Happy Dogs

03/05/2023

Some summer fun ready for you.

Please contact me to book or enquire about any of the classes.

Silver level UK Sniffer dogs scent detection. Fridays @ 10.30am. June 30th, July 7th, 14th, & 21st. 4 week course.

Bronze level UK Sniffer dogs scent detection. Saturdays @ 10am. July 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd. 4 week course.

Introduction to Treibball. Thursdays @ 6pm. 29th June, 6th, 13th, & 20th July. 4 week course.

Treibball intermediate level. Tuesdays @ 6pm. 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th July. 4 week course.

Introduction to Hoopers. Wednesdays @ 10am. 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th July.

[email protected]

07850 004470

23/03/2023

CALLING ALL URBAN HERDERS and dogs that have a high chase/play drive.

Fulfill those unmet needs with a great, fun, low impact sport that is good for mind and body.

Beginners Treiball coming in April, this will be a 4 week introductory course starting on Monday 17th April at 6pm.

Please contact me to book a place.

19/12/2022

09/12/2022

People often don't realise how much cpd we have to complete to maintain our professional qualifications.

Many, many hours and £1000's get spent on continued learning in order to bring you the best and most up to date knowledge.

Usually we quietly get on with it and the certificates get filed away...but I had to share this one. I am super proud to be part of this movement to change the lives of dogs and owners. 😊

29/11/2022

Do you have a reactive dog?

Is your dog a little older and struggling with mobility?

Is your dog recovering from surgery and on restricted exercise?

Are you bored with regular training classes and looking for something new?

Join us in the fastest growing dog sport in the UK...turn your dog into a detective.

Beneficial to ALL dogs, any age, any breed. Providing mental enrichment, low impact gentle exercise and a purpose. Fantastic for reactive dogs, giving them something to focus on other than triggers. The benefits of scentwork are far reaching.

This is where bonds are truly made...work with your dog as a team, have fun and watch your dog succeed doing the thing they do best....SNIFF

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04/11/2022

Want a change from dreary winter walks?

Come and train for your IMDT partnership grades instead!!

An enriching alternative to cold, wet walks. Functional training with real life applications such as walking nicely on the lead. 😀

Lots of fun exercises, for dogs and owners, work your way up the grades... build bonds, improve behaviour, increase understanding.

All ages and stages welcome, classes kept small to ensure plenty of individual attention.

Start with the grade 1 and 2 classes, Friday 25th November, 2nd, 9th and 16th December at 11am. Book in 4 week blocks, drop in and out as it suits you. £80.00 for all 4 classes.

16/08/2022

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The Reward Seeking Instinct

Your dog has a 'reward seeking instinct'. Same as we do...it's the 'feel good factor' that we all crave.

If we don’t reward our dogs, they will naturally reward themselves. That’s a given!

For example, have you ever been dragged by your dog over to a patch of grass that they want to sniff?

Or has your dog ever jumped up at someone or stolen something that wasn’t given to them?

All of these things are rewarding behaviours and dogs will practice, repeat and get very good at things that they find rewarding.

FOCUS ON THE GOOD AND THE GOOD GETS BETTER

During positive dog training we use this 'reward seeking instinct' to mould some of the behaviours that we do want from them.

If we make the behaviours we like the ones most rewarding to the dog they will repeat them, they will get good at them, they will enjoy the feeling it gives
them and they will choose to do them.

Reward based, or positive dog training is not just a matter of opinion, it is backed by science.

If we can so easily tap into this 'reward seeking instinct' when training, why would we ever use any other method.

Lynne x

27/07/2022

Get ready to register your interest early...typically these courses fill up quickly. 😊

08/07/2022

16/06/2022

TOP TIPS FOR KEEPING YOUR DOG SAFE DURING THE HOT WEATHER ..

