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How do I take care of my dogs ears?
A. It is essential to check and clean your dog’s ears on a regular basis 1. Inspection If you have a breed such as a Husky, French Bulldog or Westie, their ears stand up so its easy to look at them. With a breed such as a Cockapoo, Springer Spaniel or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, […]
Separation Anxiety
Hello all you dog owners. Some of you know me as a trainer but I also work as a pet behaviour therapist and it has occurred to me that after we have spent many weeks with our dogs, when eventually we get back to our normal routines: going shopping, work, cinema, school runs etc. our […]
How to start training?
First: Get your pups attention down up/game you drop a treat on the floor and your dog puts his head DOWN to eat it then he looks UP at you to see where that treat came from click & Drop another treat on the floor Four Steps to Teaching your Puppy Sit Show the dog what […]
How to keep your dogs safe this Christmas
It’s is the most wonderful time of the year as the song goes ?For our dogs there are dangers everywhere in the festivities. ?You can give your dog some leftovers such as turkey with no bone or skin. And they may enjoy vegetables. Remember if your dog is not used to these foods they can […]
Avoiding a Calamity this Christmas
It’s is the most wonderful time of the year as the song goes ? For our dogs there are dangers everywhere in the festivities. ? You can give your dog some leftovers such as turkey with no bone or skin. And they may enjoy vegetables. Remember if your dog is not used to these foods […]
3 steps to help your dog adjust when Lockdown ends
How will your dog cope after Covid/19 when Lockdown ends? There has never been a time like now. Our dogs must be in 7th heaven because we are here with them 24/7 at the moment. What will they be like when we all start going out and leaving them again when Lockdown is over? First […]
How do we keep our dogs stimulated while we are isolated
Hello again, These are my next thoughts to get all of us including our four legged friends through this bizarre time We are lucky that we can take them out for walks but we also need to stimulate their brains. I did suggest that you make mealtimes a training session. You could also start to […]
The Sausage Name Game
We all know one way dogs learn is by association. We want them to have a positive association with their name. Very often we call their name in a negative way, ie: “Teddy Valentine!!” Stop barking now! Lets change that to a positive association with the Sausage Name Game Have 10 pieces of sausage, broken […]
Fireworks- Fun or Fear?! (updated)
With Fireworks and Dwali continuing for many weeks from now right up to Christmas and New Year, sadly this can mean suffering for some of our four-legged friends. I am sure you will agree with me there are too many fireworks and they should be confined to organised displays only. Your dog might be ok […]
WHY CAN’T MY DOG EAT CHOCOLATE?
I don’t know about you but Easter Time is my favourite time of year! The days are getting longer so me and my dogs Teddy and Scarlett can enjoy some relaxing evening walks. Blossom is on the tree so you know its spring and my yellow forsythia in the garden looks so colourful after the […]
DOG CARE QUIZ
A DOG’S NEEDS Name three of a dog’s needs 1. food 2. water 3. love and affection – but not too much HEALTH How do you know if your dog is ill? True/False 4. Your normally active dog becomes lethargic True 5. Your dog vomits and/or coughs a lot True 6. Your dog has muddy […]
Snow Time! How can I keep my dog safe in the snow?
No matter what the weather our best friend still needs exercise and most dogs love to have fun in the snow. Small dogs and dogs with short hair would be more comfortable with a coat. Measure your dog from the back of the neck to the base of his tail to get the best fit. […]
Fireworks!
With Fireworks and Dwali continuing for many weeks from now right up to Christmas and New Year, sadly this can mean suffering for some of our four-legged friends. I am sure you will agree with me there are too many fireworks and they should be confined to organised displays only. Your dog might be ok […]
CAR TRAVEL with Puppies and Dogs
I. The first thing to do is to help your dog/Puppy get used to this small space. Some dogs see cars like a scary crate on wheels. The car moves very fast with the outside world flashing by the windows. The engine roars and there are turns and sometimes sudden stops. Then we arrive at […]
Why crate train your puppy?
On a family outing to Whipsnade Zoo many years ago, I was looking forward to seeing the wolves up close and personal. Well maybe not too close. When I found the enclosure, I was disappointed because there were no wolves to be seen. Peering through the wire fence I noticed there was a large mound […]
How long should I spend training my puppy each day?
Ten minutes each day is long enough to train your puppy or dog. Training can be incorporated into every day life. For instance: Practice your recall when you call puppy in from the garden (happy voice, lots of praise!) Practice your wait or stay when feeding your dog his meal Practice food manners at the next meal […]
Is it OK for my puppy to eat snails?
Answer: Eating snails can cause lungworm, a parasite causing serious illness in dogs. Speak to your vet about the flea treatment you are using if you are concerned about your dog eating slugs or snails. A flea treatment called Advocate prevents lungworm. It needs to be applied once a month. Please do not put slug […]
I cannot get my dogs attention
As an instructor at ECDTC, I have been asked to write answers here to questions put to me by handlers in the classes. You may have the same questions. Hoping you will find the answers helpful, here is the first Q&A. Question from Life Skills Class: I am concerned about my dog. He seems unresponsive, […]
How long should you exercise your puppy
Question from Puppy Class: We talked about exercising puppies. I asked the puppy owners how long they took their puppies out for a walk every day. The replies were so different! Some took their puppies out for 15 minutes. Another answered 30 minutes and the longest time was over an hour!! The question arose what […]
Why does my puppy bark at one particular puppy
As an instructor at ECDTC, I have been asked to write answers here to questions put to me by handlers in the classes. You may have the same questions. Hoping you will find the answers helpful, here is the next Q&A. Question from Puppy Class: My puppy barks at one particular puppy in class every […]
TRIXIE’S STORY
Suitcases packed, kids packed off to grandparents and Trixie’s overnight bag all ready for when the dog sitter came to collect her. Andrew and I were heading for a weekend break to Rome. Unfortunately, it did not quite go to plan. Half an hour after Trixie (our golden mini labradoodle) had been picked up by […]
How can I help my shy puppy be more confident?
Question from Puppy Class: How can I help my shy puppy be more confident? Answer: You can give your puppy a new experience each week. Visit a friend’s house, go to a different park or walk through a busy town. The bonus is you can practise your training while growing puppy’s confidence. For instance, while […]
Puppy Foundation Award Passes
Congratulation to the following puppies & handlers who received the Puppy Foundation Award, this evening at ECDTC Simon & Stanley (Jack Russell-x -Patterdale) John & Willow – Border Collie Alison & Luna – Labrador Helen & Jaxson Tom & Max – Labrador Litia & Milo – Border Collie Angela & Darcey – Cockapoo Jeff & […]
OUR CHARITY FOR 2018 – STREETVET
Homelessness is a growing problem in the UK and an increasing number of homeless people have dogs. The bond between many homeless people and their dogs is profound and the health and wellbeing of their canine companions is often a major priority for their owners. Life on the streets makes it difficult to the access […]
ECDTC CLUB APRIL 2017
*|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* ECDTC CLUB APRIL 2017 ABOUT THE CHARITY Dogs for Good provides three services – Assistance Dog: training assistance dogs to support adults and children with physical disabilities and children with autism; Family Dog: providing advice and support to people on how their pet dog can benefit their whole family; Community Dog: training activity […]