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Canine Vibe Hi, Heidi here. I offer group & individual walks, training, drop ins, pet sitting & transport.

🐾😍 Miss H 😍🐾
11/02/2025

🐾😍 Miss H 😍🐾

🐾😍 Mr A 😍🐾
11/02/2025

🐾😍 Mr A 😍🐾

🐾🤩 2nd visit to Mr T 🤩🐾
06/02/2025

🐾🤩 2nd visit to Mr T 🤩🐾

🐾🤩 Mr T 🤩🐾
06/02/2025

🐾🤩 Mr T 🤩🐾

🐾🤩 Mr T & Mr R 🤩🐾
06/02/2025

🐾🤩 Mr T & Mr R 🤩🐾

🐾🤩 Miss H 🤩🐾
06/02/2025

🐾🤩 Miss H 🤩🐾

Such a clever little floof 🤩🐾
05/02/2025

Such a clever little floof 🤩🐾

Missed you today Mr F, hope you didn't get covered in paint while helping your caregiver 😊
29/01/2025

Missed you today Mr F, hope you didn't get covered in paint while helping your caregiver 😊

Relationship 🤩 when I first met this little guy he was very timid and anxious, didn't feel confident enough to come near...
28/01/2025

Relationship 🤩 when I first met this little guy he was very timid and anxious, didn't feel confident enough to come near me and was very wary if I made even the slightest movement. We have such a lovely connection built on trust and respect. Nowadays it's all about the kisses 😘😍Still lots to work on to build his confidence in general and to cope in the big wide world but Mr R has come on leaps and bounds 😍

19/01/2025

The pet professionals in your life should always be advocating for your animals. ❤️

🐾 Another visit to the lovely trio Mr P, Miss P & Miss F 😍 All enjoyed a good sniffari, Mr P still struggling on walks s...
15/01/2025

🐾 Another visit to the lovely trio Mr P, Miss P & Miss F 😍 All enjoyed a good sniffari, Mr P still struggling on walks so may change things up a bit to meet his needs better

🐾 No pics or vids for Mr F today as clever Aunty Heidi left her phone behind 🤦🏼‍♀️ we had lots of lovely focused walking...
15/01/2025

🐾 No pics or vids for Mr F today as clever Aunty Heidi left her phone behind 🤦🏼‍♀️ we had lots of lovely focused walking and enjoyed our usual stop off for some games 🤩

🐾 Midweek fun with Mr T & Miss H 😍
15/01/2025

🐾 Midweek fun with Mr T & Miss H 😍

14/01/2025

Labels Don’t Define Your Dog – Look Beyond Them 🐾

We often use labels to describe our dogs, and while they can be helpful at times, they can also simplify the complexities of their behaviour. Labels like "shy," "high-energy," or "reactive" can provide some insight, but they don’t always capture what’s really happening beneath the surface. Relying on labels might prevent us from truly understanding the underlying emotions or needs causing their behaviour and can influence how we, and others, respond to them.

Here’s the thing: labels often do more harm than good. They can overshadow the unique individual in front of us and limit our ability to truly understand and support our dogs.

Why Labels Can Be Problematic 🐕

🔸They Don’t Describe the Behaviour
When we label a dog as "stubborn," what does that actually mean? Are they unsure? Distracted? Struggling to understand what’s being asked of them? Labels like these miss the why behind a dog’s behaviour, which is often where we can find the key to supporting them.

🔸Labels Can Be Self-Fulfilling Prophecies
Calling a dog "naughty" or "aggressive" might unintentionally shape how we interact with them. Worse, it could affect how others treat them, too. Over time, the label reinforces itself, and we might miss the opportunity to uncover what the dog really needs.
🔸They Close the Door on Understanding
When we use labels, we may stop asking important questions:
- What is causing my dog’s behaviour?
- What can I do to support them?
- How can I help my dog to feel safe and understood?

By focusing on the label, we can overlook potential solutions or miss seeing the dog as a unique individual.

