Training Exercising your dog.

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Exercising your dog has many other benefits too. The mental stimulation is just as important as the physical exercise. Walking your dog also strengthens the bond between the dog and its owner, creating a trusting relationship.

The exercise helps with the digestive system, weight control and generally assists in keeping your dog healthy. Lack of walking your dog can soon develop into many negative behavioural traits. If a dog is left home alone for hours on end they become extremely bored. With boredom they become destructive, often digging, chewing and scratching. Barking and whining is another example displayed, usually trying to seek attention.

The four stages of puppy socialisation are…

  • Neonatal period 0 to 2 weeks.
  • Transitional period 2 to 4 weeks
  • Socialisation period to dogs 4-6 weeks.
  • Socialisation period to humans 4-16 weeks

Puppy Stress

Mild stress can actually help with a puppy’s emotional development. Occasional handling of a pup by men/women or children helps the pup recognise people and how to relate to them. The stress applied produces a more balanced dog with a strong bond towards its owner. Therefore this is creating a more intelligent and easier puppy to train and a calmer more contented dog later in life.

Puppies that are properly socialised will be taught bite inhibition by their mum and littermates during nursing and playing 

If a pup bites during nursing, mum will stand up and walk away

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Testimonials

"What’s not to say about them? Jo an absolutely wonderful human being and takes such good care of my puppy. She asks after him if he’s not well and brings him extra treats that she hand makes. She’s attentive and friendly and our puppy absolutely adores her. I couldn’t ask for a better person to look after our dog."

Hannah

"Brilliant service from the beginning, couldn’t ask for a better doggy day care and walker."

James B

"I cannot recommend Canine Company more highly having had it recommended to me by a number of friends. Our pup absolutely loves it and cannot get herself to the door and out to Sara quick enough when she hears the door knock. She has a great time with her pup friends and comes back suitably worn out and ready for a snooze! A completely brilliant service."

Deb

"We have only just started our Bark Park sessions and Jo has been amazing. She has taken the time to come and get to know our puppy and she has carefully matched him to the right group of friends. Initially Bertie wasn’t confident enough for the Bark Park but Jo kept in touch until the time was right. On his first visit Bertie happily jumped in the van and went off for lots of fun with Jo and we got to see videos of what he got up to. I am very confident that Bertie is in safe hands and I would highly recommend the Canine Company 🐶"

Michelle – Bertie

"The Bark park is absolutely fab! Sara has been taking our doggy Hunter out 4 times a week for 2+ years now and since the bark park opened he is exhausted after each session, the videos of him there are fab and he gets so excited to see Sara and Jo, a clear sign he loves it!! Cannot rate them both enough."

Emma – Hunter

"I can't recommend Jo from the canine company enough. We started using Jo when we had our puppy. We work shifts and long hours and didn't want to leave him on his own. Jo came round met with Teddy to see what he was like on his own, so she could pick the right group of friends for him to play with . Since then it's been history! Teddy has had the best 18 months at the bark park. He has so many friends and gets up to loads of mischief with them. He certainly doesn't say no to fishy Fridays 🤣 His days are packed with lots of activities to keep him entertained ...... It also means he's very sleepy when he comes home. Without the barkpark we would be struggling with socialisation for him. Teddy loves the bark park and can't wait to make even more friends ❤️"

Sophie – Teddy

"Couldn’t recommend the Canine Company enough! My two crazy springer spaniels sleep all day after going. They absolutely love playing with all their friends there! I think Lillie is more excited to see Jo than all of the other pups. Thank you Canine Company for making our pups so happy!"

Kloe

"Friendly and reliable, my cavapoo loves her sessions! Highly recommend 🙂"

Marianne

"We have been using Canine Company for our anxious 18 mth old mini Dachshund, George, for over a year now and time with Jo at The Bark Park is most definitely George’s ‘happy place’. He absolutely loves his sessions with Jo and his friends and we’d be lost without it! I can’t recommend Canine Company highly enough. Lucy MB 🐶 🖤 1"

Lucy – George

"Five star! I was so worried about sending my little Bertie sausage dog off, however Sara couldn’t have put me more at ease. He had a settling session to see the park, meet Sara, sniff the van and play with another doggo before the big day. Then on the day Sara sent me a video to show me how much fun he was having and after work called me for a bit of a debrief of how it all went. You can really tell how much Sara loves the dogs and how much fun they have at the play park. Highly recommend."

Haley – Bertie

"Our Poodle has been going to Canine Company since January and she absolutely loves it. It has been brilliant for her socialisation and Sara is always on hand for advice if we need anything.   Thank you so much Brackley Canine ladies you are brilliant x"

Claire & Maggie

"We have been using Jo at the Canine Company for nearly 5 months now , we have a 9 month Cavapoo and he absolutely adores Jo and his playtime with the other pups , Jo goes out of her way to make sure Byron has a wonderful time interacting I totally recommend Jo and the canine company."

