Competent Canines

15/09/2025

06/09/2025

I saw a young dog recently who suddenly didn’t want to walk in the direction she usually loved. Her owners thought she was being stubborn but when I observed her I noticed her gait was abnormal. She would always stop at the bottom of a steep hill & want to return home.

I recommended that her owner takes her to the vets to fully assess her especially her hips & stifle. It turned out she had a patella luxation. After surgery and pain relief, she’s now so much happier and back to enjoying her walks in every direction! 😊

If your dog suddenly starts acting differently, it’s always a good idea to book a vet check to make sure nothing is going on behind the scenes. Our dogs can’t tell us when they’re in pain, so they often show it in other ways- like becoming more tired than usual, suddenly reactive, hiding away, or pacing around. Some dogs keep eating and drinking like nothing’s wrong, even if they’re really uncomfortable. Behaviour changes are your dog’s way of communicating that something isn’t right, so catching it early with a vet visit can make a huge difference for their health and happiness.

05/09/2025

Tried to teach them to sniff out the pot of gold but no luck unfortunately!🙄

03/09/2025

Congratulations to these owners and puppies on completion of their Competent Canines puppy socialisation and training course🫶🥰

Well done to Juno, Cooper,Maeve, Benji, Tilly & Gus🤩
A brilliant group! Some super bright dogs & I can’t wait to see some of them again soon!

📣 I have some availability for my next puppy socialisation and training course commencing Tuesday 16th of September at 6 pm. Please get in touch for further information!
[email protected]
07966599467

I will look forward to meeting you !🙂

28/08/2025

New puppy?!!!

I have just added an additional puppy socialisation and training course for September.

Course commences Tuesday 23rd of September at 6 pm Oldland Common.

Please do get in touch as soon as possible don’t wait until they have finished their vaccines as bookings go quickly!

I will look forward to meeting you both 😊

[email protected]
07966599467

22/08/2025

What a dog!🫶💙
I met this lovely boy this week.

Cupar was rescued from a shelter in Norfolk. He had a super rough start in Romania before he came over to England.
He’s now approximately 4 years old & has now been given a new start here in Bristol in the most fantastic home!😊

We took a while to build trust initially but by the end of the training session we had a very happy Cupar who was loving learning new training exercises & was happy to let me touch him.

I would love to know what breeds he has in him! DNA test coming soon! Collie & ?!?!…. What do you guys think ?

A super boy who I can’t wait to see again soon 😊

20/08/2025

🐾 Additional Puppy Socialisation & Training Course added for September🐾

Due to high demand I am adding an extra puppy socialisation and training class in September!

📅 Date: Tuesday, 16th September
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM - course runs for 4 consecutive weeks.
📍 Location: Oldland Common Bristol

If you are the owner of a new puppy (or are about to collect one), please register your interest as soon as possible. This additional class is due to the puppy boom, and places will fill quickly!

I look forward to meeting you both!

Emma😊

[email protected]
07966599467

19/08/2025

Stunning Mollie🥰

I had the pleasure of meeting this lovely lady this week. Mollie is a strong puller on the lead & her recall has been going out of the window so we had a one-to-one training session.
She is super bright and picked up clicker training very very, quickly.

One-to-one dog training is incredibly effective because it’s fully tailored to your dog’s unique needs, personality, and pace of learning. A lot of dogs struggle in class environments as it can be too overwhelming for them to be able to concentrate. One to one training allows for focused attention, fewer distractions, and faster progress while strengthening the bond between you and your dog. Plus, it gives you the confidence and skills to handle real-life situations together.

I am fully booked for 121 training in August but I have availability in September so please get in touch for further information if you would like some individual help with your dog.
I will look forward to meeting you both!
Emma

[email protected]
07966599467

19/08/2025

Look at these wonderful puppies I have currently on my Competent Canines puppy socialisation and training course🥰

They are all doing so well & increasing in confidence every week!

A big welcome to Benji, Juno, Tilly, Gus , Maeve & Cooper 😍

It’s been a real puppy boom this month so new courses have been added for both August and September!

If you are an owner of a new puppy or soon to be collecting your new addition, please get in touch for further information.

I will look forward to meeting you !
Emma ☺️

[email protected]
07966599467

14/08/2025

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I have a rare regular solo walking spot become available in BS30/31/15 on a Thursday early afternoon.

If you would like more information, please get in for further details. 07966599467
[email protected]
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14/08/2025

I have had a place become available on my puppy socialisation and training course commencing Sunday 7th September at 10:15am in Oldland Common. If you are owner of a new puppy or soon to be collecting one please get in touch for further details. Even if your puppy has not had their full vaccines yet it is best to enquire as this place will go quickly.
I will look forward to meeting you both!

07966599467
[email protected]