, no itchy skin etc). All offspring were raised using a specific rearing protocol to enhance their 8 weeks & set new owners up for success. This shouldn't be a gold standard. This should be the bare minimum.

One space left for tomorrow's foundation hoopers course - suitable from puppies to elders! https://www.culturedcanine.co...
15/07/2025

One space left for tomorrow's foundation hoopers course - suitable from puppies to elders!

https://www.culturedcanine.co.uk/book-classes-here

Wednesday morning, 9am - Wiggington Lodge

For those booked on, you'll receive your info emails this afternoon 😊

It's been a little while since we've seen beautiful Sheltie, Leo! He's come on such a long way, he hasn't needed us arou...
09/07/2025

It's been a little while since we've seen beautiful Sheltie, Leo! He's come on such a long way, he hasn't needed us around ❤️ it was lovely to catch up with him after a few years and help him with a new little behaviour he's picked up. I love this boy, he's so quick to learn and grasps the exercises in seconds!

Met gorgeous Winston for his first session last week. Such a sweet soul ❤️ Rehomed from a racing kennels, he's come on s...
08/07/2025

Met gorgeous Winston for his first session last week. Such a sweet soul ❤️ Rehomed from a racing kennels, he's come on such a long way already 🐾

Bonnie is always a pleasure to have in for a groom 🐾
07/07/2025

Bonnie is always a pleasure to have in for a groom 🐾

Oh how I love this gorgeous boy. Monty the Kerry Blue. He originally came for some confidence grooms, he's now an absolu...
07/07/2025

Oh how I love this gorgeous boy. Monty the Kerry Blue. He originally came for some confidence grooms, he's now an absolute pro and such a pleasure to groom. I've included the second photo even though it's blurry because I just adore his ears 🐾

The Lovely Lily came in for a bit of a tidy up this week (bath, dry, face scissor, nails). Lily's owners prefer her hair...
06/07/2025

The Lovely Lily came in for a bit of a tidy up this week (bath, dry, face scissor, nails). Lily's owners prefer her hair lovely and long 🐾

Gorgeous tri-paw Max had his first session with me this week! Max has had a lot of changes to get used to since being re...
06/07/2025

Gorgeous tri-paw Max had his first session with me this week!

Max has had a lot of changes to get used to since being rescued from a kill shelter in the US just 1 day before his euthanasia date! Yet he's such a sweet boy and has such a fantastic eagerness to learn. We are working on Max being more comfortable with strangers in his house as well as getting a little frustrated on his lead when out walking 🐾 it didn't take Max long though before he was showing off his new skills!

Catching up with beautiful Chewy this week 🐶 shaping up to be such a lovely bot, we're working with his owners and sitte...
05/07/2025

Catching up with beautiful Chewy this week 🐶 shaping up to be such a lovely bot, we're working with his owners and sitter to help build plenty of consistency in his life to help him thrive 🐾

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Offering professional training and behaviour services in Easingwold, York, Thirsk & surrounding areas. I am a fully qualified, fully insured trainer using the most up-to-date methods of training.

Group Classes, 1-2-1 behaviour & training help, dog walking*, walk & trains, day training, workshops, monthly social walks, educational talks & advice.

*dog walks currently only available for existing clients with limited times available. For all new enquiries, I have a list of recommended local dog walkers to contact.