Dani's Balanced Dogs

01/06/2024

Milo is now summer ready thanks to AJs Classy Canines !

Not only did he come out looking and smelling beautiful but he also had such a waggy tail!

22/12/2023

The boys were definitely excited when we brought Russell home, but as the weeks have gone by it's been beautiful to watch their bond become deeper and deeper

Milo loves these quiet moments and snuggling down so gently during feeds

My baby is so lucky to grow up alongside his doggy brothers. It truly is a love like no other

24/11/2023

I have been a little bit quiet on my business page since Russell joined our family, but I just wanted to share a few of my favourite moments from the last two months 😍

Milo and Red have completely fallen in love with him too and have now started to find the rhythm of our new lives

Now we are above water I can start posting more doggy tips and tricks again. But please note that I am still on maternity leave and I want to focus my time on family rather than starting to take bookings for pack members quite yet

25/09/2023

This is not intended to start a debate, but purely for informational purposes

As a starting point, I have created a new infographic to help people to understand what banning the XL Bully can mean for them. Feel free to share.
I have seen alarming posts already saying people have destroyed their dogs, vets are refusing to treat them, dogs dumped.
The law has not changed yet, do not panic.

17/09/2023

Since Russell came home he has been struggling to sleep the night through in the crib next to our bed, he just wants mummy cuddles and cries being by himself, even though he's less than a foot away from me. But during the day he has been more than happy sleeping in his moses basket on his own.

So last night I borrowed a method that I use in puppy training. One of the most common mistakes that new dog owners make is allowing their pups to sleep where they plonk, rather than having a consistent space for sleeping day or night.

We used this crate training theory and placed him in his moses basket, and then the basket itself in the crib next to our bed. WOW! What a difference! I had to wake him for feeds, no crying at all in the night and after each feed he went straight back to sleep again! 😁🎉

Let's hope he keeps this up! 🤞

16/09/2023

Today would have been Russell's due date, but the boys are very glad that he is already with us!

They have been amazing with him. Even though they have never been excited about other people's babies visiting our house, they just knew instantly that this was OUR baby. They have been super slow, very gentle and have been waiting for permission each time before approaching him

Super happy that littleman has such wonderful brothers to grow up around.... I am sure many more photos to come

13/09/2023

Introducing you all to little Russell 😍

Arrived yesterday morning with help from the amazing team at Musgrove Park Hospital

Alex and I are completely in love with him already.

05/09/2023

Just so happy listening to his little bros heartbeat and wiggles 😍

26/08/2023

It seems very fitting that marks the end of a very emotional week for me, as today, I officially start my maternity leave 👶

Saying 'see you soon' to my four legged besties whilst pumped full of hormones has been much tougher than I thought it would be, but at 37 weeks pregnant it's time I hang up my walking boots for a while and start preparing for our families next adventures

Thanks so much to everyone who has supported me and my business over the last 5 years in Somerset. I really do have the best job in the world, and feel very lucky to have worked with such wonderful poochies and their owners

Looking forward to sharing updates once Littleman is ready to join us

20/07/2023

Almost 32 weeks 😁

I think Milo is falling in love already 😍

18/07/2023

Balling my hormonal little eyes out 🥹

Doggos are just amazing 😍

20/06/2023

Now back in the UK after a fantastic time in Greece on our Babymoon

It was a brilliant opportunity to enjoy some calm (and sleep) before little one arrives in September, but I'm not going on holiday without my doggies again for a very long time! Missed those poochies too much!

Almost in my third trimester, but still taking booking for training and behavioural support over the next few months, and Episode 2 of the Dani's Balanced Dogs Podcast coming later this week 😁😁😁😁

18/06/2023

Superdog of the Month using Red in this year's advert 😍 he was such a gorgeous puppy 🥰

31/05/2023

4 years ago we brought Red home and him and Milo have been inseparable ever since 😍

Milo was only 6 months old, but he was desperate for some extra doggy company. By this point he could recall and walk to heel, so we just had to find him a little bro

Let's see your beautiful besties! 🥰

22/05/2023

Just added 2 new pack walks to the diary for next Monday evening, as it is too hot to walk on a Saturday morning at the moment!

FREE TO JOIN AND OPEN TO ALL, INCLUDING REACTIVE DOGS

Monday 29th May - Sharpham Playing Fields
Puppies under 6 months - 6:45pm
Dogs over 6 months - 7:15pm

Rsvp via the website or drop me a message for more information!

19/05/2023

Eeeeek TODAY I HAVE LAUNCHED THE OFFICIAL DANI'S BALANCED DOGS PODCAST!

You can now follow me on Spotify 😁😁😁

The podcast is designed to document my journey from PAWrent to parent, as I help Milo and Red prepare for life with a baby in the house.

Each week I will be speaking with expectant parents, existing parents and other members of the dog community. Topics are designed around how to implement the basics needed, specific behavioural issues parents or soon to be parents are facing, and the importance of how our own mental health can impact our dogs training!

