Toms dog training

24/06/2024

Be careful out there folks.

23/06/2024

This is a great guide from our friends at natural instinct, with the weather warming up over the next few days!

Remember though, this is only a guide and make sure there is fresh water at all times whilst monitoring all pets, large and small!

We have a wide selection of frozen treats from bones and broth to ice cream and chunks! Pop in and see us 😎

21/06/2024

Weather update!
So, despite it being sunny all week, it looks like we will get a light shower or two for tomorrow's classes. ☹️ But, it will still be warm. 😁
Footpath will still be slippery and uneven, please tread carefully.

15/06/2024

Well done all! We didn't let the weather dampen our spirits. 😁
Not many photos today, managed to get this one in between showers. 💦
Have a good week, summer is just around the corner. 🤞

14/06/2024

Weather update!
We've been pretty lucky with the weather so far this year. Keep those fingers and paws crossed for tomorrow. It's pretty changeable with a good chance of showers.
Pathways will be slippery and uneven, please be careful.

13/06/2024

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08/06/2024

Some great work done in all 3 classes today. Keep up the great work team. 🤩
Have a lovely weekend.

07/06/2024

Weather update!
We should have dry but windy weather for classes tomorrow. This means your dogs nose will be working overtime. 🙂
The path will still be slippery and uneven, please watch your step.

01/06/2024

My camera work was worse than normal this week. 😁 This is the only usable photo I took. Not only did I cut the human heads off, but I managed to do the same for the dogs. 🤣
If you have any photos, please do post them.

31/05/2024

Weather update!
Don't say it too loud, but it's going to be dry for classes tomorrow. 😁
The ground will be slippery and uneven, please watch where you step.

30/05/2024

The grass is cut, all ready for this weekends training.
Subscriptions should be renewed before Saturday please.

25/05/2024

OMG! My camera work is terrible. 🤣
Super super morning today. Great walk, great class, great people. Have a great weekend all.

24/05/2024

Weather update!
Weather looks good for tomorrow's classes. And when I say good, I really mean "at least it's dry". 😁
Footpath will be slippery and uneven as normal, please be careful.

23/05/2024

My dog every time! 🤣

22/05/2024

THE LOOK AWAY
Looking away is one of the calming signals in dog body language.

Just like a hard stare or prolonged eye contact may be a sign that a dog’s about to react, looking away is meant to calm a situation down.

The head position when looking away will vary – from side to side, holding in one position or subtle quick turns are all common variations, all while avoiding direct eye contact.

I have often watched in fascination when one of my dogs uses this form of communication with an insect! Her favourite thing to do is to hunt, catch and then play with a Parktown Prawn (King Cricket).

She means them no harm (I think) and just wants to engage in a game of how high can you jump before I can catch you.

She will carefully carry the cricket in her mouth without hurting it to the middle of the garden where there are no bushes where it may escape to.

After a quick play bow (from her, not the cricket!) the games begin. The game can go on for some time and when the cricket gets tired or plays dead, she will stop playing, sit quietly, avoid eye contact and keep looking away before starting the game again.

By this time, I usually feel really sorry for the cricket, will rescue it and put it out of reach, but I think this is a good example of how she uses the body language of looking away to try to calm the situation down, even if her intentions are completely selfish! I have no idea if the cricket understands what she is trying to communicate.

Body language can be subtle and fleeting, but with careful observation and knowing what to look for most of us can learn to recognize and interpret what our dogs are saying.

It’s always important to look at the context, the situation and especially what the rest of the body is doing when deciphering this amazing language.

Being able to understand a dog’s emotional state through their body language helps us to predict behaviour, prevent potential problems or allows us to just enjoy observing their language.

20/05/2024

18/05/2024

A great great walk today guys.
Yes, the photo is from last week. I just wanted to remind myself we did have sun once. 🤣😂🤣

17/05/2024

Weather update!
One week of sunshine and we are back to rain. 😫
It looks as though we may have a little rain for tomorrows training. Please dress yourselves and your dogs appropriately. The path will be slippery and uneven, please be careful.

16/05/2024

If you see me in your garden, please give me food (raw, unsalted meat or ground meat; I also like cat food but not fish) and water. Do not give me milk as it causes stomach problems and I could die from dehydration. I am naive, and if I see milk, I will drink it.
Do not give me milk!
Do not use insecticides or traps. I am harmless and beneficial for your garden because I feed on insects that attack vegetables.
My species is endangered, please help me stay alive.
Thank you! 🦔❤️
Find out in the first comment how to attract hedgehogs to your garden.

15/05/2024

What would you do if your dog did this? 😁🤭😁

14/05/2024

Muzzles are an amazing tool. Stops the dog from eating stuff that they shouldn't, and gives the human some confidence.

11/05/2024

Lovely stroll in the sunshine today. The dogs were all so well behaved.
I'm at the North Marston show today if you wanted to pop down and support a local charity.

10/05/2024

Weather update!
🥵 And it really is a weather update and not just a rain update! That returns next week. 🤣
It's going to be pretty warm, which is nice, however we will have some cloud cover, so humidity might be an issue. We'll stop often to allow all a rest.

08/05/2024

Come join me for an afternoon of fun. 🥳