Positive Pet Training

10/11/2024

At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them.
Our old boy Barnaby, remembering with his poppies, including his in remembrance of all the animals who served in wartime too.

11/04/2024

They are always there for us and bring us unconditional happiness. Today is National Pet Day when we make sure that we show them that extra little bit of love! 🙂

30/03/2024

Happy Easter for your dog too!

Easter can be such a lovely time of the year celebrating bringing in new life and spring, lambs in the field, rabbits on the grass and chocolate eggs – perfect! … unless you’re a dog! Lots of things this time of year can actually be quite difficult for dogs so we wanted to share our top tips to keep your dog safe and happy during your celebrations.

Food
Most of the food we connect with Easter isn’t great for our dogs. Chocolate is toxic and can be fatal to dogs, even in smallish amounts so most dogs would be in trouble with any size of Easter egg. Hot cross buns are full of raisins which, like all grapes, can be incredibly toxic to dog – their toxicity isn’t based on how much they eat. Some dogs can die from a single grape or raisin and others get away with ingesting a lot. If your dog eats either of these Easter treats you should seek medical attention from your vets straight away – they’ll be making a LOT of dogs vomit up these foods over this bank holiday.

But other traditional foods like a lamb shank or ham hock you might be like to share with your dog. Rich meats like these can sometimes be too much for some dogs. But more importantly don’t be tempted to treat them to the cooked bones, these are high risk to splinter in the gut and cause potentially deadly damage.

Egg Hunt
Who doesn’t love a good egg hunt? The problem is your dog probably will too and as we’ve already run through it could be a huge problem if they find the chocolate first – so here’s our top tips for Easter egg hunts when you have a dog:

Link in comments for the whole blog.

03/03/2024

Lovely post from The Muzzle Movement, we really recommend their muzzles for anyone needing one!

I have feelings.
I am loved.
I sometimes have bad days.
I have a loving dog guardian.
I am brave.
I know that my behaviour doesn’t determine my worth.
I am resilient.
I am learning.
I am more than a muzzle.

Share this post. 💞

21/02/2024

What is the Number 1 problem when becoming a 1st time dog owner? Take a look at our LATEST blog down in the comments to find out!

14/02/2024

Will you show a rescue dog some love this Valentines?

Our friends over at Tugg-E-Nuff are offering you the opportunity to treat your own dog to a fabulous tuggy and they'll give a free toy to a dog in a rescue.

Double the love and show a dog in kennels some love today.
Just head to the link below and take your pick of tremendous tuggies.
Use our code: PPT to receive a discount too!

Ready, set... LET'S DOUBLE THE LOVE
https://tug-e-nuff.co.uk/?ref=PPT

13/02/2024

Happy Pancake Day everyone! While you're all perfecting your pancake-tossing skills and eating some delicious pancakes, remember to make some for your furry family members too!
Check out our blog in the comments below for the dos and donts, the ingredients and the all important recipe! Yum!

31/01/2024

**Today is the last day to apply for exemption.**

We wish everyone luck in this difficult time.

We don’t agree with the ban on XL Bullies, due to the lack of evidence that banning breeds causes any positive effect on dog bite numbers. We understand emotional drives which result in bites and which can come from a dog of any breed.

But the ban is here and so we hope that our infographic can help anyone affected, and please know that we stand with you.

10/01/2024

We all want to see our children enjoying walking our dog. But how do we know when they are ready? Here is a useful graphic to check whether your child is ready to hold the lead.
Let us know your thoughts in the comments below 👇

05/01/2024

**** updated version ****

Please note the update - if you are unsure if your dog will be typed we still recommend seeking expert advice and attempting to get your dog typed. But if you are unable to do this before 31st Jan we recommend registering as there is no way to do this after this deadline.

If it is then found that your dog is not typed you can then be removed from the register.

03/01/2024

We don’t agree with the ban on XL Bullies, due to the lack of evidence that banning breeds causes any positive effect on dog bite numbers. We understand emotional drives which result in bites and which can come from a dog of any breed.

But the ban is here and so we hope that our infographic can help anyone affected, and please know that we stand with you.

**** updated version ****

Please note the updated version on our page - if you are unsure if your dog will be typed we still recommend seeking expert advice and attempting to get your dog typed. But if you are unable to do this before 31st Jan we recommend registering as there is no way to do this after this deadline.

If it is then found that your dog is not typed you can then be removed from the register.

03/01/2024

New Year, new me? New mindset? [NEW BLOG ALERT]

It can be hard changing the way we think or view a particular subject and this can be especially challenging when looking into force-free dog training for the first time.

Our Veterinary Behaviourist Dr Katie Friel-Russell runs through some of the considerations you will need to take when going on that journey in her latest blog that can be found in the comments below!

01/01/2024

Happy New Year! from everyone at Positive Pet Training!

Wishing you health and happiness for 2024 to you and your furry friends!

30/12/2023

As January and the new year are just around the corner it is a time many people are thinking about making a New Year’s Pet Resolution! Time to make changes and plan for the year ahead for you and your companion!

Which areas should you be thinking about improving for you and your pet? Find out here in our blog: https://positivepettraining.co.uk/new-years-pet-resolution/

25/12/2023

Wishing you and your family the very Merriest of Christmases from everyone at Positive Pet Training!

24/12/2023

Even though Christmas can be the most wonderful time of the year for us, for our pets it can be a very stressful time and potentially dangerous.

Read why, here in our blog: https://positivepettraining.co.uk/chocolate-at-christmas/

24/12/2023

When Santa Paws comes to town it can be a really exciting time of year! Many people get excited for months or weeks in advance of the big day. Out pets don’t get this same warning and it can be a shock to their system!

Read our blog to find out how to best protect them here: https://positivepettraining.co.uk/santa-paws/

23/12/2023

Fabulous festive food is one of the highlights of Christmas for most of us. But it is vitally important that we enjoy it in a way that keeps our dogs safe.

Check out our blog here to ensure your dogs have a very Merry Christmas also: https://positivepettraining.co.uk/christmas/