Dogs Know Best

20/07/2023

Important to remember 👍

14/06/2023

Important to remember 🐾

25/04/2023

This is a fabulous book. I have read it already.
With discount today. 👍

Terrific discount Tuesday!
***All gone! ****

We have several copies of Canine Behaviour in Mind up for UK sale at the discounted price of £20 (£23.50 if you would like posted within UK) or £20 if you would like to collect from north Surrey)

This book is great for dog owners / guardians as well as professionals wanting to catch up on some latest science whilst being heavily focussed on practical application. There are chapters on being behaviourally mindful in daily care, when training, at the vets, in rehab and rescue … to name just a few.

If you re interested, and it’s very much first come, first gets … then email the editor Suzanne Rogers at

[email protected]

😊

22/04/2023

Your dog does not have to live up to some ideal that you hold of what a dog should or should not be.
Dogs are living beings with feelings, emotions and experiences that guide their behaviour. This may not always live up to YOUR expectations…but… that is life.

12/04/2023

❓Do you want to learn more about (your) dog body language & behaviour

🔜 Introduction to dog language; behaviour and problem solving🔜

🦮This introductory course is open to anyone with an interest in dog behaviour.

❗️Duration - 20 weeks online course with 100% home-based study.
Approximately 23 hours of pre-recorded lessons are available to you 24/7 on our online course platform.

❗️Many fantastic teachers such as
*Lisbeth Borg de Waard
*Turid Rugaas (author of “On Talking Terms With Dogs”)
*Dr. Amber Batson and many other great teachers

❗️Contact me for more information or simply click link below and register
👇

https://nordicdogtrainer.simplero.com/products/180896-Level-1-online-introduction-course-start?ref=44887-Veronika-Harvey-Harvey

11/04/2023

Changes in our dog’s appearance & behaviour can be very subtle. Learn how to identify these & get useful tips for maintaining their vitality

02/04/2023

For all dog lovers ❤️

While such behaviour may be frustrating, experts say you shouldn't yank your curious pet away

21/03/2023

So
So true

Imagine going to an art gallery and not being allowed to look. Or being taken to a restaurant but not being allowed to eat. Or being given a book but not being allowed to read it.

Or being a dog and not being allowed to sniff….

Sniffing isn’t optional for dogs. It’s not something we should see as an ‘optional extra’ or a ‘nice to have’. It’s central to their experience, their well-being and fundamental to the way they interpret the world around them.

Move slowly, use a longer lead & let them sniff

18/03/2023

Let me introduce to you 2-year old Molly. This sweet little girl came with her dog guardian Margaret to seek some guidance from me.

When she came to me, she was wearing a head collar (“Gentle Leader”) with a short leash. She was extremely stressed and very reactive to other dogs. She also did not sleep very well.

Fast forward 5 sessions with me and…..
LOOK AT HER NOW!

(1) She’s not playing ball games anymore 🎾❌
(2) She’s walking on a well-fitting harness 🦮🐕‍🦺
(3) She’s meeting other dogs 🐕❤️🐩
(4) She’s sniffing more outside 👃🏼
(5) She’s sleeping more 😴
(6) SHE’S ENJOYING BEING A DOG!!!

After 5 sessions with me, both Molly and her dog guardian are doing amazingly well. I am so proud of you Margaret and Molly 🥇👩🏻❤️🥇
Thank you for trusting in me 🙏🏼

26/02/2023

🤗🆘🐾❤️ Dogs are everywhere in our cities, towns, villages and general daily life, so Dogs Know Best is trying to get out, get involved and be available to help the local community with support and advice for your dog behavioural needs 🐾

25/02/2023

❌ I will not teach your dog commands, obedience or tricks.

So what can I do for you❓❓❓

✅ I can teach dog guardians how to understand a dog’s body language, natural behaviour and basic dog needs.

✅ I can show you how to build a happy and trusting relationship with your dog.

✅ I can help you with a dog’s behavioural issues by not only correcting them, but identifying and understanding the root cause them.

📧📞 Email me or call me for a free 30-minute
consultation. I cover Cambridge and the surrounding villages ❤️🐾❤️🐾

23/02/2023

Have you ever thought what ball chasing actually does to your dog?
Maybe it’s time to stop it and think of other activities with tour dog 😉

16/02/2023

YOU need to do what YOU love doing with your dog. Not what someone else tells you that you should be doing.

