Grafham Water Canines

04/10/2021

OCTOBER TREAT (No Tricks!) and in celebration of today October 4th which is World Animal Day here is a special discount code giving you 25% of Jim's Online Courses (valid for 48hrs):

WORLDANIMALDAY25

https://www.grafhamwatercanineadventures.co.uk/jims.../

World Animal Day dates as far back as 1925 when Heinrich Zimmermann organized the first celebration in Berlin. Zimmermann, the publisher of a German animal lovers’ magazine, “Man and Dog,” launched the event to raise awareness and improve the welfare of animals. The date of October 4 is also known as the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi, the patron Saint of animals. Beloved among all Catholics, Saint Francis was famously recognized for his remarkable way with animals and all living things. Saint Francis is also the chosen papal name for His Holiness himself, Pope Francis. Some Catholic churches have even been known to offer blessings to pets on this day in honor of all Saint Francis has done for animals.

World Animal Day has also become an arena for ecologists to discuss the problems associated with endangered species. Beginning in 2003, the UK-based charity, Naturewatch Foundation, has sponsored the event and organized ways for animal lovers all over the world to take part and make their voices heard in support of our animal friends. This day is not just for domesticated animals, it’s for wild animals, endangered species, and those threatened by environmental devastation or lack of protection. This day is a reminder not just to love the animals in our homes but to appreciate and respect all living things that are a part of our ecosystem.

01/10/2021

If you want to begin training but don't know where to start this link will put you in the right place! Jim currently has an extra special bundle deal on his three beginner courses!

https://www.grafhamwatercanineadventures.co.uk/jims-online-courses/

If you’re looking for: An opportunity to start your training with a professional trainer right now! Increased attention and the ability to focus on you in distracting places Increased confidence in your recall or to train recall from scratch A tried and tested method for teaching your dog to walk ...

24/07/2021

Due to last minute cancellation - 1 place available for the Puppy 1 course starting this Tuesday evening 27th July 6.30pm - 7.30pm. 5 consecutive weeks. Suitable for fully vaccinated puppies under the age of 18 weeks.

In this class we cover manners, self-control, obedience and more through games, training exercises and reward-based methods. Our puppy program consists of 5 one-hour in-depth classes conducted by a professional trainer and covers everything you need to know to build a strong relationship with your dog and help his/her development of all the important life skills!

Classes include online access to step-by-step homework instructions with How-To Videos that reinforce in-class learning as well as solutions to common problem behaviors

- Learn how to teach your puppy using marker training and positive reinforcement
- Checking in and getting your puppy’s attention
- Name game
- Dealing with biting and mouthing
- Targeting (useful for multiple exercises)
- Recall – foundations of teaching the “Come” command
- Collar Grab – for emergencies
- Sit, Down , Leave It, Greet nicely without jumping
- Walking on a Loose Lead
- Foundation of a Stay
- “Give” – how to prevent resource guarding
- “Fetch” – beginner retrieve
- Going through doorways with control
- Beginning control at a distance and Emergency Stop
- Confidence course obstacle training

Please pm if you would like join us! 🐶❤