About
Autumn news bulletin from Good Boy Dog School.
Our event dates:
New Puppy Course start date – 29 October in our indoor venue
Aggression / Dangerous Dogs presentation with Kendal Shepherd – 5 November, Our venue
National Pet Show - 7 & 8 November at the NEC Birmingham.
Lecture / Demo for Animal Welfare University students on Dog Training the Handfeeding Way – 2 December, Heartfordshire
Warmwood Scrubs Pony Centre – Charity Fundraiser, White City, 5 December
Many new and older links to learn more about us, Handfeeding and how to join in.
Our Dog Walking Services / Day Care and Dog Boarding
You will also find information on our Group and Individual Dog Training classes for 2015 with dates and addresses
New (and older) video clips from us on Handfeeding your dog to Stardom
Our Partners -
Bob & Lush dog food manufacturers (currently offering 50% off – see below for code)
Doddle for Dogs – new lead for dogs
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This is because we do not want to include any attachments or any heavy files with this newsletter so it "travels light". Enjoy!
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Good Boy Dog School
proudly presents
Kendal Shepherd, BVSc., CCAB, MRCVS
‘Dangerous Dog? How would your dog cope with a DDA behavioural assessment? How to avoid you and your dog being ‘caught’ up in a ‘court’ case!’
Thursday 5th November 2015
7:00 – 10:00pm
Venue:
1st Barnet Scout Hut
Priory Grove, off Westcombe Drive, Barnet, Herts.
EN5 2BE
Kendal Shepherd is a veterinary surgeon, certified clinical animal behaviourist, expert witness on the assessment of dogs and their behaviour for many of the court and police cases in the UK, the author of "The Canine Commandments" and "Keeping ourselves safe around dogs”, an educational dog bite prevention resource published by ASAB.
Kendal is actively involved in a vet/medic ‘One Health’ co-operative approach, which considers dog bites as a public health issue. As such, they need investigation for cause, rather than prosecution of owners considered at fault.
Kendal Shepherd qualified from Bristol University in 1978. With extensive experience in small animal practice, she was the first veterinary surgeon to be accredited by ASAB as a certificated clinical animal behaviourist in 2005. She is currently heavily involved in the behavioural assessment of dogs for the Courts under both sections 1 and 3 of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991.
The evening will focus on a summary of the contexts in which legal cases arise, how they are assessed and how to avoid a dog being considered ‘dangerous’
Tickets: £15 per person (We are happy to offer 10% discount for pre-booked groups of 5 or more) (Cash or Cheque. Please enclose SAE if you require paper ticket when purchased by post)
Hot and cold drinks / snacks provided.
Parking and exercise area for dogs are available at the venue.
Well behaved and quiet dogs are welcome to be in the audience but please be prepared to take them out if they are noisy and disruptive.
All enquiries / payments to:
Dima Yeremenko,
Good Boy Dog School,
12 The Highlands, Edgware,
HA8 5HL
079•• •••••• / 020 •••• •••• / d•••••@••••.com
(places booked when paid for)
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As always, this is us:
www.goodboydogschool.co.uk
and
www.dimadogs.com
Please have a good look here before making any enquiry!
Want to see more of us without leaving your desk? Wonder where you’d seen us – most dogs on your TV are ours in reality, most of these TV programmes are from just the last year:
Dima’s regular column on various aspects of Dog Training in Horsemanship Magazine:
http://www.horsemanshipmagazine.co.uk/magazines/our-contributors/24-dima-yeremenko
Motivational Bob and Lush video:
http://youtu.be/F-u-kuY3zJk
Britain’s Got Talent’s ITV That Dog Can Dance:
http://youtu.be/q6g_9lHkpp0
ITV, The Secret Life of Dogs:
http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/wild/destination-wild/videos/the-secret-life-of-dogs-trailer/
BBC, Lets Dance, Comic Relief:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbyieiGt48Y)
Sky, Crissy B show:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F12m0HzSx7c&playnext=1&list=PLXmk3vPO_AhZukNzaYolrvVP9wPUq7dHc&feature=results_main
The Leader of the Pack” with Dima Yeremenko"
In case any of you, guys, have missed the repeat of this documentary in April, here it is on Youtube for you to catch up:
https://youtu.be/S6W_BjRJIng
followed by
https://youtu.be/ZScM2rPNyMo
(couldn't put them together due to the large size...)
