The Dog House By Ingrid

28/08/2024

PUPPY AND FOUNDATION COURSE

🐕Fully booked🐕

Eight sessions for puppies and young dogs aged 2.5-12 months. It is also suitable for adult rescue dogs that need to learn the basics.

I will teach you how to get your dog to listen and to work together with you in a fun, simple and effective way.

You will get a solid basic understanding of how to work with your dog in an ethical way with positive reinforcement.
Without any aversive or violent methods.

During this foundation course, you will learn:
• Contact and communication - create a great relationship
• Walk nicely on the leash
• Sit and stay
• Impulse control & Focus
• Come / Recall
• Handling the dog
• Socialize in different environments
• Passivity, “on and off - button”

Never more than 6 participants and 1 handler in my courses - for the best possible quality and individual feedback.

Included in the course fee of €325
1 theory lesson over Zoom - two hours
6 group lessons
1 individual recall lesson - one hour
The book “Best Day Everyday” by Maria Brandel and Siw Svendsen
A sheep tug toy - high quality from Swedish Jami Hundsport

For further information or registration, please send an email to [email protected]

12/08/2024

Meet Siggy, a six-month-old cavalier puppy who is choosing us for boarding as it is a home-from-home 😊
The guests live with us in our home and are looked after in the best possible way: supervised 24/7, no crates or separated from us in another room.
I dare to say Siggy is living like the prince he is with us😊

25/06/2024

SILVER PAWS SERIES
Part One

“Growing Old[er] is mandatory, growing up is optional”. Carroll Bryant

In some more medical circles, it has become popular to discuss the “success” of an aging individual.
I m not sure I m on board with terms like “successful ager” as to me it somehow implies failure by the individual who isn’t.

As our pets age we can consider three categories:
- limited / mild physical (including sensory) and cognitive change

- increasing physical OR cognitive change

- increasing physical AND cognitive change

Over this series we ll consider what these may look like in our pets, predominantly dogs and cats.

“Age is but a number” as reportedly said by Joan Collins.

When are our pets considered to be “aged” or “senior” or even “geriatric” (as someone who was labelled a “geriatric mother” when I was pregnant at 40, don’t get me started on the impact of age labels!) ?

This is complicated and something we ll explore more in the series.
As an overly simplistic “rule of thumb” we often consider cats over the age of 10 to be “senior” (affected in part by breed) and dogs, well, in the main, the larger they are, the earlier they are aged/ senior. So a small breed dog like a Jack Russell terrier might not be considered senior until they are 12 or over, however a large breed dog such as Labrador may be considered aged from 8 years. A giant breed (over 45kg as an adult) perhaps from 5 or 6 years of age.

To be honest it’s complicated and we see that in humans too.
I prefer to look at the individual in front of me. To consider their health, their physical comfort or limitations (including sensory changes /abilities) and their cognitive and emotional states as well.

As we age, even from juvenile years into adulthood, our bodies change.
The older we get, the more likely physical including sensory changes away from the “norm” become, alongside cognitive and emotional change too.
It can be for the individual’s “better” and it can be a limitation or even potential source of suffering to that individual.

So first things first, health matters.

This is why regular check ups can be so valuable (whether with vets and/ or physios and/or other trained paraprofessionals)

This “tool kit” produced by BSAVA is a good starting point.
We ll be discussing all sorts of resources within the series.

Feel free to share your interests for information in the comments 😊

https://www.bsavalibrary.com/docserver/fulltext/bsava-petsavers-ageing-canines_booklet.pdf?expires=1716096262&id=id&accname=guest&checksum=E06A3D40AD8ED91FBD48AC2C08632165

15/06/2024

One spot left

Teenager class
Intensive course over three weeks.

Planned dates:
Sundays 13.00-14.00
30 June, 7 & 14 July
Wednesdays 19.00-20.00
3, 10, 17 July

Has your cute youngster suddenly turned into a teenager who doesn’t listen?
Instead, he runs around like a lunatic and does not listen to you.
The lovely puppy that followed you everywhere has started exploring the world on his own, pulling on the leash, barking, maybe lunging at others or is not coming when you call?

All dogs go through an adolescent phase shortly after puppyhood. It can last until the age of 18 months, up to two years old, at which point they are usually considered a full-fledged adult. This is all part of your dog growing into an adult.
A lot is happening physically and mentally for your dog, but it can be hard to handle.
During this refresher training course, we practice everyday obedience through play, contact and communication.

You will work on focus, leash walking, impulse control, the important recall and staying calm and attentive to you around other dogs. Then, we bring the training back to basics and find that specific reward(s) your teenager thinks is worth working for.
As always, we use positive reinforcement in the training, reward and focus on the behaviour we wish to have.

