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Puppy class can be overwhelming for even the most social of puppies! 🐾
Puppy to puppy interactions are so nuanced and difficult even for trainers to manage. Why? Mostly because our puppies haven’t learned proper dog social skills. So when you put puppies together (especially on a lead!) things can get out of control very quickly. 🫣
A good puppy socialisation session will focus on calm before the greeting even happens! 🧘🏼♀️This makes sure the puppies start at as they mean to go on.
We focus on on-lead greetings in class because this is where I see most of the ‘bad habits’ forming. A puppy pulling excitedly towards every dog they see on the street and getting to say hi to them ‘boxing-match’ style 🥊 means you are going to soon have a full-grown teenage dog that is constantly pulling you down the street!
Socialisation is about quality more than quantity. It is a difficult balance, even for the most experienced dog parents!
Follow me @encoredogs for more free dog training advice!
And join me and @lady_andthe_hound for our 5⭐️ @puppyschooluk classes in Teddington, or send me a message if you want to work on lead pulling with your puppy or older dog. 🐶
#puppyclass #puppyschoolteddington #puppysocialisation
Puppy class can be overwhelming for even the most social of puppies! 🐾
Puppy to puppy interactions are so nuanced and difficult even for trainers to manage. Why? Mostly because our puppies haven’t learned proper dog social skills. So when you put puppies together (especially on a lead!) things can get out of control very quickly. 🫣
A good puppy socialisation session will focus on calm before the greeting even happens! 🧘🏼♀️This makes sure the puppies start at as they mean to go on.
We focus on on-lead greetings in class because this is where I see most of the ‘bad habits’ forming. A puppy pulling excitedly towards every dog they see on the street and getting to say hi to them ‘boxing-match’ style 🥊 means you are going to soon have a full-grown teenage dog that is constantly pulling you down the street!
Socialisation is about quality more than quantity. It is a difficult balance, even for the most experienced dog parents!
Follow me @encoredogs for more free dog training advice!
And join me and @lady_andthe_hound for our 5⭐️ @puppyschooluk classes in Teddington, or send me a message if you want to work on lead pulling with your puppy or older dog. 🐶
#puppyclass #puppyschoolteddington #puppysocialisation
☕️Tea Time Training Tip☕️
Spilling the hot tea today with my thoughts on ‘dog friendly’ becoming a bit OTT!
To expand on my training tip, I’d love for dog parents to focus training:
✔️Separation
✔️Confidence with other people (like a sitter)
✔️Rest at home alone & with humans present
Dogs have been manufactured by us to live as we do, and I think we are getting to a point where we are expecting dogs to completely ignore their natural needs and desires.
I’m not saying don’t EVER take your dog out with you, but maybe don’t take them EVERYWHERE with you.
Prioritise adventures out of the house that will be fun for BOTH of you. A walk in the park 🌲 trip to the beach 🏝️ A quiet garden centre 🪴 Airbnb in the country 🏡 anything that allows your dog do to dog things like sniff, explore, run, and play!
Dogs value a safe space – even some of the most well trained dogs are not as happy away from their home as they would be if they could have stayed there!
If you DO need to leave the house for long periods of time, invest in a trusted sitter who is able to stay with your dog, or a walker who can do solo walks in the park while you’re out. This is one of the main reasons I currently foster and don’t have a dog of my own! It’s because I know I travel a lot and am out and about and I want to make sure I have people who I know and trust who will be able to look after them.
Last part of my rant I promise – bringing stressed-out, over-excited dogs into places like restaurants, museums, shopping centres etc. can cause a lot of harm for people who have legitimate assistance dogs. These handlers need their dogs in order to access these places safely and confidently, but if there are a lot of pet dogs around that are unsettled, barking, and causing commotion, this can distract working dogs and make business start to turn all dogs away, including assistance dogs.
Anyway, rant over! What are your thoughts? Have we gone too far with ‘dog friendly’?
Follow me for free tips and thoughts about all things dog training 😊
#dogfriendly #teatimetrainingtips #dogadvice
☕️Tea Time Training Tip☕️
Spilling the hot tea today with my thoughts on ‘dog friendly’ becoming a bit OTT!
To expand on my training tip, I’d love for dog parents to focus training:
✔️Separation
✔️Confidence with other people (like a sitter)
✔️Rest at home alone & with humans present
Dogs have been manufactured by us to live as we do, and I think we are getting to a point where we are expecting dogs to completely ignore their natural needs and desires.
I’m not saying don’t EVER take your dog out with you, but maybe don’t take them EVERYWHERE with you.
Prioritise adventures out of the house that will be fun for BOTH of you. A walk in the park 🌲 trip to the beach 🏝️ A quiet garden centre 🪴 Airbnb in the country 🏡 anything that allows your dog do to dog things like sniff, explore, run, and play!
Dogs value a safe space – even some of the most well trained dogs are not as happy away from their home as they would be if they could have stayed there!
