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Another Sunday Social Responsibility session in the bag 💪!

All the dogs did so well and it's clear to see how hard everyone has been working over the last week.

Can't wait for next week 🥰.

If you're interested in joining some of our SR classes please send us a message and we will add you to a waiting list.

#bullbreed #bullbreedclub #dogtraining #grcdogsports #bullbreedtraining

Another Sunday Social Responsibility session in the bag 💪!

All the dogs did so well and it's clear to see how hard everyone has been working over the last week.

Can't wait for next week 🥰.

If you're interested in joining some of our SR classes please send us a message and we will add you to a waiting list.

#bullbreed #bullbreedclub #dogtraining #grcdogsports #bullbreedtraining

💫 DESIRE 💫

More dangerous in the muzzle than she is without 🤣💥

Helping this one manage her big feelings around dogs and animals - super friendly but very full on. She’s a drivey girl and loves her ball but obviously the muzzle makes it tricky to use that out and about, so we need a different reinforcement strategy!

First up a little bit of work on reframing food into a game / activity - she picked this up so fast. And introducing a few lifestyle changes / additional outlets to help her feel fulfilled.

And then we can get to work on some foundational skills and concepts that will help this family start enjoying their walks again 🥰

#bullbreed #xlbully #dogtraining #bullbreedsofinsta

💫 DESIRE 💫

More dangerous in the muzzle than she is without 🤣💥

Helping this one manage her big feelings around dogs and animals - super friendly but very full on. She’s a drivey girl and loves her ball but obviously the muzzle makes it tricky to use that out and about, so we need a different reinforcement strategy!

First up a little bit of work on reframing food into a game / activity - she picked this up so fast. And introducing a few lifestyle changes / additional outlets to help her feel fulfilled.

And then we can get to work on some foundational skills and concepts that will help this family start enjoying their walks again 🥰

#bullbreed #xlbully #dogtraining #bullbreedsofinsta

🌧🌧🌧 In our first very soggy SR (social responsibility) class we explained the sections, the rules and had a practice at the positions.

It was so much fun and we were so proud of the committed owners showing up in the pouring rain for their dogs.

This sport is so much fun and such a game changer for having a well trained and socially responsible dog!

Let us know if you'd like to be on the list for when we open up for new members!

#grcdogsports #bullbreed #dogtraining #bullbreedclub #jurassicgrc

🌧🌧🌧 In our first very soggy SR (social responsibility) class we explained the sections, the rules and had a practice at the positions.

It was so much fun and we were so proud of the committed owners showing up in the pouring rain for their dogs.

This sport is so much fun and such a game changer for having a well trained and socially responsible dog!

Let us know if you'd like to be on the list for when we open up for new members!

#grcdogsports #bullbreed #dogtraining #bullbreedclub #jurassicgrc

Social Responsibility classes (soggy edition).

We had a full class of committed, wonderful bull breed owners in our first Social Responsibility classes.

It was absolutely pouring but we still had fun and trained dogs.

No bull breeds melted in the making of this video.

#bullbreed #dogtraining #socialresponsibility #grcdogsports

Social Responsibility classes (soggy edition).

We had a full class of committed, wonderful bull breed owners in our first Social Responsibility classes.

It was absolutely pouring but we still had fun and trained dogs.

No bull breeds melted in the making of this video.

#bullbreed #dogtraining #socialresponsibility #grcdogsports

We can't wait to help your Bull breeds in 2025!

Based in Dorset/Hampshire and surrounding areas and also online!

Send us a message 🥰

#bullbreed #dogtraining #bullbreedtraining #bullbreedclub #dogtrainer

We can't wait to help your Bull breeds in 2025!

Based in Dorset/Hampshire and surrounding areas and also online!

Send us a message 🥰

#bullbreed #dogtraining #bullbreedtraining #bullbreedclub #dogtrainer

I love starting a new year. I find the end of a year brings so much motivation and the opportunity for the next chapter.

We have many big plans for the start of this new year, but one of my personal goals is to consistently take Judge out with friends dogs that he can build relationships with.

The addition of resistance training has really helped as it gives him somewhere to channel his frustration and work through. Honestly it's been a game changer!

Here is Judge walking with his new friend Mila and my friend Jasmin from @karunacaninebehaviour - we rarely have time schedules that allow us to meet, but our new years intention is to take every opportunity we can to meet up with our dogs.

I'm determined that Judge will be a steady stooge dog one day!

Do you have dog related new years intentions? Feel free to share!

I love starting a new year. I find the end of a year brings so much motivation and the opportunity for the next chapter.

We have many big plans for the start of this new year, but one of my personal goals is to consistently take Judge out with friends dogs that he can build relationships with.

The addition of resistance training has really helped as it gives him somewhere to channel his frustration and work through. Honestly it's been a game changer!

