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Dog Trainer and behaviourist specialising in Foreign Rescue dogs and Reactive dogs. Seeing the owners become proud of their dogs achievements too.
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Edinburgh Holistic Dogs is a dog training service set up in 2017 by Suzanne Gould. The business aims to provide Calm Confidence for Foreign Rescued and Reactive Dogs. Specialising in training for Foreign Rescue Dogs and Reactive Dogs which is inspired by my personal history of adopting Old English Sheepdogs and after realising there is an increasing number of adopted dogs, whose owners are strugg

ling. Working with rescued dogs has earned me the name of The Rescue Dog Ranger™

I show owners how they can transform their lives with their dogs, the training provided isn’t your typical obedience style instead I focuses on confidence building, strengthening communication and how to handle stressful situations. Training is done on a 121 basis, I am known for my relaxed and friendly approach when working with dogs and their owners. I always share own experiences with my dogs both the good and the embarrassing too. I am driven by the need to help fellow dog owners who want the best for their dog and are stuck on how to go about it. The common problem I come across is the lack of support and help new owners get from the place they rescued their dog, this in turn causes unnecessary problems or escalates easy problems to solve into something more intensive. I absolutely love seeing the relationship between owner and dog grow, become stronger and deeper.

16/11/2024

Bath time at yesterday!

Erick helped himself to a couple of bones from the shop 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️ so we also stocked up on treats

15/11/2024

For the 3rd year in a row, I have been awarded -

'Specialist Dog Training Service Of The Year'

By Scotland Prestige Awards 2024/25

Erick joined me to pick up my award! Super proud and excited!
Thank you everyone!

Prestige Awards

14/11/2024

Dog walking adventures 🐾🥰🐾🥰🐾🥰

13/11/2024

Meet Seth, a Serbian rescue dog. He was likely a working hound at the start of his life; he was found abandoned at age 2.

He has been with his humans for 5 years. He is a very happy boy and his mum has done a lot of work with him. However, Seth still struggles when seeing unfamiliar dogs on walks, he barks and gets very anxious.

He is also easily distracted by scents and his natural instincts, but his inability to disengage makes walks hard work. Due to these behaviours, his mum has become very anxious on walks and lost her confidence.

So we are working on relationship building, turning walks into partnerships. Due to all the training he already knows, we are using it and building it into his daily life. This will help with his human confidence, too.

I can not wait to see them both progress!

12/11/2024

A rare smiling Archer (normally looks disinterested on photos!)
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11/11/2024

"Today, we remember those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom. Among them were brave dogs who served alongside their human companions. Let's honour their courage and loyalty."

08/11/2024

🙌 There are 5 big reasons to sign up to my Reactive to Calm course🙌

💕 You can start to enjoy walking your dog again! After all you didn’t get a dog to hide away from the rest of the world.

💕 I give you the tools and techniques to support with your reactive dog while actively changing their behaviour in a calm positive way.

💕 Its completely self guided, so you can dip in and out as much as you want. You also get lifetime access.

💕 You will learn recall, walking skills, calming tecgniques and there is even exercises to help you with your own anxiety or stress.

💕 ITS £20 OFF WITH CODE: NOV20OFF. Making £29!!!

Reactive to Calm has been created with owners like you in mind. They know their dog reacts but just don’t know how to help.

👉 Check below for the link to learn more about Reactive To Calm, and sign up!
https://edinburgh-holistic-dogs.newzenler.com/courses/reactive-to-calm

07/11/2024

The fabulous wee Pablo on one of my recent group adventure walks"

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06/11/2024

🤩 Bjorn did so well this week while we were working on his intermittent reactivity to people and dogs on walks. He is listening and focusing on his human, a skilll that was missing before 🤩

Bjorn's human reached out for help with this behaviour as it was making walks a nightmare. For a small dog he has a lot to shout about.

After my initial assessment, I discovered that there was a lot more going on beneath the surface. Bjorn is also very clingy and always seeks attention. He doesn't eat regularly and is particular about his food.

A lot of these behaviours started not long after Bjorn received his second set of jags; they made him very ill.

Currently, my plan includes creating calm associations with his triggers, but we also need to address his lack of eating, so we are compiling detailed diaries of his eating habits before seeking vet guidance for testing so we can uncover the reason behind his eating habits.

Addressing this aspect of Bjorn's life is necessary as it is highly likely to be connected to his behaviour. His behaviour will never be resolved if his gut and overall health are not managed.

I will keep you posted of his progress and see what we can uncover for Bjorn,

👉 If you want to chat about your dogs behavioural challenges, reach out at [email protected]
Together we will uncover what is happening for your dog.

05/11/2024

Did you know I have quite several Zoom clients up and down the UK?

Hugo and his humans based in north England reached out for help with visitor reactivity (a specialist area I love to work on). They have just completed their training and had this to say.

"Right from our initial engagement, we knew we were in good hands. Suzanne listened carefully to our issues and asked a lot of questions during our initial consultation, which made us feel like she was taking a holistic view of the situation.

