Lapwing Dog Training

Lapwing Dog Training Kind, reward based dog training in and around Gloucester, UK. IMDT qualified and always learning!
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15/05/2026

Final day at the zoo with Educating Animals 😭

We had a day of demos, showing each group what had been achieved by each species. We also met the female tiger and the lionesses today which was amazing.

In the Portl game this morning, those who played the animal didn't know the target behaviour, so we were able to see the training from a more realistic animal perspective. The Cotswold Dog Hub was a very clear and helpful trainer 🙏

15/05/2026

Final day at the zoo 😭
It will take a while for me to fully reflect on this week, I do like to give myself time to consider and learn 😊

As always, super grateful for the experience 🙏

14/05/2026

Day 3 at the zoo didn't quite go to plan, we had one session rather than two with the goats, and the Caiman lizards didn't feel like training today. Si they had a day off, and that's important. If the animal doesn't feel like training, you gain nothing by nagging them until they comply, just let them have the break. Applies to all animal training!

We helped with the baboon recall again today which is one of my favourite things at the zoo, and then went to see how Dao is getting on with his recall training.

Educating Animals

14/05/2026

Day 3 of 4 at the zoo! Today is goat day! 🐐🐐

13/05/2026

Day 2 at the zoo with Educating Animals
Giraffes, tortoises and baboons (no footage, sorry)!

Creative thinking was needed today to encourage movement from Cleo the giant tortoise who would really rather just heat bathe under her lamp! We won her around eventually 😊

Very much looking forward to the goats tomorrow 🐐

13/05/2026

Day 2 of 4 at the zoo! Giant tortoises today! Not expecting the speed of recall we had with Dao the tiger!

Working such such a wide range of animals with very different challenges means we have to be creative and thoughtful in all our training. Really looking forward to the challenge of motivating the tortoises to move away from a naturally rewarding environment (sweet spring grass) into their house overnight.

12/05/2026

The most amazing first day with Educating Animals!

The first moment of training today was me throwing a lump of meat to Dao the tiger, an unforgettable day, we are all totally smitten with Fig and Carlo the binturongs!

12/05/2026

Day 1 of 4 at Paignton zoo, training animals for welfare with Educating Animals. Excited!!!

Which animals would you like to see this year?


Training is about relationship and understanding, not control.When dogs feel safe and supported, real change happens.Tha...
05/01/2026

Training is about relationship and understanding, not control.
When dogs feel safe and supported, real change happens.

Thank you for sharing your dogs and your stories with us this season 🎄
Let's start 2026 with a little more empathy and support for our dogs - and each other 🩶

Not all progress is obvious.A faster recovery. A softer body. A shorter reaction.A quiet win for us was the first time t...
04/01/2026

Not all progress is obvious.
A faster recovery. A softer body. A shorter reaction.

A quiet win for us was the first time these two decided to share a bed for a nap 🥰

What’s a quiet win you’re proud of today?
Photos, stories, or comments—anything counts 🤍

After stress, dogs need to decompress.Ten quiet seconds after a stressful event can support faster recovery.What was you...
03/01/2026

After stress, dogs need to decompress.
Ten quiet seconds after a stressful event can support faster recovery.

What was your dog's last stressful event?
How did you support their recovery?

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