What You Can Do Instead 🌟

🔸Describe, Don’t Define
Instead of saying, “My dog is aggressive,” try describing the specific behaviour: “When my dog is near other dogs, they tend to bark and lunge.” This shift in language opens the door to understanding and problem-solving, allowing us to better identify what causes our dog’s behaviour. Rather than labelling, we can focus on the behaviour our dog is demonstrating and work towards helping them feel safe and secure in different situations or environments.

🔸Reframe Your Mindset
Be mindful of the language we use about our dogs. Labels like "difficult" or "reactive" can unintentionally reinforce negative feelings or frustration, but changing the language we use can encourage a more understanding and supportive approach. For example, instead of saying "reactive," try thinking of your dog as "sensitive to their environment." This shift helps us approach their behaviour with empathy and opens the door to more effective solutions.

🔸See the Dog in Front of You
Every dog is unique, and they, like us, are constantly learning and adapting. Rather than focusing on labels, let's appreciate their individuality, embracing their quirks, celebrating their strengths, and recognising how awesome they are each day.

The language we use matters. It shapes how we see our dogs, how others perceive them, and how we approach their care. When we let go of labels and focus on understanding the unique dog in front of us, we create opportunities for trust, connection, and understanding.

💬 Have you ever shifted the way you think about or describe your dog? What difference did it make?

The "Unlabel Me" graphic was created by Dr. Susan Friedman and Behaviour Works.

10/01/2025

🐾 More practice with beautiful walking, games and decompression stops with Mr F 😍

10/01/2025

🐾 T & H put their noses to work on today's walk. We love the woods, especially in this weather 😍 lots of lovely sights, smells and sounds 😍

Celebrating 1 year together 😍 It's such a blessing and a privilege to watch you learn and grow Mr F 😍🐾
09/01/2025

Celebrating 1 year together 😍 It's such a blessing and a privilege to watch you learn and grow Mr F 😍🐾

I've just reached 100 followers! Thank you for continuing support. I could never have made it without each and every one...
07/01/2025

I've just reached 100 followers! Thank you for continuing support. I could never have made it without each and every one of you. 🙏🤗🎉

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Tuesday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30pm
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🐾 Last walkies with Mr F 😭 We had lots of fun playing our usual games and doing some fun loose lead walking games too 😍🐾 #dogwalker #dogwalking #solowalks #englishbullterrier

🐾 Staying out of the cold wind and chasing squirrels with Mr T & Miss H 🐾 #dogwalking #dogwalker #cockerspaniel #groupwalks

🐾 Visit #1 to the very clever & cheeky chappie Mr T 😍🐾

🐾 Games, freework & some lovely loose lead walking with regular check ins with Mr F 🐾

🐾 Sniffari with Mr T & Miss H 🐾

🐾 Mr A wasn't feeling it today bless him. Time, patience and a few of his super tasty treats and we were able to calmly have the harness on and head off for our walk 🥰🐾

Choice & agency Two key aspects for building confidence and avoiding overwhelm. We're working within the boundaries of Mr R's comfort zone while allowing him the opportunity to step out of it by choice. Big bro Mr T did a fabulous job of showing Mr R there's nothing to be worried about 🤩

🐾😍 The three amigos 😍🐾 A fantastic social group walk, we were just missing the yellow thing in the sky 🥶

🐾 A lovely stroll, games & a big snuggle with Mr F 😍🐾

🐾 Woodland sniffari with Mr T & Miss H 😍🐾

🐾 A chilled out sniffari with Miss M 😍🐾

🐾 The beginnings of taking the learning into the real world for Mr T & Mr R 🐾 It's important to go at each dogs own pace hence why we work with a dog individually. As always, a decompression area is available should they need it, and on this occasion Mr T needed to retreat for a short decompression before heading back out again whereas Mr R didn't feel comfortable enough to engage with the decompression area outside the garden. We finished off with a bit of free work & games in the garden and a toilet break. It'll be a show & steady process for Mr R but he's communicating and responding really well.

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