mypawfectk9

mypawfectk9 mypawfectk9 is run by Laura Gilmour; a positive reward based Pro-Dog Trainer. Fully accredited. We learn to listen to the dog.

Laura worked as a curriculum leader in a secondary school for 17years, but decided to use her passion of teaching to support people struggling with their dogs and re-trained as a qualified positive reward based trainer. Having 5 rescue dogs the desire to prevent more dogs entering rescue is the driver for helping people better understand the motivation of their dogs behaviour. 'Dog's do not have '

bad' behaviour, they just have behaviours, it is our job to understand what motivates that behaviour and to learn how to motivate better choices. I think very few people actually know what their dog was bred for, or what motivates training them'. My dream is that society is so much more empathetic to our dogs and that we stop placing our social expectations on to them.

17/11/2025

Emails sent for this weeks classes

😎 Proximity to handler work
😎 Emergency Stop / Recall
😎 Moving Puzzles

I arrived at my clients to see this on the door!! YAY!! Issues around the 'door', greeting guests and jumping up etc nee...
14/11/2025

I arrived at my clients to see this on the door!! YAY!!

Issues around the 'door', greeting guests and jumping up etc need a plan and a structured approach. Dog's get unduly excited around the door in response to OUR reactions to the same thing! They mimic us - rushing to the door before the dog! Shouting to stop barking etc etc

This simple sign communicates what it happening on the inside and to give the guest some clue not to interact with the dog without permission and in a specific way.

A basket of toys or tub of treats in the porch for the guest to take for the dog is also a quick fix... the reward happens away from the guest so give them space!

Boundary training is another good example of managing doorways but needs a lot more self control than the above option.

There are lots of things you can do - but above all Have A Plan!

Well done guys :)

14/11/2025

Look at them little paws go and go 💚💚 Willow's Hydrotherapy and Veterinary Physiotherapy Services

14/11/2025

Keeva just keeps on going 😂

Willow's Hydrotherapy and Veterinary Physiotherapy Services

14/11/2025

Willow's Hydrotherapy and Veterinary Physiotherapy Services see all three of my dogs every fortnight.

Hydro is great for building muscle, cardio fitness and stamina and identifying and little niggles early.

Mist hates getting wet so is never impressed by the water, but enjoys the treats that come with it!

Hope you all enjoyed tonight’s Show and Tell. It’s always good to talk and share! I enjoyed it and so did a very tired K...
13/11/2025

Hope you all enjoyed tonight’s Show and Tell.

It’s always good to talk and share! I enjoyed it and so did a very tired Keeva

We can only do our best with the knowledge that we have at the time. The most important thing is to keep learning and to apply this knowledge with only love and compassion to our animals.

Still a few last minute places if anyone wants this evening at Weeton due to a cancellation - 6:30pm @ Weeton Village Ha...
13/11/2025

Still a few last minute places if anyone wants this evening at Weeton due to a cancellation - 6:30pm @ Weeton Village Hall

Just give me all call if you want to come along!

I’ve not had a lot of time to be posting about the progress my 121s have been making, but this big dude has done amazing...
13/11/2025

I’ve not had a lot of time to be posting about the progress my 121s have been making, but this big dude has done amazingly well!

Been out today with the lovely Skye and he just walked perfectly calmly alongside her.

Excellent work from your mum on this disengagement and calm interactions work!

13/11/2025

Show and tell tonight at Weeton
6:30pm

3x spaces available if you wanted to come along and watch some training demonstrations

12/11/2025

Lead skills in November.

Able to walk on both sides of you is an important skill, and that your dog can change sides whilst walking is important.

Winter walks means greater proximity to other on lead dogs on Narrow pavements, and walking head on and maintaining eye contact is not ok!

Can you swap your dog to the other side to give the approaching dog space?

Can you get your dog to disengage and look at you?

These are vital winter walking skills!

12/11/2025

The importance of clarity

We decipher a huge number of words and phrases in all contexts, but our dogs can struggle when we humanise language and still expect them to understand. So, what exactly have you taught your dog when you use certain words?

Basic Verbal Cues

• Sit – Instructs your dog to lower its bottom to the ground and remain in that position.
• Down – Tells your dog to lie down with its elbows and body touching the floor.
• Stay – Commands your dog to remain in its current position until released.
• Come – Calls your dog to approach you immediately.
• Collar – Dog moves to hand for a collar hold and reward.
• This Way – Information on a change of direction but not requiring the dog to come back.
• Heel – Directs your dog to walk closely by your side, usually on your left.
• Wait – Similar to ‘Stay’, but typically used for shorter pauses, such as at a doorway.
• Leave it – Tells your dog to ignore or move away from an object or distraction.
• Drop it – Instructs your dog to release whatever is in its mouth.

Advanced Cues

• Off – Used to get your dog off furniture.
• Mat/Bed/ Place – Sends your dog to a designated spot, such as a bed or mat, to settle.
• Watch me – Focuses your dog’s attention on your eyes, often used during training sessions to maintain focus on you, not distractions.
• Touch – Instructs your dog to touch its nose to your hand or another object.
• Paw – raise a paw to meet your hand or another object.
• Middle/ Between- Asks the dog to come between your legs and sit between your feet.
• Up – Invites your dog to jump onto something, like a sofa or into a car.
• STOP – emergency stop cue to prevent forward movement.

Reward markers

• Yes /Nice /Good – Marking a specific behaviour and then delivering a reward
• Catch – Catch food or a toy

For Food
o Snacks – Take food from hand
o Search – Find food on the floor (in a toy or not)
For Toys
o Get It – Take toy from hand
o Find it – Look for a toy on the floor

Using Verbal Cues

• Use clear, consistent words for each cue.
• Pair verbal cues with hand signals for stronger communication.
• Reward your dog with treats, toys or praise when they respond correctly.
• Keep training sessions short and positive for best results. 5x repetitions!
• Tone of voice matters, so think what energy we want our dog to mirror – excited and bouncy or calm and settled?

Consistent use of cues will help your dog understand expectations and feel more confident in various situations too! They know the expectations in the environment which creates good choices!

Thank you for the review! There will be some more loose lead and recall workshops for January 2026!
11/11/2025

Thank you for the review!

There will be some more loose lead and recall workshops for January 2026!

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