Sky, The Leader of the Pack:
http://www.horseandcountry.tv/episode/leader-pack
Sky, A Different Breed:
http://sky1.sky.com/a-different-breed-episode-3-video-the-dog-whisperer
Join us here if you want to keep up with us:
Facebook (live news from us and colleagues non-stop):
http://www.facebook.com/groups/165••••••••••••/
&
http://www.facebook.com/Dimadogs
Our Handfeeding Bible, Dima's Dog School:
http://dogschoolbook.co.uk/ or http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dimas-Dog-School-Dima-Yeremenko/dp/956••••••/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=014•• ••••••&sr=8-1
(Hurry up if you are thinking of buying this book as it's going to be out of print soon!)
“Some Days You’re the Dog… Some Days – the Hydrant!” – it is our cute compilation of Canine Humour on many different subjects of Dogs’ life – you can order your copy from us for just £6.50 or get it on Amazon and most descent book selling sites:
www.amazon.co.uk/Some-Days-Youre-Dog-Hydrant/dp/014•• ••••••/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=013•• ••••••&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=some+days+you%27re+the+dog
Fancy the most expensive Dima’s dog training book on your shelf?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dimas-School-Yeremenko-Randolph-Paperback/dp/B0160EPHBG/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=014•• ••••••&sr=8-8&keywords=dima%27s+dog+school
£450 plus delivery, WOW!
Another Wow, we are coming up to 366,000 views here! Just Wow!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=S92sEU9U-wY&google_comment_id=z13dwhrbxsmpyfbxx04cftsokzjju1yguyg0k&google_view_type#gpluscomments
Please see our YouTube channel and Website for more such videos to help you with your homework fun-training various breeds of dogs:
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=dimadogs&sm=1
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Puppy and Advanced classes resume on 29th October!
Attention – our Puppy Group is only open to dogs under 6 months of age, and their owners willing to learn the Handfeeding way of training dogs and have fun with us.
Next puppy training course start date is 29th October. Please register to avoid missing out! Other classes welcome to join at any time.
Please note that due to the Guest Trainer’s event on the 5th October the classes will take place on the following dates: 29/10; 12/11; 19/11; 26/11; 03/12; 10/12; 17/12 with our Winter Wonder-party held in January.
Dima Yeremenko’s
Good Boy Dog School
Thursday Evenings @
1st Barnet Scout Hut,
Priory Grove, off Westcombe Drive,
Barnet, Herts.
EN5 2BE
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=525211&y=195810&z=0&sv=EN5+2BE&st=2&pc=EN5+2BE&mapp=map.srf&searchp=ids.srf
(Street Map)
A trained dog is a pleasure to own. Learn how to train your dog so that he wants to work with you. Build a partnership being a gentle leader not a dictator.
We are proud to be the first and only “Handfeeding” School!
Puppy Dogs Classes (under 6 months of age only) – 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm £60 course fee, course of 7 weeks including assessment and certification.
Clever Cloggs (Please feel free to join if you feel that you and your dog are ready for this challenging class!) 8:00pm to 9:00pm - £5.00, pay as you train.
We are a Kennel Club listed organization, with the authority to conduct training and testing for the GCDS Scheme
All classes are designed to be informative & fun and are based on the Kennel Club’s Good Citizen Dog Scheme and cover many individual issues.
We also cover Obedience, Discipline, Tricks, HTM and basic agility exercises in each session
Call Dima Yeremenko
020 •••• •••• / 079•• ••••••
Or email: d•••••@••••.com
Website: www.goodboydogschool.co.uk
Please note, that Handfeeding principle does not mean that you bring your dog to training classes hungry. We are talking about the philosophy, principle and habit that you want to develop in your dog, not a magic cure.
