Dog walking & private training for Brentwood and Shenfield, professional dog walker training nation
Busters Dog Walking Services -EST 2008
Private training tuition for you and your dog or puppy, dog walking services, private puppy training courses, games & activities for you and your dog. Terrier breed specialist www.trainyourterrier.co.uk
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All training is reward based.
Employee of the month. 🤦♀️
Panda went into the flowers, had a lovely time, and came out pristine. Did some recall practise, a sit stay photo, and as a reward let him run back through.
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Some more from August.
Beau, to your right a bit, Beau, just scooch on over a bit, just take one step, oh never mind.... :D
(Wednesday morning walk)
Really important advice for raising your new puppy. Jane is really worth a follow if you have a new puppy, or are planning to get a puppy soon.
What is puppy socialisation?
It is a stage of development in your puppy. It starts at 4 weeks and ends around 16 weeks. However actual socialisation should continue well after 16 weeks as your puppy will go through other development stages having different experiences.
The first thing to consider is your puppy will go through their first fear stage 7/9 weeks old. It's important not to overwhelm them. It's also important if they're struggling to be left alone not to leave them.
During the socialisation stage of development, it's not about socialisation in the context that we understand it. It's about exposure to the world. It's so important that the exposure the puppy gets is positive emotional experiences. So a nervous or sensitive puppy needs less. They can see the world but they don't need to interact with everything in it. They need exposure that they as an individual can cope with. Doing more will not turn them into a confident social butterfly it will probably make them more fearful, even reactive.
It's needs to be a slow steady pressure free pace. Slow down your walks, stop and give them time to take in the environment, there's new sounds, sights and smells. This can be a sensory overload for some. Let them sit and watch, take your time so they can take it all in and then process it.
We used to call it a critical stage of development but it's now a sensitive, because it's flexible. Your puppy is sensitive to experiences so make sure they are positive.
If your puppy is scared support them and help them. This won't reinforce or reward negative behaviours that are driven out of fear, apprehension or caution, it will cause them to relax and feel safe and then those behaviours will stop.
Yes the puppy will become a little dependent on your support but once they feel safe you can teach independence and reward brave choices. Feeling safe will activate exploratory control processes in the brain and your puppy will choose to explore and approach. This is much more powerful than being lured to something they're scared of. Luring with treats to scary things causes pressure and conflict which are negative emotional and stressful states. Timing is key and reinforcement should happen in safe places for it to be emotionally reinforcing.
Forget behaviour and think emotions and experiences at this time.
Work at the puppy's pace, don't rush 🐾❤️
Jane Ardern BSc Hons
Kennel Club Accredited Instructor in Working Gundogs Kennel Club Dog Trainer of the Year
Gundog Club Accredited Instructor and Assessor
Author of Mission Control How to Train the High Drive Dog
This has been in the advice on my website for a long time! I read all the studies about heatstroke in military dogs working in hot countries. So glad it's finally coming to mainstream notice. hopefully all my followers had seen it already on my site though! x
Linked recently, so scroll down to find it.
Few from August.
And also, some news. After years of 'too far', we are offering some walks in Ingatestone and Mountnessing. Currently Tues & Thursday afternoons only, but hopefully can expand what we offer if we get more dogs in the area.
Small -medium dogs preferred, but we could take an older or slower large breed if they don't want to run zoomies around the little ones, or we can walk them on lead without pulling. We alternate big/small dogs off lead, so everyone gets a turn, without risking a collision...
ok so these are labelled 'July' but I suspect some are from June, as I can see my tent in the album, and that was early June! they just didn't clear off my phone properly i guess. So you might have seen some before. Phone is definintely cleared now, I had a small meltdown over 1100 photos on it yesterday . 🤣 Then came back later and cleared it all out.
But some here should be new!
Don't forget I will be uploading the best photos, more frequently, on what used to be my personal profile, but is now a 'digital creator' profile, so you can follow without sending a friend request.
I'll still batch upload here though.
Some photos from May, that were still lurking on my phone. I'm not sure if I've shared them before, but enjoy if you haven't seen them!
If you find it hard to handle your dog, please get in touch. I've had years of practise, and once spent 4 days learning handling techniques to avoid bites, as well as teach pets how to learn to accept it. Some even learn to love it.
Regularly checking your pet for lumps and bumps is crucial for their health and well-being.
Here's a quick guide for your cats, dogs, rabbits, and guinea pigs:
Why it's important:
✔️Early detection can lead to early treatment.
✔️ Lumps can be benign or a sign of something more serious.
