tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70056936748385988842024-03-13T17:20:23.182+00:00K9 Capers DTCUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005693674838598884.post-84551328484635928722019-04-08T12:57:00.000+01:002019-04-08T12:57:18.109+01:00Hoopers is coming!!!<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Back last year I was accredited as a Canine Hoopers UK (CHUK) instructor.<br />For those of you that haven't heard of Hoopers it's a wonderful sport, which is suitable for all ages & abilities (both dogs & handlers)<br />It's a fun, fast low impact sport. you can do it for fun, or compete at events up & down the country.<br />We'll be holding our first workshop on May 27th ( Bank Holiday Monday) at our Slough venue.<br />Times & booking details coming soon.<br />In the meantime, check out the video & website below for more info.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;">Some dogs get really worried by the noise, smells & flashes.... but with a little preparation & effort on your part, it can be a lot easier for them.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;">If you have a puppy, or young dog, with no prior experience of fireworks, you have a blank canvas with which to work.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;">Your dog can be taught that fireworks are a positive, rewarding thing !!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;">Firstly.....prepare.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;">Ensure your dog is walked before dusk.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;">Draw the curtains earlier.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;">Raise the volume on TV's & radios slightly.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;">Pop the heating up a wee bit higher.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;">Feed a meal higher in carbs....it has the effect of us eating a heavy meal & just wanting to snooze. (Sweet potato is ideal for this, boiled & mashed, it's a natural calmer)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;">Try & keep everything as normal as possible.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;">Whenever I have a pup or young dog, at the 1st sound of fireworks I start a training session indoors, loads of treats, lots of praise, doing things the dog knows well (this isn't the time to try & teach a new behaviour)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;">If your dog stops & listens, that's completely normal (Don't forget their hearing is incredibly sensitive)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;">If they want to run off & hide, let them.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;">If they want to go outside & watch, let them, as long as it's safe for them & they are free to come back in (Go outside with them)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;">Older dogs that may have been ok all their lives, can react as they get older. It's because of changes in their hearing. </span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">They lose </span>mid-range<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> ability & only h</span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;">ear really high, or really low sounds (Making fireworks & thunderstorms more audible.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Zylkene is made from natural ingredients & helps relax pets at times they are finding stressful.<br /><br />An <a href="https://www.adaptil.com/uk/Dog/dogs-and-fireworks-stress" target="_blank">ADAPTIL</a> collar or diffuser is another option, which works the same way.<br /><br />Many people also swear by music to calm their dogs.<br />There are lots of free options online <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAy6pp2Wh1M" target="_blank">THIS</a> is a good one (tested by my own dogs) </span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005693674838598884.post-781313512203230252018-10-06T17:03:00.000+01:002018-10-06T17:03:07.889+01:00Long time no blog!!!<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">No blog from the training club for years!!<br />Sometimes life gets in the way & that's what happened.<br />Losses of both the human & Canine kind </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">have struck some hard blows, but hopefully, things are now looking up.<br />The club is very busy, with lots of people training their dogs & gaining their kennel club awards.<br />I've become a Kennel Club Accredited Instructor & more recently become accredited as a Canine Hoopers UK instructor ...see more about the sport <a href="https://youtu.be/K1qwXLYfcXc" target="_blank">HERE</a> .<br />We hope to hold courses in this very shortly.<br />Feel free to contact us via the website for more info.</span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005693674838598884.post-23387919832639832802016-10-08T21:14:00.001+01:002016-10-08T21:15:25.052+01:00Getting prepared for firework season 2016<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I know we have fireworks all year round , but they intensify towards the end of the year.<br />In 4 weeks time it'll be November 5th and as it falls on a Saturday it'll be a noisy one!!!<br />The previous Sunday, October 30th, is Diwali , which is also celebrated with fireworks & of course the 31st is Halloween, which could also mean some pretty odd sounds!!.<br /><br />I wrote a blog a few years ago, which you can read <a href="http://k9capersdtc.blogspot.co.uk/2013/09/remember-remember.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>, just the dates have changed.<br />You really can help your dogs by preparing them well in advance & don't forget some people let fireworks off in daylight hours, so be very careful to keep your dogs safe, especially off lead.<br />Scared dogs sometimes run in blind panic and we don't want any lost dogs or accidents.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005693674838598884.post-66562700601451083332016-09-22T23:08:00.000+01:002016-09-22T23:08:39.042+01:00Walking into trouble<span style="font-size: large;">I've friends who are professional dog walkers.