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RML Family Dog Training

Hi, I’m Rosie 👋🐾
Positive, force-free dog training for real life. I help with all training needs; from manners to behaviour, with a special focus on agility.

I love to help build confident dogs and strong teamwork 🐶 (Based in Cheshire East)

05/06/2026

🎬 Trick Training Mini-Series: Teaching Play Dead / Sleep
Step 1: The Settled Lie Down

Every great trick starts with a solid foundation, and before we teach Play Dead or Sleep, we need a relaxed, settled lie down.

Many dogs can perform a quick "down," but for these tricks we want them to be comfortable staying in position and relaxing their body. This makes the later stages much easier and clearer for the dog.

🐾 How to teach it:

✅ Cue or lure your dog into a down.

✅ Reward calmness and stillness.

✅ Watch for your dog to naturally relax onto one hip or soften their posture.

✅ Mark and reward the relaxed position.

✅ Gradually build duration so your dog is happy remaining settled.

The goal isn't just getting your dog on the floor, it's teaching them that lying down and relaxing is rewarding.

In the next tutorial, we'll build on this foundation and start introducing the movement that leads into the final Play Dead / Sleep position.

Have a go with your dog and let me know how they get on! 🐶

04/06/2026

🐾 MYTH BUSTING: Positive Reinforcement Dog Training 🐾

There's a lot of misinformation about positive reinforcement training. Let's bust some common myths! 👇

❌ Myth #1: Positive reinforcement means letting dogs do whatever they want.
✅ Fact: Positive reinforcement teaches dogs what TO do by rewarding desired behaviours. Clear boundaries, consistency, and training are all part of the process.

❌ Myth #2: Dogs trained with rewards only listen when food is involved.
✅ Fact: Food is often used initially to teach behaviours, but rewards can be gradually faded and replaced with praise, play, life rewards, and real-world reinforcement. The goal is reliable behaviour, not dependency on treats.

❌ Myth #3: Positive reinforcement training is too soft and doesn't work for difficult dogs.
✅ Fact: Positive reinforcement is backed by science and is successfully used with dogs of all breeds, ages, and behavioural challenges. Building trust and motivation creates lasting results without fear or intimidation.

🐶 Training is about building communication, trust, and a strong relationship.

03/06/2026

🐾 Cocos Training 🐾

This week's training has been focused on real-world socialisation with coco. 🐶

We've explored different environments, experienced new sights and sounds, discovered lots of interesting smells, and walked across a variety of surfaces. Every new experience has been introduced in a positive and rewarding way, helping to build confidence and resilience.

Socialisation isn't just about meeting other dogs, it's about helping your dog feel comfortable and confident in the world around them. Positive exposure to everyday situations can make a huge difference to how they cope with new experiences throughout their lives.

It's been fantastic to see her confidence grow with each new challenge! 🌟

For more training updates, tips, and to follow our journey, don't forget to like and follow our page. 🐾

02/06/2026

🐾 NEW 2-to-1 Agility Class Starting Next Week! Final place remaining🐾

Looking for a fun way to build your dog's confidence, fitness, and focus? Our 2-to-1 Agility Classes start next week and there's only 1 place remaining!

Agility training isn't just about navigating obstacles – it's a fantastic way to:
✅ Improve your dog's recall and responsiveness
✅ Build confidence in nervous or shy dogs
✅ Provide excellent physical and mental stimulation
✅ Strengthen the bond between you and your dog
✅ Burn off excess energy in a positive, controlled environment
✅ Develop balance, coordination, and body awareness

With only 2 dogs per class, you and your dog will benefit from:
⭐ More individual coaching and support
⭐ Faster progress through exercises
⭐ Reduced distractions and waiting time
⭐ A calmer learning environment
⭐ Training tailored to your dog's ability and goals

Whether you're completely new to agility or looking to improve existing skills, these small-group sessions offer the perfect opportunity to learn and have fun together.

⚠️ Only 1 place left; once it's gone, it's gone!

📅 Monday 8th June at 5.30pm
📍 Chelford Road, Ollerton, Knutsford
🔗 Book now to secure the final space.

https://bookwhen.com/rmlfamilydogtraining/e/ev-sgaus-20260608173000

01/06/2026

🐾 Agility Success! 🐾

A huge well done to Martha this week! 🌟

She worked through a fantastic sequence at great distance, showing brilliant confidence and focus throughout. We were especially impressed with how confidently she tackled the seesaw, what a star! 💪🐶

It's wonderful to see her progress and enthusiasm growing every week.

