Catherine A’Bear Canine Behaviourist

14/04/2025

08/04/2025

🔔Call to Action and an offer of help 👇 - This is sad to read - so many people are relinquishing Spaniels on a daily basis. Spaniel’s Aid is a fantastic organisation, run entirely by volunteers and all dogs taken in by them are cared for in Foster Homes.
They are often looking for dog-free foster homes because relinquished dogs can be reported to have issues living with other dogs.
If you’d like to volunteer as a fosterer please do contact Spaniel Aid using the 🔗 provided.
If you have a spaniel that you are struggling to manage - then please consider getting some professional help - a good Canine Behaviourist can support you in teaching your dog how to be the family member you thought you were getting when that dear little puppy batted its eyes at you.
And the offer? Well, if you live in my catchment area and have a Spaniel that is challenging for you I’ll offer a 15% discount on my fees for any appointments booked in April and May. Let’s try to stem the tide of spaniels heading to rescue organisations.

Every dog that comes through the Spaniel Aid doors goes into a foster home. We do this so we can assess the dog in a home environment and get the best picture of who they are and what they will need from their forever home. Our fosterers play a crucial part in the Spaniel Aid process, without them w...

02/04/2025

Good guidance from Flexitags about what information should, by law, be included on your dog’s tag.
They make great collars too - perfect for dogs that like to roll in smelly stuff as they wash and wipe clean brilliantly!

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20/03/2025

Rose and Dora are inviting you to dog training classes, starting Tuesday 25 March at 7pm in Christian Malford Village Hall.
Only two places remaining for this session, which is all about teaching you how to teach your dogs the skills they need to be a happy member of your family.
Please message for more information … before Dora sends Rose…

05/03/2025

Proud to be a member of the Guild of Dog Trainers.

We’re excited to unveil our fresh new look for 2025! As part of our rebrand, we’ve embraced a modern design while staying true to our roots, including the iconic shield logo that represents our commitment to excellence. Our vision for the future is bigger and brighter than ever, as we continue to champion a holistic approach to dog training. With a focus on providing the public with outstanding trainers, we are dedicated to building a community where passion meets expertise. Explore the new Guild of Dog Trainers and discover a better future for you and your dog.

VISIT: GODT.UK/ TO JOIN, FIND A TRAINER, OR LEARN MORE ABOUT US. THE LINK IS IN THE BIO

05/03/2025

UPDATE- last couple of places remaining!📢Dog Training Classes near here!
If your dog is 16 weeks old + and you’d like to improve their focus on you and their training then these are the lessons for you.
Just £75 for 6 lessons - Tuesday evenings 7pm from 25 March onwards.
Christian Malford Village Hall.
Maximum 6 dogs in a class.
Please contact me for more details.

03/03/2025

📢🐾🐕 Dog Training News!
❓Do you want to improve your connection with your dog and teach him or her new skills in a friendly and welcoming environment?
🔔New dog training classes starting on Tuesday 25 March 2025 at 7pm in Christian Malford Village Hall. 🔔Numbers strictly limited.
📞Please message me for more information.

17/02/2025

I now have some limited availability for 121 dog training lessons within 5 miles or so from M4 J17 so if you’re interested in working on improving your dog’s loose-lead walking, recall, or everyday good manners then please message for more information. If you’d like to share a session with a friend then I’m happy to teach two for the price of one😊.
These 121 or 122 sessions can be tailored very precisely to your training goals and are designed to be enjoyable for both you and your dog.
Photo of Jack just because he is a Very Good Boy 😍

31/12/2024

If your New Year Resolution is to enjoy relaxed off-lead walking with your dog then drop me a line.

11/11/2024

Are you whistling and whistling whilst your dog runs in the opposite direction?
Here's my latest blog on how recall can go wrong and what to do about it.
https://catherineabear.com/recall-why-doesnt-my-dog-come-back/

“My dog has good recall …. Unless he sees something more interesting than me.”  It’s fair to say I have heard this more than once! Let’s start with the positives – a dog that comes back when there are no distractions at least has a grasp of the principles of recall.  A bit like how we...