<br />They are an absolute godsend to many owners who have to work, are ill, or for a number of reasons might need a reliable person to walk their dogs from time to time.<br />They are trusted not only with people precious dogs but also, in many cases hold the keys to their homes too.<br />Different dogs have different needs, some just need to be let out into the garden, some need a quick walk around the block, some need a longer walk and some off lead time.<br />A good dog walker will cater to your dog's needs, keep them safe from harm and not let them be a nuisance in public, won't they?<br />We seem to be seeing a rise in so-called pack walks. Large groups of dogs, with different needs and temperaments walking together. Some dogs, of course, love to be in a large group. but can a dog walker be in control of so many? Would your dog be safe amongst so many? How would members of the public perceive a large group of dogs running free?<br /><br />Today whilst walking with a friend and our collective six dogs, I encountered such a walk.<br />At first, we just spotted one small terrier in the distance, then more dogs appeared.<br />We recalled out dogs and put 5 on lead (Both my friend and I have a reactive dog each) My steady GSD was left loose as he is friendly respectful and social with all dogs.<br />We were quickly surrounded by at least 10 dogs, 2 of them barking at our dogs. There were more than 10 altogether (20 or more I think), they had several on lead & many were walking some distance from the others.<br />No attempt was made by the walkers to recall them.<br />I politely asked for one walker to recall the dogs, pointing out we have enough dog related incidents reported without the need for more & was ignored.<br />I asked the second walker if he was a professional, walking other people's dogs & he confirmed he was, but wouldn't give me his card ( I offered mine)<br />On asking the 3rd (female) walker to please recall the dogs (which were now in my friend's dogs face) to get the dogs under control, she replied , "Your f%*cking dog's off lead" !!! Sure enough, he was and was happily sniffing in the bushes.<br /><br />I'm sure the owners would be horrified if they knew the lack of control their dogs are under whilst in the care of these walkers.<br />Do you know what happens when your dog is out with one?<br />Could 3 people have off lead control over that many dogs?<br /><br />This incident has been reported to the local authority and is backed by photographic and video evidence.<br />Maybe I should post a photo and we could see who recognises their dogs!!</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005693674838598884.post-75101962392981213782016-01-22T15:29:00.000+00:002016-01-22T20:25:31.472+00:00Didn't they do well ??<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Sunday 17th saw our first Kennel Club Good Citizen assessment of the year.<br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 18.76px;"> Iain Lewis was our assessor once again and had to negotiate snow & ice to get to us.<br /><br />We had 11 in the Bronze group, a couple not long out of the Puppy Foundation class & others who've been with us a while longer - 11 passes. fabulous start.</span></span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005693674838598884.post-80247000230040544262015-10-06T12:44:00.002+01:002015-10-06T12:44:58.131+01:00Woofability Assistance? Dogs<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I seldom, if ever use this page to knock other organisations and it feels odd to do so. Especially when this particular group has charitable status!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Assistance dogs, we've all seen them in various forms, Guide Dogs, Hearing Dogs, Dogs for the disabled. Out in public, wearing their harnesses, enriching and enabling the lives of their handlers.<br />Have you ever wondered about their training, how it's done, how long it takes, what's involved?<br />I have, I've trained one of my own as a therapy dog & visited the training centres of some major organisations. It takes a lot of knowledge, patience, time & understanding to train a dog and that's before it gets introduced to a possible handler.<br />Of course, this also takes money and as charities these organisations rely on public & corporate support.<br /><br />I think we'd all agree that these charities do an outstanding job wouldn't we?<br /><br />Well watch <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b06g2485/inside-out-south-05102015" target="_blank">THIS </a> and then tell me how you feel (Comments welcome here or on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/K9CapersDTC" target="_blank">Facebook Page</a> )<br /><br />I'm really angered that <a href="https://www.facebook.com/woofability?fref=ts" target="_blank">Woofability Assistance Dogs</a> are passing themselves off as an assistance dog charity.<br />Watching the programme, I was spotting mistake after mistake, from basic management issues to lack of knowledge about the most basic of training requirements.<br /><br />A trained pet dog has better behaviour than the "trained" examples shown. Many dogs languishing in rescue centres receive better training. ( Dogs Trust have some amazing dogs & trainers at their centres)<br /><br />I'm also really concerned over the welfare of dogs in their care and know well-meaning breeders donate much-loved pups to the scheme. Pups raised in homes, as part of the family, now living in stark kennels, with a lack of mental stimulation. A recipe for an unbalanced adult dog. Heartbreaking for the breeders, who I guess had imagined the pups being well cared for, in safe knowledgeable hands.<br /><br />I really hope the publicity will get results, either by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/woofability?fref=ts" target="_blank">Woofability</a> learning a lesson and employing trainers who actually know what they are doing, or by their charity status being removed.<br />My real concern though is for the welfare of those dogs and the safety of people who have one of the "trained" dogs in their homes.