Positive Training For Canines

27/01/2025

Have you got a puppy who has had his first vaccination and is under 16 weeks of age?

Would you like to book into a short, 4-week course to help build positive associations at the vets?

Would you like to get your training off to a great start?

Thursday evenings I run 4-week courses at Companion Care Vets, Wi******er 6.30-7.30pm. Small group with a maximum of 3 pups.

We'll be running through the basics of training and socialisation including:

How to settle on a mat
Loose lead
Recall
Playing
Gaining focus
Waits
Handling and grooming
Mental stimulation
And much more

For more information please get in touch. Contact details are in the comments

26/01/2025

Hi 👋🏻 I'm Leah and I've been running Positive Training For Canines since 2009.

I run puppy and junior classes at Colden Common Community Centre on Monday evenings and puppy classes at Companion Care Vets, Wi******er on Thursday evenings.

Before running classes I've worked for the RSPCA and Southampton City Council dealing with the neglected dogs and strays. Both jobs were an eye opener and more so with the people! Both jobs taught me a great deal about dogs and led me to setting up a business to help others and prevent dogs from entering the rehoming system.

My Puppy and Junior classes cover the basics of training and socialisation. I use force free, positive reward based methods to achieve results.

I also run loose lead, recall and jumping up workshops on Saturdays exclusively for those who have completed my training courses and wish to focus on a particular issue they are having.

My in person one to ones are held on Saturdays and zoom sessions are held during the week.

I was voted 2024 Top 3 Best Trainers in Wi******er 🥰

I'm so fortunate in my career to be working with lovely people and their gorgeous dogs. I've made fabulous friendships and connections over the years. I've thoroughly enjoyed my journey so far. Each class, dog and person I am privileged to work with teaches me something different and keeps me on my toes. A massive thank you to all those who have chosen me to help them on their journey and I look forward to working with future clients who would like help and guidance with their puppies

www.positivetrainingforcanines.co.uk

25/01/2025

What do you love most about your dog?

25/01/2025

Getting a puppy soon?
Are you thinking about attending puppy classes?

Booking early is essential to avoid disappointment.

Puppy classes give your pup the chance to build positive associations in a new controlled environment. Learning to focus on you with different distractions.

Support and guidance is given throughout so it doesn't need to be a lonely journey.

Fancy joining us? Please get in touch as I am taking bookings for February and March

Happy training
Leah

24/01/2025

My next available puppy course begins on Monday 24th February at Colden Common Community Centre 6-6.45pm.

During your puppy course you will be learning:
😴How to settle a pup in a new environment
🧠Mental stimulation
🏃🏻Recall
🥎Playing
🐕Not jumping up
🪮Husbandry - health checks, grooming etc
🦮Loose lead
🤚🏻Waits
🌍Exploring

Is your pup aged between 10-16 weeks old and had his first vaccination?
Want to introduce your pup to a new environment, people and other pups?
Would you like the opportunity to build positive associations in a controlled environment?

Why not come and join us? Booking is essential. For more information please get in touch

Happy training
Leah

24/01/2025

Lovely off lead interaction between Benni and Dennis last night at Companion Care Vets, Wi******er for our puppy session 💞

24/01/2025

With storm Eowyn ☔🌪️ on our doorstep please keep checking your fences when you let your dogs out, or better still put them on a lead to go out in the garden.

Over the next few days don't let your dogs off lead. High wind/storms can increase arousal levels and the possibility of chasing or following different scents. It can also cause dogs to trigger stack. If you don't know what trigger stacking is, please check out my blog https://positivetrainingforcanines.co.uk/trigger-stacking/

Stay safe 💞

Trigger Stacking and How This Affects Your Pup by Leah | Sep 22, 2020 | Uncategorized Trigger stacking is the process of experiencing lots of triggers in a short space of time sending your dog into a melt down. If your dog doesn’t have the opportunity to calm down after a scary experience, stress ...