Here is Judge walking with his new friend Mila and my friend Jasmin from @karunacaninebehaviour - we rarely have time schedules that allow us to meet, but our new years intention is to take every opportunity we can to meet up with our dogs.

I'm determined that Judge will be a steady stooge dog one day!

Do you have dog related new years intentions? Feel free to share!

The Benefits of Canine Resistance Training + Addressing Concerns

Canine resistance training, including drag work, can greatly enhance your dog's physical and mental well-being, but it’s natural to have questions or concerns about safety. Let’s break it down:

Benefits of Resistance Training

💪 Builds Strength & Stamina: Strengthens muscles and boosts endurance—great for active or working dogs.
🦴 Supports Joint Health: Improves stability around joints, reducing the risk of injuries.
⚖️ Helps with Weight Management: Encourages lean muscle growth and supports a healthy weight.
🐾 Rehabilitation Support: Aids recovery from injuries or surgery by rebuilding muscle and mobility.
🧠 Mental Stimulation: Provides challenges that build confidence and focus.

Examples include using weighted harnesses, water treadmills, or walking on inclines.

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Addressing Concerns About Resistance Training

💡 Is it safe?
Yes—when done properly and under guidance. Start with light resistance, use appropriate equipment, and tailor the routine to your dog’s age, size, and fitness level. Always consult your vet or a canine physiotherapist.

🐾 Will it harm their joints?
No, not if done correctly. Drag work strengthens the muscles around joints, improving stability. However, overloading weight or improper form can cause strain, so professional guidance is important.

💪 Is it too strenuous?
Not if you train gradually. Dogs need time to build strength, just like humans. Monitor your dog’s comfort and avoid pushing them to exhaustion.

⚖️ Is it ethical?
Absolutely—when approached responsibly, resistance training is about improving your dog’s quality of life, not overworking them.

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Tips for Safe Training

Use padded, well-fitted harnesses designed for drag work.

Start with light resistance and short sessions.

Train on soft surfaces like grass to reduce joint impact.

Watch for signs of fatigue, discomfort, or stress.

Resistance training is a fantastic way to keep your dog strong, healthy, and happy—when done safely and responsibly.

#CanineFitness #DogHealth #ResistanceTrainingForDogs #HealthyDogs #DragWorkSafety

The Benefits of Canine Resistance Training + Addressing Concerns

Canine resistance training, including drag work, can greatly enhance your dog's physical and mental well-being, but it’s natural to have questions or concerns about safety. Let’s break it down:

Benefits of Resistance Training

💪 Builds Strength & Stamina: Strengthens muscles and boosts endurance—great for active or working dogs.
🦴 Supports Joint Health: Improves stability around joints, reducing the risk of injuries.
⚖️ Helps with Weight Management: Encourages lean muscle growth and supports a healthy weight.
🐾 Rehabilitation Support: Aids recovery from injuries or surgery by rebuilding muscle and mobility.
🧠 Mental Stimulation: Provides challenges that build confidence and focus.

Examples include using weighted harnesses, water treadmills, or walking on inclines.

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Addressing Concerns About Resistance Training

💡 Is it safe?
Yes—when done properly and under guidance. Start with light resistance, use appropriate equipment, and tailor the routine to your dog’s age, size, and fitness level. Always consult your vet or a canine physiotherapist.

🐾 Will it harm their joints?
No, not if done correctly. Drag work strengthens the muscles around joints, improving stability. However, overloading weight or improper form can cause strain, so professional guidance is important.

💪 Is it too strenuous?
Not if you train gradually. Dogs need time to build strength, just like humans. Monitor your dog’s comfort and avoid pushing them to exhaustion.

⚖️ Is it ethical?
Absolutely—when approached responsibly, resistance training is about improving your dog’s quality of life, not overworking them.

---

Tips for Safe Training

Use padded, well-fitted harnesses designed for drag work.

Start with light resistance and short sessions.

Train on soft surfaces like grass to reduce joint impact.

Watch for signs of fatigue, discomfort, or stress.

Resistance training is a fantastic way to keep your dog strong, healthy, and happy—when done safely and responsibly.

#CanineFitness #DogHealth #ResistanceTrainingForDogs #HealthyDogs #DragWorkSafety

Beautiful Marly 😍

She's too perfect, but also has a lot to say when she sees other dogs!

She struggles with frustration and lives in a highly dog populated area, so finds walks tricky.

With a lot of big feelings, we have plenty to work through, but she has such a lovely and committed family, so I'm sure we are going to smash this behaviour programme.

We have set some goals that we would like to achieve and will be working together on our hybrid in person/online behaviour programme to help Marly feel better around other dogs and be able to listen when they are around.

Let's goooo!

#bullbreed #dogtraining #bullbreedclub #bullbreedtraining #dogtrainer

Beautiful Marly 😍

She's too perfect, but also has a lot to say when she sees other dogs!