This course aims to guide your teenage dog so they can focus around distractions and become lovely obedient dogs.

Maximum six dogs with one handler each in the class.

Course fee €225, which includes six one-hour lessons.

Sign up by emailing [email protected] with your contact details, your dog’s age, whether entire, neutered or when your female has been in season.

15/06/2024

PUPPY AND FOUNDATION COURSE

2 spots left

Eight sessions for puppies and young dogs aged 2.5-12 months. It is also suitable for adult rescue dogs that need to learn the basics.

I will teach you how to get your dog to listen and to work together with you in a fun, simple and effective way.

You will get a solid basic understanding of how to work with your dog in an ethical way with positive reinforcement.
Without any aversive or violent methods.

During this foundation course, you will learn:
• Contact and communication - create a great relationship
• Walk nicely on the leash
• Sit and stay
• Impulse control & Focus
• Come / Recall
• Handling the dog
• Socialize in different environments
• Passivity, “on and off - button”

Never more than 6 participants and 1 handler in my courses - for the best possible quality and individual feedback.

Included in the course fee of €325
1 theory lesson over Zoom - two hours
6 group lessons
1 individual recall lesson - one hour
The book “Best Day Everyday” by Maria Brandel and Siw Svendsen
A sheep tug toy - high quality from Swedish Jami Hundsport

For further information or registration, please send an email to [email protected]

12/06/2024

We're Back in Business!

Hello Dear Clients,

We are thrilled to announce that The Dog House By Ingrid is back and ready to take care of your furry friends after a long period of sick leave.
Thank you all for your patience and support during this time.

What's New?
Check out our expanded range of services, including afternoon group walks for dogs living in Limpertsberg.
Some slots are still available.

We've revamped our scheduling to make booking the perfect time for your dog's walks even easier.

We're committed to the health and safety of your pets. Therefore, I will walk up to four dogs in the afternoon groups.

**Special Reopening Offer**

We're offering a 10% discount on all services for the first month to celebrate our return. Book now to take advantage of this limited-time offer!

Thank you for your continued trust in us. We can't wait to see all our old friends and meet some new ones!

Feel free to reach out with any questions or to book your next walk. Let's get those tails wagging again!

Warm Regards,

Ingrid
The Dog House By Ingrid Sarl
661-722107 (12-13)
[email protected]

📷Lisbeth Ganer Photography

28/03/2024

A brilliant introduction to canine body language and it’s for free.

This is a free course offered by PACT Dogs Ltd. There are no hidden costs. By registering with Thinkific and enrolling on the course, you confirm that PACT can sign you up to our mailing list (which you can then unsubscribe from at any time)

23/03/2024

Happy National Puppy Day❤️
Photo credit

23/03/2024

Happy National Puppy Day❤️

14/03/2024

Meet sweet Ellie, a three-year-old brindle-shaded cream long-haired Miniature dachshund. Thank you, Jenny Ganer, for letting me cuddle with your sweetheart❤️

ELLIE & INGRID Ingrid Johansson

26/02/2024

The Business will remain closed for another few weeks as I had emergency surgery for a herniated disc impinging on the nerves and, on top of that, spinal stenosis.
During this week, I'll get back to your emails and phone calls.
No group classes will be given until June, and the same for dog walking/boarding.
In two weeks, I hope I'll be able to help out with behaviour consultations and private consultation and training.

With my diagnosis, I better understand what my older dog, Belle, is going through.
Physiotherapy is essential for her as she's suffering from a herniated disc, elbow dysplasia and arthritis.
Of course, we use the best physio in the region, Nathalie and her excellent team at Fitdog Animal Physiotherapy & Canine Fitness

House visit for Belle ❤️. Belle has been a long standing client of us who recently suffered from an IVDD (disk hernia). We arranged a house visit for her as unfortunately her owner suffered suddenly from the same condition and therefore could not make it to Fitdog.

🤷🏻‍♀️We cannot explain this but have seen this often that some dogs and owners suffer from the same condition at some point. We had both had torn cruciates, back pain, stomach issues, or as here an IVDD of almost the exact same vertebrae. Very strange but we wish both Belle and her owner the best speedy recovery!

👉Yes we do offer house visits but these are llimited in availability and locations. Contact us in case of interest

27/12/2023

Fully booked

RECALL COURSE
Train your dog to respond to your cue or whistle on the first call.

A reliable recall is one of the most essential cues we can teach the dogs in their lives.

Do you have a new puppy in your life and want to get off on the right page with your recall training?

Or do you need help with your adolescent dog, who seems to have recently forgotten you exist?

An older dog who used to have a great recall but isn’t always quite so responsive these days?

Then this class will be great for you.

