Speak Dog

02/07/2025

Facebook should have a pop up that says " have you ACTUALLY read the post before kicking off"

Thats my suggestion for the day anyways, Derek looks over it 🤣

02/07/2025

Sleep deprivation has long been known to have detrimental effects on our physical and mental health but not many people consider the same for our dogs.

One of the earliest scientific investigations into its dangers was conducted by Russian scientist Marie de Manacéïne in the late 19th century.

In her HORRIBLE but pioneering study, she examined the effects of total sleep deprivation in dogs.

By keeping puppies permanently awake the study seen the pups die after just a few days without sleep—even though they were otherwise healthy and well-fed 😪

Interestingly, another litter of puppies they pushed to point of starvation, when fed, could be saved, but the sleep deprived couldnt.

This research was among the first to suggest that sleep is not merely a restful state, but a biological necessity as vital as food and water.

De Manacéïne's work laid the foundation for modern sleep science, highlighting the critical role sleep plays in sustaining life.

02/07/2025

I will be hosting the next Learning to Listen Session tomorrow 7pm.

If you have a ticket through one of the amazing businesses i collaborate with please do ensure you use your code at checkout to avoid charges.

If you would like join us and dont have a ticket, you can purchase one through my website www.speakdog.co.uk.

This live and interactive online session ditches labels and interpretations and helps us really learn solid observational skills.

Lets Learn how to listen 🥰

02/07/2025

Mid week chuckle 🤣🤣🤣

Thanks to my friend Jayne for sharing this, it made me laugh.

01/07/2025

Best seat in the house and she looks at it with disgust 🤣

Her Kennel Club registered name is Husky Hearts Princess Leia, mmmm a solid name choice me thinks 😍🥰

01/07/2025

ITS ANOTHER GREY MATTER 😆

Studys show that despite early neutering having taken place for a dog, the brain still goes through the stage we term adolescence....yup, neutering doesmt stop it!!

Hormones do play a role in, behaviour and development but the risk taking part of the brain still develops at an increased speed which means dogs still take more risks, appear harder to train, appear less interested in us etc.

Neutering can impact hormone driven behaviours such as roaming, urine marking and sexually motivated hu***ng ( not all hu***ng is sexually motivated) BUT if you are considering neutering to stop a dog being a KEVIN AND PERRY teenager, you are likely to fail and I would hope a good vet would tell you this and point you in the direction of a reputable Trainer or Behaviourists before doing something you cant undo.

There are also many health implications and considerations to neutering, alongside the impact the procedure itself can have on some dogs.

I have a dog with a retained testicle whom i am weighing up my option on the impact it would have on him having it removed, over possible health benefits...again its about researching and making informed choices for the individual DOG as much as we can.

We really need to consider the pros and cons for that individual dog and not just take the easy option of blanket advice.

Yes Derek definitely has kept his ( sorry DD)

01/07/2025

COLLABORATION SPOT LIGHT

I really enjoy working with Victoria at Happy Henry’s Grooming and Training.

Victoria is so passionate about grooming and training dogs to build confidence and optimism and her feedback about how her clients have found the Learning to Listen session always floofs my ego 😅

She has a amazing online course for guardians to purchase where they can build knowledge and skills through self paced learning ( this will be available on my website too)

Staffordshire based !

Please do check her out www.happy-henrys.co.uk

30/06/2025

According to a 2022 study from Kyoto University , female dogs are more critical than their male counterparts. More so, they care about competence — they evaluate people and respond accordingly.

I think i could confirm the findings 🤣

(Picture of my lovely girl Lea)

29/06/2025

DO YOU HAVE A DOG BUSINESS?

Would you like to empower your clients, help build and support stronger human/canine relationships?

What if you could offer this, earn some revenue and it will take minimal admin time ?

Want to find out more?

Please email me" IM SNIFFING OUT MORE INFO"

[email protected]

29/06/2025

Why most blanket rules are not as helpful as we might think.

Don't walk your dog midday when it's hot!!

Actually, up where I live, the hottest part of the day is late afternoon and evening ( currently)

I know my dogs, I know it's not just about temps, but humidity. I know that early morning is the best time at the moment and I go to the offlead fields where they dictate the pace and when they move, rest etc.

I don't go by a blanket rule, I go by smart choices and considerations for my dogs, whom I know, and monitor the weather for that day.

We must stop looking for black and white boxes and realise most things fall into the grey!!

29/06/2025

🥰🥰EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT 🥰🥰

We are absolutely thrilled to welcome the wonderful Blue Bee Dogs to the Speak Dog family.

Blue-Bee Dog Grooming Services, understand that every dog is unique, which is why they offer bespoke grooming tailored to your pet’s individual needs.

Based in Borough Park, Redcar, Jacqui provides a range of professional grooming services to keep your dog looking and feeling their best, specialising in providing a low-stress experience for your peace of mind and your dogs comfort.

We are so pleased to have such an AMAZING dog focused business join us.

💙🩵💙WELCOME BLUE BEE DOGS 💙🩵💙

28/06/2025

SATURDAY GIGGLES 🤣

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📸 Milo and Betsy