So please have a listen, follow and send me your feedback. Let me know if you would like to appear on the show, have any topics that you would specifically like me to cover or if you are interested in 1-2-1 in person of video consultations!

Listen to Dani's Balanced Dogs on Spotify. Expecting her first baby in September, Dog Trainer Dani Moulton is on a mission to prepare her dogs for the arrival of their newest family member. Speaking with other expectant parents and members of the dog community, Dani offers a podcast full of insightf...

13/05/2023

You may have noticed that I have been very slow to share the rest of the photos/videos from Scotland.... Unfortunately I smashed my phone 😔 so here they are as a montage

03/05/2023

Achmelvich Bay, Loch na Gainmhich and Loch Ness.... Seriously falling in love with Scotland

The boys had an amazing time on the beach. I couldn't believe how white the sand was or how clear the water! I wasn't quite brave enough to go for a swim though 🤣

01/05/2023

This week's DBD Adventure across Scotland!

Dairy farming in Lanark, beach walls at Kingsbarns, a wedding in Leuchars, cycling in Aviemore, lunch by Loch an Eilein and amazing views to wake up to!

22/04/2023

1-2-1 TRAINING SPACES NOW AVAILABLE!

DBD offers 1-2-1 dog training from your own home and out and about in your local area (within 30mins of cheddar), and now have more spaces available for new poochies to start their training journey

I can help with anything from how to give your new puppy the best start, through to how to manage and reduce human and dog reactivity. Most commonly (but not limited to) I help my Pack Members with;

🐾 Rescue rehabilitation (including dogs from abroad)
🐾 Reactivity to dogs and people (my dogs Milo and Red are trained to help us with this)
🐾 Visitor Etiquette
🐾 Walking to heel
🐾 Recall
🐾 Recall from distraction and other off lead skills
🐾 Creating and implementing boundaries in the home and out in walks
🐾 Puppy training and basic obedience commands
🐾 Positive socialisation
🐾 Overcoming anxiety
🐾 Breed fulfillment and enrichments games

All training is tailored to each individual dog, and taught through positive reinforcement. I pride myself on creating a fun and judgment free environment for dogs and their owners and set homework between sessions that is both practical and achievable around life's already busy schedule

CONTACT ME VIA FACEBOOK, WHATSAPP, PHONE CALL OR ONLINE to find out more!

www.dbddogs.com

For those further away I also offer 1-2-1 or Family video consultations!

08/04/2023

Unfortunately I have seen many posts like this recently. These appear to be SCAM posts.

After a few days/hours the original post is changed to an advert for something else (or a scam business) once dog lovers have unknowingly shared the post several hundred times

A few clues to spotting them:
- comment section is turned off
- no contact details are available
- the posters' profile has no friends or is new

Google also allows you to do a reverse image search to check for when the original image was first uploaded

Such a shame that people are taking advantage of our love for dogs 😞

31/03/2023

A very happy Milo after this morning's groom at Blooming Grooming

Doesn't he look so handsome!

30/03/2023

What an awesome picture of Milo!

Thanks for my card Year 7 - Fairlands Middle School! It was great to meet you all last week!

29/03/2023

Happy 4th Birthday Red Dog!!!

Such an affectionate, adventures and social little boy. Can't imagine life without his squishy little face! Love you little man

22/03/2023

A bit of something different for Milo and I this morning!

Today we visited Fairlands Middle School to speak to Year 7 students about dog training, as part of their careers day

Such a well behaved group who asked lots of insightful questions and were really respectful of Milo and his needs

Best career advice I can give: know yourself, follow your heart to do what you love and never give up

08/03/2023

Enjoying all the mummy snuggles whilst they still can! 😍

Mini Moulton joining our Family Pack in September 🎉🎉🎉🎉

15/02/2023

So yesterday my boys didn't receive one single valentine's card 😭

After many hours of reassuring them how wonderful and beautiful they both are, they are now thinking about signing up for a dating app to lift their spirits 🤣 what du think of their proposed profile photos?

What photos would your doggies use?

07/02/2023

It's not every day that your bestie turns 10!

So after today's walk with all of his friends we went to The Pet Shop to get a natural birthday treat!

06/02/2023

This little lady LOVED her first experience off lead last week!

It can be super hard for us humans to have the courage to let our furr-babies off lead for the first time. But in my experience, the younger they are given their freedom, the better their recall becomes.

There is a balance between safety with the pack, and adventure. As they grow older, their confidence increases and the further they want to explore on their own. If you can let them off early (you can always use a long line or try this in an enclosed space) the pull of the pack usually wins. This teaches them to stay closer and you can then start creating off lead commands, practice recall and watch their joy of running free!

I would also advise not trying this in a high scent area, especially with a Beagle! Engage them, stay fun and join in with their play 😁