Lovely training session with this chap today . A few weeks in and his recall much improved 👌🏻 #MiniSchnauzer

Apologies for sound quality 😬 How do your dogs behave around livestock ? If they aren’t able to control themselves when on a lead , you have absolutely no chance when they are free ! #TrainAndRestrain

Sunday Runday 🏃 🐶

This is what a dog trainer looks like 👌🏻

Looks like a dog sized space to me 🤔

1/2 Come with us on our morning walk as I ask for control positions, expanding Orla’s understanding across different contexts. Train in the environments where you need the behaviours.

2/2 Notice how the release is very calm, I don’t want to build excited anticipation of release, this would make control more difficult for Orla 👍🏻

Today Orla and I worked on her control at the beach . This is a context where she has struggled with loose lead. Really pleased with her understanding. The levels of excitement at the beach can make the location challenging for many dogs. simplify and progress will happen 👍🏻

I insisted on loose lead all the way to the water’s edge, where she was rewarded with a swim and a play 😀 Her engagement with me is clear to see . Very little interest paid to the other dogs , children, seagulls etc. I of course brought out the big guns with her favourite toy !

Finished off with a big ask in respect of control position. Busy beach , excitement levels raised with the use of a toy reward , which led to a mistake in the down on the sand . No big dramas , just a repeat and finish on success . Give it a go #AlwaysTraining

I have learned my trade over many many years as a pet owner and police dog handler / instructor , but I have added to and improved my methods watching Jamie penrith . Give him a follow and sign up to his skills for life training programme , its phenomenal 👌🏻

Stan has a time out . If I don’t do this he will run himself into the ground . Working dogs can be their own worst enemy. Orla chooses to keep him company ❤️ Maddie working away so I get the pleasure of the big man’s company for a few days x

Mad dogs favourite toys are the road kill characters. So we got her some new ones for working so hard at the air show 😊

I mean she shouldn’t sit at the table but …… 🥰

Training young dogs be like ………… 🤦‍♀️ 😂 🥰

My catch is improving despite the slippery outfield ☔️

Thanks Paul , I will also miss seeing your content but I will pop in and see you for a real time catch up soon . The majority of the community here are an amazing bunch . Page will close after the weekend to give me time to thank some specific individuals x