Canis Major Training

30/05/2022

18/04/2022

Happy Easter everyone! While you’re enjoying your Easter eggs, just remember how dangerous chocolate can be for your dogs!

24/03/2022

SQUIRREL!!!!!! Dogs love a good chase especially when it’s a little fluffy squeaky thing but it’s not always appropriate. If you want this level of recall and control even around the biggest distractions drop me a message

09/03/2022

I’ve had few customers talk to me about resource guarding and they’ve shockingly been given advice “it’s normal” “well they are animals” and “lock them in a separate room to eat”, this frustrates me as it’s dangerous and straight up wrong. Ruby and Alfie don’t live together but can eat nose to nose with no issues (rose even goes next to Alfie for a cheeky drink) with the right leadership you can have a well balanced family setup where all your dogs can enjoy a calm peaceful mealtime

09/03/2022

100% something all dog owners should do, you don’t think you need it until you do. Fun story my dog Alfie developed epilepsy later in life and it was the skills I learnt in first aid that helped me deal with it in the right way meaning he recovered quickly and the vets had everything they needed to help get him sorted.

We are so pleased to now be providing the ONLY regulated canine emergency first aid course, developed by the IPET Network ⛑

Whether you’re a dog groomer, boarder, dog walker or owner - this course is suited to all!

⬇️ See comments for details and get in touch to secure one of these limited spaces on such an invaluable course.

Course cost £120.

[email protected]

03/03/2022

How good is your dogs recall? Obviously not good enough to stop him jumping in a muddy puddle 🤦‍♂️ 🐾

12/02/2022

It's great to see more places becoming pet friendly but it's important that doing so doesn't result in negative outcomes like dog fights, damaged goods in shops or assistance dogs being distracted.

To help make having dogs accessing more places safe for everyone I’ve got a couple of things for you do consider/do before taking your pooch out.

09/02/2022

I’m seeing this more and more recently, please do your research before getting a dog or ask an expert for advice. This is especially important when it comes to working breeds or dogs from working stock, it’s not just a title it means something.

09/02/2022

Great way to knowledge up and keep your pets safe

We are so pleased to now be providing the ONLY regulated canine emergency first aid course, developed by the IPET Network ⛑

Whether you’re a dog groomer, boarder, dog walker or owner - this course is suited to all!

⬇️ See comments for details and get in touch to secure one of these limited spaces on such an invaluable course.

Course cost £120.

[email protected]

22/10/2021

Some socialisation for with the pack today, he’s coming along great and really getting used to being with other dogs.

13/10/2021

Just one guy walking two puppies perfectly, dogs spend a lot of time on their leads so let’s make sure they are doing it well

20/09/2021

Life of a dog trainer

04/09/2021

So today is the day and we’re very excited, the dog show and puppy training are between 1pm and 3pm so make sure you get there with plenty of time to sign up.

⭐️⭐️Calling all dogs!⭐️⭐️

I am proud to announce this years Tollerton Fayre Dog show 🐕 on the 4th/09/21 and welcome anyone to enter by contacting Tollerton Pets by direct Facebook message, in the Tollerton Pets store or by emailing [email protected]. See below for more info

This year will be judged by Dean at Tollerton Pets, Bella at Waggy Tails Pet Grooming & Services and Andre at Canis Major Training

Andre at Canis Major Training has also kindly offered to host a short Puppy training class that is open to any pup under 12 months which will take place shortly after the dog show!

The Dog show will start at 13:00 until 14:30 and the puppy training class will start at 14:30 until 15:00.

This years categories are Musical sit, Best sausage catcher, waggiest tail, Prettiest girl, Most handsome boy, best groomed, best veteran and cutest puppy. 😀 (Enter as many as you like)

When signing up please include
-Your name.
-The dogs name and age.
-Which categories you would like to enter.
-If you would like to take part in the puppy training class.

We are providing some great prizes for the winners which will include toys, treats, grooming accessories and vouchers. 🎁💝

I hope to see you down there! 😀🐶🐕

23/08/2021

It’s going to be an absolutely amazing day, make sure you come down and say hello

⭐️⭐️Calling all dogs!⭐️⭐️

I am proud to announce this years Tollerton Fayre Dog show 🐕 on the 4th/09/21 and welcome anyone to enter by contacting Tollerton Pets by direct Facebook message, in the Tollerton Pets store or by emailing [email protected]. See below for more info

This year will be judged by Dean at Tollerton Pets, Bella at Waggy Tails Pet Grooming & Services and Andre at Canis Major Training

Andre at Canis Major Training has also kindly offered to host a short Puppy training class that is open to any pup under 12 months which will take place shortly after the dog show!

The Dog show will start at 13:00 until 14:30 and the puppy training class will start at 14:30 until 15:00.

This years categories are Musical sit, Best sausage catcher, waggiest tail, Prettiest girl, Most handsome boy, best groomed, best veteran and cutest puppy. 😀 (Enter as many as you like)

When signing up please include
-Your name.
-The dogs name and age.
-Which categories you would like to enter.
-If you would like to take part in the puppy training class.

We are providing some great prizes for the winners which will include toys, treats, grooming accessories and vouchers. 🎁💝

I hope to see you down there! 😀🐶🐕

15/07/2021

Let’s play a little game, I nearly hit a dog with my car today and it was on a lead. Was she walking her dog in the road? Did I hope the curb? No it was on a bloody extendable lead at full length near a busy main road.

Me and most other good dog trainers biggest pet peeve is people who walk their dog on extendable leads and this is why…

1. They encourage dogs to pull (especially if used with the wrong type of harness but that’s a rant for another day).
2. The only way to shorten them is to pull back unless the dog is already walking back. This can encourage/trigger reactivity.
3. Sometimes we think the catch is on and it’s not. So many dogs have been hit by cars after they’ve seen something and ran out with the owner unable to stop them.
4. If you accidentally drop the lead the plastic handle will chase the dog and be very noisy scaring them thinking they are being chased running off, often without being found or the worst being hit by a car.
5. They often injure other walkers and dogs and some of the injuries can be horrific ( I’ve had a customer who lost a finger).

I could go on but this should be enough. Just use a regular lead and a long training line for safe outdoor fun, yeah they can be fiddly but they are a million times better.

14/07/2021

Really enjoy working with this stunning boy, Peblo picks everything up so quickly and is always up for a challenge. He’s showing some great impulse control (off lead) after only one session

12/07/2021

A couple of videos of the gorgeous Alfie from the weekend, doing very well with his stay

06/07/2021

It’s national pet remembrance day and I’d like to give the best pet, friend and companion anyone could ask for a shout out. Beaux I miss you every day and can’t thank you enough for everything you did, love and miss you buddy