How should an assistance dog behave when faced with unexpected dog distractions? ADiT River handled the situation brilliantly! 🦮
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Well done Pippa for some brilliant work in public access during her last training session! Assistance dogs come in ALL shapes and sizes 🐶
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An image showing three cartoon-style illustrations of dogs (a black and white Border Collie, a tan Malinois catching a blue frisbee, and a brown Cocker Spaniel carrying a sock) below the text “Dog Drawings Bundle” on a light grey background.
Wow! I’m pleasantly overwhelmed by the response to the Dog Drawings Bundle launch. Thank you so much to everyone who has purchased it so far, or who has helped spread the word.
Purchase the bundle yourself at the following link: thinkdogstraining.co.uk/product/dog-...
#dogdrawings #forcefree
An image of the ThinkDogs Creative logo with the text “Announcement: Product Launch”
An image with various dog drawings and text boxes that read: “33 full body illustrations!” “A variety of breeds & poses!” “Unique artwork!” “Human-made!” “For ethical pet pros!”
An image with two dog drawings and text boxes that read: “Purchase includes access to all 33 unique designs.” “They are available as digital files to download.” “Each image has 3 versions (transparent, with background, & lineart only).” “Fun, dynamic designs that are a great alternative to generative AI.” “Ideal for dog pros to use for handouts, social media graphics, newsletters, & more!”
An image showing 3 varieties of one dog drawing with the text: “3 varieties with each image (plain background, lines only & transparent)!”
I am so excited to share the launch of our newest project - ThinkDogs Creative 🎨 - with our first product, the Dog Drawings Bundle.
This bundle is ideal for ethical pet pros to use in materials, handouts etc.
➡️ Visit: thinkdogstraining.co.uk/thinkdogs-cr...
#illustrations #forcefree
An image of two people with dogs walking away from the camera in a grassy field. The text reads “"What if the secret to great dog training is to be an expert feeder rather than a strong leader? A skilled reinforcer rather than a strict enforcer?" - KATHY SDAO”
I highly recommend reading Plenty In Life is Free by Kathy Sdao to find out more about how dog training is not about leadership, but is actually about partnership and the exchange of reinforcement. 📖🐕
Train your dog with connection, not correction. 🐾
#dogtraining #forcefree
Urgent appeal: can you help Thor? 📣
A very sweet GSD x Springer spaniel needing a home in the UK (based in foster in Newport Pagnell).
You can find more info about him on the Black Retriever X Rescue page on FB.
#rescuedog
Trick training ⭐️ is so much fun for you and your dog - and there are a whole host of other benefits, too!
#dogtraining #dogtrainer #ukdogs #positivedogtraining #forcefree
An image of myself and my Belgian Malinois Logan with a trans pride heart and the text “Happy International Transgender Day of Visibility!”
Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility 🏳️⚧️
We are proud to be a trans-led business, and strongly believe in fairness & equality for both dogs & humans alike.
Happy TDOV everyone!
#positivedogtraining #forcefree #transownedbusiness #tdov #transgenderdayofvisibility
Stay training with ADiT Pippa 🦮
#assistancedog #assistancedogsuk #positivereinforcement #positivedogtraining #forcefree
Dogs do what works - using food in training is important to make it worth their while. As Jean Donaldson says, “No motivation, no training” 🍪
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Flirt poles are great for exercising and training your dog. The flirt pole can be used as a fun reward in training and is a positive way of channelling your dog’s natural prey / chase instincts. 🎣🐶
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A meme of Lisa Simpson applying a band aid to Bart Simpson - above Bart’s head is text reading “me” and above Lisa’s head is text reading “my dogs”.
On all the bad days, our dogs really do help us so much ❤️🩹🐶
Play with a special training toy is a great way to reward your dog. I recommend Tug-E-Nuff toys - visit tug-e-nuff.com/THINKDOGS for 10% off your order!
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Maya demonstrates a stay in the presence of some rather adorable distractions - #thisstuffworks 🐴
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Psychiatric assistance dog in training, Riley the gorgeous German Shepherd, working on some off-lead heelwork inside of a shop for the first time. Well done, team! 👏
#dogtraineruk #assistancedog #assistancedogsuk #assistancedogintraining #forcefree
A picture of certificate from the Academy for Dog Trainers which awards Jasper Molloy with a Certificate in Training and Counseling. Top text: “7 Years Ago Today:” Bottom text: “It’s my Academy for Dog Trainers anniversary!”
It’s my Academy for Dog Trainers anniversary! 7 yrs ago today, I graduated & earned my CTC (Hons) after many hours of hard work, submissions & exams. I am so grateful for my education - shout out to Jean & the rest of the Academy team for the brilliant mentorship & support.