Leeann, Byron

"It’s amazing too see how much our dog looks forward to his Canine Company sessions. It’s proof that he loves The Canine Company as much as we do! I could have written a book - but kept it simple as possible 😂"

Elizabeth, Hugo

"Our dog Toby absolutely loves the canine company, he is always so excited to be picked up by Sara which is a good sign, he goes 3 times a week for the last 2 years and if needed they have always helped me at last minute notice wouldn’t use anyone else"

Laura Y, Toby

"George is at his happiest when he hears Jo knock at the door! He absolutely loves his play sessions at Canine Company with his best friends Rolo and Lottie and he adores Jo 🥰. It offers the pups a safe, fun environment to run around off the lead and socialise with other dogs. I couldn’t rate Canine Company highly enough."

Lucy & George

"Our Labrador absolutely loves going to Canine Company, playing with all her friends! Canine Company treat your loved pets as if they were their own! Couldn’t recommend Canine Company enough!"

Isobel H & Willow

"I am so grateful to Jo and Sara for everything they do. Jo has been wonderful with Norbert and he absolutely loves going with her twice a week, to the point that he will wait by the door until she shows up! He always comes back absolutely exhausted and I truly believe that it’s done absolute wonders for his socialisation. I can’t thank Jo enough for all the help and advice she has given me, I couldn’t recommend her or the Canine Company enough."

Hannah

"Jill Marshall, Sid and Maggie   We have been using Canine Company for nearly 2 years and cannot recommend it highly enough. Sara is very experienced and has amazing knowledge regarding all things doggy. She is so friendly and approachable and is always on hand to offer helpful tips and advice when there is a need. Most importantly, our 2 dogs absolutely adore her and their play days with all their friends, in fact I sometimes think they would prefer it if I worked 5 days rather than 3! Say no more!"

Jill M, Sid & Maggie

"Canine Company are absolutely brilliant!! I can not speak highly enough of them. My little miss loves Auntie Jo and it’s a pleasure to see her so happy when she sees the van pull up. From a dog owner perspective I’m so grateful for Canine Company as I know my little one is incredibly well looked after, these guys 100% know what they’re doing and will do the best for your dog!!!"

Karlie S

"We initially started sending our dog to The Canine Company as a puppy to try to help him get used to playing with other dogs, as the opportunity to properly socialise had been limited during lockdown. He has now been going for over 6 months and his visits are definitely the highlight of his week! Jo and Sara provide such a safe, stimulating and varied experience for all the dogs they look after with all sorts of play and activities. We could not recommend the Canine Company enough."

Jack & Verity

"As soon as the fun bus arrives I know my dog is going to have the best time ever! The canine company have helped him become a confident, sociable , friendly dog, Sara and jo are brilliant. I could of written a whole novel on how great you are and how lucky ozzy is to have you 😘"

Nichola L & Ozzy

"Sara is fabulous as she gives out useful advice and information She gave us advise and support with our new adapted dog which allowed her to settle in. Both of our Dogs love her and enjoy going to her each morning. They are well looked after and treated as if they were her own."

Katie H

"My dog had never been away from me in 6 years. I had to go away for 2 weeks and was beside myself and wanted my dog in a caring, homely environment. I thought of Sara. I couldn’t have asked for more, she walked her, loved her and treated her so wonderfully I don’t think she wanted to come home. I can’t recommend Sara at Canine company highly enough and I wouldn’t go anywhere else."

Karin L

"Sara looks after your dog as though it were her own and all I know is if we walk past her house, my Bertie tries to break her gate down to get to her!! Can’t recommend highly enough."

Louise S

"We have always used Sara whenever we have had to leave our Labrador. He loves going there and it’s such a relief for us to know that he will be treated exactly the same as we treat him, like a member of the family. Sara treats him like he is one of her own, he even talks to her and tells her what he gets up to at home. If you’re looking for someone who is reliable, trustworthy, amazing with animals and a genuine superstar then look no further than Sara. You will struggle to find a better person/company to fill your doggy needs. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"

Rachel P

"Sara really helped us to understand our recently adopted rescue staffie. offered fantastic advice and has a wealth of knowledge giving us confidence to train our anxious new family member. Would highly recommend."

Janet S

"We have been using Sara since we got our Spaniel, training, walking and day care services. Sara is very professional and knows her stuff, B never wants to come home . Sara treats all dogs like her own."

Natalie L

"Friendly and professional Wouldn’t go anywhere else"

Chris H

"Absolutely fantastic care and service from Sara and Jo. They are brilliant to adapt to our pups needs as they change! I don't worry at all when pups are out now as I know they are having a fantastic time in a safe environment. I can't thank them enough for everything they do for our girls 🐕🐕🐾🐾"

Emma Jones

"Thank you so much Jo and Sara our puppy Todd has gone from a puppy scared of everything including other pups to a more confident happier pup xx"

Aileen B

"Our little Lexie has loved meeting others woofy friends, especially due to lockdown and not being able to socialise! Such a content pup most of the time but when the doorbell goes and she hears Jo's voice she knows what time it is! Thank you for all you do 🥰"

Megg C

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