Kylok9

23/06/2025

Socialisation is not about turning up at a park or class with lots of other dogs to a play and meet new buddies!

It is learning about their surroundings, environment, everything and anything that they will see, hear, touch, smell and taste in our world.

Socialisation is a term that many struggle to define.
It's often confused with play, but play is a completely separate and important skill.
In a world that pushes constant interaction ….where dogs are expected to greet and play with every other dog they see, we can unintentionally create a dog who views every other dog as a source of excitement.
This isn’t socialisation… and it never was.

A better way to think about socialisation is acclimation, helping your dog adjust to everything the world offers, not just other dogs.

Weather
Surfaces
Animals
Crowds of people, all ethnicities, ages, and movement styles
Noises
Scents

That’s just a taste of what true socialisation really is.

Acceptance is another way to view it.
Accepting, not reacting.
Building positive associations.

That is true socialisation.

19/06/2025

I love my job… today I’m lucky to be on the beach talking about my favourite subject.. DOGS!

People, do be sensible and leave your pup at home in the cool! 🐾

27/05/2025

As Annie Phenix says - choose to train humane.

15/05/2025

It’s in our nature to repeat a cue over and over until we get a result.

But giving your dog time to think and process, just like you would another person, can be incredibly powerful.

12/05/2025

It’s FREE and it’s Susan Garrett.. what could be better!

The Season of Nuance is Streaming Now

10/05/2025

100% NO TO USING AVERSIVE TOOLS!!

There is no need in today’s world, that we need to use these methods inflicting fear and pain to get results!

No dog, animal or human being thrives when they are living under threat, when they are fearful, or when they are in pain. We work to eliminate the use, promotion and condonement of all aversive tools and methods in any situation with all dogs.

07/05/2025

Please if you see dog owners wearing a jacket like this/ reactive dog in training, or an owner that looks like they are training a dog, please give them space, and keep unsolicited comments to yourself. Just give them a smile and try to move on a quickly as you can if you have a dog please. It will make the dog owners life so much easier.
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26/04/2025

❤️🐾🐾❤️

07/04/2025

Muzzles don’t = aggressive dog!

“Why is your dog wearing a muzzle?”

A question we love to answer! 🙂

Too many people still assume a muzzled dog is dangerous. That it’s aggressive. That the human on the other end of the lead has failed. But the truth? That muzzle is often the result of love, training, and responsibility.

🐾 Some dogs are muzzle trained because they get overwhelmed in busy environments.

🐾 Some wear one at the vet… because they’re in pain, and pain makes behaviour unpredictable.

🐾 Some have a history of trauma or reactivity, and a muzzle gives them safe access to the world.

🐾 Others have a habit of scavenging… things like chicken bones, trash, or even medications left on the ground.

🐾 And for many, it’s just about being prepared. Emergency situations happen fast, and a muzzle trained dog is safer to handle when things go wrong.

Pain, fear, stress, overstimulation… these are real, valid reasons a dog might struggle. A muzzle doesn’t mean they’re a threat. It means they’re protected.

The more we educate, the more we create empathy. 💕

The more we normalise muzzles, the more we protect dogs from judgment… and from situations that could cost them their lives. 💕

We muzzle because we care. Let’s start changing the question from “What’s wrong with that dog?” to “How can I learn more?”

Who is with us?

23/03/2025

Yay, I’ll be there with my canine behaviourist hat on for Raystede!

22/03/2025

Part 2 of being an Axxhole adolescent dog 🙂