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Rescue / Problem Dogs’ Rehabilitation class
is held at:
RSPCA Southridge Animal Centre
Packhorse Lane
Ridge
POTTERS BAR
Hertfordshire
EN6 3LZ
Saving one dog will not change the World
But surely for that one dog, the world will change forever!
http://www.friendsofrspcasouthridge.org.uk/advice_training.html
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=520681&y=201940&z=0&sv=EN6+3LZ&st=2&pc=EN6+3LZ&mapp=map.srf&searchp=ids.srf
(Street Map)
Adopting a rescue dog is not always as easy or relaxing as a walk in the park!
Whether you are now the lucky and proud owner of a "Southridge Dog", or whether your own dog needs some training, start off on the right paw and attend our fortnightly dog training classes.
All sizes and ages are welcome but please be prepared to meet some not-so-well-behaved dogs at this class.
The dog training classes are held every other Saturday at Southridge, beginning promptly at 9.00am and finishing at 11.00am.
Each session cost £7.50 which is payable at the end of the class (All proceeds go to the Friends of Southridge charity, looking after the Centre's dogs).
Group dog training classes will give you an opportunity to train and socialize your dog in a professional but friendly and relaxed environment.
You will also be able to speak to the owners of other rehomed dogs and hear of their experiences.
There are usually 3 trainers available here so you will surely feel looked after and your questions will be answered.
Dates for 2015: 24/10; 07/11; 21/11; 05/12; 19/12
All ages, all breeds and types even problem dogs can be accommodated – please enquiry by email / phone if unsure.
Please note that due to my busy schedule of shows, demos and competitions, I can’t always be at all of these classes but alternative arrangements have been made for each session and there’ll be a trainer/s present to help you along the way.
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Open Air Mixed-Abilities Socialisation Class in Hendon:
Sunny Hill Park, NW4, open-air socialisation mixed-abilities classes will also run on the same dates, starting at 12 noon. Each session is an hour and ¾ long, and is currently free of charge.
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=522648&y=190339&z=110&sv=522648,190339&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map.srf&searchp=ids.srf&dn=521&ax=522648&ay=190339&lm=0
(Street Map)
This is a "train-yourself" class, where we try to give you as much guidance and advice, with a format of a social gathering, or a Club Meeting of the Good Boys out in an open air. Many return trainees pop in to brush up on their dog training and some newcomers choose to bring a chair and observe what and how it's done the Handfeeding way! Please feel welcome at all of our group classes!
Dates are as above.
Disclaimer: Dog Training is a magical experience, but it takes time (and, most importantly, patience, skills and devotion) so please do not expect an instant fix! We will not use any strong aversive stimuli at the classes, and will ask you to remove and never use anywhere around us any chock-chain, pinch-collar or e-device if you are using one. Please expect to make some progress, but do listen to what is being told at the class. Taking it slowly and at your level is highly advisable, take a note of the homework exercises and break the session down into bite-size fragments to suit you and your pet.
Come prepared – we are a Handfeeding School, and most reward-based methods would go a long way with us, but if your ideas on dog training are about dominating your dog, forcing them to work and just punishing bad behaviours – I am afraid we are not the school for you!
Please come and observe, we never charge anyone spectating, as long as they do not bring dogs as spreading the word and educating the public is our prime target!
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Dog Walking
We can also help with your busy schedule and take care of your precious hounds on daily basis.
We all need to get going in order to remain sane, and to keep fit, both physically and mentally. So do our dogs too! We also believe in professional help with behavioural issues, huge part of which could be reinforced during our daily exercise in busy social and regularly changing environment.
So whatever the reason for your enquiry, give it a try, and I am confident that you will like all the benefits: our skills, professionalism, reliability and the results. We are also proud to be the only registered, approved, Kennel Club listed and insured walking round and training School around – and even with all this in mind I am sure you will not find a cheaper help elsewhere.
We invite all our customers to come for a pre-booking visit to help you with that important decision, after all, your dog is a family for you, and we want to assure you that the same goes here.
Prices for these services are listed below, but please do not hesitate to ask us for a breakdown may you need it:
Walks are held in some gorgeous spots of Hampstead, Hendon, Golders Green or Welsh Harp and neighbouring areas, and are 90 minutes long. Together with drive there and back your dog is prone to be tired and
stimulated, so why not give us a try if you’ve never been on our walk yourself – we always have a few friends joining us on these walks, and seeing so many well-behaved dogs walking and playing together is something you will proudly talk about for months to come! And don’t forget the camera – you have not seen anything like this! We currently have 3 equipped and ventilated vans on the road at all times meaning that you are covered all year round,
Monday to Friday with no exceptions, and we do work on all public and bank holidays.
