Introduction to BAT – 2 day seminar. Behaviour Adjustment Training helps dogs practice social skills in a way that improves confidence and self control. BAT focusses on adjusting behaviour within the natural set of consequences. BAT could stand for Boring Aggression Training. The goal is to have a dog whose response to people or other dogs is boring: no barking,… Read more →
Learning from the inimitable and distinguished Angela White at the International Animal Behaviour Training College PRACTICAL (DIST) AND LINKED THEORETICAL (DIST) ASSESSMENT IABTC ASSISTANT PET DOG TRAINING INSTRUCTOR (PRACTICAL COMPETENCE – IABTC ASSISTANT LEVEL) OVERALL GRADE – DISTINCTION Date 29.01.14 Course Manager: Angela White KCAI (Fellow) CDA, ObA, BehA, GCDSA, Cert Ed Angela White I A B T C
You never believe that you will ever need to use first aid on your own dog. Here’s “the tail” of my poor greyhound. Benson’s tail accidentally got caught in a slamming door during high winds and he lost the last inch or so of it. Stemming the blood flow, clean bandages and avoiding further damage was key to his full… Read more →
Bobby the Westie needed a walk as his elderly owner could no longer meet his needs. Not only that, he needed me to administer ear medication on a regular basis but was very snappy and tried to bite anyone that put their hands near his face. His ears must have been very sore and infected as they were swollen inside…. Read more →
The Power of Positive Training 2 Day Seminar with Victoria Stilwell Behind the Scenes of It’s Me or the Dog. The Bond – Exploring the Human/Canine Relationship. What is Positive Training? The Dangers of Dominance. How to Make Learning Fun for you and your Dog. The Power of Positive Motivation. Canine Sensory Education – Learn how your Dog Perceives the… Read more →
John Rogerson was a legend in the dog training world, my favourite trainer and one of the world’s leading trainers and behaviourists. John was a founder member of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors, was the founder of Support Dogs and a founder member of the Kennel Club Accreditation Scheme for dog trainers and behaviourists. I trained with John on… Read more →
Jacob was my first Cinnamon Trust love. He was a black Labrador ex-guide dog with impeccable manners and a tendency to over-eat a denti-stick or two. His obesity was the reason I was asked to help take him out for walks as his owner suffered from a debilitating condition and could no longer take him. He loved to chew tennis… Read more →
A foundation course that provided general background information for dog-training and behaviour world. Involved research and study of canine, breed specific and breed group origins. What kind of dog suits which kind of lifestyle and personality and what problems seem to be most common. Research and study of canine physiology, anatomy, grooming, maintenance, diet and general care, and canine communication. Dog training… Read more →