Focus First Dog Training

13/12/2023

If you trained in Martlesham Hall with me in the past I would love to see a photo of your dog and let me know how you are getting on 🐕🐩

28/02/2022

18/09/2020

If any of you have a new puppy here are some tips on raising your puppy from the great Susan Garrett.

A look at a typical day for a puppy who lives with me so we're set up for success together.

29/07/2020

Tonight! This should be good. Some dogs just need a little help be be comfortable. https://dogtrainingcollege1.lpages.co/snappy-to-happy/

A FREE training session delivered by Danielle Beck.

29/06/2020

Be aware - don't fall for a cute puppy photo or seller sweet talk. Get the facts, research, check! Too many people are getting it wrong.

06/06/2020

HAVE YOU BEEN AT HOME DURING THE PANDEMIC? If you have been spending most of your time at home your dog(s) will be very used to this situation and could feel far more anxious than they previously did when left at home alone. This is the time to get your dog used to your absence. Purposefully leave your dog at home even if they could come with you during the run up to your return to work. If they are very anxious start off small, even being in a different part of your house and build up the time. Kongs and chews are also useful to develop a more positive mindset.

04/05/2020

Something I often get asked about!

This is an in depth tutorial on how to teach your puppy to be calm and relaxed when being handled and petted. The tutorial also covers how to manage and prev...

20/04/2020

Brilliant ideas for socialising your puppy during covid-19 but this is good for any puppy any time.
How to socialize a puppy to sights, sounds, smells, as well as social and environmental interactions.

How to socialize a puppy to sights, sounds, smells, as well as social and environmental interactions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Great article on puppy soc...

03/03/2020

Subscribe to the Kennel Club UK: http://bit.ly/KCUKSubscribe Just what is competitive dog obedience? Expert obedience trainer and competitor Voirrey Horne wa...

21/01/2020

Take the stress out, use a muzzle if you need to. You may think, it makes my dog look aggressive but it would be worse if your dog actually bites a another dog or even a child.

21/01/2020

Free stuff, why not get a few tips from Kamal who has a ton of experience and is a positive trainer like myself. Sign up ....

Opt-in to get my FREE, easy to play game that will help with your dog's attention and focus!

23/11/2019

Dog missing Fynn Valley

TEDDY FOUND AND SAFELY RE-UNITED 😀 x

LOCAL: COLLIE PUP MISSING!
FYNN VALLEY GOLF CLUB AREA IP6
MISSING SINCE 3.30 pm FRIDAY 22 NOV
*from owner/DogLost fb
“Teddy has been sighted at Westerfield heading towards Henley Road at about 11am this morning (24th of November) please keep a look out if you are in the area and if you do see him please contact the owner immediately x”

Please look out for / share info for Teddy
"Fran Donnelly’s dog has run off over Finn Valley golf club..he ran off at 3.30 pm today..his collar broke so he isn’t wearing one but he is chipped..if anyone should find him please call her on 07850 702324. His name is Teddy."
Thanks x

05/11/2019

T Touch for fireworks. This does work!

It’s bonfire night tomorrow, check out a couple of ways to help keep your dog calm against fireworks and thunder! 🐶💥⛈

03/11/2019

Prepare for Fireworks!
Take your dog out in day hours only, ensure dog is toileted before dark. Check gates and fencing. Get your dinner etc done early so that you can be with your dog. Draw the curtains and have the radio/tv on, perhaps a bit louder than usual. Be normal and don't get aggravated with fireworks. Comfort your dog if they are distressed but don't overdo it and stay in the room with your dog. If you have to go open the front door ensure your dog is closed in the room first so there is no chance of the dog bolting. There are various medications/plug in's you can try. Thundershirts are also very good. Visit your vet if it is very severe and if your dog suffers from pain medicate to ensure he/she is comfortable as this can make a dog more noise sensitive.

28/09/2019

I am no longer doing Puppy Classes but do 1-2-1 sessions for puppies. Will post again soon with more details - please contact me for more info alternatively.

21/08/2019

Teaching your puppy to do their business outside is one of those things that you will want to start the moment you get your puppy home.

Follow these easy steps to master House Training 🐾

16/08/2019

Puppy Class Graduates. Well done all of you, fab class.

11/08/2019

Play Biting is normal and an important part of puppy development. Teaching your puppy to inhibit the bites is done through shaping natural play behaviour. This training should begin the moment you get your new puppy and preferably before 18 weeks when they begin to develop adult teeth 🐾 🐾 🐾 🐾

05/08/2019

This promises to be a great workshop. In Ipswich on the 29th September!

Our Reactive Rascals UK Tour has officially started!

These workshops are almost SOLD OUT and are ideal for anyone with a ‘reactive’ dog or those that work with them...

Are you joining us?

https://www.dogtrainingcollege.co.uk/reactive-rascals

22/07/2019

Are you aware of this ....

Under Rule 57 of The Highway Code, it is your responsibility for making sure your dog is suitably restrained whilst travelling in a vehicle 🚗

🐾 Here are our recommenced appropriate ways to keep your dog safe whilst travelling in a vehicle 🐾

10/07/2019

05/06/2019

Some of the puppies who have recently completed their puppy training.

14/05/2019

Some of the puppies who completed puppy training recently. Hope you are all keeping up the good work.

28/04/2019

09/04/2019

Puppies and socialisation..... this is on my mind currently. Be mindful about what you want eventually. I took my daughter's puppy out for socialisation a few times when he was younger. I would go to a new place, sometimes quite a busy place and just stay in one place and do things with him. I ask him to sit, give treat, make sure he saw what was going on around him, get his attention, treat. For me this is good "socialisation" - or habitualization possibly more correctly. We want puppy to learn that life around him is not scary, it is also not the most important thing - YOU ARE. Puppy must encounter (see/be conscious of - not play with) adults, children including babies, dogs, cats, cars, bicycles, skateboards.... list is endless to learn that the world out there is not scary and overwhelming.

21/03/2019

REMINDER: no classes this evening. See you all next week!

11/03/2019

Feeling so excited to be celebrating 5 years of Top Street Dog Training. Can't believe how fast that has gone. Hope all the dogs we have helped train are doing well. Keep up the training and enjoy your dogs. ❤️❤️❤️

17/02/2019

A little quote for today from a leading dog trainer: “What you focus on gets better. What you ignore gets worse. There is reinforcement for our dogs always!” ~ Susan Garrett

27/01/2019

FOLLOW-ON CLASSES:
All dogs who have previously attended puppy classes are invited to join our Follow-on Class (Numbers are limited to 6 however). We will be holding this class BEFORE our puppy class from 5.45 to 6.45pm. If you are interested in this class please contact me. Remember training your dog should continue through his or her life so if you are looking for some inspiration come along and try out the class.