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Loose lead walking is such a crucial part of your dogs training for so many important reasons. The main ones we associate with are to be able to enjoy your walks with your dog without having to have your arms pulled off and it being a massive workout. Not having the fear of being pulled over, which unfortunately happens more than often you think and sometimes with very bad consequences with some serious injuries. A tight strained lead will also impact on your dog’s emotional

Crate Training After having an enquiry regarding crate training and knowing that many new owners can struggle with this, I thought I would share a few tips to help with this. Crate training can be a big undertaking with some puppies and dogs. First off set up your crate with these things in mind. You need to make it a welcoming safe space for your new dog. It needs to be enticing and inviting. So have a nice comfortable bed/ blanket / mat in there for them. Place some toys in

Christmas is about family and friends, child and presents 🎁, lots of food and decorations. Our dogs are not always the most prominent thing at this time of year, things are generally hectic and chaotic and our normal vigilance sometimes slips. So be prepared set up a quiet space for your dog, where they can escape to if things get too much for them, also somewhere you can put them in a safe place as kids unwrap those gifts from Santa, this maybe very exciting for your dog to

We all love new puppies and dogs and welcome them into our families. It is a really exciting time for us.  Sometimes though this can be quite overwhelming for you and your new puppy or dog. I often get asked when do you start training. There is no set answer, but generally advice is split between puppy and rescue/rehome (dog). With a puppy I always recommend you start your training straight away. This will also help to tire them out. It only needs a few minutes,  get them eng

Here at J Walkies Dog School we believe Loose lead walking is a must to have a happy, calm, relaxed and fulfilled dog and owner. This is a crucial part of any puppy’s and dog’s training for many reasons. The main reason  owners want their dogs to walk on a loose lead is that they don’t want to be pulled from pillar to post, or to be dragged along on a walk.  This is not an enjoyable walk for dog or owner. In extreme circumstances this can lead anxiety about going out, and the

Welcome to J Walkies Dog School My name is Jane Wood, and I am the proud owner of J Walkies and J Walkies Dog School. I have always had a deep love for dogs, having rescued and rehomed many throughout my life. My passion for dogs drives me to help pet owners create happy, calm, and fulfilled relationships with their furry friends. The Importance of Positive Reinforcement At J Walkies Dog School, my aim is to train pet dogs using positive reinforcement methods. This approach n