📢 1 space available!

We have 1 space remaining on our upcoming Monday 5:30pm 2-to-1 Agility Training Course.

If you'd like to join us and build your dog's confidence, skills and teamwork, click the link to book your place before it's gone!

https://bookwhen.com/rmlfamilydogtraining/e/ev-sgaus-20260608173000

31/05/2026

🐾 Behind the Scenes This Week 🐾

Health and welfare are a huge part of dog training, and it's important to make the right decision for each individual dog about whether training should go ahead.

This week has been too warm for the majority of our training sessions. However, we enjoyed a lovely early morning agility session on Thursday before the temperatures rose, along with a productive 1-1 consultation without the dog present.

During the consultation, we discussed how underlying health issues can affect a dog's behaviour and developed a training plan designed to achieve the best possible results while working alongside guidance from physiotherapists, vets, nutritionists, and pain specialists.

Training isn't always about teaching new skills. Sometimes it's about understanding what's right for each dog as an individual and ensuring their physical and emotional wellbeing comes first.

If you'd like to discuss your dog's specific training needs, please get in touch. Alternatively, follow our page to learn more about the training options we offer.

🐶 Your dog's welfare will always come first.

30/05/2026

This week has been all about keeping our dogs safe in the heat, but that doesn't mean there haven't been plenty of successes to celebrate! ☀️🐾

It was lovely to receive this feedback about how our Trick Training Class has helped a working breed dog channel his energy in a positive and rewarding way. 😊

We're so proud of the progress our teams make, and it's wonderful to be part of their training journey.

Well done, Team; we love having you in our classes! ❤️

If you'd like to find out more about trick training and other training options we have available, be sure to follow our page and get in touch. 🐶✨

29/05/2026

🐾 Understanding the Quadrants of Dog Training 🐾

Dog training can feel overwhelming with so many opinions out there, but understanding the basics of learning theory can make a huge difference in how we communicate with our dogs.

There are 4 quadrants of dog training:
➕ Positive Reinforcement
➖ Negative Reinforcement
➕ Positive Punishment
➖ Negative Punishment

The word “positive” means something is ADDED, and “negative” means something is REMOVED. Reinforcement increases behaviour, while punishment decreases behaviour.

At the heart of our training is ✨ Positive Reinforcement ✨ rewarding behaviours we want to see more of using food, toys, praise, play, and real-life rewards.

Why do we love positive reinforcement?
🐶 Builds confidence
🐶 Strengthens your relationship
🐶 Encourages dogs to enjoy learning
🐶 Creates lasting behaviour without fear or intimidation
🐶 Makes training fun for both dog and owner

Dogs learn best when they feel safe, understood, and motivated. Training is about communication, teamwork, and trust. ❤️

Every interaction is a learning opportunity, so let’s make those experiences positive ones!

28/05/2026

💤🐾 MINI SERIES: Teach Your Dog to “Sleep” / Play Dead! 🐾💤

Want to teach your dog a fun trick that’s guaranteed to impress your friends and family? Over the next few weeks, we’ll be showing you step-by-step how to teach your dog to “sleep” (play dead)! 🎬🐶

Trick training is so much more than just cute videos and party tricks, it’s a fantastic way to:
✨ Build your dog’s confidence
✨ Strengthen your bond
✨ Provide mental stimulation
✨ Improve focus and engagement
✨ Make training FUN for both you and your dog

Whether your dog is a total beginner or already loves learning, this mini series will help you break the trick down into easy, achievable steps.

🎓 PLUS, our brand new Trick Training Course is starting soon! If your dog loves learning new skills, this course is the perfect way to boost confidence, communication, and teamwork while having loads of fun together.

https://bookwhen.com/rmlfamilydogtraining/e/ev-sd3xr-20260608100000 (Daytime or evenings available)

Keep an eye on our page for the first lesson coming soon… 👀🐕

27/05/2026

🐾 Cocos Training 🐾

Today we did a little bit of wrapping work in the garden. Agility training isn’t always about the equipment, it’s about your dog understanding your cues and learning to work with what you have available.

We spent just 5 minutes practising wrapping around a plant pot. Wrapping is brilliant for helping dogs learn tight turns and improving their ability to work at a distance.

In our short session before it got too hot, I could already see better commitment to her turns. Well done, Coco 💛

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