DoggieVille Training

17/07/2024

🥳🥳FOUND🥳🥳

11/05/2024

It’s been reading 24c here where I am today. So it was a walk early morning then another this evening. I don’t have high risk dogs, but still at this temperature it is a risk. I love my dogs dearly so I won’t be putting them at risk.

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25/03/2024

Now spring is on the way here’s some fantastic advice from Dogs Trust about what’s safe in the garden for your pooch 🐶

Now that Spring has sprung (kind of), we wanted to remind you of our top tips to keep your garden dog friendly 🐶🌼🌤️ https://bit.ly/3x6J2JE

[Image description: An infographic containing information on how to keep your garden dog friendly. All info can be found in the link above.]

21/01/2024

Our training website is now live, find all the information you need on what we provide on the below link! 🐾

Becky offers owners the chance to get insight into a positive experience when it comes to training your beloved tail-waggers. Using positive reinforcement, one-to-one sessions are offered that focus on goals and aspirations that owners want to accomplish with their furry family member. These session...

28/10/2023

Don’t forget the clocks go back tonight…unless your a dog 🐶

02/10/2023

When you hire a dog trainer it is MUCH more than an hour of their time...

This is so they can give you and your dog the very best ongoing support, with effective long term results.

So please take a moment to consider the following if you are looking to hire a professional.

And always do check their experience, their accreditations/courses they've completed, testimonials and ensure that the training they do puts the needs of the dog first, with no harsh or outdated methods.

Here at PPN we are committed to supporting kind and ethical pet professionals and offer a range of CPD to ensure ongoing learning and support.

This helps not only improve the industry and business standards but also offer a safe place for pet professionals to connect and support each other.

Pet Professional Network

'Together we are stronger'

09/09/2023

With temperatures set to soar this weekend, here is what to look for with heat stroke in dogs 👀

07/09/2023

Ways to keep your furry friend cool in the heat. ☀️

06/09/2023

This week so far has been extremely hot. The coming days are going to be just as hot.

Remember “no dog has died from missing a walk but dogs have died from one walk in the heat”

Don’t take the risk 🐾

30/08/2023

Pattern games are perfect for anxious and reactive dogs. If you’d like to know more follow the link 🐾

Please remember we can help with a wide range of behaviours and we also offer a puppy training package 🐾

PREDICTABLE PATTERNS AND WHY THEY MATTER
We can help our dogs cope in our world by providing predictable patterns that they can follow, even when the unpredictable happens.

This requires consistency and repetition, but dogs quickly learn what to do when that behaviour creates a predictable, rewarding result.

Predictability allows the brain to conserve energy which lowers anxiety and creates a sense of trust and security in knowing what to expect or what comes next.

Like other animals, people included, dogs are experts at looking for and finding patterns.

Being able to find a predictable pattern, not just in an environment but in the behaviour of others, helps to make sense of a situation, rather than feeling confused or anxious when no pattern can be found.

When we create predictable patterns, dogs begin to understand what happens and how they should respond when a specific situation occurs.

The situation becomes the cue for the behaviour rather than the cue itself. We often get caught up in using cues instead of just showing our dogs that this is what they should do in this situation.

Pattern games or training a behaviour by using patterns is a really effective tool to use with dogs that are reactive, anxious, fearful or lack confidence.

They’re simple and quick to teach and provide predictability when a situation may be unpredictable.

To find out more about Leslie McDevitt’s different pattern games from the Controlled Unleashed ™ program, have a look at Tanzi Leary’s (CDBC, CPDT-KA, PMCT1, SAPT, FFCP) website - https://www.dogcrazylady.com/post/pattern-games

17/06/2023

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14/06/2023

Keep safe in the sun ☀️

29/04/2023

Today is World Veterinary Day. 👨‍⚕️

It marks a day of celebrating and remembering all those wonderful people involved in life saving work for all pets around the country and the world. 🐾

28/04/2023

This is great news for dogs all over England 🥳🥳. Let’s hope Scotland follow suit soon!

Dogs all over England are smiling today. As of Feb 1st 2024 remote electric (shock) collars will be banned in England. Thank you to everyone who campaigned for 10 years to get this done! The dogs thank you!
https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/media-centre/2023/april/cruel-electric-shock-collars-banned-in-england/

28/04/2023

Just a reminder that it is a legal requirement that all dogs must wear a collar and ID tag when out of the house.

The following details must be on the tag by law:

🐾Owners name
🐾Address

Optional:
🐾Phone number
🐾Postcode

If you do not have this then you can risk fines of up to £2000

29/03/2023

Little Topsie here has been with us for training sessions since January. We’ve worked on a few different things that her owner requires. One of these objectives is loose lead walking. 🐾

Lots of encouragement and perfect listening for Topsie on her last session, we are seeing some great progress in Topsies behaviour and understanding. ✅

24/03/2023

**UPDATE** Chester has been found 🥳

Please keep your eyes open for Chester. They would like people to just report any sightings, please do not chase or call him as he is nervous.

23/03/2023

🐾 NATIONAL PUPPY DAY 🐾

Today is National Puppy Day, so why not celebrate it by sharing pictures of your pooches! 📸

Below are pictures of Hiccup and Banana when we first brought them home. 🏡

Don’t forget we can support you; if you’re looking at getting a puppy and want a “welcoming home” guide, or just want to explore the start of puppyhood, we are here to help! 🥰😊

04/03/2023

A reward-based approach is the best way to deal with behaviour issues in dogs. The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior recommends the use of reward-based methods for behaviour issues as well as for basic manners. In their position statement on humane dog training, they review the evidence and explain why reward-based methods are best. They say, "Reward-based learning offers the most advantages and least harm to the learner's welfare. Research supports the efficacy of reward-based training to address unwanted and challenging behaviours. There is no evidence that aversive training is necessary for dog training or behavior modification." You can download their full statement on their website:https://avsab.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/AVSAB-Humane-Dog-Training-Position-Statement-2021.pdf

25/02/2023

We are at Coventry today for a Masterclass Training Event! ✔️

We like to make sure we are topped up on knowledge and training, only the best for your beloved furry pals! 🐾

24/02/2023

Does your dog eat p**p? Can it be dangerous? I’d look at this article 👀👀

Why do dogs eat p**p? Of all the repulsive habits our dogs enjoy, from drinking from the toilet to rolling in swamp muck, nothing confuses us more.

27/01/2023

22/01/2023

Welcome to DoggieVille Training. 🐾

A new and exciting part of DoggieVille Pet Services has arrived! 🤩

A one-to-one experience for you and your pooch. Whether you have puppy fever and need help on first stages of puppyhood, or you need general advice and support on day-to-day behaviours and interactions with your favourite tail wagger. 🦮

Having studied and graduated with the Victoria Stilwell Academy. We can now offer positive based training on a one-to-one basis, whether at your home, at the DoggieVille Centre or in a safe outdoor environment. ✅

If you’d like to know more please do get in touch! We can’t wait to meet your furry tail-waggers! 🐶