Two small, brown short-haired dogs sitting side by side
You can’t help but love this adorable duo! After working with Pippa on assistance dog training I got the chance to meet her sweet sister Beau too. 🐶
#dogtraining #dogtrainer #positivereinforcement #positivedogtraining #forcefree
Illustrations of a white mixed breed dog and a brown Malinois below the ThinkDogs Training & Behaviour logo. White text below reads: Statement on Generative AI
White text on a blue background reading: Statement on Generative AI 📢 As a dog trainer and behaviour professional who is also an artist, I am passionate about authentic creative expression. This statement concerns the use of generative AI, which I have had growing concerns around and is becoming more prevalent to see within the industry. Generative AI refers to image, audio and text generation that is usually done through the use of LLMS such as ChatGPT or Sora. The generation of content through use of AI has major concerns. These models are trained on stolen work from artists, musicians and writers who did not consent to this. AI generates no unique content, which means that AI-generated content always involves plagiarism. Artists and creatives are losing jobs due to gen AI. Gen AI also has a huge toll on the environment. As an animal lover and ethical, progressive professional, I have concerns about the impact that the tremendous amounts of water needed to power AI centres has on communities and the globe (and thus, humans and animals alike). There are large corporations that financially benefit from AI who are using their money to go towards human rights abuses and the funding of far right political movements that seek to further harm vulnerable communities. All content at ThinkDogs Training & Behaviour is proudly human-made, including the illustrations of my dogs Maya and Logan in this post that I made myself. 🖌️ For anyone who feels strongly about promoting real art and wants to support my work, keep your eyes peeled for an upcoming original illustration pack that will be available to purchase! 👀 We also welcome the sharing of your own actual artwork and creations, and encourage other professionals and organisations to take a stand against gen AI too. - Jasper
Our statement on the use of generative AI.
All content at ThinkDogs Training & Behaviour is proudly human-made, including the illustrations of my dogs Maya and Logan in this post that I made myself.
#dogtrainer #forcefree #illustration
A white husky mix and a sable malinois sitting in front of Christmas lights.
Maya and Logan wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! 🎄🎅
- Jasper (ThinkDogs Training & Behaviour)
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Most importantly - training your dog should be fun! 🐾
Train with joy! 🤩
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It was great to visit the Loopypaws family fun Christmas dog show at the weekend, and I was proud to sponsor the Best Rescue class. The show was judged by the lovely Hels4Dogs. Congratulations to the Best Rescue winner: Jetty! 👏🐾
Maya loved her new treats from Canine Corner! 😋 #dogsofbluesky
A quote from one of our all-time best selling books: "On Talking Terms with Dogs: Calming Signals" by Turid Rugaas
If your dog is worried, yes - you can (and should) comfort them! (Side note: puppy Cody is absolutely adorable!) #dogtraining #dogsofbluesky #forcefree
🚫 Myth: challenging, high-drive dogs with behaviour problems need harsh handling.
✅ Reality: these dogs benefit the most from force-free training.
✅ Dog-reactive Malinois
🚫 No prong, shock, choke (or slip/grot)
🚫 No corrections needed
🚫 No pain, fear or intimidation
#dogtraining #forcefree
A huge congratulations to Bingo who passed her assistance dog public access assessment last month! 🥳 🦮
To find out more or to book a space for you and your dog, contact us today! [4/4]
✅ Beat the weather - weekly dog training from the comfort of your home that won’t be cancelled due to rain or heat.
✅ Fully accessible learning - remote training options mean that those with disabilities that restrict them from in-person training can still be involved. [3/4]
🐾 For existing in-person or online assistance dog (AD) clients.
🐾 Refresh your obedience, work on assistance dog task skills, network with other AD handlers.
✅ Train with us from anywhere in the world. [2/4]
An image of a small crossbreed assistance dog with the text: Assistance Dog Club (Online) For Assistance Dog Teams Learn Partnership Skills Price: £12 Per Week Tuesday Evenings Pay As You Go Supportive & Inclusive Held Over Zoom
🦮 We are excited to share the news of our online assistance dog training classes starting from Tuesday 2nd December.
These will be held every Tuesday evening over Zoom and are Pay As You Go.
Assistance Dog Club: 6:00 pm - 6:50 pm [1/4]
[2] While I arrange a replacement, there will be a delay in responding to communications and/or arranging bookings for sessions due to having limited access to emails / scheduling.
If you have any urgent enquiries please contact me via mobile, & thank you for your patience & understanding.
-Jasper 🐾
