Limousin Dog Training

27/08/2026

Think I might try this. Just make sure that there's no zylatol in the peanut butter.

01/08/2026

20/07/2026

After all the recent wildfires we've been having, I thought it might be a good idea to share this post. We may not be having it as serious as some countries, but we should be aware of the health risks too.

🔥 Wildfires are becoming more frequent and more severe around the world. Even if you are hundreds or thousands of kilometers away from an active fire, smoke can travel great distances and affect the air you and your dog breathe. 🌫️

A few simple precautions can help protect your dog’s health:

🐾 Keep outdoor time short.
💧 Make sure fresh water is always available.
🌬️ Check your local air quality before heading outside.
❤️ Watch for signs like coughing, sneezing, lethargy, or difficulty breathing. If you’re concerned, please contact your veterinarian.

Our dogs count on us to make the best decisions for them, especially when the air they breathe isn't at its best.

20/07/2026

I'm a bit late posting this, and there's a couple of "unfortunately so" on the post for the the latest Silver Awards that took place last week. The first is; that it wasn't a 100% pass rate, but as we all know, the higher the disciplines, the harder it becomes. It was such a shame, that the stay couldn't be held, but there is the chance of a resit of the test. Congratulations to Liz and Sunny and Julia and Alfie on their success. The second one is; for whatever reason known only to Facebook, it won't allow me to add all the photos. I will have a word with the IT department, aka hubby, and I'll try and get it sorted. One picture that was possible was Julia and Alfie doing the "play interaction." 😄

Well, I'm getting there, but still some more to come. It's taking such an awfully long time, so I'll complete it tomorrow.

All done, but without the usual dialogues on the photos. The dogs are pictured playing with their handlers, road walking, recall to handlers, 2 minutes stay, loading and unloading to/from a vehicle, coming away from a distraction when called, controlled greeting with a stranger, examination, and food manners in a cafe/restaurant environment (the waitress service was good too 😁). And of course, presentation of Rosettes and certificates. Phew. Finished 😊

01/06/2026

This came up as a memory today on my personal FB page from 5 years ago. Now in my own bespoke training centre, the past 14 years have been a whirlwind of joy, frustration and sheer happiness 😊

The doors have closed on the training centre in Bussiere Poitevine and I must admit, I did shed a little tear after I handed back the keys to my landlord Mr Sabotier. After 4 years building my business and working outside then 5 years in an ideal indoor location, I must admit, it was a very emotional day today. So, back to working in an outdoor arena then some hard work to get my bespoke, indoor training centre built. Who would have thought that after 30 years working in an office, which I enjoyed, that I would be working in a position that I adore with 4 legged clients that I adore. Pat myself on the back and also, thank my husband, Arthur Smith, for having faith in me, my trainer and mentor Maureen Shelley, and my lovely clients, who without them, I couldn't have done it ❤☺

Just a few pictures of my dogs and some of the dogs who were part of Limousin Dog Training 😊

20/05/2026

My husband saw this pup on the road between Le Dorat and Dinsac. He tried to catch it, but it was very timid. Perhaps someone has lost it? If anyone knows the pup, or the owner, please, tell them. Thank you

Mon mari a vu cet chiot sur le route entre Le Dorat et Dinsac. Il a essayé à etrapé, mais il etait très timid. Peut être quelq'un as le perdu? Si quelq'un connaissez le chiot, ou le proprietor, svp les dire. Merci

11/05/2026

I'm sharing this, not to encourage people to go and join something, but what Victoria is saying strikes a cord with me. The amount of times I say to people to speak in a more gentle, higher pitched tone to their dogs to get the best results, and the dog to interact more positively with them, not just during training, I'm sure some think that I'm taking the mickey. I'm not! If your dog isn't doing what you've asked of them, don't scold or speak abruptly, think round it. And when they are doing something to your liking, make the biggest fuss, smile and laugh. They do pick up on our emotions. 😊

09/05/2026

UPDATE - A PLACE HAS BEEN FOUND FOR ALL SIX PUPPIES 🥳😊

URGENT -please contact Sue Hetherington

9 puppies found in a bin bag. 3 have died. The remaining 6 are full of life; they’re feeding well from a bottle. They’re only a few days old. Is there anyone who can bottle-feed them? They can be split into groups of three to make it less work. Local to Fontenay le Comte or close by
Otherwise, they’ll have may to be put down as we don't have anyone that can do this
So sad they did not ask to be born and they may have a very short life.. 😢😢

02/05/2026

Anyone else? 👀🐶

28/04/2026

When a dog is adopted from a rescue there is a history, one that is often sad and tugs at our heart strings. We take the dog home and we feel sorry for it and we believe the dog will be grateful to now have a home with us and know we love them. So we let them on the sofa, the bed and everywhere in the house. We basically give no boundaries.
The dog isn’t grateful, it is most likely a combination of exhausted, stressed, anxious, unsure, excited and bewildered.
The dog slowly gets to see it can go everywhere and do anything and laps up the ‘love’ bestowed upon it.
But what happens when the dog is no longer ‘brand new’ and the new owners want to say ‘no’ you can’t do that.....
Or the dog wants to protects its resources it’s recently gained.........
Or you try to leave it suddenly and the dog has no idea if you will return........
Rescue doesn’t mean damaged, it means a dog needs a new home with boundaries, rules and clarity about its place in the new home. Security and love come from having these, not kisses or luxuries or over affection.
Having any dog means you need to understand how to communicate with it, understand it and never forget it is a dog.