Taff Meadow Community Centre
Treforest, Pontypridd CF37 1DB
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june
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Collies In The City Join our team for an afternoon of deep diving into the world of Collies. This energetic and focused breed can be an absolute joy,
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Collies In The City
Join our team for an afternoon of deep diving into the world of Collies.
This energetic and focused breed can be an absolute joy, unless they are using all of that energy to focus on everything you’d rather they didn’t!
This workshop is for you if you have a Collie and have any of the following struggles:
- Lunging and Barking at cars on the lead.
- Chasing joggers, bikes or small furry critters.
- Fixating on everything but you.
- Nervous or Anxious, especially around loud noises.
- Never-ending energy and no ‘off switch’.
Collies are hardwired to be sensitive to movement and highly aware of changes in the environment, which in a field with just sheep makes the perfect working dog. But, in the city with everything constantly moving and changing, this can quickly become over stimulating and lead to meltdowns.
However, if we take these natural instincts and harness their power, we can help our City Collies learn to enjoy life with us and thrive by learning to be calm, confident and connected with us.
The best thing about Collies is that they want to work with you! They are designed to work closely with their humans and this workshop unlocks the secret of how to achieve that with your dog.
This 3-hour workshop will cover:
Focus and Engagement – Collies have this in abundance, just often on the wrong things! We will introduce exercises that help your Collie learn to focus on the right things.
Arousal – Many things in life will cause your Collie’s arousal levels to shoot up, so let’s teach them how to think and make good choices when that happens, as well as how to disengage with exciting or worrying things.
Enrichment – Collies seeking out herding opportunities to fulfil their natural desires is a given. Let’s play some games that both give them the chance to express this need that also build focus and relationship with us. Herding simulation and chasing games are top of the list for this session.
Calmness – The elusive ‘off switch’ does not come naturally to many Collies, but it can be taught, especially when these workaholics consider it employment. Snoozing is a job? Why didn’t you just say so!
Self Control – Learning the lesson of ‘not everything is your business’ and how to hold in impulses is a vital lesson for any Collie who wants to be able to exercise off-lead in any environment.
- Suitable for all aged Collies.
- Perfect for those who can’t attend regular training.
- Essential knowledge for Border Collie owners.
FAQs
What ticket type do I need?
Handler – This is a space for one dog and their humans.
Member – This is a space for one dog and their humans at our special member rate for members only. You must log in and book with the email associated with your membership for the discount to apply.
Spectator – This is a space for one human to come along and learn without their dog, this might be because your dog is not suitable for a group environment but you still want to gain knowledge and learn training exercises to do at home.
Is it suitable for my dog?
This workshop is suitable for people and dog-friendly dogs that can eat treats in most situations. It is not suitable for highly reactive or overly nervous dogs. If you are unsure, please give us a call on 02921 200013 or use the contact button on this page.
How will the workshop work?
The workshop will be a mixture of theory and practical learning. We will start with dogs in the car while your trainer talks through exercises, so your dogs need to be comfortable to relax in the car for short periods. There will be breaks for you and your dog and refreshments available.
Time
(Saturday) 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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july
Event Details
Calling All Border Terror Owners… Sorry, Terriers! Border Terrier Owners! Join our Terrier Expert, Rhiannon, for an afternoon deep dive into the world of Border Terriers. This feisty, independent
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Calling All Border Terror Owners… Sorry, Terriers! Border Terrier Owners!
Join our Terrier Expert, Rhiannon, for an afternoon deep dive into the world of Border Terriers.
This feisty, independent breed can often be misunderstood and seen as stubborn and difficult. But, like many breeds, they just need understanding and motivation in a way that works with their natural instincts rather than against them!
This workshop is for you if you have a Border Terrier and have any of the following struggles:
- Motivating your dog or finding the right rewards.
- Focus and attention when on walks.
- Recalling around distractions – especially the small, furry kind.
- Barking at… everything.
- Digging up your lawn and plants.
If you want to gain the knowledge and the skills to truly understand and motivate this gritty, fun breed and to have a harmonious relationship with your Border, then you can’t miss out on this opportunity.
At Boomerang Dogs, we help owners work towards a shared goal of enjoying life together with their dog, and this workshop unlocks the secrets of that for Border Terrier guardians.
Rhiannon owns three Border Terriers, two of which she has taken to Crufts, and has really learnt what makes this breed special. She has worked up and down the country with Border Terrier parents, sharing her knowledge and leading to many success stories.
This 3-hour workshop will cover:
Focus and Engagement – Border Terriers default to engaging with the environment. Using fun games and training exercises, we will show you how you can shift their focus onto you, boosting relationship, listening skill and recall.
Using Their Nose – These natural hunters love to use their nose, so let’s get involved with them. Using trailing and scent games, we show your dog how to make scent a game for the both of you.
Enrichment – Activities you can do that tick all of your terrier’s boxes for fun and fulfilment. Digging, hunting, dissection – all the things they like to do best, but in a controlled way that works for us too.
Self Control – A big ask for our impulsive Borders, but broken down into achievable steps. We will show you how to build self control with food and toys which can then be extended to hunting and prey.
Coat Care – Find out all about hand stripping, watch a demo and get to ask questions, as well as find out about other aspects of Border Terrier care.
- Suitable for all aged Border Terriers.
- Perfect for those who can’t attend regular training.
- Essential knowledge for Border Terrier owners
FAQs
What ticket type do I need?
Handler – This is a space for one dog and their humans.
Member – This is a space for one dog and their humans at our special member rate for members only. You must log in and book with the email associated with your membership for the discount to apply.
Spectator – This is a space for one human to come along and learn without their dog. This might be because your dog is not suitable for a group environment but you still want to gain knowledge and learn training exercises to do at home.
Is it suitable for my dog?
This workshop is suitable for people and dog-friendly dogs that can eat treats in most situations. It is not suitable for highly reactive or overly nervous dogs. If you are unsure, please give us a call on 02921 200013 or use the contact button on this page.
How will the workshop work?
The workshop will be a mixture of theory and practical learning. We will start with dogs in the car while your trainer talks through exercises, so your dogs need to be comfortable to relax in the car for short periods. There will be breaks for you and your dog and refreshments available.
Time
(Saturday) 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Price £75.00
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