How to check:
✋ Pet comfortably: Ensure your pet is relaxed and comfortable.
✋ Use gentle hands: Run your hands over their body, feeling for any unusual lumps or bumps.
✋ Check common areas: Pay attention to the head, neck, chest, abdomen, and limbs.
✋ Observe changes: Note any changes in size, shape, or texture over time.
When to see a vet:
✔️If you find a new lump or bump.
✔️If an existing lump changes size, shape, or colour.
✔️If the lump is painful to touch or causes your pet discomfort.
Regular checks can help catch potential health issues early and we advise making it a part of your grooming routine.
Stay vigilant, and keep your pets happy and healthy! 🐶🐱🐰🐹
Slacking in my marketing!
Read my words! look at my photos! Keep your dogs safe and sound and cool.
Dogs should never be left in a car on a hot day - even in the shade or with windows open. If you are taking the dog on a car journey try to avoid traveling during the hottest part of the day. Ensure the dog is not in direct sunlight, and take plenty of water. On long trips, stop frequently, they sho...
Photos from May and June. July still on my phone, sorry! Will try to get them off soon.
I'm so fed up with the business app here, it's so awkward to use on mobile now.
I've opened up my personal profile to be a 'digital creator' so you can follow me there. I update with photos and reels more often there, and will likely start to use that profile to share photos of your dogs on walks.
Would appreciate a follow - I've got over 3k followers here, so if you still like me - please follow me there too.
She's home and has peed in my van. 🐕😳😂
Thanks all who shared. Literally 3 houses away overnight.
Please get tags on your dogs.
🐕 REUNITED🐕
Kiki is missing from Geary Drive area in Brentwood, please share. We dropped her off home with Amelia on Thursday as usual.
Hi all, I'm sorry I've got behind with admin. I've been spending a lot of time with Lettie, trying to help her make her way in the world a little easier.
I will get to it at the weekend, so if anyone is waiting for a reply to a message, I am sorry for the delay, I will get to you.
Maddie and Lennie.❤️ They look so cute here. ❤️
Mylo was behind me and I thought he wouldn't get in the photo because there were some people passing and he wanted to watch them, but it turns out he was rolling in 💩
Apologies sent to Mum. 🤦♀️
Last of the photos from April. Sorry there are so few, this weather has really made me feel uninspired and not creative at all. Every time, I thnk - I should take a photo - but it's just been miserable.
Hopefully the warmer weather of the last two days will stay, and I can get back to doing what I do best. Taking lasting photos of the memories I make with your dogs every single day.
Friday afternoons training with Tuppence, what a great end to the week. 🥰
Enjoy your weekend everyone.
So walks might be a little shorter today, if this hailstorm keeps up...
Photos from April. Coats on, coats off, on, off argh.... :D
Sneaked in a couple of mine also.
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Time is running out to get your cat microchipped before the new law comes in!
𝗗𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 £𝟭𝟬.
Microchipping is quick and painless, and can be done by our Registered Veterinary Nurses, as well as Vets, giving us more flexibility to be able to offer you an appointment when it works for you. At the moment, we even have some Saturday morning appointments available at our Blackmore branch through April and May!
Call us now to book your appointment! ☎
My vet.❤️❤️ Highly recommended, I'm so glad we have so much choice of independent vets in our area.
H&J are the very best. 🥰
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We are beyond ecstatic to tell you that last night we won the 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿!
This means the absolute world to us. Thank you so much to all of our wonderful clients who voted for us.
The level of love and care our team give to our patients isn't always entirely visible, so much goes on behind the scenes that our clients don't see. You will never see the Receptionist who quietly leaves the room to have a cry because your pet passed, the admin worker who drives across the county to pick up some meds for your sick pet because we didn't have it stock, or the nurse who stayed long after their shift ended to care for your poorly pet, or the vet who comes to work on their day off to make sure your pet continues to improve. Every single member of the H&J team is here because they care for your animals, and to be recognised with this award for something we are so passionate about is an absolute honour.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
It's it wishful thinking, or is the sun (nearly) out...😂
March so far. Still very wet for most of this month, but I think it's finally drying up!
All dogs are gorgeous of course as always, and totally worth it.
Newbies! Another of our multi-family 'solo' walks. Twice a week we have these guys out in the park - fully equipped van for all sizes, individual travel crates.
Fun and games in the park, some training given to allow for more freedom for the dogs - this often will reflect on your own walks.