We all know that it's unsafe to walk our dogs in extreme heat, so if it's not possible for you to get out for a walk very early or very late, don't worry because there's plenty you can do at home ☺

Here are some ideas to get you started:

1. PADDLING POOL - Buy a kiddies paddling pool, they are as cheap as chips and a great way for your dog to cool off in the garden.

2. TRAINING!! - This is a fantastic opportunity to get that extra practice in. You can work on building duration on existing behaviours, teach some new ones .. you can even practice your recall and loose lead walking in the house! (Assuming your house is nice and cool)

3. STEVE MANN'S RUCKSACK WALK - Try Steve Mann's wonderful rucksack walk. Again you could devise an indoor version and turn it into an adventure!

If you're unfamiliar with it, drop me a line and ask.

4. KONG - Put something yummy in a Kong and freeze it, then give to your dog to enjoy like a dog friendly ice lolly.

5. SNIFFING - Do some sniffing!! Let your dog move from room to room looking for some little treats, pausing for a while with a frozen Lickimat before continuing the hunt.

6. Cool mats, it's worth investing in a couple so that your dog has a selection of cool, shady places to flop down. If you don't have any, a damp towel on the floor can give your dog the option of cooling off.

These are just a few ideas but if you think of anymore share them for the benefit of others in the comments ..

Stay safe in this hot weather 🌞

Lynne x

01/06/2022

Are you getting a puppy?

Download a FREE copy of my eBook Your Guide to Getting a Puppy.

This gives you my expert tips and advice on what you need to do and think about before your new family member arrives!

It covers things like, toilet training, sleep deprivation, diet & nutrition, hazards, toys & bedding, socialisation and more ..

Please follow the link below to get your guide now:

https://www.positiveapproachdogtraining.co.uk/free-getting-a-puppy-guide

Lynne
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30/05/2022

PUPPY GROUP TRAINING CLASSES

I'm really pleased to announce I'm going to squeeze in another Puppy Training Class before Summer break!

DATE: July 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th
TIME: 6pm or 6.30pm start for 1 hour (let me know what suits best)
VENUE: my venue in Brinkworth, Wiltshire
COST: £65.00

Classes are kept small, so that everyone gets the individual help they need.

You will finish the course equipped with the skills and knowledge you need to ensure your puppy grows into a confident and polite family / society member.

We will aim to cover the following in the 4 sessions:

- Eye contact/focus
- Settle
- Reward hierarchy
- Recall/reflex to name
- The foundations of loose lead walking
- Confidence building exercises
- Basic obedience, ie sit and how to build the 3 d's.
- Puppy biting, jumping up and chewing
- Body language and polite interactions with other dogs and people.
- Discuss prevention of separation anxiety

Please email me to book your place or ask a question -

[email protected]

Lynne x

26/05/2022

Sorry...I'm still getting calls for summer boarding. We are full sorry.

12/05/2022

Please like and share the page also thank you 😊

https://www.facebook.com/positiveapproachDT/

Hello! I'm really proud to officially launch my brand new website for my dog training services ..

Please follow the link below and head on over (if you haven't already!) to see:

- the full list of services I offer
- a bit about me
- and read the start of my blog, where I will be sharing my expert advice on how to find the true bond between you and your dog ☺

https://www.positiveapproachdogtraining.co.uk/

Thank you!
Lynne x

12/05/2022

I wanted to share this wonderful review I received from my client 🥰

It's such a honour to help improve the relationship between a dog and their human - especially with these results!

Lynne x

26/04/2022

ATTENTION ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️

The training side of the business now has it's own new page, with a brand new name and shiny new website .

I would greatly appreciate some likes and shares from all you lovely people.

If you've been to any of my classes or had a 1-1 session with me please feel free to leave a review either on Facebook or Google....or both 😉

Those of you that have known me for a while will undoubtedly recognise the silhouettes in the new logo ❤️

Thank you 🙏

https://www.facebook.com/positiveapproachDT/

Lynne Hoyle IMDT.
Scent Detection, Tracking, Mantrailing. 1-1's, puppy classes, hoopers, Treiball.