PUPPY SOCIALISATION AND ENTERTAINMENT DURING COVID 19
Essential Socialisation during Covid In these difficult times I thought it worth emphasising that whilst the usual ideal puppy socialisation methods are not possible, you can and should still be doing as much as safely possible to ensure your puppy grows into a well-balanced older dog. Getting your Puppy used to Sounds One of my […]
ONE LITTLE WORD (THE RELEASE COMMAND) CAN MAKE A HUGE DIFFERENCE…
The ‘release’ command This simple training exercise will make a huge difference on how much control you have over your dog and is used to teach your dog to remain in position when asked (Wait, Stay, Sit, Down, Stand) and also useful when asked to ‘Leave’. Having control over a dog contrarily gives […]
STOP YOUR DOG CHASING SHEEP – PRACTICAL TRAINING ON ASHDOWN FOREST
Ashdown Forest Ashdown Forest (close to East Grinstead in East Sussex) offer practical training days to help teach your dog to stop worrying sheep. These are a very good way to do such training under the guidance and safety of an experienced trainer and under controlled circumstances with sheep, and at a […]
TEACHING YOUR DOG TO RETRIEVE
Why it’s a good idea to teach your dog to retrieve (and play in general with you) It helps to build a strong bond between you and your dog (so long as you play nicely and it’s fun for your dog). Valued toys and games can be used as a reward so you […]
PUPPY TOYS AND CHEWS
Introducing new Puppy Toys and Chews Puppy toys and a variety of chews are essential to keep your puppy mentally happy and out of too much mischief! However, when giving your dog any new item, please supervise to check he/she is safe to be left with it. Some dogs eat anything! The above […]
THE BEST POSSIBLE START FOR YOUR NEW PUPPY OR RESCUE DOG
Giving your dog the best possible start in life, be he or she a bundle of 8 week old joy or an older rescue dog, will help you greatly in having a well behaved and well mannered friend who is both easy to live with and a pleasure take out in public. It […]
DOG TRAINING CLASSES REDHILL, SURREY JANUARY 2018
Small, friendly dog training classes in South Nutfield, near Redhill, start Thursday 25 January 2018 at 10am. Only three places left – please see website or contact me for more details and registration form. I look forward to hearing from you and to helping you with your dog’s training and behaviour. Sally […]
DOG TRAINING CLASS REDHILL JANUARY 2018
Join us for a small, friendly and practical dog training group class in Nutfield, near Redhill (Surrey). Class is limited to just four dogs to allow for plenty of one to one advice for you and your dog, and to allow plenty of time for practical and effective outdoor training tailored to […]
TRAINING DOGS TO LEAVE SHEEP
If you would like a chance to train your dog to leave sheep alone then please contact Ashdown Forest Conservators (see below) as I have just received the following email. Contact Ashdown Forest Conservators to book your space A few spaces have opened up for the Sheep Proof Your Dog Training on Tuesday […]
DOG TRAINING CLASSES REDHILL SEPTEMBER 2017
NEW 8 WEEK COURSE STARTS THURSDAY, 28 SEPTEMBER 2017 10AM, IN NUTFIELD, NEAR REDHILL, SURREY Please contact (email or telephone) for registration form, location and price Nutfield is just 5 – 15 minutes from Reigate, Redhill, Horley, Bletchingley and Godstone Thursday, 28 September 2017 – Thursday, 23 November 2017: 10am – 11am (No class […]