Pampered Pooches + Pets Services

28/06/2024

Let’s talk about what our dogs genuinely love and enjoy! It’s all about their preferences, not what we think they “should” like. For instance, Alfie loves playing with socks, while Pig can’t get enough of balls and water or water hoses! There’s nothing wrong with offering them a game with something they would actually choose, as long as it’s safe. Comment below and share what your dog would pick as their favorite reward game if you could ask them! 🐾🎾🧦

25/06/2024

Ok I know you knew that!!

But here are some fascinating facts about a dog’s sniffing abilities:

✅ Exceptional Sense of Smell
Olfactory Receptors: Dogs have around 300 million olfactory receptors in their noses, compared to about 5-6 million in humans.
🧠 Brain Power: The part of a dog’s brain dedicated to analyzing smells is about 40 times larger than that of humans.
✅Smell Sensitivity
Concentration Detection: Dogs can detect odors at concentrations nearly 100 million times lower than humans can.
🌿🔫💵Layered Smells: Dogs can distinguish multiple layers of scents in one sniff, allowing them to identify different components within a single source.
✅👃Unique Nasal Structure
Nasal Cavity: The inside of a dog’s nose has a complex structure with many folds, providing a large surface area for olfactory receptors.
Separate Paths: Dogs’ noses have two separate paths for breathing and smelling, allowing them to sniff continuously without interrupting their airflow.
✅Scent Communication
💦Marking Territory: Dogs use urine marking to communicate with other dogs, leaving behind chemical signals that convey information about their identity, health, and reproductive status.
👯‍♀️Social Sniffing: When dogs greet each other, they often sniff each other’s faces and rear ends to gather information about each other.
✅Health Detection
🩺Disease Detection: Dogs can be trained to detect various diseases, such as cancer, diabetes, and Parkinson’s disease, by sniffing human breath, urine, or sweat samples.
🚨 Alert Dogs: Some dogs are trained to alert their owners to medical conditions like seizures or hypoglycemia by detecting changes in their scent.
✅Tracking and Search
Tracking Abilities: Dogs can follow scent trails over long distances and even across water, making them invaluable

21/06/2024

This happy client has a lovely pup we are training in all aspects of doggie manners. Like many of my clients, she was initially nervous about starting recall training. While we know the joy that being off-lead can bring to our dogs, it can be daunting for us as owners because of the need to keep them safe.

This pup is still young and easily distracted, so we have worked diligently to build up distractions gradually. I’m pleased to report that she is progressing very well with her off-lead walks.

If you need help, remember there is no age limit on teaching your dog to have better recall. Contact me to get started on improving your dog’s recall skills!

15/06/2024

An introduction to me (Harley) for those who I haven’t met before, my journey into dog training and behaviour started with a simple desire to better understand my own two dogs.

As I delved into training and behavior courses, my fascination with canine behaviour deepened, and I quickly realised the incredible joy and fulfillment that comes from working with dogs.

I began my professional journey as a dog walker, where I set out on a mission to work with as many different breeds as possible. This hands-on experience allowed me to appreciate the unique quirks, differences, and similarities between breeds, further fueling my passion for dogs and their welfare.

At the core of my work is a commitment to strengthening the bond between dogs and their owners. I believe that understanding our dogs is key to helping them thrive, and it’s my mission to ensure that every dog and owner can enjoy a harmonious relationship.

If you’re struggling with any issues with your pet, please reach out. I’m here to help you and your dog achieve long-term happiness and understanding. Let’s work together to create a loving and well-behaved companion for you and your family.

31/05/2024

Looking for effective and compassionate dog training? I’m a certified trainer offering services across a broad area, using a kind, positive approach. Whether you need help with basic obedience, advanced skills, or behavior modification, I can help your dog become a well-mannered member of your family. Contact me today to start your dog's training journey!

17/05/2024

🎉🎉🎉🎉 I passed 🎉🎉🎉🎉

I am an IMDT qualified trainer and have level 3 in principles of dog training and behaviour

Always finding the best way to help you and your pets, the modern way, the kind way.

