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dog training

Obedience
Our obedience training is available as tailored 121 sessions, ideal for targeting and overcoming individual issues or as a general continuation from the puppy fundamentals.
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During these sessons, we may cover one of many areas including:
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Heelwork,
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Recall,
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Steadiness and calming,
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"Teenage tantrums",
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Scent work,
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Separation issues
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I was contacted by this dog's owner as they were reaching a rebellious teenage stage. A large boy, who thought it was acceptable to drag his owner along on walks and not return when called.
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This training was completed online via regular video calls due to convenience/location. At first we worked on very basic command and reward, then break off and play. Once the dog started to enjoy the games introduced, he started to listen and the walking became easier, with a change of equipment, good heelwork was acheived through consistency.
With this dog, help was needed as she was overwhelmed with excitement whenever she saw another dog or person. Her bark was the loudest, highest scream and went on for around 5 minutes every time she was exposed to the same situation.
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Working with this handler, we started on distraction tactics and rewarding "watches" and good behaviour, moving back out of sight if she started to become reactive ie bark again. Once calm, she was allowed to rejoin the activity.