She struggles with frustration and lives in a highly dog populated area, so finds walks tricky.

With a lot of big feelings, we have plenty to work through, but she has such a lovely and committed family, so I'm sure we are going to smash this behaviour programme.

We have set some goals that we would like to achieve and will be working together on our hybrid in person/online behaviour programme to help Marly feel better around other dogs and be able to listen when they are around.

Let's goooo!

#bullbreed #dogtraining #bullbreedclub #bullbreedtraining #dogtrainer

💫 SR CLASSES 💫

We have a couple of spaces left on a new block of social responsibility classes starting in January 🤩

Open to those who have worked with us 121 already - your dog can still be working through reactivity but should be at the point where they are able to work around a small under control group of dogs / can recover from reactions

If you’re keen but you’ve not worked with us before now we would need to carry out an assessment with your dog on Thurs 2nd or Fri 3rd Jan just to make sure they would be suitable for the class - we are NOT looking for a perfectly well behaved dog don’t worry 😊

📍 Within 15 mins of Ringwood, Hampshire

🔗 Link to apply in bio

🐕 Open to muzzled / exempted / reactive dogs

🌈 All breeds welcome

#grcdogsports #sociallyresponsibledogs #obedience #obediencetraining

💫 SR CLASSES 💫

We have a couple of spaces left on a new block of social responsibility classes starting in January 🤩

Open to those who have worked with us 121 already - your dog can still be working through reactivity but should be at the point where they are able to work around a small under control group of dogs / can recover from reactions

If you’re keen but you’ve not worked with us before now we would need to carry out an assessment with your dog on Thurs 2nd or Fri 3rd Jan just to make sure they would be suitable for the class - we are NOT looking for a perfectly well behaved dog don’t worry 😊

📍 Within 15 mins of Ringwood, Hampshire

🔗 Link to apply in bio

🐕 Open to muzzled / exempted / reactive dogs

🌈 All breeds welcome

#grcdogsports #sociallyresponsibledogs #obedience #obediencetraining

The last line 😂...

#nod*cksortools #womenowned #bullbreed #dogtraining

The last line 😂...

#nod*cksortools #womenowned #bullbreed #dogtraining

💫 CONDITIONED RELAXATION 💫

For those of you who know Arlo I swear this is really him 🤣

Teaching posture facilitated relaxation (a form of conditioned relaxation) has been quite a long journey for us. It won’t necessarily take all dogs as long as it’s taken Arlo but if you’ve got a fizzy, highly strung, easily aroused dog, then it’s so worth the effort. Or any dog for that matter, there are loads of benefits.

I took the concept from @grcdogsports and if I’d committed the time to it in the way I have done in recent months right from the beginning then we could have got here sooner. But I’ll be honest. It’s not exciting training. And it’s hard work to stick it out. You have to wait for some level of relaxation in every session you do - you can’t just throw the towel in after 30 mins if your dog is still flapping about like a fish.

I’ve been almost in tears after 50 minutes pleading (internally) for him to stop resisting and relax. But that 50 mins quickly became 30 mins. And then it was suddenly 10. And now it’s closer to 2 mins!

And here he is relaxing on his side with our amazing mobile vet @harriet_the_vet 🥹🥹🥹 - highly recommend Harriet if you suspect pain in your dog.

Although Arlo’s discomfort is now better managed through new meds, physically he is not improving, so he’s off for a CT scan this week. That will be trickier as it’ll be in a clinical setting but I’m hopeful he will find the examination a bit easier after all the work we’ve done 🙏🏽

#conditionedrelaxation #posturefacilitatedrelaxation #grcdogsports #painindogs

💫 CONDITIONED RELAXATION 💫

For those of you who know Arlo I swear this is really him 🤣

Teaching posture facilitated relaxation (a form of conditioned relaxation) has been quite a long journey for us. It won’t necessarily take all dogs as long as it’s taken Arlo but if you’ve got a fizzy, highly strung, easily aroused dog, then it’s so worth the effort. Or any dog for that matter, there are loads of benefits.

I took the concept from @grcdogsports and if I’d committed the time to it in the way I have done in recent months right from the beginning then we could have got here sooner. But I’ll be honest. It’s not exciting training. And it’s hard work to stick it out. You have to wait for some level of relaxation in every session you do - you can’t just throw the towel in after 30 mins if your dog is still flapping about like a fish.

I’ve been almost in tears after 50 minutes pleading (internally) for him to stop resisting and relax. But that 50 mins quickly became 30 mins. And then it was suddenly 10. And now it’s closer to 2 mins!

And here he is relaxing on his side with our amazing mobile vet @harriet_the_vet 🥹🥹🥹 - highly recommend Harriet if you suspect pain in your dog.

