Positive Training For Canines

01/04/2025

Little Alice joined us last night and had a great first session 🐾

28/03/2025

We covered some loose lead last night, working on focus. Bella did really well with this 👏🏻👏🏻

If you have a pup under 16 weeks and have had the first vaccination why not come and join us next week, Thursday 3rd April 6.30-7.30pm? Booking essential

www.positivetrainingforcanines.co.uk

28/03/2025

Cooper joined us last night and had a great first session. A little unsure to begin with but came out of himself 🐾

26/03/2025

One thing we teach in class is some muzzle training.
Hopefully we'll never need it but you just never know. We use cones because they are really flimsy and a lovely size.
We never force them on the pups, we allow the pups to investigate and reward them for doing so 🐾

25/03/2025

We welcomed little Nala to puppy class last night, she did really well 🐾

24/03/2025

Are you looking for fun puppy classes?
Do you have a pup who has had their first vaccination and is under 16 weeks of age?

I run two puppy classes a week:
🐾Monday evenings at Colden Common Community Centre 6-6.45pm, 6 week course

🐾Thursday evenings at Companion Care Vets, Wi******er 6.30-7.30pm 4 week course

In both courses I run through the basics of training and socialisation to get you going on your journey.

For more information please check out my website www.positivetrainingforcanines.co.uk or contact me, Leah, on 0777 131 4947 or [email protected]

23/03/2025

It's National Puppy Day 🐾

Let's see your lovely pups 😍

22/03/2025

Spent my morning in the pub working on not jumping up. I had three dogs but only took one photo 🤦🏻‍♀️ All dogs did really well and humans recognised when they had hit their quota

21/03/2025

Are you aware of what a tired puppy looks like? You might be thinking 'of course, they just take themselves off to bed and fall asleep'. Sadly the majority actually look like this:

🐾 Bitey
🐾 Jumping up
🐾 Excessive running around
🐾 Pulling at items or grabbing
🐾Chewing

Be careful with how much you are doing with them. It's good to tire a puppy but encouraging them to sleep and relax to process situations is also helpful.

A good cycle to have onboard is Play- Chew - Sleep - Repeat

21/03/2025

Yesterday we celebrated Dogs In Yellow which is a movement dedicated to raising awareness for anxious, nervous and reactive dogs.

Some people put a yellow sleeve, bandana or have a yellow lead on their dogs because their dog needs space. Sadly not everyone is aware of this though. Maybe your dog is anxious and you didn't know about this or you've come across a dog wearing something yellow and wasn't aware it meant something.

It doesn't mean that a dog is bad if s/he needs space. But it does mean we should respect the dog and their humans and admire them from a distance.

So if you see a dog wearing yellow or you see a dog struggling, give them space and time to help them out.

Today is for you, our wonderful .

A day where you can be celebrated from a distance - just the way you like it.
A day where we honour your gentle hearts and cautious paws.
A day where the world takes a step back, so you can breathe a little easier.
A day where the world softens its sounds for you, because we know loud noises can be scary.
A day where movement slows, because stillness makes you feel safe.
A day where our emotional dogs are seen, respected, and loved without judgement.
A day where they are given space from everything that feels overwhelming.
A day where you put on your yellow, and with it, a little more confidence. A sign to the world that you need space, and that you are understood.

Tonight, as the world quiets down, know that we see you.
We celebrate you.
And just like the stars in the sky—we shine for you.

20/03/2025

It's International Day of Happiness today 😁

Let's see those pictures of your happy doggos 🐾

18/03/2025

Lovely classes last night at Colden Common Community Centre
We gave the pups a muffin tray and tennis balls with food hidden underneath. They had to work out how to get the food. Great mental stimulation activity 👏🏻🐾

I have a space available next week, Monday 24th March and this Thursday (20th) at Companion Care Vets, Wi******er

For more information please get in touch

17/03/2025

Do you find when you try a harness on your dog it's either a poor fit with the strap between the front legs gapping or the strap across the front restricts your dogs movement?

Have you considered the Perfect Fit Harness?

It comes in 2-3 pieces providing the perfect fit for your individual dog. I stock the very tiny pieces up to the giant pieces. It comes in varying colours on the top, plain black or with reflective strips. There's something for everyone!

I offer a free fitting and won't sell you the harness unless we are both happy with the fit.

Want to know more? Why not get in touch?

15/03/2025

Lovely one to one with Holly and her Mum today working on keeping all four feet on the floor. Well done Holly, you try so hard and I know you can do this 💪🏻💞

14/03/2025

Today is World Sleep Day 😴

Have you got a good routine with your puppy?
Is your puppy getting enough sleep?

Please take a look at my blog Let Sleeping Dogs Lie for ideas of how to help puppy get lots of quality sleep

www.positivetrainingforcanines.co.uk/let-sleeping-dogs-lie/

13/03/2025

Have you got a puppy under 16 weeks of age?
Would you like to come and introduce your pup to a veterinary environment?
Would you like to train your pup and introduce him/her to other pups in a controlled way?

I run a 4 week puppy course at Companion Care Vets in Winnall on Thursday evenings 6.30-7.30pm covering the basics of training and socialisation.

For more information please check out my website www.positivetrainingforcanines.co.uk or contact me, Leah on [email protected] or 0777 131 4947

12/03/2025

12/03/2025

Did you know I run a 4-week puppy course at Companion Care Vets inside Pets At Home at Winnall on Thursday evenings 6.30-7.30pm?

During this 4-week course we cover the basics of training including loose lead, recall, learning to settle on a mat, focusing on you, waits, not jumping up etc.

There is a chance for appropriate greets and off lead interactions but this depends on the individuals present. This is not a free for all in the name of socialisation.

Small group with a maximum of 3.
4-week course costs £100
You will receive:
A welcome pack
Help sheets
Weekly notes
Weekly thought provoking emails
Additional support where needed
A goody bag on completion of the course

If you have a pup aged under 16 weeks of age and would like to attend a fun, informative, training course please get in touch or check out my website in the comments