Dundee Dog Walks

13/09/2025

BUSTER: Buster is back and doing some more training. You guys will remember this little guy who was screaming, had massive separation anxiety, struggled to calm down and was generally very neurotic.
When i picked him up today he was frantically charging through the house, into the garden and back again on repeat. Knowing what we are looking at when it comes to behaviour, is super important because when we see the reality, we can help the dog.
Especially with behaviour like this because I feel it's misread by so many, so easily. Most people see a dog like this and would describe this behaviour as "happy" and "excited". I see a dog that is stressed and desperately trying to release tension and frustration.
The first thing we did was go for a long walk where he spent some time on a long line to allow him to run and also did some short lead walking to help teach him to calm down and that life doesn't need to be a million miles an hour.
Once the walk was finished I encouraged Buster to sleep and rest. This is important because he needs to absorb what he's learned and a lot of the craziness that he displays is over tiredness as, if given the choice he will return to frantically pacing, circling, bouncing over furniture and zooming around the room.
I'm sure you guys will remember the screaming, whining and crying that Buster did relentlessly previously. This was all the time with Buster previously and with his owners there's also a lot of barking, pacing, circling and zooming behaviour. Here's what's interesting. Once Buster has been for a long walk and afterwards has his movements restricted through the use of a crate, there's no barking, no crying, no whinning, no pacing. He lays down and sleeps. Providing a dog with a place for them, where they can feel relaxed and safe from the environment around them allows them to get the rest they desperately need. An adult dog should sleep for a minimum of 15 hours a day. Sleep is important for growth, to aid in the absorbing of new lessons, creates more positive behaviours and leads to an overall mentally and physically healthier dog. Buster's owners haven't used a crate with him before because they believe this is cruel. It's not the tool, it's how it's used and how it's introduced. I introduce crates to dogs as positive places to be which represent safety and relaxation. They are NEVER introduced as a place of punishment. Crates are for relaxation, not punishment. It took Buster seconds to feel safe and secure and allowed him the rest he so desperately needs. For this particular dog a crate has brought the gift of peace, the ability to rest properly and the ability to relax fully. All of my dogs are crate trained as I believe this is fundamental to their development and overall health and well being.

12/09/2025

Kimmie: Off a long line completely and doing really well! Little kimmie has struggled with recall since the beginning of walks. All dogs learn at their own pace and now the penny has dropped and she understands completely what's expected. We still have work to do around distractions and road safety also needs work as mentioned in the video. It's lovely to see them enjoying total freedom and loving life like this. I think kimmie and mabel will be best friends for life from this point on.

10/09/2025

Client walk this evening with my lot, Archie and Rosie. Archie and Rosie's owner have worked tirelessly with both dogs. Archie is the family's first ever reactive dog and little Rosie was nervous and lacked a lot of confidence in the beginning. With dedication and hard work comes amazing results. Just look at them now! Rosie is full of confidence and has a new lease of life and Archie, who originally struggled to be around any dog, including mine has become a balance, happy, chilled out boy. Their owner is now looking to build her confidence in walking them both together. Client walks are ideal for confidence building in many areas. Whether that's for your dog or yourself, or in many cases, both of you.
Client walks are available all week, 7 days a week so get in touch for availability.
The evening walks are currently running at the earlier time of 6pm due to daylight hours being shorter.

04/09/2025

Dogs are always full of surprises: On most walks Luna keeps herself to herself, stays in her own space and never really interacts with the other dogs. Today she played! I'm beyond gobsmacked! Never has she initiated play with another dog before and I have introduced her to many! Who would have thought that a little cockapoo, who can be a little nervous herself at times, would be the dog to well and truly bring Luna out of her shell .

02/09/2025

When will people start to understand they don't have the control they think they do and get the training they and their dogs clearly, badly need? No animal or human should suffer injuries or loose their lives because people are too stupid/lazy/broke to get training and help

We are appealing for witnesses following an incident where two dogs were out of control and spooked two horses recently.

About 18:00 on Thursday 24 July 2025 along the Affric Kintail Way between Shenval and Corrimony in Shenval Forest, a man was seen to exit a white van with two brown spaniels. The dogs were not under proper control, and charged at two horses being hacked which caused them to spook. Thankfully the riders weren't on the horses at the time.

The horses were traced nearby, however they were stuck in a peat bog and couldn't get out. Assistance was sought from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service who attended and after several hours managed to free the horses. Sadly, one of the horses had to be euthanised due to it's injuries.