<br /><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005693674838598884.post-32869921823038211822015-02-25T11:02:00.000+00:002015-02-25T11:03:47.883+00:00The Magnificent 7<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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These club members are now working towards their Silver award & we hope this will inspire more members to join us on the next assessment day (hopefully in the summer) </div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Quite shocking - but here comes the part that disgusts me.<br />The "professional" dog walker dragged the Boxer off, then hit it with the ball launcher, she then went on to twist its ears/cheeks til it cried & when I objected, said she didn't stand for that kind of thing !!!<br />She'd walked this dog for 3 weeks & it's never shown aggression. Anyone who works with dogs will tell you, you can never be sure of how they'll react.<br />No apology offered & the person she was walking with did nothing, so I'm guessing all 8 dogs were in her care (The limit due to the DCO's is 4 per <i>responsible </i>handler.)</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Full report logged with the Rangers, who've suggested I also go to the Police.<br /><br />I know lots of professional dog walkers who are very good & observant in all situations, I'd happily recommend their services. But this person really shouldn't be entrusted with others dogs - the poor Boxer didn't deserve what he got at her hands.<br />Mine isn't the 1st complaint about her - please if you're going to use a dog walker check out the n</span></span><span style="font-size: large;">umber of dogs they walk, their views on punishment & you're at all concerned - walk away.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005693674838598884.post-18612209321419552642014-10-04T11:05:00.000+01:002014-10-04T11:05:09.859+01:00It's getting near to that time of year again !!<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The year has certainly flown by & we're rapidly approaching Firework season.<br />Rather than writing it all out again, I'll link to last years blog post <a href="http://k9capersdtc.blogspot.co.uk/2013/09/remember-remember.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> & just add that Diwali this year is on <span style="background-color: white; color: #212121; line-height: 38.4000015258789px;">Thursday, </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121; line-height: 38.4000015258789px; white-space: nowrap;">October 23rd - so not long now.<br /><br />Please have a read, a little preparation can save years of heartache & stress.</span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005693674838598884.post-36762372880110684282014-06-20T11:13:00.002+01:002014-06-20T11:14:17.964+01:00Have YOUR say, re' the proposed restrictions at Burnham Beeches.<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The City Of London welcome YOUR views on the proposed restrictions at Burnham Beeches - find out more <a href="http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/our-resources/kennel-club-campaigns/access-for-owners-and-dogs/restrictions-at-burnham-beeches/" target="_blank">HERE</a> <br />Please copy in the following to any responses made;</span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Droid Sans', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em;">Chairman of the Epping Forest and Commons Committee, Gordon Haines -</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Droid Sans', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em;"> </span><a href="mailto:Gordon.Haines@cityoflondon.gov.uk" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; color: #25229f; font-family: 'Droid Sans', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Gordon.Haines@cityoflondon.gov.uk</a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Over the past few weeks I've heard some very sensible comments & suggestions - I hope they have been submitted & taken into account.<br /><br />I've spoken to dog walkers & visitors without dogs & not one , so far, has agreed with the proposals, or understood the reasons given for them. </span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005693674838598884.post-6632679915047445952014-06-05T10:52:00.000+01:002014-06-05T10:52:57.237+01:00Kennel Club Survey re' proposed restrictions at Burnham Beeches<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The Kennel Club wants YOUR views.<br />If you walk 1 dog or more at Burnham Beeches, please make your views known, by completing the short survey <a href="http://www.burnhamdogwalkers.org.uk/" target="_blank">HERE</a> .<br />Responsible dog owners/walkers can see flaws in the proposed restrictions....what do YOU think ?</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005693674838598884.post-81354133170884309002014-05-20T22:11:00.001+01:002014-05-20T22:16:22.183+01:00Attention All Burnham Beeches Dog Walkers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"> A familiar sight to those of you that know me, or follow me on Twitter, Facebook or Flickr, my dogs, off lead, posing for a photo in Burnham Beeches.<br />We've walked there since Chili was a pup (She's 9 now) & my parents used to take me there as a kid regularly, so I know the area pretty well. I live less than a mile away, so spend as much time as I can there, sometimes with the dogs, sometimes without...but usually with a camera or 2.<br />In 2008 the roads running through the Beeches were closed to traffic, so now (Except for the occasional speeding cyclist) walkers, horse riders & joggers are safe to walk around the site.<br /><br /> In the main the dog walkers using the site are what I'd call "responsible". We don't let our dogs swim in the ponds, or chase wildlife...including the Cows & Ponies which have been introduced onto the site. We pick up after our dogs (using the bags & bins provided). We don't allow our dogs to chase cyclists, joggers & horse riders & we keep our eyes open for any problems on site, people acting suspiciously, unsafe trees, fences & gates, litter, fires etc.<br /><br />Unfortunately though the sites management team are trying to impose restrictions on us dog walking types. (See article below)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Today the MP for Hendon, Matthew Offord, is in the House of Commons calling for a ban on shock collars.