Become a Professional Dog Trainer in 2025.
GLASGOW. CORK. DUBLIN.
Become a Professional Dog Trainer - Cork Glasgow Dublin
I wasn't ready for how much this would hit me in the feels.
No matter how long I live in Glasgow, It will ALWAYS be Penneys, and never Primark.
The wrapped box appearing at the end of the bed 🥲🥲
To those who recommended the @chuckitofficial balls for Bears strong jaws, THANK YOU!
They're holding up, and great mental stimulation for both him and I trying to find the orange ball in the autumn leaves!
I'm so late to the podcast scene, but I've fallen in love with a few, my favourite being Barks from the Bookshelf, listeners really feel like they're sitting in the room, chilling with the podcast panel.
Anyways, I had to stop and re-listen to this comment a number of times and it almost made me tearful.
Sums up my feelings 100%. Add it to your library.
Me signing back into Facebook and realizing the The Dead Good Dog Trainer is back 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹
Dear Dog Owners...
Dear pet dog owners,,,,, Yes, I'm talking to you,
Those brand new to the dog world, and expereinced dog owners too.
Something has happened to our industry, and you might not be in the know
But what's happening is literally ALL about you, and the choice of where you go
Where do you go when you're on your knees, and worried about your pup?
When you need to reach out to an expert, please be aware it REALLY matters where you end up?
When I started working with dogs, almost 20 years ago,
the rolled up newspapers were on their way out, and the dog whispering was being told NO
Dog training had become gentle, we listened to you and your dog,
we learned to treat dogs with respect, and intimidation was never part of the job
So myself and all my peers, we got on with our job
We focused on developing our knowledge and skills, but we never saw the growing mob
While we studied and got dirty with dogs, the mob was growing momentum
They focused on their video editing and look at where it's gotten them?!
Those of us with degrees and masters, and decades in the field
Are expected to put down our sword and shield ??
We worked so hard on protecting your dogs from punishment, pain and fear
but now we're looked at as on equal par to psudo experts in the game a year
We let you down, but we didn't know, we didn't see it coming.
We thought 'balanced trainers' had seen their time, and our jobs would be smooth running!
Yes, we know, those jazzy videos, they can be very convincing,
to see the before, and then the after clips, with the filters and enhancing,
We don't blame you for being sucked in, influencers can be influencial
but please, just stop, and have a think, do these trainers understand the fundimental?
The fundimental reason that these dogs are carrying out unwanted behaviours?
Are their needs being met? Are they in pain? Are they crying out for saviours?
Punishment works, we aren't denying this, and results at times look quick
But look be
Early start this morning on GB News discussing the new XL bully ban that comes in to force today in Scotland.
Probably the happiest moment of my life 🐄 🐮
I think it's time for me to speak up, dispite the fact that I know, and I understand why, this will be met with a lot of heat.
And I'm ok with that. I'd rather take heat for speaking out on something I believe needs to be spoken on, rather than stay silent.
When we have a rapidly increasing frequency of dog attacks, I think that the genetic experiment that XL bullys are needs to end.
There are thousands of XL bullys that grow old gracefully, without any bad rep. I know that. And that's what makes this so hard to say.
Because we can't say 'so many are sweet' without also then accepting that since the breed has become popular in the UK and Ireland, they are responsible for more fatalities than any other breed, by a country mile.
For now, and until we finally start recording the data from these incidences, I am OK with a blanket ban on the breed.
No, I'm not saying I believe that hundreds or thousands of healthy, friendly dogs should be euthanised, but I am getting more and more comfortable with a ban on rehoming / purchasing / breeding XL bullies until we have the data gathered on serious attack incidences, and I think that those who own, work with, or spend time with XL bullies should take extra care and safety measures.
When someone asks me for a recommendation near them I always vet the website of "experts" in their area, to see if they've put their time, energy, and hard earned money into being the best professional they can be.
I agree that experience is essential too, but imo it should be... qualifications, then gain experience to apply those qualifications, then work as a professional while continuing to grow your knowledge and experience through taking courses and attending seminars and workshops.
I always knew Suzi Walsh was good, but I still get a buzz out of seeing professionals list their credentials.
This is super impressive
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