Remember that you started building relationship with your dog to be happy and to enjoy life together. Don’t do a thousand things YOU don’t care about.

I want my dogs to be curious, to have choices and be happy. I don’t need them to sit on command and control them or perform lots of tricks…

What about YOU and YOUR dog?

15/02/2023

Proud member of PDTE.

Holistic dog behaviouralist and trainer educated by the Nordic Education Centre for Dog Trainers in Norway. Member of PDTE (Pet Dog Trainers of Europe). Coached by world renowned professionals including Dr Amber Batson, Dr Connor Brady, Anne Lil Kvam, Julia Robertson, Turid Rugaas, Lisbeth Borg de Waard and others.

15/02/2023

22/12/2022

“You can, you should, and if you're brave enough to start, you will.” — Stephen King

07/12/2022

Love this ❤️

01/12/2022

Another fantastic webinar with Turid Rugaas tonight: How to help fearful dogs… Thank you ❤️

30/11/2022

One of our evening walks. We did not go very far from our house 🙂. We spent 50 minutes walking and sniffing and exploring empty parking lot near the village college, very close where we live with lots of interesting smells 😊. Dogs should have the choice to use their senses and freedom to explore the environment. It helps to lower stress levels and promotes better mental balance in dogs.

Do you know if your dog enjoyed the walk?
Here is a very good short article written by Smiling Leash

https://www.smilingleash.com/blog/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-enjoyed-the-walk

29/11/2022

Stanley, 4 years old GSD is a very gentle soul, though a little bit fearful and unsure of other dogs. He was labelled as reactive, aggressive and not a dog that can be easily handled. All he needs is to hold a good distance from other dogs, to walk on a long leash and the ability to make his own choices. No commands, no treats and no heal walks on a tight leash. Midway through our second walk, he decided to stop by the side of the road near a busy intersection. He paused, then sat, then I sat next to him, then he lay down…and proceeded to simply watch the world go by. Pure mindfulness, no stress, his choice, slowly building his confidence. I’m proud of you, you amazing boy.

05/11/2022

Our Lara just loves cushions and pillows to rest her head on.
Why should you also give your dog a cushion or pillow? Find the answer from this interessting article by Galen Myotherapy.

https://www.galenmyotherapy.com/post/give-your-dog-a-pillow

28/10/2022

“Puppies, like babies, need care and guidance. Everything must be done gradually, step by step. If we expect too much from them, problems later on can be wide-ranging: from joint problems to stress-related behaviours. While they are puppies, we must allow them to be puppies—there will be a time for them to be sensible adult dogs, but puppyhood is not that time!” ~ Turid Rugaas and Stephanie Rousseau

Become fluent in "dog," let them show you what they need, and listen to them.

21/10/2022

🤣🤣🤣

19/10/2022

How cute is 6-month old puppy Silvia?
I am teaching her some good manners with this simple gesture - a hand signal.
A hand signal is an amazing tool - not a command, just very polite, kind and not at all intimidating to a dog.

10/10/2022

Dogs usually live very controlled lives and have very little possibilities to make their own choices that are so important for them.

Dogs are usually controlled by lots of commands on their walks without exploring the enviroment, and using their senses.

Would you like to make a small change in your dog’s life that will make a big difference for them?

I will not teach your dog to perform lots of tricks. I will not teach them how to sit…. and I will tell you why.

I will show how important it is to let your dogs learn how to cope with our world by themselves.

I will show you the positive effect it has when you let your dogs make free choices and explore the environment with their senses.

I work in the Cambridge area and surrounding villages. Please get in touch with me on [email protected] for a free 30-minute consultation.

03/10/2022

Give your dog a bone! Dogs love them.
Chewing has a great calming effect, keeps gums and teeth healthy, encourages natural behaviour…

You can read about the safety and benefits of feeding raw bones to dogs in this article by Dr. Conor Brady here:

https://dogsfirst.ie/raw-faq/how-to-feed-a-dog-bones/

25/09/2022

You can easily create a little “enriched enviroment” with paper bags from vegetables, empty meat box etc.. while cooking Sunday lunch ❤️