Although Arlo’s discomfort is now better managed through new meds, physically he is not improving, so he’s off for a CT scan this week. That will be trickier as it’ll be in a clinical setting but I’m hopeful he will find the examination a bit easier after all the work we’ve done 🙏🏽

#conditionedrelaxation #posturefacilitatedrelaxation #grcdogsports #painindogs

💫 BEHAVIOUR PUZZLES 💫

Loved meeting Moomin and his owners yesterday! He is a really interesting but very sweet dog and we have seen great progress already. Really looking forward to putting the pieces of this puzzle together and helping Moomin reach his full potential!

He is in a constant state of high arousal, barely rests, and can only be placated if he’s given an item to hold. He’s great with people and dogs, no aggression or reactivity there. But his arousal manifests into what can only be described as full on meltdowns anytime he is near a door or a barrier. If he is really amped up he will lunge and bark at cars (he is not scared of cars) and will spend a lot of his walks grabbing anything he can find from the floor - a bottle, a stick, a glove, a conker - just to have something to chew or thrash to cope with his big feelings! He also never sniffed on walks or took food.

After our initial online consult we made some lifestyle changes and his owners have seen a noticeable improvement over the last 2 weeks. We had our first in person session yesterday and made some real headway with Moomin’s behaviour, including his extreme behaviour around doors, although plenty more work to do! Today they had their best walk yet 🥰

“Walk went well. Barked like a lunatic on the way out. But as soon as we left the main gate he was amazing. He only barked at a lorry on the way home because it startled him. Other than that he was the most relaxed I’ve seen him. Ate food. Zero pulling. He did pull/bark coming back home as we had to go through the front door as I couldn’t open the back gate. But walking outside main gate and road was perfect.

Just playing tug and he’s loving it. He keeps coming back to me to play with it which is amazing!!”

Will share more of Moomin’s case as it’s a very interesting one 👀

#englishbullterrier #bullterrier #bullterriersofinstagram #bullbreedsofinsta #dogsofinstagram

💫 BEHAVIOUR PUZZLES 💫

Loved meeting Moomin and his owners yesterday! He is a really interesting but very sweet dog and we have seen great progress already. Really looking forward to putting the pieces of this puzzle together and helping Moomin reach his full potential!

He is in a constant state of high arousal, barely rests, and can only be placated if he’s given an item to hold. He’s great with people and dogs, no aggression or reactivity there. But his arousal manifests into what can only be described as full on meltdowns anytime he is near a door or a barrier. If he is really amped up he will lunge and bark at cars (he is not scared of cars) and will spend a lot of his walks grabbing anything he can find from the floor - a bottle, a stick, a glove, a conker - just to have something to chew or thrash to cope with his big feelings! He also never sniffed on walks or took food.

After our initial online consult we made some lifestyle changes and his owners have seen a noticeable improvement over the last 2 weeks. We had our first in person session yesterday and made some real headway with Moomin’s behaviour, including his extreme behaviour around doors, although plenty more work to do! Today they had their best walk yet 🥰

“Walk went well. Barked like a lunatic on the way out. But as soon as we left the main gate he was amazing. He only barked at a lorry on the way home because it startled him. Other than that he was the most relaxed I’ve seen him. Ate food. Zero pulling. He did pull/bark coming back home as we had to go through the front door as I couldn’t open the back gate. But walking outside main gate and road was perfect.

Just playing tug and he’s loving it. He keeps coming back to me to play with it which is amazing!!”

Will share more of Moomin’s case as it’s a very interesting one 👀

#englishbullterrier #bullterrier #bullterriersofinstagram #bullbreedsofinsta #dogsofinstagram

💫 REWARD EXPERIENCES 💫

Little Jet is a young staffy cross who was found straying. She had a brief spell in another home who returned her after a few weeks and now she’s landed on her feet with a lovely family!

She has no behaviour ‘issues’ but doesn’t have much basic training and is obsessed with other dogs. She would run to another dog a football field away (if she were allowed to!).

In our first session we spent some time working out what motivates her so we could work on her motivation before trying to teach her anything new. Turns out she rarely finishes her food at home, and she wouldn’t even take liver sausage from me (at home or outside). She would play with toys at home but not on walks.

In that session we got her playing outside on her walk, just by experimenting and playing differently - unsurprisingly she wanted a competitive game! Within a week she was recalling away from dogs and out of PLAY with dogs just with her start cue for toy play with her owner 🤩

In our second session we channelled this knowledge into our reward experience using food - built a bit of frustration with restraint and misses. got her chasing and fighting for the food in our hand, and chasing tossed food. She loved it and took food the whole walk, even walking next to us politely demanding more food by the end 🤣

What was the food you may ask? 👀

…KIBBLE!

Now we’ve got motivation for some reinforcers that are within our control and we know what she finds rewarding, the ‘training’ can begin!

