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  • in reply to: Tug of war/tuggy games… good or bad!?! #77283
    justpetdogs
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    I have always played very strong tug games with my Border Collie – she snarls, growls and spits and, at 13 years of age, can still drag me across the floor if she wants.  OK, she’s not a gundog but she can retrieve anything I ask without putting a mark on it or a dent in it…including whole sausages, chocolate buscuits and raw eggs.

    I have, of course, always had strict rules about tuggy:
    only tug when given

    • permission
      stop immediately when asked
      any tooth contact means the game ends immediately

    As for the concerns about teeth…commonsense is all that’s needed, i.e. don’t tug hard (let the puppy do the tugging rather than you putting the effort in!) or for too long!
    Marion

    in reply to: Bahaviourists #76066
    justpetdogs
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    We’re closing interviews at the end of August this year so that everyone is actually ready to start on time…in the past we’ve had too many students not ready to start the course on time, so they’re behind before they even start (and seldom catch up!).

    in reply to: Bahaviourists #76055
    justpetdogs
    Member

    I’ve PM’d you!

    Marion

    in reply to: How to KC register a puppy I bought? #75931
    justpetdogs
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    [quote author=rooooooooby link=topic=9518.msg215998#msg215998 date=1210867227]reccommend google for everything – if only it could wash dishes ??
    [/quote]

    Use it find a cheap dishwasher  ;D

    in reply to: a nice dog training club in northampton area !!! #75999
    justpetdogs
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    in reply to: How to become a dog trainer #76980
    justpetdogs
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    [quote author=kizkiznobite link=topic=965.msg110020#msg110020 date=1168360955]
    and… i am mentoring both gracie and donna….interesting the different questions and the different ‘i am stuck’ points  ;D quite fascinating really  🙂

    it’s ok marion – guiding not telling  🙂
    [/quote]

    No problem, Kiz…we encourage our students to widen their learning base by talking to, watching and working with other trainers…there’s always something new to learn  ;D and a different perspective can suddenly turn the lightbulb on!

    in reply to: How to become a dog trainer #76935
    justpetdogs
    Member

    Hi Donna

    Claire’s right…I am from BB.

    No, you don’t necessarily need to already be working with dogs to do the canine course although some past/current experience is useful…but that’s something we can discuss if you decide to apply.  You do, however, need to have a dog to work with during the course since there is strong emphasis on practical, hands-on skills as well as understanding the theory.

    If you want more info, pm or email me.  I can give you the contact details for the BSc AABT too if you’re interested.

    Marion

    in reply to: How to become a dog trainer #76901
    justpetdogs
    Member

    First, train your dog.

    Second, get loads of experience training and handling other breeds, types & ages of dog

    Third, do the Foundation Degree in Canine Behaviour & Training at Bishop Burton College  ;D (me…plugging…never! ;))

    Marion

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