Please get in touch if you have 3 or more dogs that need an afternoon walk. Your dogs are taken out on their own, and its priced by time - not by number of dogs.
One or two handlers depending on size and number of dogs.
Last walk photos from February. Rain was horrible! :( Dogs were super fab as always though.
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So walks might be a little shorter today, if this hailstorm keeps up...
Sometimes we really just do nothing much. 😂
Thought I would do a test group recall. I like to keep practising and training recall through the walks, so in an emergency I know I have the ability to get all the dogs back to me quickly. Really important when groups are bigger than usual. Also it helps keep them in a more 'thinking' mood to work their brains, so they are less likely to get over excited and too boisterous with each other. It also helps them listen if they see something exciting that I don't want them to run off to, if they already have 'listening' switched on. This is all done with rewards *and* consequences. Rewards are things like cuddles, food treats, games, and 'movement'. Yes movement can be a reward, and how the dog walker controls their own movement can help control the pack. Consequences are things like 'no movement', or 'wasting' their energy on running back to the group instead of playing with their friends or running for the joy of it. Also we use 'where has the dog walker gone', 'oops the walker went the wrong way', and 'why is the dog walker sitting on the ground'. All helps keep the dogs thinking, and watching ME. I see the dog walkers job as 'find a safe path' and the dog's job as 'keep the pack together'. Sometimes we have dogs who help with the first by doing a bit of scouting ahead, or to the side, and will alert me to things outside my hearing or sight. These dogs are my scouts and I always listen to them. <3 but anyway. I couldnt' test the recall, as I approached the bench to set the phone on it to record when I called them, and there was 100% no need to even open my mouth. :D #bustersdogs #professionaldogwalker #essexdogs #positivedogtraining #dogwalkertraining
Just a reminder that between 1 March and 31 July - to protect ground-nesting birds, dogs should be on a short lead (2m) or less in nesting areas. It could be law in some places, so check whatever you are walking. This is one of the breeding pair in Weald Park, it will protect the birds, but also your dog and probably you. This guy was taking no prisoners this morning. Mum is in the reeds.
Quite a long video, but I go over how I teach dogs to recall on my dog walking groups. I talk about how i use movement to help keep control (its always about movement 😅), recall, rewards and boundaries. You'll see me working on the dogs being patient, sharing, being still/ waiting and not being a d*ck. 🤣🤣 I hope you enjoy. Just imagine it's a podcast or a tiktok or something. Thanks to Pablo and Leo for being such good assistants today while we work on Rufus. 💕🥰 #BrentwoodDogWalker #DogWalkersOfFacebook #DogHandling #DogTraining #ProfessionalDogWalkers #DogWalkerTraining #TricksOfTheTrade #DogHandlingSkills #EssexDogTrainer #BrentwoodDogTrainer #RecallTraining
When I train dog walkers, I teach the importance of Movement in controlling our off lead groups. Movement is exciting, fast movement even more so. Stillness helps calm. So if the dogs get too overexcited, I'll stop walking to deal with anything i need to, so I'm not contributing to the chaos. Equally, if the dogs are all up to something in a bush and won't come out, or poking at something they've found on the ground, or are standing staring at me as if they've never heard a recall in their life, fast movement can get them moving too. Here's Pablo demonstrating some calm movement, so not to overexcite Leo. Leo has tried to get the ball from Pablo a couple of times, but is now resigned to not having it. Pablo can see the difference between Leo's posture when he was trying to get the ball (photo, might be in comments), weight forward, and in Sit, weight backwards. Notice Pablo's very slow pace directly past Leo, speeds up a little after he's passed, then breaks into a trot once he's past me as well. Some good educational play from the boys today. 🥰 Lots of communicating between them went on before this point which I have on video as well. Let me know if you Echt to see that as well. #BrentwoodDogs #BrentwoodDogWalker #DogWalkerTraining #BustersDogs #DogBodyLanguage #CanineCommunication #SafeSaneDogWalking
Watch this one second...🤣🤣
Watch this one first ..
Fun and foggy games...
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Dog walking for small dogs, puppy care for all breeds. Dog training for adult terriers, and all breeds of puppy - preventative advice, house training, learning to be left alone, crocodile puppies tamed! Terrier breed specialist www.trainyourterrier.co.uk
Learn how to handle and transport multiple dogs at once safely. Also business advice for everything from setting up on your own, managing your workload, marketing and customer service, to taking on someone to help with your walks. Professional dog walker training www.dogwalkertraining.co.uk All training is reward based using toys and games. ESTABLISHED in 2008
