Cottage Farm Dog Training

23/05/2025

If you are having significant difficulties with your dog's behaviour then you could benefit from my individual behaviour modification consultation and training sessions.

I am able to help you with the following:

✅Pulling on the lead
✅Reactivity
✅Anxiety
✅Nervousness
✅Separation anxiety
✅Excessive barking
✅Lack of recall
✅Toilet training
✅Rehabilitation of rescue dogs
✅Socialisation problems
✅Any problems that prevent you from enjoying living with your dog.

Using only kind and nonforceful methods I am able to find solutions to problems, eliminate unwanted behaviour and help owners form true partnerships with their dogs.

Through an individual approach, I am able to assist you so that you can achieve a well-trained and happy canine companion.

I would like to reassure anyone who is struggling with their dog that it is never too late and always worth the effort. Even if your dog has severe behavioural issues and even if you have tried everyone and everything else, I am confident that I can help you achieve significant improvements if not a complete turnaround.
Owners do need to be committed and make an effort in order to make significant changes to a dog's behaviour.

For further information, please do check out my website, FB page and feel welcome to ring to discuss your needs.
Phone: 07535 040602
Website: https://www.cottagefarmdogtraining.co.uk/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/cazdogtraining

09/05/2025

ARE YOU STRUGGLING WITH YOUR DOG'S BEHAVIOUR?
😩Excessive barking
😩Pulling & lunging
😩Anxiety
😩Reactivity to other dogs
😩Seperation anxiety

Dog ownership should be a pleasure, however, both small and large problems can result in major stress and misery for both you and your four-legged family member.

It doesn't need to be this way. Feel welcome to find out how I can help you find solutions to the problems and get you and your dog back on the road to fun, happy and relaxed lives.

Peaceful walks, pub lunches and all of the things you dreamed of doing with your dog are possible with the right approach and of course some time and effort.

Methods are always kind, force-free and focus on using positive reinforcement and a relationship-centred approach.
The starting point with behavioural issues is to book a consultation so that I can assess your dog and start developing the required behaviours. Some clients may need follow-up sessions, however, the progression is usually into a group class for further guided practice and progression.

I cannot guarantee fast results every time, however, I can help you achieve swift and accumulative improvements. I can also promise that the process will be fun for you and your dog.
You are assured of a caring, friendly and supportive service at Cottage Farm Dog Training. My goal is to help humans and dogs live better lives together. If you are worried about your dog's behaviour then feel welcome to telephone for a chat to see how I can help.

07535 040602
https://www.cottagefarmdogtraining.co.uk/
Also please like my FB page: https://www.facebook.com/cazdogtraining/

Force-Free, Relationship Centred Approach
Dog Training
Dog Behaviour Consultancy
Canine Anxiety Specialist
Rehabilitation
Dog Reactivity
Private Sessions, Group Classes
Recall, Obedience, Canine Life Skills

26/04/2025

NEW PRODUCT ALERT!
I am super excited because Nutravet has released three of its most important and popular products in the format of yummy, liver-flavoured dog treats!

Whether it’s supporting joints and mobility, maintaining healthy skin and coat, or easing stress and anxiety, these chews provide a tasty solution!

Each chew is packed with natural, scientifically proven ingredients, providing pet owners with an easy, stress-free way to care for their furry friend’s health and well-being. The same products continue to be available in capsules which owners usually open and empty into their dog's dinner. However, these chews will provide a very handy alternative that is bound to suit many dogs.

New customers get 20% off with this link:

https://www.nutravet.co.uk/natural-dog-treats/ref/CFDT/

11/04/2025

Hi All, just to say that Sunday dog training with not be on this Sunday the 13th and also will not be on Easter Sunday.

We will be back the following Sunday and the usual class will start at 9.30am. This time will be on going in case we have warm weather during spring and summer.

30/03/2025

If your dog suffers from itchy , dry skin or a dull coat then this might help.

One of my favourite products!
Nutracoat has been developed by vets using a unique formula of key natural ingredients to aid healthy skin and a glossy coat, whilst soothing dry, flaky skin and reducing itching and scratching.

❤️Calms sensitive skin
❤️Soothes dry, flaky skin
❤️Reduces itching and scratching
❤️Strengthens brittle nails
❤️Aids comfort
❤️Aids the body’s own natural anti-inflammatory processes
❤️Contains sustainable marine-sourced ingredients
❤️For dogs & cats

I have been impressed and amazed so many times by how fast and effective this is for helping dogs with skin issues.

Nutracoat is a supplement for Itchy dogs and cats that is recommended by vets throughout the UK. It helps soothe dry, flaky itchy skin.

27/03/2025

ADDER WARNING

Adders are Britain's only venomous snake and while adder bites are rare, it is certainly sensible for anyone who walks in the countryside to have some awareness of how to keep safe.

An adder bite should always be treated as an emergency and has the potential to be fatal for dogs and humans and can cause complications if left untreated.