If you DO need to leave the house for long periods of time, invest in a trusted sitter who is able to stay with your dog, or a walker who can do solo walks in the park while you’re out. This is one of the main reasons I currently foster and don’t have a dog of my own! It’s because I know I travel a lot and am out and about and I want to make sure I have people who I know and trust who will be able to look after them.
Last part of my rant I promise – bringing stressed-out, over-excited dogs into places like restaurants, museums, shopping centres etc. can cause a lot of harm for people who have legitimate assistance dogs. These handlers need their dogs in order to access these places safely and confidently, but if there are a lot of pet dogs around that are unsettled, barking, and causing commotion, this can distract working dogs and make business start to turn all dogs away, including assistance dogs.
Anyway, rant over! What are your thoughts? Have we gone too far with ‘dog friendly’?
Follow me for free tips and thoughts about all things dog training 😊
#dogfriendly #teatimetrainingtips #dogadvice
🎠The Richmond May Fair is right around the corner!
MAY 10TH 2025
I’ll be back in the dog show ring with @pet_people_vets
And providing some FREE 15min discovery clinics where we can chat 1:1 about your specific training needs. Sign up via the Linktree in my bio to secure your spot! (Only a couple spaces available!)
At 13:30 before the dog show, I’ll be demoing some live training techniques for common problem behaviours 🐾
My booth will also be next to the dog show ring, so you can chat to me there or grab any info you need about my 1:1 sessions and group classes 🐶
Meanwhile, follow me for free training tips and info 😊
@richmondmayfair
#richmonduponthames #richmondmayfair #dogshow #freedogtraining
🎠The Richmond May Fair is right around the corner!
MAY 10TH 2025
I’ll be back in the dog show ring with @pet_people_vets
And providing some FREE 15min discovery clinics where we can chat 1:1 about your specific training needs. Sign up via the Linktree in my bio to secure your spot! (Only a couple spaces available!)
At 13:30 before the dog show, I’ll be demoing some live training techniques for common problem behaviours 🐾
My booth will also be next to the dog show ring, so you can chat to me there or grab any info you need about my 1:1 sessions and group classes 🐶
Meanwhile, follow me for free training tips and info 😊
@richmondmayfair
#richmonduponthames #richmondmayfair #dogshow #freedogtraining
👛Treat Pouch Review!👛
Overall I am really liking the Paco Pouch by @perfectfitharness 🐶
Favourite features:
✔️Great size with lots of pockets
✔️Magnets!
✔️Easy to clean
Use code PUPSCHOOL35 for 35% off and try it yourself!
(Disclaimer: I was sent one to try but I don’t get anything if you use the code! And these are all my honest thoughts 😊)
Let me know if you get one!
#dogtreatpouch #dogtraining #positivetraining
👛Treat Pouch Review!👛
Overall I am really liking the Paco Pouch by @perfectfitharness 🐶
Favourite features:
✔️Great size with lots of pockets
✔️Magnets!
✔️Easy to clean
Use code PUPSCHOOL35 for 35% off and try it yourself!
(Disclaimer: I was sent one to try but I don’t get anything if you use the code! And these are all my honest thoughts 😊)
Let me know if you get one!
#dogtreatpouch #dogtraining #positivetraining
Look out world!
Our first #teddington graduates of Adolescent Academy are here! 🎓
This group was fabulous – in just 3 weeks they were able to show a strong understanding of their teenage dogs and approached training with dedication and empathy. So so proud! ❤️
Congrats to
Skye the #staffie @skye.blue.staffy
Pippin the #jackrussell
Daphne the #dachshund
Next course starts May 17th! Don`t miss it!
(link in the bio or go to encoredogs.com 🐾)
#dogtrainingclasses #adolescentdogs #positivetraining
Look out world!
Our first #teddington graduates of Adolescent Academy are here! 🎓
This group was fabulous – in just 3 weeks they were able to show a strong understanding of their teenage dogs and approached training with dedication and empathy. So so proud! ❤️
Congrats to
Skye the #staffie @skye.blue.staffy
Pippin the #jackrussell
Daphne the #dachshund
Next course starts May 17th! Don`t miss it!
(link in the bio or go to encoredogs.com 🐾)
#dogtrainingclasses #adolescentdogs #positivetraining
I was very lucky to spend a few days with these gorgeous #Stabyhoun puppies! 🐶
It was so fun to see how they interact with each other and the world around them at just 7 weeks old! Such gorgeous, confident pups 😊
Check out @stabyhounuk for more info 🐾
#puppies #puppylitter #stabyhounpuppy
I was very lucky to spend a few days with these gorgeous #Stabyhoun puppies! 🐶
It was so fun to see how they interact with each other and the world around them at just 7 weeks old! Such gorgeous, confident pups 😊
Check out @stabyhounuk for more info 🐾
#puppies #puppylitter #stabyhounpuppy
It’s National Puppy Day!
What better way to celebrate than with a new round of @puppyschooluk recruits?
Welcome…
🐾Patsy the #cavapoo
🐾Maggie the #BlackLab
🐾Bailey the #staffy
🐾Cleo the #cavapoo
🐾Jasper the #cavalierkingcharlesspaniel
🐾Jack the #minischnauzer
🐾Rudi the #toller
🐾Buddy the #rescuemix
They are already superstars ⭐️
@lady_andthe_hound
#puppyschooluk #puppyclass #richmonduponthames
It’s National Puppy Day!
