Abby’s Animal Services

23/08/2025

🐾 New 4 Week Adult & Puppy Beginner Classes! 🐾

Have you recently welcomed a new puppy, or do you have an adult dog who could use a refresher on their training? 🐶✨

Our next 4-week course starts Saturday 30th August and is perfect for:
✅ Puppies getting started with socialisation & good manners
✅ Adult dogs who need a confidence boost or to brush up on basics
✅ Owners wanting to build a stronger bond through fun, positive training

We’ll cover all the essentials, including:
🔹 Loose lead walking
🔹 Recall (even with distractions!)
🔹 Drop & Leave it
🔹 Tricks & confidence building

💡 Small, friendly groups with plenty of 1:1 support.
📍 Affetside – in our secure outdoor training field.

👉 Spaces are limited – book now at www.abbysanimalservices.co.uk

21/08/2025

☀️🐾 Make the most of the last days of summer holidays! 🐾☀️

Our Kids Around Dogs Young Handler Workshop is back on Saturday 30th August, 12:30–2:30pm 🌟

This 2-hour session is perfect for children aged 7–16 years (accompanied by an adult).

Young handlers will learn through fun, interactive activities:
✨ Dog body language & safety
✨ Fun tricks & training games
✨ Focus work & enrichment
✨ Confidence-building with their dogs

Every child also receives a KAD kit, including mindfulness activities, a dog body language book, and more to take home! 🎁

📍 Affetside
💷 £40 per child
👧🧒 For kids who love dogs & want to learn how to work with them kindly and safely.

👉 Book now and give your child the perfect end to their summer holidays: www.abbysanimalservices.co.uk

20/08/2025

Love our classes? Tell your friends!

When you refer someone to Abby’s Animal Services for a Puppy or Adult Dog Training Class, they’ll receive 10% OFF their booking – and so will you! 🎉

Here’s how it works:

Ask your friend to email us before booking, including the name of both the human & the dog that referred them.

Once confirmed, they’ll get 10% off their class.

As a thank you, you’ll also receive 10% off your next class!

It’s a win-win for you, your friends, and your pups! 🐶💖

📩 Get started today – email us to claim your referral discount!

19/08/2025

🐾𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗶𝗽 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 🐾

2️⃣ Loose Lead Walking Trick! 🐕

Tired of pulling?
🚶 Walk in a straight line.
🐾 The second your dog steps ahead – stop.
When they turn back or loosen the lead – praise & move forward.
➡️ Forward motion is the reward. Slow but steady, this teaches them that pulling = no progress!

19/08/2025

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Those that do it right want stricter legislations!

18/08/2025

𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗠𝘆𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴

3️⃣ Myth: “Using treats is bribing your dog.”

🚫 Truth: Treats are payment for learning!
✅ Would you work for free? Neither would your dog! Over time, treats are phased out as behaviours become reliable.
💡 Food, toys, praise – all of these are powerful rewards when used right.

17/08/2025

⭐ Training Success – Bodhi the Mini Schnauzer ⭐

Bodhi came to me for help with two things:
🐾 Recall around distractions
🚗 Getting in and out of the car

His recall was already good, but with consistency, proofing the behaviour and rewarding every success, he’s now even more reliable – even with tempting distractions around! 🐶💨

Getting in and out of the car was more of a mental block for Bodhi. With some guidance, adding the cue “in”, and building his confidence step by step, he’s now happily hopping in and out with no hesitation. 🙌

Well done Bodhi – such a clever boy! 💛

📍 Need help with your dog’s training? Visit www.abbysanimalservices.co.uk

16/08/2025

🐾 Week 2 – Puppy & Adult Beginners 🐾

This week in our 4-week classes we worked on:
✅ Loose lead walking methods
✅ Recall from a distance
✅ Drop on cue
✅ Hand touch targeting

All our pups and owners worked so hard – it’s amazing seeing the progress already! 🤩

📅 Next 4-week course starts Friday 30th August – perfect for puppies and adult dogs who need a great foundation in training.

📍 Affetside | Force-free, positive methods
💻 Book now at www.abbysanimalservices.co.uk

14/08/2025

🌿 Exploring with Ace 🌿

This week’s Walk & Train adventure was with the handsome Ace! 🐾
We combined training with plenty of sniffy stops and exploring new sights and smells – the perfect mix for a happy, stimulated dog. 🐶💛

Walk & Train sessions are a great way to give dogs extra mental enrichment while working on skills like loose lead walking, recall, and focus out and about.

Well done Ace – you were a superstar today! ✨

📍 Want to know more about our Walk & Train sessions? Visit www.abbysanimalservices.co.uk

14/08/2025

Last chance to book in our young handlers workshop! If your child loves your pup and wants to learn how to teach their dog some cool tricks whilst learning how to co-exist with their fur-buddy, head to our website now to book on!

🎉 Just 1 week to go! 🎉

Our Kids Around Dogs Young Handler Workshop is nearly here! 🐾
We’ve made a little change – it’s now a single 2-hour workshop on Saturday 16th August for just £40!

✅ Perfect for children aged 7-16
✅ Learn dog body language, safety around dogs & fun training tricks
✅ Includes KAD resources and interactive activities!

📅 Date: Friday 16th August
💰 Price: £40
📍 Location: Abby’s Animal Services, Tottington

Spaces are limited – book now to secure your spot! 👇
www.abbysanimalservices.co.uk

13/08/2025

🐾 Did you know sniffing is one of the best ways to tire out your dog? 🐾

Our little superstar Peanut (the miniature dachshund!) has been following a trail of treats through the grass – using her nose just like nature intended! 👃✨

✅ Scentwork and simple “find it” games like this are fantastic for:
🔹 Mental stimulation – sniffing is exhausting in the best way!
🔹 Building confidence – especially in nervous or young dogs
🔹 Slowing down excitable pups – it encourages calm focus
🔹 Fulfilling natural instincts – dogs LOVE to use their noses!

A few scattered treats in the grass or around the house can be just as tiring as a long walk – and perfect for rainy days or when you need a quick enrichment activity. 🌧️

🎥 Watch Peanut’s nose in action below – she’s a natural little sniffer dog! 🥰

Does your dog love a good sniffari? 👇 Share their favourite scent games in the comments!

12/08/2025

Tuesday Training Tip

Emergency Recall Cue! 🔊

Want a recall that works when it really counts?
✅ Pick a NEW cue (like “Party Time!”).
✅ ONLY use it in emergencies or special practice sessions.
✅ Pair it with the best rewards ever (chicken, cheese, games!).
🔑 Your dog will come flying because it’s ALWAYS worth it!