4 Paws Fun Dog Training - Diss

30/09/2026

This is a must for every dog owner! You’ll learn so much! Trevor is very entertaining.

Don't forget to register! Just over a week to go!

🔜🔜🔜 What every dog owner should know!

DOG LAW TALK - don't forget to book your place!

We are hosting a talk about dog law in Blo' Norton Village Hall with Trevor Cooper, a solicitor specialising in everything dog law.

🔹What's the law around livestock?
🔹What's the law around wildlife?
🔹What happens if your neighbour complains about your dog barking excessively or vice-versa?
🔹Does the Dangerous Dogs Act apply to you and your dog even if your dog never bites (the answer is yes).
🔹 Do you know what Dog Control Orders are and do you have them in your area?
🔹 Does a dog on lead mean they are under control in the eyes of the law?
And so much more...

This is a talk that EVERY dog owner should attend, we are all affected by the laws that regulate dog ownership, what we can and can't do and what our rights and responsibilities are.

And those that have attended talks by solicitor Trevor Cooper before will know that he is not only extremely knowledgeable and explains things in an easy way, but he is also a very entertaining presenter.
So although it is about law, I can assure you it won't be boring.

The talk is just £30 and I promise you it will be worth every penny.

The link to register is in the comment.

This is a public event so please feel free to share with your friends and family.

25/08/2026

A brilliantly written post from Jane Ardern.

Your dog might not like physical praise !

We humans have a natural tendency to want to stroke, cuddle, and hug our dogs. It feels good to us… but did you know not all dogs enjoy physical contact? For some, it can even feel aversive.

Dogs are always having conversations with us through their body language and behaviour. The problem is we don’t always listen because we don't 'see' what they're saying. When those conversations go unheard, dogs often end up stressed, showing displacement behaviours like:
👉 Mouthing
👉 Over-arousal
👉 Hu***ng
👉 Zoomies

These dogs are not being naughty or disobedient. These are dogs working hard to cope with something they find difficult, and sometimes the only option left is to bite.
My work with these dogs is about listening first. We find their baseline: what they like, what they tolerate, and what they really don’t. From there, we can build two-way conversations and where it’s needed begin counterconditioning so grooming, vet checks, or daily handling become safe and comfortable.

But equally important we respect who they are as sentient beings, and we don’t force unnecessary touch just because we want it.

From a social point of view, dogs can value two very different things:
1️⃣ Being close to you, hanging out, even leaning against you, wanting to lay next to you on the sofa.
2️⃣ Physical contact, touch, stroking from you

The dogs who love 1️⃣ but not 2️⃣ are the ones who often get misunderstood. They want to be with you but not necessarily be touched by you. And that’s okay.

Some dogs even change their minds mid-fuss thinking they want it until they don’t. That’s okay too.

I get it, because I’m the same I like people, but I don’t like hugs.

Here’s Huey 🤎 we’ve done lots of work so he can cope with handling and grooming. He can even enjoy a fuss now. The key was that he felt understood and listened to. Having a voice that is heard is empowering.

When people meet Huey I tell them, he might look like he wants you to fuss him, but he doesn't. I know the people that meet him might not speak his language so I speak for him. That's my role as his guardian.

17/08/2026

A Fantastic Family Day Out at the Framlingham Country Show!

Get ready for an unforgettable day of countryside fun at the Framlingham Country Show & We Love Dogs, taking place at the beautiful Framlingham College on 22nd & 23rd August 2026!

There’s something for everyone, with action-packed arena displays, dog shows, falconry, classic cars, rural crafts, live demonstrations, delicious street food, shopping and plenty of entertainment for the kids. And don’t forget your four-legged family members – dogs are welcome too!

Whether you’re a countryside lover, foodie, dog enthusiast or simply looking for a brilliant family day out, the Framlingham Country Show is the perfect way to spend your summer weekend.

📅 22nd & 23rd August 2026
📍 Framlingham College, Suffolk, IP13 9EY
🕙 10am–5pm
🚗 FREE parking
🐶 Dogs welcome
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family friendly

Book online and save on the gate price – get your tickets today!

12/08/2026

IT’S A RUFF TIME FOR DOG PROS ❤️

When it’s too hot to safely work, they put your dog first, but that often means losing their income.

Most are self-employed. No sick pay. No holiday pay. No guaranteed wage.

Then there’s fuel, insurance, CPD, equipment and all the other costs of running a responsible business. For many ethical dog pros, there really isn’t much left at the end of it.

And most won’t tell you that.

So if your dog pro has to cancel because of the heat, please support them where you can. Rebook, leave a review, recommend them or simply share their business.

They’re looking out for our dogs. Let’s look out for them too. 🐾❤️

09/08/2026

Trying to get Binky to be ‘close’ to my left leg. I’m trying to concentrate on rewarding her for being in the position I want I.e. close to my leg. I’ve tried not to add too much movement in too soon as that’s where it generally falls apart.

09/08/2026

Emergency Stop 4th video…..more to follow at a later date.

09/08/2026

Emergency stop 3rd video

09/08/2026

2nd video of Emergency Stop

09/08/2026

Emergency stop, 1st part.

09/08/2026

I started to teach the ‘elephant’ game several weeks ago, but didn’t carry on with it as there’s so many things I want to do!
The end result of this trick will be Binky keeps her front paws on the platform & moves her rear end round.