#bullbreed #dogtraining #staffiesofinstagram #bullbreedsofinsta #dogsofinstagram

💫 REWARD EXPERIENCES 💫

Little Jet is a young staffy cross who was found straying. She had a brief spell in another home who returned her after a few weeks and now she’s landed on her feet with a lovely family!

She has no behaviour ‘issues’ but doesn’t have much basic training and is obsessed with other dogs. She would run to another dog a football field away (if she were allowed to!).

In our first session we spent some time working out what motivates her so we could work on her motivation before trying to teach her anything new. Turns out she rarely finishes her food at home, and she wouldn’t even take liver sausage from me (at home or outside). She would play with toys at home but not on walks.

In that session we got her playing outside on her walk, just by experimenting and playing differently - unsurprisingly she wanted a competitive game! Within a week she was recalling away from dogs and out of PLAY with dogs just with her start cue for toy play with her owner 🤩

In our second session we channelled this knowledge into our reward experience using food - built a bit of frustration with restraint and misses. got her chasing and fighting for the food in our hand, and chasing tossed food. She loved it and took food the whole walk, even walking next to us politely demanding more food by the end 🤣

What was the food you may ask? 👀

…KIBBLE!

Now we’ve got motivation for some reinforcers that are within our control and we know what she finds rewarding, the ‘training’ can begin!

#bullbreed #dogtraining #staffiesofinstagram #bullbreedsofinsta #dogsofinstagram

New Episode of Bull Breed Behaviourist YouTube channel out now. We chat about our weeks, and some client wins, as well as our approach to reactivity and neutering.

It's a jam packed episode! Hope you enjoy 🥰.

#bullbreed #dogtraining #bullbreedclub #bullbreedtraining #dogtrainer

New Episode of Bull Breed Behaviourist YouTube channel out now. We chat about our weeks, and some client wins, as well as our approach to reactivity and neutering.

It's a jam packed episode! Hope you enjoy 🥰.

#bullbreed #dogtraining #bullbreedclub #bullbreedtraining #dogtrainer

💫 PROUD 💫

…of our reactive dog owners

You wouldn’t even describe some of these dogs as ‘reactive’ anymore but everyone’s journey looks a bit different and we’re equally proud of all our clients who get out there every day and do the work. It’s not easy! But the juice is worth the squeeze 🍋

Some dogs have motivation in bucketloads and that gives us plenty of alternative behaviours to reinforce, others need a more creative approach. Over 50% of our reactivity clients have health / pain related issues to contend with too. And about half are reactive to multiple triggers (horses, cars, people, dogs etc.)

We don’t have a cookie cutter approach to reactivity - everyone’s plan will look a bit different. The plans flex and change as the dog progresses too.

✨✨✨

If you are struggling with your dog’s behaviour we’d love to chat! You can contact us using the form in our bio for a no obligation discovery call 📧

✨✨✨

#bullbreed #dogtraining #reactivedog #bullbreedsofinsta #dogsofinstagram

💫 PROUD 💫

…of our reactive dog owners

You wouldn’t even describe some of these dogs as ‘reactive’ anymore but everyone’s journey looks a bit different and we’re equally proud of all our clients who get out there every day and do the work. It’s not easy! But the juice is worth the squeeze 🍋

Some dogs have motivation in bucketloads and that gives us plenty of alternative behaviours to reinforce, others need a more creative approach. Over 50% of our reactivity clients have health / pain related issues to contend with too. And about half are reactive to multiple triggers (horses, cars, people, dogs etc.)

We don’t have a cookie cutter approach to reactivity - everyone’s plan will look a bit different. The plans flex and change as the dog progresses too.

✨✨✨

If you are struggling with your dog’s behaviour we’d love to chat! You can contact us using the form in our bio for a no obligation discovery call 📧

✨✨✨

#bullbreed #dogtraining #reactivedog #bullbreedsofinsta #dogsofinstagram

💫 LOOSE LEAD OR HEEL? 💫

‘Does it matter that my dog is up ahead as long as the lead is loose?’ A question that comes up a lot!

Some dogs pick up the concept of walking with a loose lead fairly easily. There’s a few ways to teach this and help the dog to make the connection that they get to where they want to go if they walk ‘nicely’.

Some people suggest to use a slightly longer lead to eliminate your dog’s pulling. And for some dogs that may be all it takes to have them trotting along with no tension in the lead, a couple of metres up ahead of you.

But there are absolutely dogs who will be smashing into the end of a lead no matter how long it is. And there are dogs who actually enjoy pulling. Even if they don’t get to where they want to be by pulling, they are still reinforced by the very sensation of that opposition against the lead.

These dogs may benefit from having a clearer criteria than simply ‘walk where you like as long as the lead is loose’. E.g. the criteria might be that they need to maintain physical contact with your body, or their nose needs to be in line with your knee. It may even need to all be taught on one side of your body for extra clarity.

