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SJM Dog Training Services, Chelmsford (2025)

13/04/2025

❤️Holiday Cover ❤️

One vital part of pet ownership is finding a way for your pets to be looked after whilst you go on holiday ✈️

I’m so so lucky that I found a gem of a woman that I trust to live in my house and look after all my furries in my absence from walking the dogs and giving them enrichment games to medicating my very elderly cat (19 years old and going strong 👊🏻)

Whether you choose kennels, home boarders or house sitters or are super lucky to have family/friends that step in, it’s a huge weight off your shoulders knowing your beloved pets are taken care of.

I’m currently trying out skiing in the French Alps and here are some snaps from my angel of a house sitter 😇

28/03/2025

Meet the gorgeous Rafa 🐾 🩵

This 16 week old Boston Terrier just found his forever family and has settled in beautifully! Full of energy and affection he’s landed on his feet and enjoying all things puppy 🐾

We had session 1 out of 3 to cover all the basics and answer all the questions a new owner needs to know with a lot of playing and praise mixed in too 🥰

01/03/2025

These 2 love a really good sniffy walk, checking out their environment at their pace and even a spot of squirrel hunting on a wall 🐿️

Allowing them to choose direction and pace tires them out a lot more than a 5k march. They fulfil their needs and feel content instead of overstimulated and highly aroused. We spent a good few minutes just standing here whilst they ‘hunted’ trying to find a squirrel, air scenting and stalking. When they were ready I gave them a gentle ‘let’s go’ and they happily trotted along.

What do your dogs like to hunt for?

26/01/2025

What’s your dream dog?? 🐾

My absolute favourite breed has always been these gentle giants, Bernese Mountain Dog 🥰

I don’t know why, I just adore them and melt when I see one! My mean husband wouldn’t let me get one as our current garden is too small so we chose Cocker Spaniels instead (slightly different temperaments 😆)

They are gentle and affectionate but great workers and eager to please. One day I’ll get my way, until then I’ll continue to admire every one I come across!!

What is your favourite breed???

15/01/2025

Always learning, always growing 💪🏼

This week I decided to sign up for a Reactivity course just to freshen my knowledge and check if there’s anything else to add to my skills.

Unlocking the dogs thought process as to WHY they may be tea ting to something helps break down how you can HELP them.

I can report that using these extra skills resulted in Tilly having a reaction free walk in a busy park today (as I happy danced the whole time 😆)

Everyday’s a school day 🐾

10/01/2025

Did you know Costa have now changed their policy and many let dogs in now??

I was in our local one today and there were at least 5 dogs including a Visla & Frenchie puppy on the next table who kept coming over to me for fuss 🥰

The owners did nearly everything right, kept their dogs close and under control, had a blanket for them to settle on and chews to entertain them and once I assured them I am happy for them to approach me they allowed the dogs the space to walk to me.

There was a moment where they were locked in a staring match with another dog which escalated in very loud barking but otherwise they were exemplary customers 🐾

If you ensure your dog has a safe space, something to occupy them such as a filled kong or chew & you keep an eye on their body language and needs you should be able to enjoy time out together. However if your dog gets overwhelmed or barking, it’s best to make a quick exit rather than scold and collar check them.

I try and take my 2 out where I can but not to Costa as it’s got too many other dogs which would set Tilly off into a rage 🙄. Are you on the Yay or Nay front when it comes to dog friendly cafes/restaurants?

09/01/2025

Meet this adorable puppy Margo 🥰

Margo has been learning all sorts of new life skills from my Puppy Package and she has sailed through 🙌🏻. With an incredible owner keen to learn everything to set up her new puppy for a great life she has definitely fallen on her feet in this house 🐾
We are now looking at skills to help with the beginnings of Separation Anxiety as Margo is struggling being alone so we have a plan in place and will support Margo all the way through 🐾

Puppy cuddles are just the best 🖤

29/12/2024

I hope you’ve all had a fabulous Christmas break so far!!

I saw this flyer (apologies I can’t remember where from though) and thought it was a great way to see quickly and easily what is good and bad for our pooches this time of year 🐾

Last year Tilly inhaled an entire terrys chocolate orange 🤦🏼‍♀️. Definitely from the Bad side of the list 🙄

25/12/2024

Merry Christmas from my family to yours!!!

My non playful dog is smitten with this squeaky ball and has been pouncing, running and rolling it round all day 🥰

Hope you all had a wonderful day ###x

16/11/2024

Sad times when your fave spot to sniff is underwater 😂

They just sat staring, unsure what to do at the unusually high tide 🤣🙈

15/11/2024

I was listening to a podcast today and it brought up the subject of how we react to an undesirable behaviour.

All too often, humans react in annoyance or anger at a behaviour we don’t like (barking/lunging/urinating indoors/growling etc) I mean, it’s very hard BOTH to be annoyed at wee on the floor 🤦🏼‍♀️
But how many of us take a step back, approach it with empathy and see what has caused the behaviour, WHY is my dog doing this?

If we apply more empathy to our training and outlook, we can crack what’s bothering our dogs a little faster with long term results 🐾

28/10/2024

How do you choose a puppy/dog?

I’m a firm believer in when you know, you know! That gut feeling, something just feels right. We had met with so many pups and each time we were never sure and couldn’t make a decision.
Then, we went to see this litter, I climbed into the pen and a little golden boy climbed onto my lap and snuggled up under my chin, I just knew in that moment this pup was mine! Then yep you guessed it, a little chocolate girl clambered up 🤎

*Yes I would have loved to adopt but our circumstances and family were not able to rehome an older rescue dog. Our next ones will be, but with a young family and cats, this was the path we chose this time.

24/09/2024

I love this cartoon!!
Dogs see the world through their nose, they can tell who and what has passed that spot and gather information. It also calms them down, if they are stressed, nervous or hyped up, sniffing helps regulate the brain & gives them a focus.

So on a walk, let them sniff! They will gain more from that than chasing a tennis ball 🎾

28/07/2024

It’s heating up again so here is a simple and informative picture of how to help a dog with heat stroke.

We all know this but just for everyone again, never leave a dog in a car when it’s warm, don’t walk your dog in the heat and always have plenty of access to water ✌🏻

25/07/2024

It’s the school holidays!!!
The constant battle of entertaining the kids whilst also giving the dogs their walks (which is usually the kids least favourite thing to do 😫).

If you skip the dogs walk because the kids don’t want to go, you may be faced with excessive barking, pacing, destructive behaviours and higher arousal levels).

I’m constantly figuring out how to merge the 2 worlds together for a peaceful outcome. Today it was my daughter coming out for a walk in exchange for a lunch date with me. Sometimes it’s choosing an activity such as baking/game/outing. Another favourite is going to the park with all of them so they can all run off their energy or a bike ride whilst I follow with the dogs.

Here’s to surviving the Summer, can someone please tell the sun it’s July not October 🙄🙈☁️

14/06/2024

🐾New kid on the block 🐾

I had the absolute pleasure of meeting 8 week old Posie, a beautiful Shih Tzu puppy 🐶
Being introduced to her new family just 2 nights before, I was there to offer support and answer every question they had about life with a puppy 🐾

Isn’t she a sweetie!!

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