Trustydog Training

25/07/2024

Interested in learning more about canine reactivity? Want to be coached on skills to help you reduce reactivity, in the comfort of your own home? These classes are suitable for anyone looking for support with their reactive dog. It's a 6 week course and you will be added to a community group upon completion, so you have that extra support moving forwards with your journey.

The class includes theory and practical - without putting you and your dog in a set up they will struggle with.

The link to book is in our bio (go to our website, then Book Appointment). £60 for a 6 week course - take the chance to make a positive change for yourself and your dog 🐕🐶

25/07/2024

REDUCING REACTIVITY CLASSES (Online) - £60 for a 6 week course!

Do you have a dog that barks at other dogs on walks? Does your dog hate the sight of other dogs or people? Are they fearful and try to avoid dogs when they see them? Are you starting to find walks unbearable? Have you been struggling with this issue for some time?

These classes are designed for ALL dogs struggling with reactivity on walks; to people/dogs/traffic. This reactivity may be big, aggressive reactions or just darting away when they see their trigger. If your walks are not fun, these classes can help you to make them enjoyable again.

The classes are all online to 1) make it convenient for all owners; 2) allow you to learn without the stress of managing your dog around unfamiliar dogs and people; 3) it practices what we preach - minimising the stressors, whilst we teach them new strategies to cope.

You will also learn more about why your dog is reactive and how we can make sure they are living their best lives whilst struggling with this behaviour.

17/07/2024

Do you have a Romanian Rescue Dog? Or know someone that does? This guide has been designed as an introduction into why Romanian Dogs can be so complex, and provides tips on how you can help to support your Romanian Rescue.

We haven't talked much about Romanian dogs on here, but Gina has worked with them for years and wants to push this side of her Behaviour Consulting again. Of course, all of this information is also useful for anyone that owns a rescue dog from the UK; or a dog that is reactive or fearful for various reasons.

Comment below if you would like the free guide, or get in touch if you would like to have a chat about the services we can offer to help you with your Romanian Dog.

16/06/2024

WALK AND TRAIN PACKAGES!

Do you find yourself struggling with time to actually go out and train your dog?

Are you watching videos, working with trainers, trying your best but finding you are still struggling with implementing training becoming overwhelmed with all the conflicting advice out there?

We have decided to offer "Walk and Train" sessions to help owners with the initial implementation of a training programme. We will train the dog the skills, then teach you the cues and how to maintain the upkeep of the training.

All will be force free, as always, and as always there are no quick fixes to training BUT we hope this will give an option to owners that have limited time, opportunities or any other factors impacting their training implementation.

If you are interested and want to find out more, please get in touch.

- The programme will run for 4-8 weeks depending on the training goals/issues. 1 or 2 walks per week and you will be given homework to practice in your free time (10 mins a day).

- This WILL NOT be suitable for dogs with stranger directed aggression, separation anxiety or issues within the home. Most other cases will be suitable however will be discussed with you as an individual.

- This is suitable for training and behaviour cases, so don't hesitate to get in touch if you think you would benefit.

20/03/2024

02/01/2024

A great opportunity to do something new to do with your dogs in 2024!

New year - new dog sport! 🐕 🏃‍♀️ 🐩 🏃 🐾

Fun friendly atmosphere, no fitness needed. Perfect way to build a bond with your dog 🐕

Few spaces left on the Couch to canicross course.

3 Spaces for Wednesday 17th evenings - 6.30pm

5 spaces for Saturday 27th mornings - 11am

Saturday 8am - FULL

Please contact either me or Paula (Running on all paws) by either of the email addresses on the ad as we may not see questions on here!

01/01/2024

31/12/2023

While you enjoy your new years celebrations tonight, spare a thought for all the dogs who will be culled because of their measurements, dimensions and shape of their heads.

Time is running out for those dogs in rescue who might’ve been a perfect family pet or someone’s best friend. For those dogs already in homes with owners who understand the exemption process, they are safe. But they must now have restrictions placed on them for the rest of their lives. No room for error, or the dog could be seized.
For those owners out there who maybe don’t understand the exemption process, or think their dog doesn’t count because they aren’t specifically an “XL bully type” their dogs are at risk of being seized and destroyed. Same as the dogs already seized for being “pitbull type.”
It’s not about the breed, it’s about the measurements.

I am very lucky and grateful that my bull breed is safe from persecution due to his height falling just under the restriction and his dimensions being slightly off. But considering his breeds, this could’ve been a different story. Which highlights just how ridiculous and tragic this is.

You may think there’s nothing you can do to help, but you can still write to your MP and let your voice be heard. If you see someone walking a bull breed wearing a muzzle, instead of judging, smile at their owner and understand how hard this might all be for them, as well as their dog.

30 years ago breed specific legislation was brought into place due to a number of dog attacks. Since then dog attacks have only risen, showing it’s not about the supposed “dangerous breeds”. So instead of breathing a sigh of relief over this ban, and it lulling people into a false sense of security. Just wonder, which type of dog will be next.

28/12/2023

Remember - electric shock collars are a management tool, can and do fail, are proven to have potentially very damaging side effects (which long lines and harnesses are much less likely to have), are going to be banned, and work on teaching dogs what NOT to do as opposed to WHAT to do.

Trying to justify the use of e collars because of prey drive or failed management is ridiculous. I have a dog that was born to feral parents, has wolf DNA, and severe trauma in his past. He is also very difficult to train with reinforcement when he gets stressed. We rely on force free management strategies to keep him and others safe - good fencing; good quality harnesses, good quality long lines and correct usage of these tools. He is also a larger, strong dog with a mixture of working breeds and guarding breeds. If I don't need an E collar with him to keep everyone safe and happy, you don't need one with your dog.

(I have also never needed an aversive tool like this with any of the street dogs, UK rescue dogs, working dogs or others that I have worked with over the last 10+ years).