For reactive dogs, the ability to make decisions and move away from triggers is powerful - but if you find yourself in a situation where you need to do a narrow pass, there really isn’t anywhere safer for your dog to be than by your side, travelling *with* you. You don’t really want them 3 metres ahead of you approaching something head on!

Without this skill, you can be forced to take your dog off to the side, usually stationary, whilst you wait for the trigger to pass - this is usually much more difficult for the dog than keeping them moving.

Your dog doesn’t need to spend the whole walk glued to your side - using a release cue and/or different equipment cues can set your dog up for success.

Maybe you do have a dog that is totally non-reactive to their environment and happy to trot on a loose lead up ahead, stopping to sniff, waiting for you to catch up, and not dragging you into next week. If you do and that works for you that’s great!

What did you find easier to teach?

💫 LOOSE LEAD OR HEEL? 💫

‘Does it matter that my dog is up ahead as long as the lead is loose?’ A question that comes up a lot!

Some dogs pick up the concept of walking with a loose lead fairly easily. There’s a few ways to teach this and help the dog to make the connection that they get to where they want to go if they walk ‘nicely’.

Some people suggest to use a slightly longer lead to eliminate your dog’s pulling. And for some dogs that may be all it takes to have them trotting along with no tension in the lead, a couple of metres up ahead of you.

But there are absolutely dogs who will be smashing into the end of a lead no matter how long it is. And there are dogs who actually enjoy pulling. Even if they don’t get to where they want to be by pulling, they are still reinforced by the very sensation of that opposition against the lead.

These dogs may benefit from having a clearer criteria than simply ‘walk where you like as long as the lead is loose’. E.g. the criteria might be that they need to maintain physical contact with your body, or their nose needs to be in line with your knee. It may even need to all be taught on one side of your body for extra clarity.

For reactive dogs, the ability to make decisions and move away from triggers is powerful - but if you find yourself in a situation where you need to do a narrow pass, there really isn’t anywhere safer for your dog to be than by your side, travelling *with* you. You don’t really want them 3 metres ahead of you approaching something head on!

Without this skill, you can be forced to take your dog off to the side, usually stationary, whilst you wait for the trigger to pass - this is usually much more difficult for the dog than keeping them moving.

Your dog doesn’t need to spend the whole walk glued to your side - using a release cue and/or different equipment cues can set your dog up for success.

Maybe you do have a dog that is totally non-reactive to their environment and happy to trot on a loose lead up ahead, stopping to sniff, waiting for you to catch up, and not dragging you into next week. If you do and that works for you that’s great!

What did you find easier to teach?

STAFFY PROBLEMS 🤯🔫

Also, the word I picked for toileting didn’t age well 🫠

STAFFY PROBLEMS 🤯🔫

Also, the word I picked for toileting didn’t age well 🫠

💫 IMPULSIVITY 💫

The missing piece of the puzzle 🧩 for a lot of behaviour

A dog who has poor impulse control and is quick to act (or react!) struggles to consider the consequences of their actions

Regardless of what training approach you use (consequences can be ‘good’ or ‘bad’) - if you have an impulsive dog then we need to help them learn how to control their impulses before consequences will matter to them

For us and the way we work, consequences are ‘good’ things that the dog enjoys. But even if we make these good things really predictable, if we have a dog that doesn’t think ahead to consequences, or a dog that has an inability to delay their behaviour choice even for a split second, it will be difficult to achieve progress

In addition, impulsive dogs tend to react in a way that is more intense than the situation requires and better impulse control can help them to temper their reactions - so what may have once been a disproportionate response to a perceived threat can become much more ‘measured’

#impulsecontrol #impulsivity #dogtraining #bullbreedsofinsta #bullbreed

💫 IMPULSIVITY 💫

The missing piece of the puzzle 🧩 for a lot of behaviour

A dog who has poor impulse control and is quick to act (or react!) struggles to consider the consequences of their actions

Regardless of what training approach you use (consequences can be ‘good’ or ‘bad’) - if you have an impulsive dog then we need to help them learn how to control their impulses before consequences will matter to them

For us and the way we work, consequences are ‘good’ things that the dog enjoys. But even if we make these good things really predictable, if we have a dog that doesn’t think ahead to consequences, or a dog that has an inability to delay their behaviour choice even for a split second, it will be difficult to achieve progress

In addition, impulsive dogs tend to react in a way that is more intense than the situation requires and better impulse control can help them to temper their reactions - so what may have once been a disproportionate response to a perceived threat can become much more ‘measured’

#impulsecontrol #impulsivity #dogtraining #bullbreedsofinsta #bullbreed

💫 EVER BEEN GHOSTED? 💫

And I don’t mean by your dog 🤪

Lost track of how many clients have told me that they’ve been ghosted by a previous TRAINER

Apparently this is a thing…

I would assume that they don’t have the knowledge / skills / experience to help and don’t know how to tell you this. But I’d hope most trainers would be honest and refer you on to someone else.

