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Set up in 2007 by L*z Graham MA, Trained for Life is an Open College Network West Midlands training Centre offering OFQUAL regulated Level 3 Certificates and Level 4 Diplomas for Canine Professionals

If your dog has started to rush at the door, I would recommend you get a letterbox guard that goes over the letterbox an...
22/05/2024

If your dog has started to rush at the door, I would recommend you get a letterbox guard that goes over the letterbox and catches the post as it arrives, so that there’s no chance of the postman getting his fingers caught as he pushes larger letters through, and regardless, start teaching your dog to come to you when the postman turns up, rather than barking at the window or running to the front door.

see https://lezgraham.com/Blog/ThePostie to read more 🙂🐾


Dogs, like every other predator on the planet, are only interested in ‘the chase’ once something has gone past them and ...
15/05/2024

Dogs, like every other predator on the planet, are only interested in ‘the chase’ once something has gone past them and is moving in a direction away from them.

When something is running at them or towards them, they don’t know if they are the ‘prey’, however, when that animal has passed, and bear in mind that we are animals too, then the predatory instinct comes to the fore and the instinct to chase kicks in.

Do everyone a favour, including your puppy, and teach a solid sit-stay around moving objects and animals, and if you do come across horses or cows in a paddock, don’t take your puppy over to say hello, as you could end up teaching him that when he sees them off lead he’s supposed to run over and say hello… and then mayhem will ensue.

An excerpt from Manners not Mayhem
by L*z Graham

buy the book - https://lezgraham.com/Book/MannersNotMayhem



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Having a puppy, and then a dog, that can’t switch off and settle down is so stressful, not just for you but for your pup...
08/05/2024

Having a puppy, and then a dog, that can’t switch off and settle down is so stressful, not just for you but for your puppy too; and if you have wooden or laminate flooring it will drive you mad… all that click click click of their claws pacing back and forwards or, as Spud used to when we first got him, round and round the rug.

Pacing dogs can fatigue their adrenal system because the dog is constantly on the go, thereby burning energy and potentially losing condition and lean muscle, plus, they never mentally switch off which means their body can’t rest and rejuvenate.

In the same way that parents of young children insist on mid-morning and afternoon naps, so too do we need to teach our puppies to lie down on command and ‘be still’.

An excerpt from Manners not Mayhem
by L*z Graham MA

buy the book - https://www.lezgraham.com/Book/MannersNotMayhem



Hmmm…What do you think of that then?
02/05/2024

Hmmm…
What do you think of that then?

Please watch this… you never know when you might need to use it…And only buy toys appropriate for the size of your dog…
18/04/2024

Please watch this… you never know when you might need to use it…
And only buy toys appropriate for the size of your dog…

I give you Canis Lupus Familiaris... aka THE DOG.Nope, not a fur-baby but an opportunistic social predator in all of it'...
17/04/2024

I give you Canis Lupus Familiaris... aka THE DOG.

Nope, not a fur-baby but an opportunistic social predator in all of it's glory, chewing on a bone just as nature intended 🐾

buy the books - https://lezgraham.com/Books

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From birth to death, our dogs go through different stages of development, physically, physiologically and psychologicall...
10/04/2024

From birth to death, our dogs go through different stages of development, physically, physiologically and psychologically.

As they transition and develop, each stage brings with it a different set of challenges, both for our dogs and for us.

However, that doesn't mean that we use these stages as an excuse not to train our dogs, or a reason not to insist on good behaviour... after all, if we don't put the effort in to training our dog who will?

Regardless of age and stage, expect good behaviour - if your dog isn't doing what you're asking him to do then you must look to yourself to do something about it and set aside some time to put it right.

buy the books - https://lezgraham.com/Books

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05/04/2024

🚨 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗫𝗟 𝗕𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗢𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱!

XL Bully owners can apply for an exemption certificate to legally continue owning their beloved dogs in the long term. Without this certificate after the deadline, it will become a criminal offence to own an XL Bully.

👉 https://bit.ly/3J32TMq

To obtain the exemption certificate, owners must apply online or by post, pay a fee of £92.40. Postal applications must be submitted by 15th July, while online applications are due by midnight on 31st July. Visit the Scottish Government website for detailed instructions and requirements: https://www.gov.scot/publications/xl-bully-dog-rules/pages/what-you-need-to-apply-for-an-exemption/

Additionally, in line with previous regulations, XL Bully dogs must still be muzzled and kept on a lead while in public spaces.

For owners considering alternatives, see here: https://www.gov.scot/publications/xl-bully-dog-rules/documents/

Patience | Perseverance | Repetition | HabituationWhether it’s toilet training, training a new exercise or starting a ne...
03/04/2024

Patience | Perseverance | Repetition | Habituation

Whether it’s toilet training, training a new exercise or starting a new routine, keep in mind the four pillars of dog training and you’ll not go far wrong...

buy the books - https://lezgraham.com/Books

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Braidwood
Carluke
ML85PW

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

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