Zoomies with Hayley

02/09/2021

CONGRATULATIONS HARVEY! 🐶👏

Harvey has completed our 4 week tailored 1:1 online training with us. He is a well behaved and much loved member of his family. It was so nice to see the whole family involved in the online sessions each week and seeing how they worked with Harvey and his training.

Even though we cannot meet face-to-face. Dog training doesn’t need to stop! If you or someone you know needs assistance, please contact us 🐶

26/08/2021

Happy International Dogs Day! Here is Daisy and Coco. How did you celebrate your dog(s) today?

27/07/2021

Canine Enrichment!
It comes in many forms from a long walk with lots of sniffing, a snuffle mat, treats hidden around the house or yard, food puzzles or even yourself (ever played hide and seek with your dog where when they find you they get the treat?!). There are many ways which you can help keep your puppy occupied during these times of lockdown. Feel free to share below any ideas you may have!

26/07/2021

Are you in lockdown and needing some help with your puppy? Zoomies with Hayley is offering training sessions via Zoom!

Contact us or comment below if you would like further information on how we can help you train your dog in a fun and interactive way via Zoom!

15/09/2020

Can your dog talk?

Have you ever wished your dog could talk? I sure do… I am positive they would tell me I talk far too much! What if I said your dog can “talk”, not using words but using their body language. Take a look at the wonderfully illustrated pictures by Lili Chin and see if you can pick up on anything which your dog might be saying…

11/09/2020

How long should your training sessions be with your dog?

Training your puppy or dog should be a fun and exciting experience for both you and your dog!

Your dog will need to absorb a lot of information and so sessions should be kept short, only a few minutes per session and allow your dog to rest afterwards.

You can have more than one session per day, for example, one in the morning and another in the afternoon. Sessions should be ended whilst your dog is still fully engaged, don’t wait until he/she has lost interest or becoming lethargic.

What will you be training your dog this weekend?

10/09/2020

How nice is a nice walk along the beach… or perhaps you would prefer to sit on the lounge with a good book? Just as we have different preferences on our favourite treats, dogs are similar. One dog would do anything for a piece of cooked chicken, whilst others would do anything for a good old tennis ball covered in dog slobber!

Choosing the right treat/reward for your dog is beneficial for getting the best results out of your training sessions and reinforcing your dog for the desired behaviour.

What is your dogs’ favourite treat?

04/09/2020

What are you planning on teaching your dog this weekend? Will it be a complex skill or a fun trick?

Whichever you do, have fun and enjoy the time spent with your dog!

If you do train your dog I would love you to share your pictures or videos below.

03/09/2020

Does it frustrate you that every time you open a door your dog pushes past you to rush into the room? For dogs, the opening of a door leads to a very long list of exciting things… a walk, a visitor, dinner and much more!

Teaching your dog to “wait” at a door for the cue to enter into a room or go through a doorway can be an effective way to help your dog to understand impulse control. This can also be useful for times of getting in and out of the car, before feeding or at any time you need your dog to wait for just a moment.

Hit like or comment below if this resonates with you?

02/09/2020

Does your dog like strangers?

I spent some time with Honey today after her owner contacted me as she doesn’t like anyone coming into the house who are not part of her immediate family. By the end of our session today this was the outcome.

From a dog who was barking at me upon arrival and wouldn’t come near me to sitting on my lap allowing me to give her pats. Her owner said this is the first time that Honey has ever sat on someone’s lap outside her family.

With the right small steps, we have great outcomes.

If you or someone you know needs help with their dog, please contact us.

01/09/2020

SPRING IS HERE!

Spring would have to be one of the most gorgeous times of the year. The birds are singing, flowers are blooming and the sun is shining. This is the perfect time to enjoy training and spending time with your dog outside.

I know I will be... 🐾

31/08/2020

Do you talk dog talk?

When you are teaching your dog a new skill or exercise, it is important to use good communication to help your dog to understand what it is doing is correct or guiding him/her in the right direction. Some suggested cues to use are as follows:

“Yes" - this communicates that your dog is doing the desired behaviour. Pairing this word with a treat or a toy adds value and increases the likelihood of the behaviour being repeated.

“Release” - this communicates to your dog that the current exercise or command is finished and he/she can move off and is no longer required to be doing that particular skill. When teaching this to a new puppy or a dog which has not learnt this behaviour before, you will need to guide your puppy or dog to help him/her to understand what to do.

Comment below or contact us if you need help communicating with your dog or puppy - Happy Training!

27/08/2020

Does your dog have good table manners?