OR it may be that they simply don’t have an aftercare package. So once your session time is up they see it as though their job is done!

If having a trainer available for follow up questions / coaching / support is important to you, make sure you ask what their aftercare is like after your session. Or if you’re signing up to a programme can you get guidance in between sessions?

Personally I would never go back to a ‘one and done’ approach, even for teaching a ‘simple’ behaviour (is there such a thing?!). Training isn’t linear, and in most cases the first session is about establishing motivation and communication and ensuring the dog’s lifestyle is appropriate - not the actual teaching of the behaviour itself.

If the dog isn’t physically and mentally fulfilled, if they aren’t motivated, if there are health issues or other factors affecting their behaviour, if they don’t accept food or toys outside…the list goes on…then you aren’t going to be able to teach them anything meaningful in a single session.

We do offer single sessions for some training - but only with a detailed action plan and a month of daily WhatsApp coaching and support 🫶🏼

Has it happened to you?!

#ghosted #bullbreed #dogtraining

💫 EVER BEEN GHOSTED? 💫

And I don’t mean by your dog 🤪

Lost track of how many clients have told me that they’ve been ghosted by a previous TRAINER

Apparently this is a thing…

I would assume that they don’t have the knowledge / skills / experience to help and don’t know how to tell you this. But I’d hope most trainers would be honest and refer you on to someone else.

OR it may be that they simply don’t have an aftercare package. So once your session time is up they see it as though their job is done!

If having a trainer available for follow up questions / coaching / support is important to you, make sure you ask what their aftercare is like after your session. Or if you’re signing up to a programme can you get guidance in between sessions?

Personally I would never go back to a ‘one and done’ approach, even for teaching a ‘simple’ behaviour (is there such a thing?!). Training isn’t linear, and in most cases the first session is about establishing motivation and communication and ensuring the dog’s lifestyle is appropriate - not the actual teaching of the behaviour itself.

If the dog isn’t physically and mentally fulfilled, if they aren’t motivated, if there are health issues or other factors affecting their behaviour, if they don’t accept food or toys outside…the list goes on…then you aren’t going to be able to teach them anything meaningful in a single session.

We do offer single sessions for some training - but only with a detailed action plan and a month of daily WhatsApp coaching and support 🫶🏼

Has it happened to you?!

#ghosted #bullbreed #dogtraining

⚡️ If you have a reactive dog and you have to ask people to give you space, try this!

It helps desensitise your dog to you giving this cue, which has the potential to be an extra trigger for them.

It gives your dog something to do to help you make space.

It's just a simple and practical tip to help you on your journey.

#bullbreed #dogtraining #reactivedog #reactivedoguk #dogtraineruk

⚡️ If you have a reactive dog and you have to ask people to give you space, try this!

It helps desensitise your dog to you giving this cue, which has the potential to be an extra trigger for them.

It gives your dog something to do to help you make space.

It's just a simple and practical tip to help you on your journey.

#bullbreed #dogtraining #reactivedog #reactivedoguk #dogtraineruk

A little Christmassy Mean Girls reference (yes, it's a Christmas movie) and a whole lotta FACTS.

I don't think we spend enough time telling you how good we are. Because it feels weird. But I'm so proud of our little team. We are CONNECTION centric.

We want connection with our clients.
We want our clients to connect with their dogs and vice versa.

We are focused on your success.

We are often the 4th or 5th trainer than people have seen, and (to our knowledge) we are the last.

We meet you where you are at without judgement and then guide and coach you towards your goals.

Our skills are well suited to one another's and we work together as a team so beautifully. We work cases together, support each other and build each other up. Where one falls, the other picks up.

Working with us you will have a holistic approach that gets you where you need to be in an effective manner.

We are taking clients for the new year (2025, we are ready for you!) and have one space left for December.

You can even buy a programme for a loved one for Christmas!

#dogtraining #bullbreedclub #bullbreedtraining #bullbreeduk #dogtraineruk

A little Christmassy Mean Girls reference (yes, it's a Christmas movie) and a whole lotta FACTS.

I don't think we spend enough time telling you how good we are. Because it feels weird. But I'm so proud of our little team. We are CONNECTION centric.

We want connection with our clients.
We want our clients to connect with their dogs and vice versa.

We are focused on your success.

We are often the 4th or 5th trainer than people have seen, and (to our knowledge) we are the last.

We meet you where you are at without judgement and then guide and coach you towards your goals.

Our skills are well suited to one another's and we work together as a team so beautifully. We work cases together, support each other and build each other up. Where one falls, the other picks up.

Working with us you will have a holistic approach that gets you where you need to be in an effective manner.

We are taking clients for the new year (2025, we are ready for you!) and have one space left for December.

You can even buy a programme for a loved one for Christmas!