23/01/2025

Lots of support is given during your puppy course here at Positive Training For Canines.

When you book a course with me, you are welcome to reach out for any help and advice at any point. This is before, during and after your course.

During the course I check in with you to see how things are going but you are encouraged to keep the communication channels open with me so I can guide you through any difficulties.

I often don't get a huge amount of time to spend with people in class especially if it isn't a quick question so a phone call or zoom call is offered outside of class.

If you are getting a puppy and would like to come and join us please get in touch or check out my website

We offer dog training in the Wi******er and Eastleigh area using positive training methods. Classes with our 10 year experienced dog trainer are fun and relaxed

22/01/2025

I run a 4-week course on Thursday evenings at Companion Care Vets, Wi******er 6.30-7.30pm.

These sessions are a chance to interact appropriately with other pups of various different breeds.

It's a chance to introduce your pup to new sights, sounds and people building positive associations and experiences with a new environment/visiting the vets.

It's an opportunity to build confidence and have positive interactions with other pups. I aim for 2-5 minutes and I interrupt if it is too much. The pups are encouraged away to calm down and refocus on their humans before interacting again. It isn't an opportunity for pups to be feral with each other in the name of socialisation!

More information and contact details can be found in the comments 👇🏻

21/01/2025

Lovely evening in puppy class last night. We did an exploration activity to introduce new things and build confidence. The pups did really well

20/01/2025

Did you know today is known as Blue Monday?

And did you know that having the puppy blues is actually really normal and more common than you think?!

To read up on this check out my blog....

Are you suffering from Puppy Blues? by Leah | Jan 19, 2024 | Uncategorized Did you know that Puppy Blues is a thing? If you google it, there are loads of articles and links. But what is it? Quite simply, it’s feeling overwhelmed, low, anxious and/or helplessness after a new puppy arrives in the ho...

19/01/2025

Are you struggling with your puppy chewing and biting?

'Chewing is a natural behaviour in dogs, especially in puppies when they are teething. They like to explore their world by placing things in their mouths. It relieves boredom and stress.

Some owners believe their puppy has chewed an item out of spite. Although they are smart they don’t think like this.'

To continue reading my blog.....

It’s All Chew Toys To Them by Leah | Dec 22, 2019 | Uncategorized Chewing is a natural behaviour in dogs, especially in puppies when they are teething. They like to explore their world by placing things in their mouths. It relieves boredom and stress. Some owners believe their puppy has chewed an ...

18/01/2025

Did you know I stock the Perfect Fit Harnesses?

Why do I love these harnesses? They come in 2 or 3 pieces offering a snug and comfortable fit. They take the pressure off the neck and allow the dog to naturally move.
They come in very tiny pieces or very large pieces to fit almost any shape and size of dog.

I offer a free fitting and if you need to replace a piece or need a different size or colour I can help with that too!

Here's the link to the different sizes and colours:
https://perfect-fit-dog-harness.com/perfect-fit-fleece-dog-harness.html

If you'd like a free fitting please contact me via [email protected] or 0777 131 4947

If your dog has a Perfect Fit Harness, let's see your photos 😍

17/01/2025

Last week we welcomed little Dennis to the gang but I didn't get the chance to take his photo. He's a gorgeous fella, can anyone guess his breed? Clue, he's a cross

16/01/2025

My next Adolescent and Above 6-week course begins on Monday 17th February 8-8.45pm at Colden Common Community Centre.

Weekly classes can help with keeping you consistent with your training, spending quality time with your dog, working around different distractions in a controlled environment, encouraging focus on you and this can all help with your day to day training.

Dogs must be comfortable with other dogs and people.

6-week course starting from £130

For more information please get in touch on [email protected] or 0777 131 4947

Happy training!
Leah

15/01/2025

We welcomed Henry to puppy class this week at Colden Common 🐾

12/01/2025

12/01/2025

What's your plans today with your dog?