Posts Tagged ‘walking a dog to heel’

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 [...]

Correcting excess pulling on the lead with Hugo the Dalmatian. · 26 February 2012

Hugo is a typically over-friendly Dalmatian who has been overpowering his owners for many months.  Walking him has become so bad that his owners are being dragged behind him as he heads off and his constant pulling makes walking him unbearable. As a youngster, Hugo was a pampered pup who was trained to a basic level but, as a [...]

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?

Testimonial – Dog Training Amber the Springer Spaniel with serious recall problems. · 2 February 2012

I thought you should share in this moment. Amber off the lead, on the beach. With your help, we are steadily progressing and more importantly, Amber is a far happier dog. I can’t believe that prior to you coming for two house visits, this is the same dog that would disappear for 9 hours given [...]

Gundog Training with Libby the Labrador – Preston, Lancashire · 29 January 2012

It was great to train with Peter and his working Labrador Libby today.  This was our 3rd gundog training lesson and I’m pleased to say there has been a noticeable improvement from our first meeting.  Whilst Peter is not looking to work Libby he wanted to address issues regarding Libby’s lack of attention towards him, especially when in the fields.  Libby and [...]

Testimonial – Dog training Bailey the Shar Pei. · 24 January 2012

I have been training with Damian for 4 months now and saw improvements from day one. Bailey is a typically strong willed and often stubborn Shar Pei, but with some excellent guidance from Damian in both our one on one training and group classes, we have made great progress in our training. I have always [...]

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 [...]

Gundog Training Testimonial for Sally the Working Labrador Retriever, Preston, Lancashire · 15 January 2012

I thank the lucky day I met Damian by chance, as I had been in a quandary over certain aspects of training my 2 year old lab. You only have to see Damian handling a dog to know immediately that he loves dogs and knows what he is doing. As a role model, he inspires [...]

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 [...]

Dog aggression from a Cocker Spaniel. · 6 January 2012

Ian and Bernie contacted me after serious concerns over the aggression their 3 year old Golden Cocker Spaniel Oscar displayed towards other dogs.  As with all enquiries I receive I ensure that, before seeing the dog, I discuss the situation in full to make sure I match the method of training and environment to the particular behaviour. In [...]

Dog Training with Max the rescue Labrador Retriever, Preston, Lancashire · 2 January 2012

I first met Max in December when I was called to his home to help his owners to ensure Max’s structure was one that created a positive relationship.  Max came to live with Tony and his wife after he was offered for sale because he was deemed unsuitable as show dog and, at 6 months, he was excessively [...]

Dog training for dogs with behavioural problems, anxiety and nervousness on the lead. · 29 December 2011

Today I spent the day helping my friend and client Ilona with her pack of dogs that consists of 2 Wolfdogs, 2 German Shepherds and a Dogue De Bordeaux. The goal of the day was to help with various training issues and socialisation of the dogs in a busy environment.  The environment I recommended was Lytham, which at this time [...]

Dog Training Classes Preston, Lancashire at Oakhill Veterinary Practice. · 13 December 2011

Dog training classes are held every Monday and Wednesday night at Oakhill Veterinary Practice.  I run various levels of classes for all ages and abilities of dogs.  During the past few weeks I’ve seen various breeds from Miniature Poodles to Huskies. I offer training to suit a dog’s specific requirements and believe in one principle which is that [...]

Gundog Training a Munsterlander. · 3 December 2011

Xena is a 6 month old Munsterlander owned by Sarah who comes for Gundog Training.  This is Sarah’s 1 st working dog and she’s 100% committed to ensuring Xena is a happy and well trained working dog that she’d be proud to take on a shoot.