#dogtraining #bullbreedclub #bullbreedtraining #bullbreeduk #dogtraineruk

Sometimes he's super clever and handsome. Sometimes he looks like this.

It's all about balance.

#bullbreed #dogtraining #bullbreedtraining #exemptdog

Sometimes he's super clever and handsome. Sometimes he looks like this.

It's all about balance.

#bullbreed #dogtraining #bullbreedtraining #exemptdog

📚 Bit of niche content for my literature loving followers...

Anyone else feel like they're a main character in a dark, moody novel when dog walking on a stormy day?

Anyone?..... 😂

📚 Bit of niche content for my literature loving followers...

Anyone else feel like they're a main character in a dark, moody novel when dog walking on a stormy day?

Anyone?..... 😂

Training Judge is my therapy. Where I find my flow state and can just be in the moment.

Judge used to be nicknamed "One Rep Judge" as he would completely disengage after one rep, particularly when learning something new. But I've fallen in love with the journey and use small spaces and small bites of time, and we work hard.

I couldn't be prouder of him.

#dogtraining #grcdogsports #bullbreed #bullbreedclub

Training Judge is my therapy. Where I find my flow state and can just be in the moment.

Judge used to be nicknamed "One Rep Judge" as he would completely disengage after one rep, particularly when learning something new. But I've fallen in love with the journey and use small spaces and small bites of time, and we work hard.

I couldn't be prouder of him.

#dogtraining #grcdogsports #bullbreed #bullbreedclub

‼️ Baby gates or dog gates could be the difference between your dog being safe or seized!

Ensuring that your exempt dog doesn't stray is so important.

Nobody thinks they need this until they do!

#xlbullyuk #exemptdog #bullbreed

‼️ Baby gates or dog gates could be the difference between your dog being safe or seized!

Ensuring that your exempt dog doesn't stray is so important.

Nobody thinks they need this until they do!

#xlbullyuk #exemptdog #bullbreed

Running the socials is a family effort 👌

#bullbreed #dogtraining #bullbreedtraining #dogtrainer

Running the socials is a family effort 👌

#bullbreed #dogtraining #bullbreedtraining #dogtrainer

We are back, babyyyy! After the amazing feedback from our first course attendees...

✨ We are running another cohort of our amazing offer for our lovely XL Bully community ✨

There are so many of you here, and we wanted to create an affordable option for you to be able to up your training game and also tailor our help to you as an individual!

So we have created Getting the Best from your Bully - an online training course where we cover your needs as an individual, alongside fundamental training principles and foundational concepts and skills.

The new course will be open to 8 individuals and lasts for 4 weeks. Thursdays evenings at 6 pm starting Thursday 28th November.

The whole 4 week course is only £60!!!

Our last cohort graduated this week and will be moving onto the intermediate course in the new year 🙌🏼

Send us a DM or comment XLBULLY and we will send our contact form 🥰

#xlbullyuk #bullbreedclub #dogtraining #bullbreedsofinsta #xlbullytraining

We are back, babyyyy! After the amazing feedback from our first course attendees...

✨ We are running another cohort of our amazing offer for our lovely XL Bully community ✨

There are so many of you here, and we wanted to create an affordable option for you to be able to up your training game and also tailor our help to you as an individual!

So we have created Getting the Best from your Bully - an online training course where we cover your needs as an individual, alongside fundamental training principles and foundational concepts and skills.

The new course will be open to 8 individuals and lasts for 4 weeks. Thursdays evenings at 6 pm starting Thursday 28th November.

The whole 4 week course is only £60!!!

Our last cohort graduated this week and will be moving onto the intermediate course in the new year 🙌🏼

Send us a DM or comment XLBULLY and we will send our contact form 🥰

#xlbullyuk #bullbreedclub #dogtraining #bullbreedsofinsta #xlbullytraining

If you could imagine what the next chapter with your dog looked like, what would it be?

Maybe it's just continuing what you have already been doing and enjoying the phase you're in.

Maybe there's something you'd like to enjoy together, but your dog's behaviour doesn't make that possible.

Maybe things need to change, and the next chapter means you need to put in some work to rewrite the story.

Whatever it is, learn to enjoy the process and the story will be all the more precious.

They are here for such a short time, make the most of it 🥰.

#bullbreed #dogtraining #bullbreedtraining #staffordshirebullterrier #bullbreedsofinstagram

If you could imagine what the next chapter with your dog looked like, what would it be?

Maybe it's just continuing what you have already been doing and enjoying the phase you're in.

Maybe there's something you'd like to enjoy together, but your dog's behaviour doesn't make that possible.

Maybe things need to change, and the next chapter means you need to put in some work to rewrite the story.

Whatever it is, learn to enjoy the process and the story will be all the more precious.

They are here for such a short time, make the most of it 🥰.

#bullbreed #dogtraining #bullbreedtraining #staffordshirebullterrier #bullbreedsofinstagram

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