*Do you wish your dog would come back when you called?
*Does your dog come back most of the time, but not quite all the
time, and often not when it really matters?
*Do you wish your dog would stay closer to you and not run off
in the first place?
*Does your dog run back to you when you call but immediately
take off again?

This course is specially designed to supercharge your recall command and create more focus on you when out and about.

We also tackle some of the most common recall problems, such as refusal to come close, putting the lead on, running away when the leash is taken off, and getting your dog to turn back towards you.

In order to provide individual feedback and the best possible quality, this class will only welcome 6 teams: one dog with their handler.
The course fee is €160, which includes 4 one-hour lessons.

For further information or registration, please send an email to [email protected]

27/12/2023

Fully booked

LOOSE LEASH WALKING

Does your dog pull like crazy whenever you leave the house?

Teaching your dog to walk calmly beside you is one of the most desired behaviours when it comes to dog training.
Your walks become much more enjoyable when your dog can walk calmly on their leash without pulling or lunging.

This course teaches you how to conquer pulling challenges and create a positive and rewarding walking experience.

Who would benefit from taking this course?

This 4-week course benefits dog owners who want to transform their walks into a harmonious and enjoyable journey.
It caters to those with youngsters or adult dogs - newly adopted dogs and dogs of all breeds and sizes.

You will learn how to conquer pulling challenges and create a positive and rewarding walking experience.

Maximum 6 dogs with one handler in the class.
The course fee is 160€, which includes 4 one-hour lessons.
For further information or registration, please send an email to [email protected]

27/12/2023

1 spot left

PUPPY AND FOUNDATION COURSE

Eight sessions for puppies and young dogs aged 2.5-12 months. It is also suitable for adult rescue dogs that need to learn the basics.

I will teach you how to get your dog to listen and to work together with you in a fun, simple and effective way.

You will get a solid basic understanding of how to work with your dog in an ethical way with positive reinforcement.
Without any aversive or violent methods.

During this foundation course, you will learn:
• Contact and communication - create a great relationship
• Walk nicely on the leash
• Sit and stay
• Impulse control & Focus
• Come / Recall
• Handling the dog
• Socialize in different environments
• Passivity, "on and off - button"

Never more than 6 participants and 1 handler in my courses - for the best possible quality and individual feedback.

Included in the course fee of €325
1 theory lesson over Zoom - two hours
6 group lessons
1 individual recall lesson - one hour
The book "Best Day Everyday" by Maria Brandel and Siw Svendsen
A sheep tug toy - high quality from Swedish Jami Hundsport

For further information or registration, please send an email to [email protected]

11/12/2023

BELLE 🧡the happiest girl in her favorite forest The Dog House By Ingrid

11/09/2023

I was so chunky at the age of 8 weeks.
Today, I'm turning six months old. Time flies, and I've been with my family for four months.
I've done a lot of things up to today. I've been out and about and on three shows. Guess what? I've been the best puppy in all three shows, and mum and dad are so proud of me.
Today, I'm officially a teenager and will begin school again. If you want to join me in a class, contact mum😊

20/07/2023

Socialisation and passivity training while mum's car is in for oil service i Småland AB. As usual brilliant service by

03/06/2023

Today, I’m 12 weeks and have been precisely one month with my new family.
I love it here; they are kind and treat me like the princess I am. My big sister Belle is the queen of the house….
I am aiming for the throne one day 😊.

Mum says I’m her dream puppy, but over the last few days, I’ve shown my real feisty character😈. But I still admit I’m sweet as sugar😁

Tomorrow; I'll begin puppy school . It will be great fun, and I get to see my brother Teddy❤️

03/06/2023

THE DREAM THAT MANY WILL NOT UNDERSTAND:
My dogs are my personal dream.
One day when I am very old and when I can not walk anymore, it will be in my heart as a trophy of my memories.
Every time I am with my dogs, I think about how wonderful they are.
I stopped talking about it to those who do not understand, and I learned to communicate with others of the same mindset.
I have met some amazing people I now call friends from all over this big world because of my dogs.
I spent money that I did not have, giving up many things, but all these things are not worth even one special moment with my dogs.
They are not just a pet or a thing that I own, they are the lost part of my soul and my spirit.
And when someone says to me: "It's just a dog", ... I do not answer. I just swing my head and smile.
A dog..... only the person who loves them understands it.
Wishing good Karma to my friends and all their dogs...
And the adventure continues. .
FEEL FREE TO COPY AND STICK THE TEXT WITH A PHOTO, ON YOUR WALL ...