At the moment we have a few vacancies on our Dog Walking Round.
Single dog
One-off walk - £15 flat fee, incl. collection and delivery (offer on week’s booking - £65)
Two dogs (same household) Walk - £15 for each dog (offer on regular week’s booking - £110 for two dogs)
Also, speak to us if your dogs are smaller and well behaved
And the “dirty” part now:
We are not the “pavement-walking” or “I don’t do rain”-group – we all go cross-country, mud-sliding, speed-of-light running and dog-paddling on our various walks and swims in and around North and North-West London in any weather. So if you are waiting for your pet to arrive from the walk dry and clean, make sure you have a towel waiting for him/her at home. Or we would be happy to make arrangements to have your dog washed by a professional at the end of the run if you authorise us to do so.
And come and meet the Team! See you there!
Dog Crèche
You might have a long schedule at work, or just want to go out for a day. Don’t leave your pet sitting there looking at a clock for hours – I am sure he/she’d rather go out too and spend time with friends.
Day’s fee - £25 (£35 for 2 dogs) Late stays at no extra pay.
Overnight stay
Lives at times take over, and I know myself how important it is to relax and not worry about your loved ones. Well, you can not drop your husband here I am afraid, but we can certainly help you with your pooch. Please enquire about our prices and arrangements and please visit the website for more information on it all!
All ages, all breeds and types even difficult dogs can be accommodated. (We may advise you on a one-to-one walks if your dog requires a bit of help socialising to start with, but one of our experienced handlers will be able to speed things up so your dog will be able to join the group in no time!)
Basic and on-going training will be provided to all dogs involved free of charge - after all, there's a reason we are this popular – our pack is our pride and joy!
Please see our website www.dimadogs.com or www.goodboydogschool.co.uk for more on it.
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So you want to see what we do and how? Self-help video guide for pro-active owners:
Bettie the star of our homemade videos helping you to learn all a pup should know:
Video 1: Bettie is learning the ropes:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWKBZFv-RPk&feature=em-upload_owner
Video 2: So, what would the day 2 bring? Little Bettie learning new skills.
http://youtu.be/0aGjiojFq-w
Video 3: Bettie's 7th day of Handfeeding - skills of a 3 month old pup are amazing to my opinion - now she's becoming reliable, well focused and predictably keen to follow instructions and want to learn more!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhyy1eg4kj4&feature=youtu.be
Video 4, Handfeeding, Day 8. Social aspect of dog training plus lots more:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drpAnNsIFDI&feature=youtu.be
Video 5, Being surrounded by other dogs Little Bettie is showing off her skills of resisting Temptations:
http://youtu.be/KXalcVu5hQE
Video 6 - Crate training for little Bettie - Handfeeding way to teach your dog to love their crate and everything about it.
http://youtu.be/IallmBXPrVs
Video 7 – teaching a dog to “freeze” on cue to avoid any future problems with close contact and handling.
http://youtu.be/Gceo7HkCt2k
Video 8 - is our final homemade clip of 3 weeks Bettie spent with us learning to live "Handfeeding" way.
Not many trainers use the lead only as a safety tool by maintaining it loose at all times. Bettie's not pulled on the leash once in 3 weeks here and not had the leash used for any other form of training!
This time we are covering a bit of street walking, stopping, emergency stops and dealing with obstacles and distractions.
http://youtu.be/ZxkoF8gnXww
Lesson 9 – Distance proofing, Ted the Schnauzer, is demonstrating the vital part of dog training – removing the handler / dog = building up the distance between the two. What can your dog do from a step or two away? What about the other end of the room / field?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-QAdk6yz4Q&list=FLvOg3ZhjwVO_-Zx4mS9u-DA&index=5
So what's all this Handfeeding talk about?