<br />These gadgets are readily available to members of the public, with no regulations covering their use or manufacture.<br />The excuses for their use I've heard today range from livestock chasing & escaping from the garden to leg humping & barking in the car. All the owners claimed to love their dogs & have their welfare at heart.<br />If you love something why would you want to inflict pain on it ?<br />Too many people want the perfect dog, unfortunately , like people, dogs are never perfect. Often what we see as unacceptable behaviour, is perfectly normal for a dog.<br />If a behaviour is harmful to the dog, other animals, or members of the public, it can be modified.<br />But, there is no such thing as a quick fix, these things take time & patience & in the meantime good management is needed.<br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">This time we will be hosting not one, but two workshops.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Where we have a <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;">18.5mtr x 90mtr covered riding arena. With </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;">adjacent parking</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The aim of PAT is managing new experiences, meeting, visits to new places etc.... so they create no fear whatsoever. Just the opposite in fact, they are seen as fun & rewarding.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Take your average puppy for instance, raised (we would hope) with his mother & littermates, in a safe warm environment. He wants for nothing & becomes used to his familiar surroundings.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Put yourself in a pups shoes (yes, I do realise they don't wear shoes as a rule... !!!)... there you are, tucked up with Mum & your Brothers & Sisters & somebody reaches over & picks you up.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">That's ok , you're used to being picked up, fed treats & cuddled.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">But wait a minute, who are these people & where are they taking me ?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The pup arrives at your home, full of lovely things you've bought for him, new toys, new bed,new bowls, new collar & so the list goes on.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">But, to your new pup,he's with strangers, in a new place, full of strange things, NOTHING is familiar & there's no Mum & siblings to offer comfort.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">At bedtime the lights go out & he does the only thing he knows how, he cries.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">This too is normal.......but what can we do to make it easier ?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The 1st thing is try & visit the pup as often as you can before bringing him home. Then you will be familiar to him.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Leave a few blankets, so they can pick up familiar scent, maybe a teddy too.<br />Prepare your home, have pups bed or crate set in a quiet area of the home. Think about where it's sited in terms of easy access to the garden (for house training)<br />When you bring your pup home place the items with familiar scent in pups bed/crate.<br />I always feed pups in their crate, this makes it a positive/rewarding place to be thus forming a positive association.<br />A stuffed puppy kong at bedtime is also comforting, as is a nightlight, radio at low volume, cuddly toy with familiar scent(Takes the place of littermates) , some people also use a heat source & ticking clock (which replicates a heartbeat) Whatever you use, you are trying to create a positive 1st night in his new home.<br /><br />Don't forget, a puppy with a full tum will sleep better BUT be prepared for toilet trips throughout the night. Choose a spot in your garden, carry pup there & wait.......... & wait............... & wait !!!<br />As soon as puppy performs, lavish on the praise.<br />You may feel a bit silly at 3am, but it will be worth it & again is forming a positive association.<br />You'll soon see a pattern forming between meal times, sleeping & play times & the need to toilet, the trick is to be one step ahead & ensure pup is in his spot in time.<br /><br />To be continued............</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005693674838598884.post-42672986392326131002013-09-24T11:43:00.002+01:002013-09-24T11:43:50.798+01:00Remember, remember.............<h5 class="uiStreamMessage userContentWrapper" data-ft="{"type":1,"tn":"K"}" style="background-color: white; font-weight: normal; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px 20px 0px 15px; word-break: break-word; word-wrap: break-word;">
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005693674838598884.post-40203574706572255702013-09-21T21:47:00.000+01:002013-09-21T21:47:01.992+01:00When is my dog "trained" ?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I get to meet most people the first time in good circumstances, they call me all excited, having just brought their puppy home (or even better , before they bring him/her home). They want to start off training on the right foot, with supervised socialisation & training in a safe environment.<br />Week by week I see progress, sharing in their achievements & helping out with fresh ideas & encouragement if things go a bit off track (Which they always do, it's perfectly normal !!)<br />Progress varies tremendously as the pups grow, dependant on many factors, breed, home environment, owner dedication etc, but everyone finishes the puppy course with the basics under their belt.<br />This is when one of 2 things happens, the owner gets the training bug & we see them week after week, or, the owner is happy that their dog is "trained" & we never see them again.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">This week I've had a couple of calls, from people with older pups, wanting help.<br />They've all attended puppy classes elsewhere & when the course has ended not enrolled for more classes, as they were happy with what they'd been taught.