She said the looming prospect of the ban had affected the mental health of owners, and there was a lot of uncertainty about which dogs would be included. Our training approach commences with environmental training, thoroughly socialising your dog to prevent unwarranted aggression or shyness in public spaces. Basic obedience training covers essential commands such as "sit," "stay," "down," recall, and food refusal. Once these commands are mastered, dogs progress to more specialised training tailored for protection or service purposes. I feel my knowledge has expanded and that I am a lot more capable. I found that this course has given me confidence in my role as supervisor.” The assessor took the time required to allow my staff member to achieve at their own pace, which resulted in them gaining more confidence, enthusiasm for the job and are now a valued member of staff, I would recommend XL Training to any employer and I now offer the SVQ at interview stage which helps me recruit staff who show a genuine interest on developing their skills. The Training framework was structured and it gave me comfort that we were following industry standards,” As a result of the work on his MA he has introduced several improvements to the way the shop is run. This included a customer survey which discovered that many clients were not aware of the full range of products and services, such as specialist jewellery repairs. As a result he implemented a new advertising campaign and customer bulletin boards listing all the things that they offer. He also re-organised the workroom with new equipment and improved the display lighting in the shop so customers can see the quality of the jewellery more clearly. In addition he he also introduced a repairs planning system to schedule time spent on repairs in a more organised fashion.

Given the impact that it’s already having, including the pressure on rescue centres and people facing losing their homes at the end of this year if they keep their dog, we do feel that there is a good grounds for an injunction. Making sure that your XL Bully is safe and non-reactive in public is crucial and doing this safely will take time, the trainers advise. Trainer Daniella, 26, recommends starting off in “low-distraction areas” like a quiet park, before working your way up to busier environments.

Our next steps are to apply for the injunction to delay the ban and then also apply for the judicial review,” said Sophie Coulthard, 39, an XL bully owner who heads up Don’t Ban Me – Licence Me. Any aggression you see, barking, growling or showing their teeth in any situation, before this comes in, now is the time to get that sorted.” Here are their top tips for training an XL Bully... 1. Gently socialise Our senior trainer, Rob, loves and specialises in XL Bullies and is willing to travel anywhere in the UK to assist this misunderstood breed. Personally, Rob has trained the grandson of the famous Hulk from Dark Dynasty Kennels in America. Daniella Brant, CEO of Champion Dog Training in Essex, said: “People need to ensure their XL Bullies are desensitised in all environments so they are non-reactive and feel comfortable where they are taken and are able to walk past people without having a reaction. That can take a lot of time so a trainer can assess your XL Bully first and slowly decrease distances in different environments, rather than jumping in the deep end.

I worried about my core skills but my Assessor helped me understand what was being asked and with practicing what I had been taught when I was ready for Assessment I was so happy that I knew what was being asked and felt confident. I would recommend doing this programme.” I think it is a great way for a young person to gain experience of working life whilst also gaining more qualifications. The Trainee proved himself to be a huge asset to the team and it is a great opportunity for the young person to get a qualification for all their hard work.” Course conducted in the best of relations and professional execution. The Apprentice is exceeding expectations and I would recommend the Apprentice programme and enrol others should the opportunity arise.” The Programme allowed me to explore my development needs and performance areas, e.g., it pushed me to learn more about commerciality. Thinking about all aspects of not only your own role but the business as well.” Made you think why you do your job, not just doing tasks out of habit and also making if safer and a better workplace.”Our trainers are experienced and knowledgeable, working closely with you and your dog to achieve the desired results. We are committed to helping you build a strong and positive relationship that will last a lifetime. I really enjoyed learning skills and information that help me in my work and I was taught how to do purchasing and I feel more confident.”

It has made me realise just how much work is involved in what we do here and shows me that detail counts. It encouraged me to think about my other team mates more and how to effectively handover, I feel I can lead much better now.” We rolled this programme out within our store and are looking to roll it out to other branches. The Assessor's professional attitude and help has developed staff and the store. We think this is a fantastic opportunity we are going to offer this programme to our staff and the staff feel that the courses have benefited them. We think it is a great opportunity for everyone.” Dog trainer Rob Metcalfe, from One to One Training School is receiving frantic calls every day from terrified owners.Another must with training your XL Bullies is to have strong boundaries, both trainers stress. Daniella says: “With XL Bullies I would definitely start crate training and teaching your dog boundaries. It’s really important a crate isn’t a punishment, it’s to have boundaries so they don’t harm themselves or destroy different bits of furniture or if guests come in and they feel a bit uncomfortable, they have a safe space to go and your dog feels safe.” We’ll begin with environmental training, ensuring your dog is fully socialised to prevent unwanted aggression or shyness in public spaces. Our basic obedience training will see your dog correctly responding to “sit”, “stay”, “down”, recall and food refusal commands, and once mastered they will move onto more specialised training for protection or service. If you’d like to learn more about our Bulldog training, call us directly 24/7 or use our WhatsApp. I got a bit behind and my Assessor helped me with my Time Management issues and showed me how to prioritise.” It has made me pay closer attention to smaller things that went unnoticed before that are just as important and giving a friendly service. I learned about timings for food production so it stays as fresh as possible.”