Posts Tagged ‘puppy training’

Dog / Puppy Training Classes at Oakhill Veterinary Centre, Preston, Lancashire. · 18 April 2012

This week has seen the start of 2 new dog training classes for beginners.  I currently run dog training classes on Monday and Wednesday evenings but ,due to the popularity of the classes, I am starting a new Saturday class starting on the 5th of May 2012. Working together with Oakhill Veterinary Practice I am able [...]

Dog training & Puppy home visit for Flossy the Sprocker, Preston, Lancashire. · 10 April 2012

Flossy was bred by my friends so, when I was called by her owners Kath and John to help integrate her into their family, I knew that I would be dealing with a strong-willed yet good natured pup.  Her owners had waited for a number of years before welcoming a new addition of the canine variety into their [...]

Dog Obedience Training Classes, Preston, Lancashire. · 11 March 2012

On Monday and Wednesday evenings I run dog obedience training classes at Oakhill Veterinary Centre, Preston, Lancashire. This week saw the start of another beginners class with an assortment of breeds ranging from a Patterdale Terrier to a Husky with all manner of breeds in-between.  The majority of owners attending the classes seem to be experiencing the same [...]

Helping Scout the rescue German Shepherd with general dog training behavioural problems, Preston, Lancashire. · 15 February 2012

Scout is a young dog who hasn’t experienced much in his short life due to his previous owner using him as a stud dog and confining him to a small yard. He was in a rescue kennel for 2 months before he was fortunate enough to be re-homed with Courtney where he’s been living happily for the past [...]

Lottie and Blue the Weimaraners · 10 February 2012

Over the last few weeks I’ve been helping Jason to walk with Lottie as she has recently started to pull excessively on her lead.  Lottie is a quite dog with a wonderful nature and will be a terrific companion to ’Blue’ the newest addition to the family. How Cute are these pair?

News Update – Launch of the new services with Oakhill Veterinary Centres and Dog-Training4u · 7 February 2012

After meeting with Oakhill Veterinary Centre in August it was agreed that I should relocate my dog obedience training classes to their purpose built venue at Goosnargh, Preston.  Working in conjunction with Oakhill allows me to recommend a first class veterinary service should my clients be looking for a new vet.  As Oakhill’s resident dog trainer and behaviourist  I am often [...]

Dog Obedience Training classes at Oakhill Veterinary Centre · 23 January 2012

Monday evening saw the start of my dog obedience training class which has now been running for 3 weeks.  I offer a level of dog training to accommodate dogs of any breed, age and ability.  I have always encouraged a healthy mixture of dogs I’m humbled by the commitment shown  by some of my younger owners, in particular Francis, who handles a very lively and [...]

Monday Dog Training Classes at Oakhill Veterinary Centre, Preston, Lancashire. · 9 January 2012

The New Year has seen the start of my Beginners Dog Training Class at Oakhill Veterinary Centre on Monday evenings from 7pm – 8pm. The classes are aimed at training dogs to become well behaved and balanced as part of a pack.  I also feel it’s important to help owners to understand the basic principles of the pack structure as a happy and [...]

Residential Gundog Training a Hungarian Vizsla, Preston, Lancashire. · 27 December 2011

Zack is now 7 months old and has resided with me on numerous occasions for residential gundog training. He’s a super dog and has proven to be responsive to whistle training and can now stop, sit, recall and turn when instructed.  The use of the whistle means that he isn’t trained to my voice so his owner [...]

Gundog training a German Short Haired Pointer and Large Munsterlander, Preston, Lancashire. · 21 December 2011

This stunning looking Munsterlander is Xena who is owned by Sarah.  Xena is a very strong willed girl and has been attending Gundog Training lessons with me in an attempt to curb her habit of free hunting and lack of respect on accession to the recall command.  Sarah is a very confident handler and with the right guidance we will [...]

Residential Gundog Training for Zack the Hungarian Vizsla. · 13 December 2011

Zack is a 6 month old Hungarian Vizsla that has been with me recently for residential gundog training.  During his stay I concentrated on teaching him basic commands to ensure he is 100% focused whilst on and off the lead. This young lad has proven to be a promising young gundog who responded very well to my training methods.  I was [...]

Gundog Training with Socks the 6 month old German Wire-Haired Pointer. · 7 December 2011

Kairen works and shows her 7 English Pointers and her latest addition Socks, a German Wired-haired Pointer, will be no different.  Kairen brought Socks to see me for guidance about how to train him as a beating and working dog.  I have met with Kairen and Socks a few times for training and I’m certain that with the combination of [...]

Wednesday Dog training classes at Oakhill Veterinary Centre, Goosnargh, Preston, Lancashire. · 23 November 2011

Tonight’s dog training class comes at the end of a six week period which has seen dogs and their handlers learn a variety of new skills and techniques.  Because of the diverse range of breeds and ages of dogs no two sessions have been the same and I have certainly been kept on my toes. [...]

Monday Dog training classes at Oakhill Veterinary Centre, Goosnargh, Preston, Lancashire. · 14 November 2011

Week 2 of the dog classes and it’s wonderful to see so many dedicated owners turn-up with their dogs in tow. The aim of tonight’s session was to cover the basics of heel-work, steadiness, lead-work and bond building amongst other things and for most the training went without too many hitches. Some of the dogs who [...]