Terrier Talk

The dog training industry is a confusing and divisive place to be for a professional trainer, never mind and ordinary dog owner. I don't have all the answers, these are just the real things I see from clients who are coming to me for help. I'm not perfect myself, I'm always learning and can always be better myself. These are my thoughts and I hope they give you some thoughts of your own and lead to carefully research what path you go down with your own dog. Free 30 days trial to Terrier School https://www.terrierschool.co.uk/community

Ray is a Lakeland terrier who is a type of terrier that is less common in my world but there will be some of you struggling with a terrier just like him. He presents as really grumpy dog, I'm not sure that's really a thing that dogs can be but he is definitely a dog that is seeing the negatives in life rather than the positives. This episode we talk a little about dealing with those traits alongside the frustration and independence that comes along with most terriers that struggle with difficult behaviours. Get your free 30 day trial to Terrier School https://www.terrierschool.co.uk/community

A first for Terrier Talk. I sit down with Leilani from North West Cairn Terriers to talk over the main issues that come along with a terrier puppy and how to look for a good breeder if you have your heart set on bringing one in to your life. You can find North West Cairn Terriers here https://www.northwestcairnterriers.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/northwestcairnterriers/  

Nutrition is the often overlooked as an important part of the training work you are doing with your terrier. Sometimes it's actually more important! In this episode we talk about why and a few common issues to look out for in terriers. Get a free 30 day trial to Terrier School and come see what we are all about. https://www.terrierschool.co.uk/offers/dQVFnEq7/checkout  

You don't ever really 'fix' reactivity or aggression all together. You can make it almost non existent but a dog with a history of that behaviour that has been reinforced is always a bit like a human addict. It can pop back up here and there. Evident currently with my own sober dog Elvis who is starting to fall off the wagon somewhat so it's time for me to do something about it. Come join us in the terrier school community to follow along with a 30 day free trial. Join Here - https://www.terrierschool.co.uk/offers/dQVFnEq7/checkout

What are the common traits I see in clients that succeed and those that don't and why I have a program that actively supports and encourages those traits. Find out more about that program here - https://www.terrierschool.co.uk/recovering-from-reactivity-group

What's more important? Training your terrier or providing fulfilment? In a world where we are time poor what is the key thing you should be doing to maximise success?

Recall is the holy grail of training for any pet dog, even more so for our spicy little terriers. Here are my top considerations for getting that all illusive recall.

I messed up and let my own dog react. It made me reflect on how a dog is not just one thing but many and how we are such a huge factor in their behaviour.

There has been a big move recently to remove all stress from the life of dog's who struggle with behaviour issues. Let's question if this is really healthy or not.