New page at Naturally Happy Dogs - paid portal for all things doggy:
http://www.naturallyhappydogs.com/contributors/dima-yeremenko
You can see a preview here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqkOOVIndnA&feature=youtu.be&list=UUmYYgOne18PL63FF15tT26g
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Bob & Lush - Dog Food which is 100% love and healthy goodness
And now with 50% off? Wow!
This is something I probably should not be telling you –
Just found on their site:
To claim this offer, just place your normal order at www.bobandlush.com and write “DIMAAUTOMATE” in the discount code field. Your 50% discount will automatically apply to all items in your cart. Minimum order is £19.00. Simple! (Please contact the lovely staff at the Bob and Lush if you are experiencing some difficulties along the way – they’ll sort it all out for you!)
Who can miss out on that one? I am certainly stocking up!
You will like this page on their website:
http://www.bobandlush.com/our-trainers/
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Now Walkies is a Doddle!
These collars have received huge interest from our show crowds – I have given them a trial run to see how well they’d be received. D.Y.
This link says it all and has some pictures too:
http://www.hampshire-life.co.uk/people/hampshire_entrepreneur_sally_pattie_faces_the_dragons_den_with_her_ingenious_dog_collar_1_3714267
Please see the website for this new product: www.doddlefordogs.com to take a peek at – as well as https://www.facebook.com/DoddleforDogs.
Sally Pattie
Sally Pattie Consulting Ltd
Founder of Doddle for Dogs
t: +44 (0) 078•• •••••• | e: s•••••@••••.com | w: www.doddlefordogs.com
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Preparing for seminars / educational events in 2015:
Free Dog Trainer’s Certification Course:
Evolution Free Course:
http://ethology.eu/namaste-course/evolution/
Free on-line course for dog psychologists:
http://college.usatoday.com/2015/06/15/duke-professor-offering-free-online-course-on-dog-psychology/
Reasonably priced seminars from Dog and Bone for 2016:
http://www.dog-and-bone.co.uk/seminars
Interactive Behaviour and Training Clinic, 3-4 December:
https://www.facebook.com/events/110•••••••••••••/
Exploring the behaviour and cognition of chickens with Dr Siobhan Abeyesinghe, 14 November:
http://www.learningaboutanimals.co.uk/chickens.html
AnimalEvents seminars for 2016:
http://www.animaleventsuk.com/
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Some fun, useful and educational links from the World Wide Web:
Winter must-haves for your dog walking:
http://www.finchleydogwalker.co.uk/the-essential-list-of-winter-dog-walk-must-haves.html
Dogs at Halloween:
http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/health/dogs-at-halloween?utm_campaign=KC+e-news+October+&utm_source=emailCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=
Home Safety Guide for Dog Owners:
http://www.expertise.com/home-and-garden/pet-safety-guide
Dog Allergies and Grain-Free feed:
http://www.vetknowhow.co.uk/vetskitchen/news/common-dog-food-allergies-need-more-than-a-grain-free-diet
Reactive, Over aroused dog? Free webinar:
http://nbn.absolute-dogs.com/blueprint
Bite Prevention podcast:
http://www.moderndoggroup.com/bite-prevention-podcast-jill-breitner/
Disaster Preparedness and Safety Drill with a dog:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HM7ersMnOVU&feature=em-subs_digest
How to train your dog not to bark at neighbours:
https://positively.com/contributors/how-to-train-your-dog-not-to-bark-at-the-neighbors/
New rules for Passport Entry into the UK:
http://www.thegoodlifefrance.com/new-rules-for-pet-passport-entry-into-uk/
Free pre-emptive Aggression seminar:
http://www.learntotalkdog.com/freevideocourse/
5 sure steps to ruining a dog:
http://unleashedunlimited.com/5-steps-to-ruining-a-dog/
Choice Training for your dog:
https://positively.com/dog-training/methods-equipment/training-methods/choice-training/
Socialising your puppy:
https://positively.com/contributors/how-to-socializing-your-puppy-or-dog-video/
“Teacher’s Pet” going wrong:
http://www.dogstokevin.com/blog/im-a-dog-trainer-this-is-what-my-dog-does-wrong-and-why
You might not like this but you have to watch it!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABDrhNBwdpk
(our pick of the vids this month!)
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