<br />HOWEVER, 6 months down the line, their now adolescent dog is much less than the well behaved dog it once was. They are too embarrassed to return to the classes they first attended, as they feel like they failed, so are seeking to join us at K9 Capers.<br />This got me thinking, I wonder who OUR former puppy attendees & their owners will turn to if they hit problems? I'd like to think they are confident they can come back & carry on their training, with us.<br /><br />The answer to the question posed in the title?<br /><br />A dog is never trained, they are constantly learning behaviours & these can be unwanted ones , as well as good ones. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Every new situation your dog finds itself in is a new learning experience & how YOU handle it will make all the difference.<br />Training's not a race to see who can teach the most, the quickest.<br />It's all about repetition, in various locations , with varying distractions.<br />Puppy owners often tell me; "Oh, he/she does it at home...just not here" !!! <br />The whole point of the class , is having the opportunity to test what you teach at home, in an environment with managed distractions.<br />These basic exercises ,look,settle,sit,stand,down,wait & come (along with their associated rewards of course) are the foundations on which you can build all your dogs future behaviours ....rush them & you'll have a wobbly, unsafe future. Take your time & you'll have a good strong base on which to build.</span><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005693674838598884.post-60732776377138180612013-06-09T18:27:00.000+01:002013-06-09T18:28:52.716+01:00August 4th . Fun Trick Training Workshop, With Guest Trainer Nando Brown<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We are very excited to announce a Fun Trick Training Workshop to be held on August 4th 2013, with guest trainer Nando Brown.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.4375px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Nando is Head Trainer for ‘<a href="http://inthedoghousedtc.com/" target="_blank">In The Doghouse</a>’ in Spain. Nando is a certified pet dog trainer, clicker trainer, trick dog instructor and member of the Pet Professional Guild. Nando writes for various publications and hosts the ‘In The Doghouse’ Pet Show on iTalkFM every Sunday evening.</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Trick training is a fabulous way of building a partnership with your dog.<br />A dog that does tricks will impress your family & friends & dogs just love showing off their new found skills.<br /><br />The possibilities are endless, all you need is enthusiasm, a sense of humour & a good supply of treats. A mat/bed for your dog to settle on would also be handy.<br /><br /><br />This workshop is suitable for all ages & abilities (Our venue is wheel chair friendly) ...all we is<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.4375px;"> ask that your dog is happy to be in close proximity to other dogs.</span><br />A limited number of both handler & spectator places are available.</span><br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;">Handler £75 Spectator £35* </span></b>(<span style="font-size: x-small;">A discount will be applied to K9 Capers DTC members</span>)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">To book or ask any questions please </span><a href="mailto:k9capersdtc@gmail.com" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">email </a><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />or call Lorraine on- 01753 572192</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005693674838598884.post-52629280303052688342013-05-15T12:13:00.000+01:002013-05-15T12:14:18.136+01:00Caveat emptor <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">You research before buying a car or major electrical appliance. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">You research before going on holiday, or before booking flights.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">If there are problems with any of the above you would complain & tell everyone about the poor service you'd received , vote with your feet & never use or recommend the service to anyone.</span><br />
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In business reputation is everything & you should strive to give good service to ensure customer satisfaction.</span><br />
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In recent months we've had numerous calls from people looking for help with their dogs (Not unusual as we're a dog training club) But, what links all these people is their experience with "Puppy Parties".</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I've had owners in tears on the phone, recounting their experiences.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Pups being "pinned" having water sprayed in their faces, shouted at etc & to make it worse in 100% of these cases this has happened at the same establishment.</span><br />
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You research before choosing schools for your children & (Hopefully) have done your research before choosing your pup.....why would you allow this harsh handling & use of outdated methods?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">When questioned the instructor has told the owners that these methods work & "cure" bad behaviour.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Luckily most owners walk away (losing all the money they've paid up front) & seek out an enlightened, force free approach, based on fun, not fear and, in the majority of cases, no lasting harm done. But sadly some pups will carry the experience with them into adulthood.</span><br />
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If you're reading this & thinking about enrolling in any type of training classes ,PLEASE go along & watch one or two. Ensure both dogs & handlers look happy & relaxed, speak to class members & ask the instructors questions about their methods (a reputable club will invite you along anyway & will probably offer you a free session too) if you feel in the slightest bit uncomfortable.....walk away.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0