What better way to celebrate than with a new round of @puppyschooluk recruits?
Welcome…
🐾Patsy the #cavapoo
🐾Maggie the #BlackLab
🐾Bailey the #staffy
🐾Cleo the #cavapoo
🐾Jasper the #cavalierkingcharlesspaniel
🐾Jack the #minischnauzer
🐾Rudi the #toller
🐾Buddy the #rescuemix
They are already superstars ⭐️
@lady_andthe_hound
#puppyschooluk #puppyclass #richmonduponthames
🌷Train with me this spring🌷
All class info and sign-ups are on the Linktree in my bio!
🐾Adolescent Academy:
open to all dogs 5+ months, working on recall, lead walking, and calm greetings.
🐶Puppy School:
Open to vaccinated puppies 20 weeks and under. Working on numerous foundational skills!
#puppyclass #dogtrainingclass #positivedogtraining
#nottinghill #teddington #richmonduponthames
🌷Train with me this spring🌷
All class info and sign-ups are on the Linktree in my bio!
🐾Adolescent Academy:
open to all dogs 5+ months, working on recall, lead walking, and calm greetings.
🐶Puppy School:
Open to vaccinated puppies 20 weeks and under. Working on numerous foundational skills!
#puppyclass #dogtrainingclass #positivedogtraining
#nottinghill #teddington #richmonduponthames
⭐️Puppy Trick Stars!⭐️
I love seeing @puppyschooluk classes connecting with their pups through tricks 😊
Our Teddington group was so up for it too!
@lady_andthe_hound
#puppytricks #cutepuppy #puppytraining
⭐️Puppy Trick Stars!⭐️
I love seeing @puppyschooluk classes connecting with their pups through tricks 😊
Our Teddington group was so up for it too!
@lady_andthe_hound
#puppytricks #cutepuppy #puppytraining
☕️Tea Time Training Tip!☕️
Do you find yourself wrapping your lead in your hand to make it shorter? ✋STOP!✋
Save your fingers! Do this 👆instead….
#dogtrainingtips #dogsafety #dogtrainingadvice
☕️Tea Time Training Tip!☕️
Do you find yourself wrapping your lead in your hand to make it shorter? ✋STOP!✋
Save your fingers! Do this 👆instead….
#dogtrainingtips #dogsafety #dogtrainingadvice
🎓Teddington Graduates🎓
Congrats to our first round of Teddington graduates this year!
We have…
🐾Dandelion the #whippet
🐾Cooper the #shetlandsheepdog
🐾Seamus the #sheepadoodle
🐾 Ludo the #aussidoodle
🐾Otto the #blacklab
🐾Santiago the #cavapoo
🐾Pippin the #jackrussellterrier
🐾Bodie the #dobermann
Next course starts this Saturday! Go to the link in the bio or @lady_andthe_hound to book 🐶
#puppygraduation #puppyschooluk #puppyclass
🎓Teddington Graduates🎓
Congrats to our first round of Teddington graduates this year!
We have…
🐾Dandelion the #whippet
🐾Cooper the #shetlandsheepdog
🐾Seamus the #sheepadoodle
🐾 Ludo the #aussidoodle
🐾Otto the #blacklab
🐾Santiago the #cavapoo
🐾Pippin the #jackrussellterrier
🐾Bodie the #dobermann
Next course starts this Saturday! Go to the link in the bio or @lady_andthe_hound to book 🐶
#puppygraduation #puppyschooluk #puppyclass
So proud of these boys who are usually very over-aroused around other dogs!
Timmy and Watson are classic teenage doggos. They struggle to find an off-switch when meeting friends out and about.
They were the perfect Guinea pigs for a supervised social walk and they aced it! Even when they encountered high-energy off lead dogs, they were able to manage their arousal levels and have a calm, leisurely walk.
And to add, both were super sleepy all afternoon! It is such a lovely example that calm socialisation is just as stimulating (and more effective) than constant high energy chase and play. They definitely had moments of play, but it was much more subdued than usual.
Live in the Richmond area and want to join our walks? Send me a message! 🐾
#puppyplay #puppysocialisation #norfolkterrier #parsonsjackrussell
So proud of these boys who are usually very over-aroused around other dogs!
Timmy and Watson are classic teenage doggos. They struggle to find an off-switch when meeting friends out and about.
They were the perfect Guinea pigs for a supervised social walk and they aced it! Even when they encountered high-energy off lead dogs, they were able to manage their arousal levels and have a calm, leisurely walk.
And to add, both were super sleepy all afternoon! It is such a lovely example that calm socialisation is just as stimulating (and more effective) than constant high energy chase and play. They definitely had moments of play, but it was much more subdued than usual.
Live in the Richmond area and want to join our walks? Send me a message! 🐾
#puppyplay #puppysocialisation #norfolkterrier #parsonsjackrussell