We are very excited to announce a Fun Trick Training Workshop to be held on August 4th 2013, with guest trainer Nando Brown.
Nando is Head Trainer for ‘In The Doghouse’ 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.Trick training is a fabulous way of building a partnership with your dog. A dog that does tricks will impress your family & friends & dogs just love showing off their new found skills.
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.
This workshop is suitable for all ages & abilities (Our venue is wheel chair friendly) ...all we is ask that your dog is happy to be in close proximity to other dogs. A limited number of both handler & spectator places are available.
Handler £75 Spectator £35* (A discount will be applied to K9 Capers DTC members) Uber Dude Certification available on the day There will be an opportunity to have your hard work assessed on the day and maybe even walk away with a certificate. Don’t worry if you think you might need more time as it is possible to be assessed by video submission too!
To book or ask any questions please email or call Lorraine on- 01753 572192
*To include Light Refreshments....please bring a packed lunch or take advantage of the excellent , Dog Friendly tea rooms on site.
You research before buying a car or major electrical appliance. You research before going on holiday, or before booking flights. 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.
In business reputation is everything & you should strive to give good service to ensure customer satisfaction.
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". I've had owners in tears on the phone, recounting their experiences. 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.
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? When questioned the instructor has told the owners that these methods work & "cure" bad behaviour. 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.
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.
Getting your 1st puppy should be a fun time, despite the sleepless nights & puddles. For Adam & Emma however the fun was shortlived. Their puppy, Dudley, came via Preloved. A product of puppy farming, where the "breeders" breed solely for money, not caring for the physical or mental welfare of the pups,or their parents. Adam & Sarah learnt a very hard & sad lesson, unfortunately it was too late for little Dudley. They don't want others to perpetuate this cruel trade. Please read Dudleys Tail & spread the word....together we can educate unsuspecting people & stamp out this vile trade.
I'm sure many of you have read THIS ARTICLE, Another article written before all the facts are known. Over & over again we read "There is no such thing as a bad dog – just a bad owner" It's not true, the owner is the person in charge of the dog NOW, they might be a great owner, but something a previous owner has done has messed up the dog in some way. Again I say it, get to know your rescue dog BEFORE letting it run free, BEFORE leaving it with your child, other dogs, friends & family , in the home. (even then I would NEVER leave a child or vulnerable adult alone with a dog) A rescue dog will very often have a complete change in demeanour, once settled in a new home. I'm not saying any of the above is a factor in this recent case, but everyone involved in a dogs life shapes their behaviour. I'm constantly in touch with rescue dog owners who are seeking help for unwanted behaviours. They are embarrassed at their dogs reactions to other dogs, cars, people, objects......but they (the owner)are not to blame for their dogs behaviour !
...............Holly, Tanus & Finlay,on gaining their Puppy Foundation awards today Please take a look at the puppy class page for a new video showing how we train & reward
26 February, 2013
I'm often asked why we use copious amounts of treats during our training sessions. Here's a short video explaining exactly that, in a clear, concise manner.
Most dogs are motivated by food & it's not the quantity you use (you can get great results with the smallest amounts) but the quality....the smellier the better. Dogs have a highly developed sense of smell & you can harness that & use it with very little effort. When learning a new exercise we use more treats, marking every step in the right direction. Our dogs soon learn that repeating the behaviour brings only good things & will gradually get more proficient....however this doesn't mean we can withdraw the treats, we can withhold it 'til the exercise is over, but the reward still has to be given. .... and if the exercise was done REALLY well , why not reward with bonus treats for a job well done ? Please check out our resources section, for more great videos & articles & remember, any questions just ask .
