Coleman Canine Coaching

16/08/2024

Couldn't resist this!

10/08/2024

https://knowdogsallowed.com/blog/f/spare-no-ex-pens-five-ways-to-use-exercise-pens-for-life?fbclid=IwY2xjawEj5-tleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHX6oZzX0v203YH4rRP6wJhJEfPI1ppUn6XN9GK0Rh8CR8V2mquGApmg_xw_aem_WQLb53pVlJC3ZbIOtXHzCQ

Five ways to use exercise pens for life, by Kate Woods, IAABC-ADT, FFCP

24/07/2024

These lovely words from a client: "Thank you so much once again! After our session we met (A) at Bennett's in Mangawhai. All she needed was a small towel on the ground and she stayed put, the perfect companion! Never in a million years did I expect those skills to be so transferable so soon.. incredible!

So appreciate all of your time, energy and support".

From the lovely Betsy and Koa.

23/07/2024

Chirag Patel - well worth following. Great video here covering loose lead walking, getting your dog's focus and dealing with attention seeking. Remember that a clicker is just a marker - no magic. You will always have your voice with you, so clicker not needed.

Struggling with your dog pulling on the leash during walks? Master the art of teaching your dog to walk to heel with Chirag Patel’s expert guidance. In this ...

29/06/2024

https://www.companionanimalpsychology.com/2018/06/study-outlines-reasons-to-ban.html?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR37LYJpb_xFlixRxEWoYxZk9YzgUv4qDYJApuObFZI-mt6iy0M1URbvjk0_aem_lM9bWfU303QAec4FmLk3CA&m=1

There are risks to using shock collars in dog training, and a review of the scientific literature calls for shock collars to be banned.

24/06/2024

Good advice from APDTNZ. I would also add that sending a dog to daycare 5 times a week is not necessarily the best thing for your dog regardless of how social it is since it can fill the dog's bucket so that the dog is constantly hyper and struggles to be calm. Also, free access to play with other dogs can build value in other dogs at the expense of your own relationship. Clients whose dogs attend daycare often tell me that they struggle to win their dog's attention when other dogs are around.

Like all things, there are no hard and fast rules about what will happen, but it is good to be aware of what might happen and certainly good daycares have their place.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/society/350316519/daycare-right-choice-your-pooch?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1wCCTc1uACIjgiAvJWCebqF8xol2Ax4SXiionxEGLGTmPoomNQGMsH768_aem_WpxkpFJh_OS1ckPBj4iENw

Since there are no official regulations in place for dog daycares in New Zealand, how can you make sure daycare is the best option for them?

18/06/2024

This lab is really enjoying its sniffing walk and will go home mentally tired to a good snooze. It doesn't need to run to in the ground.

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26/05/2024

Preparing for vet visits is so important to avoid problems later on. This is an interesting blog on the subject. I can teach all of the techniques mentioned and help you to facilitate your vet visits. Contact me for further details:

Preparing Your Dog for a Successful Vet Visit: A Behaviour Veterinarian's Guide The anticipation of a vet visit often evokes anxiety in both canines and their owners. However, with preparation, these appointments can become positive experiences for everyone involved. In this blog, we'll outline the....

18/03/2024

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31/12/2023

Happy New Year to everyone!

23/12/2023

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all my clients, past, present and future!

19/12/2023

Could not have put this better myself. A timely reminder as the Festive season approaches.

No matter how well trained or 'good' you genuinely think your dog is, don't risk it. They are dogs. And dogs have their off days too.

18/06/2023

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25/05/2023

Time to get your snuffle mats!

21/05/2023

Spot on! My dogs have learnt to tolerate each other - usually because one will give way to the other's use of pressure. They can have "Aww, sweet" moments, but usually when the sunny, warm spot is of limited size!😎

Humans love hugs, and we get particularly excited when it looks like dogs are hugging. But how often are dogs really expressing affection that way?

23/04/2023

The delightful Priscilla aceing her boundaries.

05/11/2022

https://youtu.be/Pri5alS6gK4

Fireworks are an oddity for dogs (and most animals). They’re loud, they’re booming, they light up the sky spontaneously and a lot of dogs are caught off guar...

20/10/2022

Taking Crazy Lady to a whole new level 🤣🤣🤣

15/10/2022

The new "reformulated" puppy course finished today. Great owners and great puppies! Calm dogs and excited owners 😉🥰

Feedback score 93%. Thank you class!

26/08/2022

I'm back with in-person classes!

3 levels of puppy classes now available from puppy pre-school (so book your pup before collection!) to older puppies. Courses run on a Saturday morning for 4 weeks at Hakaru Hall. Level 1 and Level 2 courses require some previous training with me.

As always, class sizes will be small to provide the optimum benefit for handler and pup. The courses are priced at $120 each with discounts for upfront commitment to multiple courses.

Contact me via pm or email at [email protected] for further details.

09/08/2022

Watch this page! I will be announcing a new suite of training classes that will be starting soon. There will be something for every dog - from pupsters through to senior dogs, all using games to build skills and improve your dog's quality of life (and perhaps even yours!).

08/08/2022

Just bought this beautiful snuffle mat from Ruakaka Dog Rescue. Super-deep pile, 40cm x 60cm for $45 plus postage. This is the large size, but there is also a smaller size. They are selling these as a fundraiser. Order direct by contacting Ruakaka Dog Rescue.

02/06/2022

More photo's of Coco acing her boundaries, just because I can and the last photo wasn't the best of her lovely face!

31/05/2022

The delightful Coco acing her boundaries. Great work by her guardian who has plans for her to be an therapy dog. Coco is already showing great potential.

27/05/2022

09/05/2022

Many thanks to Jennifer, a client that doesn't have a Facebook account so could not publish a review on this page:

"Brenda is an excellent dog trainer and coach. She is full of great ideas and taught us a wide variety of fun games and practical tips we could apply to our two dogs. Best part about Brenda's coaching style is that it's very practical and hands on, and she provides extremely comprehensive notes which makes learning very easy for both the dogs and the humans! We'd highly recommend Brenda's services. It's great value and we learnt a lot. Thanks for all your help Brenda!"