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Woof / Shoosh Training

Teaching your dog to be quiet. by Julie Brewer Msc CAB (c/o Ian Dunbar) The cue is ‘WOOF’ or ‘SPEAK and ‘SHOOSH’ (choose ones that suit you and stick to them!) Using the clicker method:- Stage One – Capture the Behaviour – Woofing Continue to do this until you see that you dog expects aContinue reading “Woof / Shoosh Training”

Twiggy’s Gastric Emergency

by Julie Brewer Tomorrow at 8pm Twiggy will have been alive 7 days longer than she would have been. On Saturday night (11th January 2025) after a normal day at Little Tykes Dog Hub, which involves my dogs doing demos, playing with one another between client sessions, and on this day ended with a socialContinue reading “Twiggy’s Gastric Emergency”

PUPPY PLAY IS IT ALL JUST FOR FUN?

by Julie Brewer MSc Play whether with other dogs or people is a highly valuable experience and far more important than some may think. Play develops and allows the practice of physical, cognitive, emotional and social skills. Playing with People and Dogs Puppies begin playing with their littermates as soon as their eyes open, sluggishlyContinue reading “PUPPY PLAY IS IT ALL JUST FOR FUN?”

Doggy Day Care at Little Tykes Dog Hub

What is Doggy Day Care? Doggy day care is not dog boarding, we don’t look after dogs overnight or on weekends. Little Tykes Dog Hub is a safe place for your puppy or dog to come and spend time during the day having fun, chilling, and playing with other like-minded dogs while owners are eitherContinue reading “Doggy Day Care at Little Tykes Dog Hub”

Introducing Dawn Chapman

Hi there! My name is Dawn Chapman. I run Little Tykes Dog Hub Dog Day Care Services. I am a Registered Veterinary Nurse with 24 years in practice experience which included training students to qualification level. I have completed a Diploma in Canine Behaviour, I am a Qualified Puppy Instructor, a Pet Health Nutritionist, andContinue reading “Introducing Dawn Chapman”

Using Food Rewards – Why You Should, and Why It Might Not Be Working For Your Dog

By Julie Brewer MSc CAB, DipCABT, RAVN As a reward-based trainer, I often face questions about the use of food in training. There is sufficient evidence proving the value of using food in training, dogs have an innate motivation for food, making it an ideal tool for positive reinforcement. I teach my clients to useContinue reading “Using Food Rewards – Why You Should, and Why It Might Not Be Working For Your Dog”