Paw Paw

29/11/2022

Thank you for the great post, Rplusdogs.com

11/11/2022

30/10/2022

Following on from the carrot 🥕 post, here are 10 things my dogs have from me, a qualified behaviourist.

Your dogs are there to be enjoyed. Unless you are having behaviour issues around furniture or toys, you are welcome to give them free access.

You can let them sleep on your bed.

My dogs have two meals a day, no conditions. They don't have to work for them.

My dogs are free to communicate with me and to each other. They can ask for things, growl at each other and ask for play. They can tell me and others to give them space and they can ask for cuddles, which are always given freely.

They get treats for just existing.

They have an overflowing toy box they have free access to.

Unless there is a reason not to (and not wanting dogs on the furniture is valid) don't let weird, over controlling trainers suck the joy out of having your dog.

None of these things have to be withheld or removed to effectively train your dog.

I brought them home to love and spoil them, and so love and spoil them I shall.

[Infographic reads: ten things my dogs have (as a behaviourist)

1. Access to furniture
2. Two meals a day
3. Ability to communicate their needs
4. Freely given love and affection
5. Sniffing on walks
6. Training without fear and pain
7. Walking ahead on lead
8. Ability to win games
9. Free access to toys
10. Treats for no reason]

08/09/2022

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28/08/2022

Valentine taking a while to decide, shall I stay in or shall I go out…. 🤔

10/06/2022

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But on a serious note….we never have to put our hands into our dogs food bowl, it may teach them to become weary of people approaching them whilst they eat.

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04/06/2022

We are running a dog scentwork demo today at 10:30am with some amazing dogs and handlers! Followed by that, there is a dog show 🐩 come along to Hanslope rec to watch the demo and maybe enter your dog in to one of the classes.

25/05/2022

Image description: A brown GSP dog with a collar and lead staring intently behind the camera.

Text reads: Adolescence is a time for patience, not push. The frontal cortex is still developing during adolescence and so a young dog’s ability to control its own behaviour is not yet fully developed. This can be mistaken for naughtiness.

22/05/2022

Wise words from what was an amazing behaviourist

Thought for today...

12/04/2022

This is a good illustration of puppy socialization needs, shared from Good as Gold Training, but I would also add that all of the listed exposure and experience needs to feel *safe* for the puppy. If s/he is nervous, tentative, or fearful the fear should be handled by backing off a little and reintroducing very slowly and with lots of praise, food and patience. Sometimes, for the sake of "socialization", owners push their puppies too far and too fast, and it can backfire. Good socialization requires that we "read" our puppies and help them feel safe as they navigate the sounds, textures, people and animals in their new world.

05/04/2022

02/04/2022

🐾Competition Time🐾

Win a place on our 2 hour recall workshop worth £40! Based in Castlethorpe MK.

To enter:
Please leave a comment and share this post.

We will do a draw of all entries and announce the winner on Saturday the 9th of April.

*Dogs must be friendly with other dogs and people*
*Entries must be available between 12-2pm Thursday the 16th of May*

Good Luck!

https://pawpawpetcare.co.uk/teach-your-dog-to-come-back-when-called/

24/03/2022

😂 🐶

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07/03/2022

We are now taking bookings for our brand new 6 week puppy classes, starting on the 22nd of April. Friday mornings at 11am Cosgrove MK.
https://pawpawpetcare.co.uk/puppy-classes/

Puppy training classes in Milton Keynes and Northampton (Cosgrove). Setting your puppy on the right path. 6 week course covering all the essentials.

05/03/2022

05/03/2022

Handsome Harry waiting patiently for a treat!

02/03/2022

You may have noticed that we have changed our branding recently.

We no longer operate in Blisworth and thought that Bliss Woof was no longer suitable.

OTHER NEWS:
Jayde will be returning from maternity leave at the end of the month, so there will be more activity on our page soon.

New puppy class dates will also be announced shortly!

In the meantime, take a look at our new website! 🐾
https://pawpawpetcare.co.uk/

02/03/2022