M.A.D Dog Training Society

25/06/2023

Lovely to see so many different dogs at Caister carnival dog show today! 🐶 Thank you all for coming and well done to all the winners. Congratulations to todays Best in Show and Reserve Best in Show 🏆

26/06/2022

Thank you to everybody that came along to our show at Caister Carnival today, congratulations to all of the winners! 🐾

05/06/2022

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01/06/2022

We’re getting ready for our dog show on Sunday 26th June at Caister carnival fun day! 😀 Loads of goodies to be won for 1st - 5th winners in each class and a special winners bag for Best in Show and Reserve best in show 🏵

Massive thank you to the sponsors so far;

Burns Pet Nutrition
Fish4Dogs
Bob & Lush
Platinum Pet Food UK

19/03/2022

02/11/2021

Firstly apologies for the lack of updates on the page. The trainers all had a meeting yesterday and unfortunately we have had to come to the decision not to resume classes, after having to close last year due to covid.

However after the club being active for 44 years, we’re pleased to say it’s not the end of M.A.D dogs completely! We still hope to maintain a social side, including group dog walks and the occasional dog show as we have done for the last few years, so hopefully we’ll still be seeing lots of you and your dogs out and about.

Thank you for all of your support over the years, I’ve not done the exact sums but we’ve had well into the thousands of dogs come through our doors in that time, and it’s been a pleasure to meet them all and watch them grow.

Thanks again from the M.A.D Dogs team 🐾
Clive, Iris, Charleigh, Holley and Hannah

26/03/2021

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10158319934323090&id=56527018089

We are aware of concerns and rumours circulating on social media about dogs being stolen or men in a van, including a van allegedly marked with the RSPC logo, acting suspiciously around people out walking with their dogs.

Please know there haven’t been any crimes recorded this week that relate to dog thefts nor have we received any reports of dogs being stolen from a property or while out walking with their owners over the last week. One person in North Walsham reported an incident on Saturday in which a man in a transit van asked questions about their dog while out walking. We asked them to report any further sightings to us and we haven’t received any further reports of this happening.

In addition, the RSPCA has told us that a number of incidents circulating on social media claiming people are impersonating their inspectors do not appear to have been actual cases of people trying to pass as bogus officials.

It’s important to know there are very few incidents whereby an RSPCA officer will approach someone in public, unless they witness animal cruelty or see an animal in immediate danger. Officers will also wear RSPCA brand clothing and always carry RSPCA identification. RSPCA officers do not have power of entry or seizure unless accompanied by a police officer.

If you’re approached by someone who makes you feel concerned about you or your dog’s safety or believe someone is posing as an RSPCA officer, tell us on 101. Try to give us as much detail about the person or the vehicle they were in as you can. And do not hesitate to call us on 999 if a crime is happening and you need our help.

24/02/2021

Graeme Hall has been a more recent addition to our TV's, no doubt a particular interest during lockdown. Unruly dog? Graeme appears to be able to provide advice and help for owners struggling!
But wait...
There's one error here. I don't condone it. ❌
So why this post? 🧐
My job and duty in my industry is to provide clients knowledge on how to appropriately address behaviour issues they are experiencing; NOT make them worse; and what I saw on TV last night utterly disgusted me to the point I feel a need to express myself, this is my personal opinion.

If anyone tuned in to last night’s episode, Graeme was there assisting a family with a seemingly aggressive looking dog that kept attacking the family and causing a lot of tension between the humans and dog. Graeme’s solution? Roll up a newspaper and STAND YOUR GROUND. The owners did as they were told and the dog eventually slunk away under the kitchen table, “WHO’S BOSS NOW?”
Some of you may be thinking why do I have a problem with this? Please allow me to explain and please read on 👇
Teaching dogs ‘who’s the boss’ by forcing them into some mythical state called ‘calm submission’ is precisely the opposite of what they actually need in order to learn effectively and overcome behavioural issues.
Instead, it’s been proven time and time again that it’s better to teach your dog what to expect from them (no different to a young child). Using training attitudes that incorporate an ‘alpha’ or ‘dominant’ status from the human causes your relationship with your dog to disintegrate, making it very hard for them to want to listen to you in the future.
If I kept getting something wrong, I would learn much more effectively through praise and positive reinforcement as opposed to someone bullying me or shouting at me, even worse if they were holding a ‘weapon’ of some description to intimidate me and make me more worried! Are you the same?
Unfortunately, just because someone has air time on national television, does not make them good at what they do. But what is most unfortunate, is the thousands of people tuning in that will genuinely believe these ‘training solutions’ will save them, when merely they are a very quick route to further problems developing and absolutely crushing your relationship with your beloved dog.
Graeme’s website shows no information on any training qualifications he has nor does his website state anywhere what training methods he uses. One thing I know from the work that I do, is I can spend many appointments going around ‘un-doing’ all the awful methods people like Graeme have misled people to believe to ensure you get back on the right training track and have a wonderful, enriched life ahead with your dog. After all, is the reason we got our dog in the first place to enjoy how magnificent they are? 🐶 😇
If you can do one kind thing today, remove Graeme from your TV planner and share this post so I can spread the word that kindness in the dog training world wins, EVERY time. I love all my clients and their dogs dearly and would never put any dog or family in a situation like I see on Graeme’s TV show. Love your dogs and they will love you 100% more. Holley 🧡

11/02/2021

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-56019084

Strong winds have caused potentially poisonous shellfish to wash up on the East coast, say experts.

15/01/2021