Cat Clicker Training

Here at last!

We've made a start at the cat shop.

Please do see our article and special offers on cat clicker training in the cat shop, or read more about it all in Your Cat mag.

Thanks to Your Cat for supporting this offer.

Happy Clicking!!

Dog Obedience Training

I've been having some thoughts on what this is about, and whether it's a good name for what we actually want to do with our dogs these days. I've never liked the term "obedience" as to me, it conjures up old fashioned methods of training, using punishment, choke chains and the likes.

Ofcourse, we don't go in for that nowadays - or I hope we don't!

Anyway, hope you have fun reading the article on the web site and look forward to reading your comments here too.

Thanks.

Puppy Socialisation

Following on from the info and offer on dog bite prevention, I thought it would help to raise the profile of puppy socialisation. Many clients I speak with think this is simply about letting your puppy play with other puppies. Well, there's way more to it than that, and what's really important is that the whole process is started as soon as you get your new puppy home.

Aggression is probably the most common dog behaviour problem, and fear is the most common cause of aggression. 

Reducing fear means exposing your puppy to tons of stuff!! 

There are many many things that your puppy can be safely exposed to well before their vaccinations are completed. 

Please see newly updated  puppy socialisation web page for more info, and to get your free puppy socialisation check list.

Have fun with your confident puppy!!

Dog Bite Prevention Week

Dog Bite prevention week is a fantastic idea, allowing us to take some time to focus on promoting preventing dog bites

Starting at the beginning, working on puppies, good and safe socialisation is key - introducing your puppy safely to all the smells, sights, and sounds that they'll need to learn to cope with in their lives with us.

Training then teaches a dog how to communicate with us - so instead of grabbing things and running off, they leave the things they shouldn't and play with the things they should.

Teaching children how to safely interact with your dog is also a great way to prevent accidents.

For more information and special offers, please see the dog-bite-prevention page on the web site.

And, if you have any questions, please do leave a comment here or email us.

Gentle Leader Harnesses

Great News : our Gentle Leader Harnesses are now all back in stock for all sizes.

These harnesses are great - especially for dogs who don't like things over their noses (or if you don't) - the work by give you extra power over your dogs shoulders. If the dogs pulls away from  you - just stand still - the only place they'll be able to move is to face you.

Ofcourse, some dogs are extremely strong pullers - and sometimes actually, using a Gentle Leader and a gentle Leader harness, connected with a double lead is the belt and braces approach.

For more info please click here - gentle leaders

Youtube - amazing dog stuff

Here's an amazing clip about a dog saving a dog

And this dogs certainly not scared of fireworks!! DONT TRY THIS AT HOME!!

Recall Training

Getting your dog to come when called is a big issue for some. We thought it might help to start up a set of on-line training notes, building things up weekly, one step at a time.

For the 1st steps in recall training, please see our web site - teaching your dog to come when called page

Then catch up here each week for more helpful, free training advice.