20/03/2024

Been working with this lovely boy (when he isn’t rolling over belly rubs)

He is an XL “typed” dog and before the(XL bully) ban his owners knew they had a large dog who was very excited when meeting new people and Dogs, so they contacted myself to work on his over excitement as they were aware people may already be judging him from his size. We worked on his neutrality around new people, new places, and new dogs, which was going really well, however, when the ban came in, it felt like we needed to “sped the process up”. When training we can obviously only go at each dogs pace and the hard work has been paying off as he is so well mannered now and able to control those teenage impulses! This lad and his guardians have done amazing work and he is a great example to the breed!

23/02/2024

03/02/2024

I completed another course with this one was all about exercises for beginners to advanced to keep my 1:1 and group classes always learning more and of course having fun!

I will never stop trying to learn more!

31/12/2023

We hope you all had a lovely Christmas and wish you a great new year!
Can’t wish to see what amazing adventure 2024 has in store for us!

14/12/2023

Unfortunately we had to say our last goodbyes to this amazing little friend yesterday
After a short illness lovely Coco gained her wings and I’m sure you will all join me in sending our condolences to her family 🐾 she was a regular on walks and loved playing with her ball 🥎 she had lots of friends who will all miss her 🌈 your wings were ready coco but our hearts were not 💔

08/12/2023

Visited this cutie to help with some manners in the house, his sister is guarding things from him so his mum reached out

She now has a plan to help both the dogs and is feeling much more positive about the future !

13/09/2023

MASSIVE INSTAGRAM GIVEAWAY
If you have a dog and live in Essex make sure you’ve entered our giveaway on Instagram for a chance to win some great prizes from local businesses!
Details on how to enter can be found on our Instagram giveaway post
Winner to be announced once we hit 3000 followers
Good luck 🐶
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05/03/2023

I love to teaching loose lead/lead manners!

A lot of dogs will be in our lives for 10+ years so it’s really important that as owners we enjoy our walks! It’s also equally as important to make sure that our dogs are polite to us as fellow family members but also other members of the public when we are out and about.
Being able to see the difference in relationship between dog and owner is a huge bonus for me!
I always make sure I am using up-to-date and modern methods to best help teach your dog- there is not one size fits all ! So if you want to learn any lead manners get in touch !

16/02/2023

Been working on my classes both group and individual, scent work can be a great tool for teaching our pups lots of everyday manners ! Modern training for modern dogs 🐾

05/02/2023

I’ve been Helping this lovely puppy with general obedience and it’s great hearing he’s taking to it already! We offer a positive training experience for dogs and owners , helping round your dog into the friend you always wanted! Get in contact if we can help you with any 1:1 dog training

22/01/2023

I am now reopening my books for puppy and dog training sessions.
1:1 availability to work at your dogs pace and covering what specific needs you have ! We offer positive, modern training for dogs and their people!

18/01/2023

New training sessions available 🐾 work on those behaviours this year 🐾

13/11/2022

We have limited space left ! Message for info! 🐾

31/10/2022

Be mindful this holiday

18/10/2022

Some beautiful autumnal weather – when it’s not raining! I do love it when leaves turn! 🍁 🍂 🐾

27/08/2022

celebrating our babies today! Auntie says this must mean extra treats today

10/07/2022

New certificate ✔️

Now reopening my diary for training walks and 1:1 training sessions ! Please message for further info! Puppies and adult dogs welcome!

03/07/2022

Some of our walks this week ft some gorgeous smiles

01/07/2022

Alfie’s visit to working on his back legs

20/05/2022

‼️PUPPY SOCIALISATION‼️
Based at our indoor daycare facility near Hylands Park in Chelmsford, we’re excited to announce our puppy socialisation sessions!
Using dog behaviourist Paul Lasky Dog Training & Behaviour syllabus, we aim to teach you the skills required to ensure your puppy is socialised in the correct manner - on and off lead!
Our availability is extremely limited due to keeping our groups small
Please message our business page for further information 🐶

13/05/2022

Fun in the fields!!

29/04/2022

More pups from my terrier troop 🐾