Do you have a dog that eats dinner too quickly? Dinner time is always an exciting time for a dog and some dogs get a little too excited and eat their food a bit too fast. Here are a few ways to help slow down your dog’s eating:

1. If your dog eats kibble, scatter the food so that he/she will have to scavenge for the food.

2. Feed your dog in a Kong or similar type of toy so that your dog will need to work the food out bit by bit.

3. Present the food in a puzzle type feeding bowl which works in a similar way to feeding in the Kong.

If you need any assistance with table manners for your dog, contact us.

25/08/2020

International Dog Day

I think it should be International Dog Day everyday. Why? Because dogs are so much fun and they make a huge difference in our lives.

To celebrate International Dog Day I wanted to introduce two very special dogs to you. Daisy and Coco. Can you guess who they may belong to? ☺️

Daisy and Coco are 12 years old. Daisy is a Shi Tzu cross mini poodle and Coco is a Bichon Frisé cross mini poodle.

They both absolutely love a walk and nothing is more exciting than a walk down by the waters edge. Their favorite game is fetch and can usually be found lazing in the sun on a Sunday afternoon.

Keep an eye out on videos to come where Daisy and Coco will be the stars to help me to demonstrate training skills.

If you enjoy reading my posts, why not share my page so your friends and family can also enjoy them and learn new tips and tricks too!

Happy International Dog Day!

25/08/2020

Do you let your dog sniff when you take him/her for a walk?

Allowing your dog to sniff when you go for a walk allows him/her to discover who and what animals have been walking along the path before them.

The area in a dogs’ brain is able to smell 40 times greater than the human brain and their sense of smell is far more sensitive to humans so you can imagine that going for a walk (especially when the bins are out!) is a very exciting experience.

Be sure to be cautious where you allow your dog to sniff to ensure is it safe… Happy Sniffing!

Like this post if you enjoy walking your dog 🐾

24/08/2020

How did your training go this weekend?

When training your dog, it does not just stop at sit, drop, stay and recall. It includes everything including:

- How you want to your dog to react when you go for a walk?
- What you want your dog to do before you feed him/her?
- Where do you want your dog to sit when you eat your dinner?

So many things to think and consider.

If you could use some guidance in this area, comment below or send us a message.

22/08/2020

Today was certainly a chilly day. Who else is keeping warm inside tonight with their dog?

21/08/2020

Happy Friday Zoomies!

Weekends are a great opportunity to get some training done with your dog. You can teach a new skill or even spend time refining or advancing on skills your dog already knows.

If you would like to teach a new skill or command, be sure to reward for each and every little step towards what you want to achieve. This communicates to your dog that what he/she just did is what you want.

Do you know of a friend who needs help with skill training? Comment below or send a message.

Happy Training!

20/08/2020

One of the biggest frustrations of being a new puppy owner is toilet training. You turn your back for one minute and oops...

Here are 3 tips to help you with toilet training:

1. Frequently take your puppy to where you want him/her to go and reward your puppy for toileting in the correct place.

2. Watch for any signs your puppy wants to toilet and take your puppy to the toileting spot.

3. If you find an accident in the wrong place make sure to clean it up straight away.

If you or someone you know needs help with this, tag in the comments below or contact us.

13/05/2020

Have you (or someone you know) recently got a new puppy? Being stuck at home with a puppy that's chewing everything and toileting throughout the house can be frustrating (not to mention a bit stinky)… but fear not, I'm here to help!

Right now I'm offering 3 new Puppy Parents one complementary online training session where I'll share with you - and your new furchild - my top tips for any of the following:

🐾 Socialisation so your puppy grows into a confident well socialised dog

🐾 Behaviour to help you navigate the issues such as toilet training, chewing and digging

🐾 Tips for training your dog such as sit, stay and come

To grab one of these 3 sessions all you need to do is comment below and let me know a little bit about your puppy and why you'd love a puppy training session. I'll then be in touch to let you know how to book your session in if you've been successful.

I'm looking forward to hearing about your new addition!

Hayley 🐶❤️

P.S. Please tag any of your new Puppy Parent friends - we're all in this together!

24/02/2020

Tag your family or friends who have just adopted a new puppy to join our classes on Tuesday evenings!

24/02/2020

Welcome to Zoomies with Hayley! We offer puppy preschool classes and in home consultations to help settle your new puppy to the family.

23/02/2020

Do you want a well trained and socialised puppy and have fun on the way? Zoomies with Hayley is for you. DM or comment below and we will contact you 🐾

23/02/2020

23/02/2020