Archive for the 'Dog Behaviour ' Category
Breguet achieves GOLD
Our beautiful German Shepherd Breguet has achieved his Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme GOLD award, this is the highest level of achievement. The exercises include: a road walk, return to handler’s side, walk free beside handler, stay down in...
Rhubarb’s first flight
Rhubarb is a young Hungarian Vizsla, typical of her breed she is full of energy and easily excited. She has been coming on Homeward Hounds walks since a puppy and is maturing beautifully. As part of her training she has attended David’s...
One to one behaviour assessment – testimonial
Local fitness instructor David Hogg contacted me recently for some advice regarding his beautiful Cavapoo called Daisy, she was exhibiting some over excitement around other dogs, extremely friendly, however, she was over social and just needed some impulse control when in the...
Homeward Hounds at the Theydon Bois Donkey Derby 2016
Homeward Hounds will be holding a have a go agility area at the Theydon Bois Donkey Derby 2016 on 10th July. We will be hosting a fun dog show and are available for free behaviour advice all day. This is...
David gets accepted into the Canine and Feline Behaviour Association
David has been accepted into the Canine and Feline Behaviour Association (CFBA) as an Associate member, belonging to this professional body helps give reassurance to customers and ensures quality of service. Meeting the criteria set by the CFBA identifies him to...
New Puppy Course
Puppy classes starting Thursday 26th May 2016 at 8:45pm. Give your puppy the best possible start by attending our puppy classes, learn basic training positions, create a solid bond with your dog, recall, loose lead walking, focus and all the...
Crufts 2016 with The Guild of Dog Trainers
The Guild of Dog Trainers asked us both to represent them on their stand at Crufts 2016. We had a fantastic two days meeting lots of new people, sharing ideas and learning from some of the countries top trainers. As usual we...
David signs up to ‘Advanced Dog on Dog Aggression’ module with The Cambridge Institute of Dog Behaviour & Training
David has enrolled on the’ Advanced Dog on Dog Aggression’ module with The Cambridge Institute of Dog Behaviour & Training. The institute is a Kennel Club KCAI Preferred Education Provider and a leading group within the industry. He is steadily ploughing his way...
Elmtree Training & Education Centre, Harmony & Sensitivity Classes
David takes Harmony behaviour classes at Elmtree Training and Education Centre for reactive dogs. These are ideal for dogs that bark and lunge at other dogs, or dogs that are over stimulated by their environment. Owners gain the skills to...
Wild at Heart Foundation
Away from Homeward Hounds and his work at Elmtree Training and Education Centre, David has started providing behaviour work for some of the dogs rescued by the Wild at Heart Foundation. The charity supports animal welfare projects all over the world,...