![]() I also ensure that all of my dogs are getting the right nutrition and supplements – they’re deemed as athletes, so they need a specific diet to complement their activity levels. They’ve all got their own personality types, learning styles and rates that they like to learn in. “I tailor an individual plan to each dog that I have. When training her own dogs, there are a few non-negotiables that Lara always sticks to. For me, the training is the best part, so I make sure both I and the dog are enjoying it.” 3. I feel that there’s already enough elements to deal with without having the additional pressure of having a strict timeline. I want the dog to succeed and enjoy the training. I don’t use milestones, as I don’t have a timeframe that I need to work to. Gundog training is a bit of a fine art, as it’s a specific style of training that can completely fall apart if it’s put under pressure. In terms of my own dogs, cocker spaniels are known to be a little quirky, so I have to ensure that I’m patient and adaptable to ensure we have a successful training session. However, having a specific training plan that’s too rigid can easily fall into the dog becoming frustrated. “It’s good to have a general plan of what you’d like to achieve during a week and I always have an end goal to work towards. However, Lara doesn’t like to over-plan her training. Part of the challenge of dog training is to focus on consistency. The puppies that leave at eight weeks will also have a basic understanding of appropriate play with other dogs as well. I also introduce the puppies to a foundational recall by introducing the concept of following me and keeping close to me. “I do noise and sound desensitization, I get them used to being handled and I also introduce toilet, car and crate training as well (check out our guide to how to crate train a dog for some handy tips and tricks). She says that she starts training her puppies as soon as possible. Lara is not only a dog trainer, she also breeds cocker spaniels. Lara has trained her own dogs to be trial winners and dedicates her time to helping other dog owners in group and one-to-one sessions. Lara holds a bronze-level qualification with UK Sniffer Dogs, which means that she is an accredited UK Sniffer Dogs instructor. ![]() ![]() She is accredited by the APDT (Association of Pet Dog Trainers), which is one of the most rigorous dog training qualifications available. Lara Sorisi is a science-based and force-free dog trainer that has been working with dogs for many years.
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