Coxhill Behaviour Services

22/02/2025

Herbie had an initial visit to Waves Canine Hydrotherapy - Kent this morning to get to know the place and Josie.

I am very proud of the work we have put in with him and although Josie couldn't touch him, he walked in, he sat down and he sat close to Josie while we all chatted.

If you have a Reactive Dog I can not recommend this place enough. Josie, takes her time, works with the owner and does what is best for the dog so they do not become stressed. Everything is positive from start to finish.

Although Herbie is my dog, he is probably the most reactive dog I have ever worked with and the progress he has made amazes me every day. He is fear reactive from previous trauma and pain, but he is getting there!

A massive thank you!

19/02/2025

Tickets for the Reactive Seminar are avaliable for the next few days only.

Please book on ASAP if your planning too!

18/02/2025

Yesterday I was lucky enough to be able to go and watch a couple of sessions at this purpose built local facility.

All I can say is wow! Josie, is amazing, nothing is done that the dog is not happy with and all sessions are tailored to not only your dogs health needs but also their behaviour needs too.

Yesterday, I observed a dog who had various medical needs being supported to use the treadmill. This lovely dog is scared of water but with Josies help she relaxed enough to be able to have the treadmill moving.

This place is a behaviourist dream, there are toys, treats and lickmatts a plenty. Josie really gets the link between behaviour and pain.

Benefits of Canine Hydrotherapy 🐾

Hydrotherapy offers a range of benefits for dogs of all breeds, ages, and abilities. It is an effective and versatile activity, suitable for dogs of all fitness levels.

✅ Low-Impact Exercise
✅ Improved Circulation & Faster Healing
✅ Strengthening & Muscle Rebuilding
✅ Pain Relief & Reduced Inflammation
✅ Enhanced Range of Motion & Flexibility
✅ Mental Stimulation

We have both a large heated pool and state-of-the-art underwater treadmill to deliver the best care for each dog’s individual needs.

We are conveniently located in Whitfield, Dover. For more information, take a look at our website wavescaninehydrotherapy.co.uk

If you have any questions or need any help getting started then please get in touch at [email protected] or 01304 790229

16/02/2025

Another pair walk added for those who have trained with us before.

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16/02/2025

One space left on this walk- £20 walk along Dover Sea Front offering on the walk training.

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12/02/2025

For those of you who have trained with us before on Monday 17th I will be offering reactive walking sessions.

There will be 2 dogs present only and we will walk together. This will be training out in the environment.

Each walk will be 45mins and priced at £20

08/02/2025

This is Honeys sister someone out there must be looking for a gorgeous pup

31/01/2025

Sniff work does not have to be complicated!

This was a quick session with Apollo while I ate my breakfast.

Benefits include-

Mental stimulation: Scent work helps dogs use their problem-solving skills.

Physical stimulation: Scent work is a great way to get your dog moving.

Confidence building: Scent work can help shy dogs build confidence.

Improved relationship: Scent work can strengthen the bond between you and your dog.

26/01/2025

I am pleased to announce the agenda for The Reactive Dog Seminar, hosted by ourselves with guest speaker and trauma expert Jessie Sams.

9.45 Registration
10.00Causes of Reactive Behaviour
10.45 Trauma
11.30 coffee break
11.45 Choice/Agency and Nutrition.
12.30 Lunch
13.00 Case study including how to help reactive dogs and muzzling.
14.00 close

23/01/2025

All in a day's work! Improving the welfare of our pigs so that when they are moved they will just walk across touching the target rather than needing to be herded with pig boards.

22/01/2025

When is it time to say goodbye?

This is such an emotional subject which many of us have been through at some point during our time as dog or other animal parents.

We all hope that our dogs will pass away peacefully in their sleep but in reality we are often left with the heart breaking decision to have them put to sleep.

I am a firm believer that your dog will let you know when the time is right.

Are they tired? No longer excited? Stopped eating? Dropping weight? Drinking more than normal? Showing signs of pain which you can no longer manage?

These are often signs I would expect to see, however many dogs get dementia. This can come on slowly or take effect quickly.

When do we know its time with dogs suffering with this? This is where I am at.

My old spaniel Albert, has very quick onset of dementia. Everytime I question his quality of life, he then has a mad 5 minutes or is Albert again. But then I see the confusion when he can't get straight out the backdoor, how scared he is of noises now, the licking in corners of the carpet and the staring into space. Do the good times still out weigh the bad?

For me I have set myself a time frame to monitor the good and the bad times, if the bad does outweigh the good I know it will be time to say goodbye.

Always remember that letting them go with dignity is the last thing you can do for your dog, do not leave it too late as your dog may start to suffer. Often as humans, we can leave it too late as we want as much time as possible with our dogs, but we must think of the dogs first.

15/01/2025

The next Reactive Workshop is 8th February at 2pm- this is now open for booking.

This will be the last one until April as much I have my 40th birthday and Duncan is running a 40 mile Ultra!

Use the usual booking link to book.

05/01/2025

🤩🎉Exciting News🤩🎉

We are offering all delegates for the seminar access to recordings after the event.

We are also offering recording tickets to those who are further away and unable to make the day. These will be £20.

03/01/2025

You will hear me talk about the importance of sleep ALOT.

This is Herbie, as the largest dog in the house he usually lies on the doggie sofa, however one of the other dogs kept taking it and he had decided to sleep on the stairs.

I bought him a new bed and this is him within an hour of us having it!

Sleeping like a baby!

02/01/2025

The countdown is now on to our Reactive Dog Seminar.

We will spend some of the afternoon session going through a case study looking at the reasons behind the reactive behaviour seen as well as the strategies put in place to help. In fact after 18 months this dog has managed to come off behavioural support meds!

I am very excited to share this dogs journey with you.

24/12/2024

Jaw Strength

Now as much as I love a bullie breed of any type, I do want to point out the strength they have in their jaws.

We have Tommy, a Collie cross English Bull Terrier (don't ask!🤦‍♀️) and yesterday I gave them some lovely raw lamb bones as a treat.

Tommy had the thickest one and by the time I had given the rest theirs, he had practically finished his...now this was a hefty bone which he had completely chomped through. I had some smaller bits left over, so I let him have one of those as well...again that went in minutes.

As much as these dogs are amazing and have lovely temperaments, we do need to remember the strength they have and what they were bred for.