(copied from Petra Soons)

02/06/2023

Good morning lovely Friday.
Mum says I'm a great puppy, but sometimes I have to check out what's going on. After all, I'm only turning 12 weeks tomorrow.
Behind the scenes of my last photo shoot with Lisbeth Ganer Photography. I just had to check out the hooman who's lying on the ground 😁

31/05/2023

Love my work❤️ Life as a dogtrainer😊
📷Lisbeth Ganer Photography

29/05/2023

When your puppy first comes home, they usually sleep over 18 hours a day, so they spend much more time snoozing than they do awake.
Sleep is essential to healthy growth, contributing to the necessary development of the central nervous system, brain, immune system, and muscles. And it gives them a chance to process all the things they have learnt while they were awake.
An overtired puppy will get restless, fractious and difficult.
During the day, your puppy suddenly crashes wherever they are! Ensure they are undisturbed until they wake up again - full of energy and ready for another adventure.
They need to be somewhere quiet at night, where they can get a whole night's undisturbed. They should be able to choose where they want to sleep, a cosy warm blanket or cold hard surface like tiles. They should have access to water; ideally, they sleep next to you.

Puppies thrive on routine and structure. So along with a feeding routine and house training routine, a sleep schedule will help you and your puppy adjust to living together.

27/05/2023

Three weeks in my new family. Mum says I'm growing so fast, 11 kilos, and she can hardly carry me😁

26/05/2023

Friday cuteness❤️
I’m trying to look as cute as I can as today my big brother is arriving from Stockholm. I’ve only met him once, and at that time, I was 4,5 weeks old, and I remember he had tasty fingers😀
I’m also going to my favourite Veterinarian, .demuth for my booster vaccines. I hope I get to see my friend Koda😊
📷 Lisbeth Ganer Photography Lisbeth Bakke Ganer

25/05/2023

Flashback to when I was 4,5 weeks old. Guarded by my brothers Ugo and Teddy.

24/05/2023

This week Umbra has slowly been introduced to some other species, 🐈‍⬛🐓🐎. Thanks, , for letting her say hello to your lovely gentle gigant, Furstino. .piaff stables

23/05/2023

22/05/2023

Umbra 10 weeks, working on the position of heel.

21/05/2023

🐕Fully booked🐕

Teenager class
Intensive course over 3 weeks.

Planned dates:
Sundays 16.00-17.00
4,11,18 June
Tuesdays 19.00-20.00
6,13,20 June


Has your cute youngster suddenly turned into a teenager who doesn't listen?
Instead, he runs around like a lunatic and does not listen to you.
The lovely puppy that followed you everywhere has started exploring the world on his own, pulling on the leash, barking, maybe lunging at others or is not coming when you call?

All dogs go through an adolescent phase shortly after puppyhood. It can last until the age of 18 months, up to two years old, at which point they are usually considered a full-fledged adult. This is all part of your dog growing into an adult.
A lot is happening physically and mentally for your dog, but it can be hard to handle.
During this refresher training course, we practice everyday obedience through play, contact and communication.

You will work on focus, leash walking, impulse control, the important recall and staying calm and attentive to you around other dogs. Then, we bring the training back to basics and find that specific reward(s) your teenager thinks it's worth working for.
As always, we use positive reinforcement in the training, reward and focus on the behaviour we wish to have.

This course aims to guide your teenage dog so they can focus around distractions and become lovely obedient dogs.

Maximum six dogs with one handler each in the class.

Course fee €225, which includes six one-hour lessons.

Sign up by emailing [email protected] with your contact details, your dog's age, whether entire or neutered and if a female has she been in season.

21/05/2023

🐕One spots left🐕

Teenager class
Intensive course over 3 weeks.

Planned dates:
Sundays 15.00-16.00
4, 11, 18 June
Wednesdays 19.00-20.00
7, 14, 21 June

Has your cute youngster suddenly turned into a teenager who doesn't listen?
Instead, he runs around like a lunatic and does not listen to you.
The lovely puppy that followed you everywhere has started exploring the world on his own, pulling on the leash, barking, maybe lunging at others or is not coming when you call?

All dogs go through an adolescent phase shortly after puppyhood. It can last until the age of 18 months, up to two years old, at which point they are usually considered a full-fledged adult. This is all part of your dog growing into an adult.
A lot is happening physically and mentally for your dog, but it can be hard to handle.
During this refresher training course, we practice everyday obedience through play, contact and communication.

You will work on focus, leash walking, impulse control, the important recall and staying calm and attentive to you around other dogs. Then, we bring the training back to basics and find that specific reward(s) your teenager thinks it's worth working for.
As always, we use positive reinforcement in the training, reward and focus on the behaviour we wish to have.

This course aims to guide your teenage dog so they can focus around distractions and become lovely obedient dogs.

Maximum six dogs with one handler each in the class.

Course fee €225, which includes six one-hour lessons.

Sign up by emailing [email protected] with your contact details, your dog's age, whether entire or neutered and if a female has she been in season.