Adders are shy creatures and would rather avoid interactions with humans or dogs, they are only likely to bite when they feel cornered and will attack as a last resort.

Most bites occur between April and July when snakes like to come out of their underground nests to bask in the sunshine to warm up before a spot of hunting. It is during these times when they might be cold and sluggish that they pose a greater risk to people and animals.

When they are warm, they are also fast and alert and will likely spot you and leave before you see them. It is when they are warming up and sleepy that people accidentally step on them or curious dogs approach them and suffer a bite.

Snakes can be found in grasslands, sandy dunes, heaths, rocky hillsides, moorland and the edges of woodland. They seek out areas where they can remain hidden while they hunt but can easily reach open areas to bask in the sunlight.

The majority of my own personal sightings have occurred in or near ditches that run alongside a thick hedge or the edge of woodland with plenty of ground cover. They tend to camouflage rather well and can be tricky to spot until you are pretty much on top of them!

To Avoid Bites - Dogs & Humans

✅ Humans should wear sturdy footwear and trousers - flip-flops are asking for trouble!

✅ If you see a snake - leave it alone! Adders are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 so it is an offence to kill, harm or interfere with them. but also, if you leave them alone they will leave you alone!

✅ Consider putting your dog on a lead in areas where there may be snakes, dogs can be curious and will often approach snakes or try to sniff or play with them which will almost certainly provoke a bite.

✅ If you let your dog off the lead in potentially higher risk areas, consider doing so when snakes are unlikely to be such a risk. Snakes don't tend to leave their nest until the temperature reaches 10 degrees and once the temperature approaches 20 degrees, they are likely to be warm and alert and therefore less of a worry. Also they don't come out after dark or when it is raining.

What To Do In The Event Of A Bite

HUMAN:

✅Stay calm – most snake bites in the UK are not serious and can be treated
✅Keep the part of your body that was bitten as still as you can
✅Lie in the recovery position if you can
✅Take paracetamol for any pain
✅Try to remember the colour and pattern of the snake to tell the doctor
✅Take off any jewellery and loosen clothes near the bite, in case the skin swells
✅Do NOT take ibuprofen or aspirin as these can worsen bleeding.
✅Do NOT go near the snake, or try to catch or kill it
✅Do NOT try to suck or cut the poison (venom) out of the bite
✅Do NOT tie anything tightly around the part of the body where the bite is

DOG:

✅Stay calm
✅If you see the snake, try to remember what it looks like, or take a photo from a distance.
✅Keep your dog as still as possible to prevent the venom from spreading around their body
✅Leave the bite alone, don't apply a bandage or tourniquet.
✅Call your vet to let them know you are coming down to the practice.
✅If possible, bring a car to your dog or depending on their weight, carry them to it.

Sometimes you might not actually see that your dog has been bitten by a snake. Symptoms can take anywhere from minutes to an hour to become apparent and the severity will often depend on where the bite occurred and whether the venom has entered the bloodstream.

Pain and swelling will be apparent where the bite occurred and you might see tiny bite marks. More serious symptoms might include panting, drooling, pale membranes, vomiting and diarrhoea.

More serious symptoms might include facial swelling, weakness, convulsions, difficulty breathing, severe bruising and bleeding and collapse.

*Remember, adder bites are rare and although they can be serious both humans and dogs are unlikely to experience major problems provided medical or veterinary help is sought in good time.

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04/02/2025

LISTEN TO DOGS
All to often we hear owners complain that their dog gave no warning before snapping or biting at a person or indeed becoming severely reactive to other dogs.

The truth is that dogs rarely attack without warning an in fact it is often the case that a dog will have been trying to communicate their discomfort for months or longer. Sadly, many owners do not realise that there is a problem until their dog escalates the warnings to the point of demonstrating aggressive looking behaviours or an attack.

Think about how you would feel if those around you pushed you into situations that made you feel worried, uncomfortable or anxious.

What would you do? In the first place you would likely try to leave or avoid the situation. Bearing in mind that dogs seldom have as much choice as we do...now imagine that you are pushed into the same upsetting situation every day. Losing your temper of attacking others is likely the last thing you would want to do. But again, imagine that this happens to you again and again and after a while you learn that there is nothing you can do about it. You have tried to drop a few hints...but no one understands or cares.

Imagine how all of this might affect every part of your life...you might become generally rather anxious, you might lose self confidence and you would surely lose confidence in the people who are supposed to have your back!

It is easy to understand therefore how and dog or a human could easily arrive at a point of extreme stress, anger and strike out.

It is every dog owners responsibility to learn as much as possible about canine communication and body language AND to LISTEN TO DOGS.

www.cottagefarmdogtraining.co.uk

27/01/2025

27/01/2025

I am super pleased with this lovely graphic that I purchased from ABC Dogs NZ. Hopefully this will be helpful to anyone who is looking to learn more about canine communication. The poster shows how dogs demonstrate their discomfort and how they escalate their communication and warning.

LISTEN TO DOGS