This is our two older dogs, Turbo and Midge. We do get asked if they are allowed off lead, and the answer is yes, but they have to be separate. Not because they are naughty, but because of predatory drift. Midge is 12.5 years old, Turbo is 2, and much bigger. If allowed off lead together, Turbo would get carried away in the thrill of the chase, and potentially could cause serious injury to Midge. On lead sniffy walks are great for exercise and mental stimulation plus you can work on loose lead (this video is just a little free time) They do love each others company, and we are very careful to keep it that way!
Fletcher is growing so quickly! He loves to chew, but obviously he still has his little puppy teeth (he's 15 weeks old) choosing a suitable chew is important as we don't want teeth breaking! Our older dog was chomping a cow horn, and removed the inner piece. He discarded it and continued to chomp the horn. Fletch to the rescue! He can be a little guardy about prizes, (hence the head stroke) and he's now comfortable with us being there & less inclined to try and hide away with things. Way to go little guy!
Since getting Fletch, everyone has asked how midge is getting on! Midge is 12.5 and can be reactive: she takes a long time to trust a new dog. Well, here they are sharing a short stroll! We have careful management in place at home so everyone has their safe space and no one feels threatened. Thanks to this, they are reading each other really well and just enjoying the smells.
A great trick to build resilience and help exploring :)
Puppies are cute, but they are masters of mayhem, and teeth are sharp! They need a safe outlet for all their need to chew; this box had treats, a kong and scrunched up paper for him to riffle through... the floors a mess, but the skirtings survived! He had a blast with it!
Just because your dog is a little older, dosnt mean they can't learn new things/ enjoy training! Midge is 12.5 now, and despite learning this trick 4 years ago, it's still her favourite party piece! (The trick was to get her to be 'proper dead' as she wouldn't stop wagging her tail!) Have fun with your learning!
Bless this little lady! We do have to be careful what she does now, but she love this trick! Remember, your dog is not too old to learn! Have fun!
Just a teeny video we did this morning....sits and downs. Over the years I've seen so many methods of teaching this, and it really makes your head spin. (And not in a good way!) This is the easiest way of teaching this, and it's simple for puppies to pick up too! (T is in his lanky teenage string bean stage at the moment!)
Just to show you desentisation in action. Our older dog had very hard tough claws, and we couldn't cut them: he had to go the vets for a trim, and as he had arthritis they grew different lengths, and he was prone to nail bed infections. With T, we started with the grinder from him being a puppy. He is now just happy to lay still while dad works on his toes :) much less stressful! * they do need to be introduced very gradually, and your dog has to be happy to allow its use! Always consult a vet/ groomer if there are any nail issues!
A Friday smile for you! This is Turbo in his favourite chair: holding a new best toy. Yes he's allowed on the furniture! It is funny, but shows just how much he trusts us to do this: many dogs would jump off but he honestly doesn't care! Have fun with your dog: you are their world!
We had a teeny little group walk this evening for people in class. Everyone really enjoyed it! This little video makes me so proud: Midge is my dog, she is dog reactive if not given space. Daisy is also dog reactive... Given space these two shared a walk , enjoying each others company: it's so nice to see! If you have a reactive dog, please don't hide away! seek help, seek advice: there is light at the end of the tunnel.
You have no idea how momentous this little clip is. Bess was a Romanian street dog and she is obviously still wary about new things and experiences. This is such a massive step for her, and trust is growing all the time. I love this partnership!
OK! We did this the other day for our first class as a little idea for competition week. My partner chose the music, I had no idea what it was: so this is completely raw and made up as we go: its not perfect but to say I've not done an awful lot of dance training with T for the past few weeks I could not be prouder of him! Break in the middle was for a treat: he worked hard for that! Have fun in your training! :)
Just a little snapshot of our two loose lead walking last night. T is wearing a rogz y 2 clip harness, Midge a hurtta y harness. Because T is a strong lad and could have me over (if he decided to pull) the 2 clip system gives you a little more control and is comfortable for the dog without putting any strain on joints or under the tummy.
All class members! Private group is all set up! Invites have been emailed through. Simply click on the link and i will confirm asap! Videos have been uploaded from this weeks tasks, and also hints and tips for you to try! This was us playing a couple of months back
It's my birthday today! (21 again) we went to Danes dyke today: T has never seen the sea: needless to say it took a while for him to get used to it! :) Ps. It's an extra strong flexi lead and we ONLY use it for the beach. Hate them otherwise!
This made me giggle so much. T is a picker, and if there is a teeny hole he will make it his life's work to find the source. However, as puppies go, he has been a good lad, and we really can't complain. I love how he shows me what he's done.....
Working two dogs can be tricky! Practice with them seperate first to help them learn what you want them to do. Slowly start working them together when they are confident and less distracted by each other! (Turbo also avail for horse sound effects! Who needs coconuts?!)
Turbo is now 15 months old, and due to hormones, adolescence and growth spurts, he is very easily distracted. We did some fun heelwork moves today, and he absolutely smashed it! You need to pick a pace which works for your dog: T has very long legs, so i have to really stride out: Needless to say I was tired, but so proud of him :)
This was us playing a little: (T is a big lad and needs a bigger turning circle than midge!) Wow! Had lots of enquiries this week re: the next course! 3 definately booked on: 3 places left! Do drop us an email if you would like to join us: [email protected] and we will send out a form for you. Please note, spaces can only be held after the deposit is recieved. This WILL be refunded should we have to cancel!
