LEAD Training

Labradors, renowned for their superb temperament, being easy to train and their biddable nature?! Yes, but, they can also be cheeky, strong willed and they do tend to take a while to mature.

The reality is, this goes for all breeds...

Some of the most common problems we get asked for help with from owners of young dogs (mainly during their adolescent stages) are jumping up, recall, attention seeking behaviours, pulling on the lead, running off with things they shouldn't have, chewing, counter surfing, nipping/mouthing, raiding the bin, scavenging, eating p**p, rolling in nasty things...and a whole lot more!

When working with these kinds of problems there are a few main approaches:
management, behaviour modification & training

A BIG thing that crops up is over tired/over stimulated/hyper behaviour

You see, puppies and young dogs, like children, can get overexcited and hyper.The easiest way to deal with this is a little quiet time or a sleep. Whatever you do, don't get stressed out

So

I am not sure where to begin this post, but after months of deliberation Lead Training is going to be winding down. I have been doing less and less over the last few months and although I’m already starting to miss the sense of achievement and working with so many lovely people and their dogs due to events coming up and changes to my working hours it is currently the right thing to do.

However I am still going to continue training in conjunction with Family Dog Services

As you may know I have worked and been friends with Claire and John for a number of years and love their training styles their passion and care for the dogs.

I have handed the hall over to them in East Farleigh and will be assisting them with their training classes on a Monday evening along with any other events and classes they require assistance with.

The Monday evening classes have already started and are filling up fast, so If you are currently looking I would not hang around and register your interest now or better still register in advance via [email protected]

So sadly and with a tear in my eye it’s goodbye for now from Lead Training. I would like to thank all my clients for your support Steve and I have had the best time. Please keep in touch as this page is going to remain open along with my emails. Im always happy to answer questions where possible so don’t be afraid to ask.

Best wishes
Laura and Steve

On a sadder note it’s now been two weeks since we lost our Millie.

I can honestly say it’s not getting much easier as she is still very much on both of our minds but….

Millie was my one and only, she was the one that set me on this path to doing what I do now and she has taught me so so much. I have met so many wonderful people because of her.

Most of all she taught me to enjoy the journey even on the days that were a little more challenging than others. It does not all have to be serious.

Let your hair down and have some fun today.. stay cool though…☺️

Xx

An excellent read. With lots of easy to follow advice.

Our books 'The Life of Rose, training puppies the family dog services way' and 'The Life of Rose, Becoming a Gundog' are both available on our website

https://www.familydogservices.co.uk/shop/p/thelifeofrose-becomingagundog

https://www.familydogservices.co.uk/shop/p/a-life-of-rose

We also have a digital download available covering loose lead walking and recall training

https://www.familydogservices.co.uk/shop/p/loose-lead-walking-recall-training-digital-download

www.familydogservices.co.uk

https://www.facebook.com/The-Life-Of-Rose-819251128435132/

⚠️🐾 Hidden Dangers in Long Grass! Protect Your Pets from Grass Seeds! 🐾⚠️

'No Mow May' has increased in popularity over the years, but please be aware of grass seeds!! 🌾🌾

Those seemingly harmless grass seeds can cause BIG trouble for your furry friends! 😱 As they move through long grass, these sneaky seeds can lodge in their fur, paws, eyes, nose, or ears.

This can lead to painful irritation, inflammation, and even more serious issues.

Don't ignore these warning signs! Seek a Vet check if your pet is:

🌾 Shaking their head
🌾 Scratching their ears excessively
🌾 Constantly licking or chewing their paws
🌾 Sneezing frequently
🌾 Showing any sores, swellings, or signs of pain

How to be a Grass Seed Guardian:

🥰 Steer clear of long grass during walks.
🥰 Become a post-walk patrol! Inspect your dog thoroughly, from nose to tail, and remove any seeds immediately, especially around paws and ears. Thoroughly check cats over after they have returned home
🥰 Keep their coat trim, particularly between their paw pads.

As always, if you have any concerns please contact the practice on 01622 734555