We are appealing for witnesses who may have seen a man with the dogs as described in the area, especially if you saw the van he was driving. Please get in touch quoting incident reference 3960 of 25/07/2025.

30/08/2025

Literally couldn't have said it better myself. Proper Recall is all of the time, not...They come back unless they see another dog/horse/child/chicken" Dog owners need to put the work in and train around distractions, not avoid essential training because it's hard, a lot of work, takes up a lot of time, they don't know how to, or any other excuse people tell themselves. Your dog is your responsibility and how that dog behaves is on you 💯 of the time.

29/08/2025

Out and about with this lot today. Ruby had a cool down and went for a swim, Lady and Snoops were their normal chilled out selves and little Annie is loving her new off lead freedom

27/08/2025

🐰🐾🐰🐾🐰 Available for adoption 🐰🐾🐰🐾🐰

We really can't wrap our heads over the fact that Sam and Dora have been at the rescue for over a year! They're now getting on their years and they deserve to retire in the height of comfort, because if they're not happy they'll let you know! These two are still full of beans, and very active so they will need plenty of space for activities. Sam and Dora are so in love that they won't accept another bunny in their bond, but still plenty to give to their humans. They have no health concerns, but Sam needs his mane brushed as he gets matted behind the ears. Aged 6 and 8. Spayed/neutered and both upto date with vaccinations ❤️‍🩹🐾

📍Suitable housing required
📍Must go together and NOT to be bonded to a group
📍Adoption fee applies

27/08/2025

LUNA: Luna (tri coloured collie) likes a bit of drama and will act up when I come to collect her but once she's out she's completely fine. No drama, no attention seeking and happy to go wherever I do. Kimmie (yorkie cross) hasn't been out with me for a long time because Thomas usually has her. Previously she struggled with recall and frequently runs away from her owner. As you can see here, she doesn't display that behaviour when out on pack walks. Kimmie will stay close and stay with the pack which has allowed us to allow her freedom off lead and off a long line. I wasn't sure how she would be today because it's been months since I last saw her, but it's literally like nothing has changed.

26/08/2025

BUSTER: As you will have seen from previous videos of this boy needs a lot! He's clueless and annoying when it comes to meeting and greeting other dogs. This has improved while he's been doing full on, intensive training but still needs work. Previously he had a bit of recall and that's completely gone, so we're starting from scratch again. This was a client walk I took him on as the more exposure he has to other people and other dogs, in a controlled environment, the more his confidence and socialisation skills will improve. Being around other dogs like this, including my 4, will help him learn appropriate behaviours and what's expected. As always, dogs learn better from other, balanced dogs, than they do humans. Dogs who are already confident, relaxed and understand what's expected and how to behave can do a lot for a little guy like this who is still learning and trying to figure it all out.

24/08/2025

BUSTER: Anxiety and separation anxiety is huge with this dog. In the video I mentioned that this is not relationship based. I feel that's an important point to make here because i work with a lot of people who have issues with separation anxiety in their dogs and they'll interpret this behaviour as "He's just so attached to me he needs to always be with me." Generally speaking that's nothing more than a story we tell ourselves. The reality is much more likely that the dog hasn't been taught how to be alone and what's expected in the absence of their human. If this was the case then Buster wouldn't display this behaviour with me also because we haven't been together long enough to have formed any kind of bond or relationship. It's always down to us as the owners too help our dogs navigate life and recognise situations for what they actually are, rather than what we interpret them to be. A dog full of energy that's constantly running around at a million miles an hour, barking and acting excitedly always is not a happy dog. This is a dog that's struggling to release a whole load of pent up energy and is desperate for an outlet. As owners we need to recognise when there's a problem and find a way to fix it. Sometimes people get stuck and that's where trainers come in. Buster's owners contacted me originally on the recommendation of their vet as they were struggling, had tried everything they could think of and were out of ideas. When their vet determined Buster did not need medication they were pointed in my direction. Buster needs a solid routine, a healthy diet and a structured day. Working in conjunction with his owners we will turn this dog around, help him to relax and release the excess energy. I have every confidence this dog will live a long, happy, fulfilled, balanced life. Massive credit needs to go to his owners for not giving up on him and continuing to find solutions. A dog like this is difficult to live with but his owners understand that having a dog is a commitment and are willing to do whatever it takes to help Buster live his best life.

23/08/2025

This little beauty joined us this week ♥️

She needs vaccinated then spayed so please, no enquiries at this stage 🐾