She has provided all of us with some great advice and help, developing training and coping mechanisms. We are now working with the tool kit and we have a happier dog and a happier family."

They smashed all the work! It was great fun working with them

If you'd love help and support with your Visitor Reactive dog look no further than me 🐶🐱

[email protected]

03/11/2024

Sunday supervisor shift done!
Paid in doggy treats.
This is Ericks happy place ❤️🥰😁🐾

01/11/2024

Erick is just over 11 years old, he my first dog to get old and it is really worrying for me.

Erick has quite a lot of arthritis which is being managed by medication and lifestyle changes. He used to get laser therapy, which helped him, although it is now something I can not afford (he isn't insured due to his age and the spiralling costs).

I feel horrifically guilty that I can not afford the treatment I know helps. It is a soul-destroying feeling.

He is a lot slower on walks we definitely don't make it as far as we did even a year ago. His body is pulling him down, but his mind is still switched on - if there is food, we are walking to Hobz, or if he fancies running around with a toy, his stubborn and cheeky personality emerges.

But I find it harder and harder to see both sides of him. Some days, he doesn't want to walk far, and some days, he runs around like a puppy because he finds food.

I have to start considering his quality of life, which chokes me every time. I can see the dog who struggles with stairs (I am on the second floor), the dog who sleeps a lot, and the dog who lights up when he gets attention from people out on walks or who barks out of excitement!

Where do I draw the line??

I do not want him to suffer, or get to the point where he has little joy left for life but I don't wont to say goodbye too soon.

It brutal having a dog grow old, but now I remember each day to take comfort and joy in him. I keep an eye out for signs its all too much for him, and I will enjoy the time we have however long that maybe. Erick my Heart Dog.

So go cuddle your oldies and share their photo below.

It hard having a dog grow old.

31/10/2024

Happy Halloween for Sotos who has been rocking his bat wings🦇🦇🦇

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29/10/2024

Happy tongue-out Tuesday from Shadow 👅👅👅

28/10/2024

Look what arrived in my post this weekend!

My Silver Trophy for Best in Animal Services from Best Business Women Awards 2024!!!

Colour me happy 😊😊😊😊

26/10/2024

The clocks are going back this weekend!! We get an extra hour in bed!!!

Erick and Ally have been practicing sleeping, so they can cope with the extra snoozing time (I will not loosing my extra hour bed)

Share your sleeping dog photos below! 🐾😴🐾😴

25/10/2024

So this landed in my inbox this week from the Scottish Entrerprise Awards 2024

Best Anxious/Nervous Dog Trainer 2024
Edinburgh Holistic Dogs

Woohoo colour me proud! 🥳🥳🥳

24/10/2024

'Its important for us that you are on hand to support us, that is why we signed up with you,'

I got this feedback the other day, and it blew me away. Yes, it is lovely to hear, but also because all I could think was, don't other trainers do the same and support their clients when they need it?

When you work with me, you have access to me between appointments, so when you have a question or a query, you can deal with it straight away. I usually answer within a couple of hours.

With me, there's no need to book an appointment or wait for your next training session to discuss anything. I'm here for you, ready to chat whenever you need, making your dog training journey as stress-free as possible.

Support happens when it needs to happen!
And it even continues long after our last session together too!

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Edinburgh
EH65LD

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 6pm
Tuesday	9am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 6pm
Friday	9am - 6pm

Website

http://www.edinburghholisticdogs.co.uk/

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😍 This is Romanian Rescue Kairo doing what his humans thought would NEVER happen😍 And here's what they had to say about working with me... "We reached out to Suzanne after becoming quite 'stuck' with our fearful Romanian rescue dog Kairo who we were unable to harness or lead train due to his fear and had resigned ourselves to the possibility of not ever getting Kairo out on walks. With Suzanne's expert guidance we now have him out on walks which is just fantastic. She has helped us immeasurably with our boy and the difference it has made in him and us is wonderful. She gave me the confidence to give him confidence and I cannot thank her enough for all she has done for us and our boy. Her knowledge of foreign rescues is beyond impressive. I cannot recommend her highly enough, and I look forward to working with her as we move forward with Kairo. Thank you so much, Suzanne!!!" I am always so grateful and honoured when I receive lovely testimonials like this. I really do appreciate every single one of them. 🙏 If you would like help and support with your Rescue dog, email at [email protected]

🔺Can your dog listen to you around distractions? 🔺Can you recall your dog no matter what? 🔺Do you want to be able to let your dog off the lead, knowing they will come back when you call? These dogs have learned my recall games and are pros! 🐾Join me at my RECALL BOOT CAMP where I'll be unveiling my proven recall secrets and engaging games. This is your opportunity to empower your dog with impeccable recall skills! 🐾 2nd June 10am. 2Hour session. Unleashed East Midlothian. £80. Limited space - book via comments. #recall #dogtraining #happydog #edinburghdog #dog #training #summer

🔴 RECALL BOOTCAMP!!! 🔴 Get your dog ready for summer with my Recall Bootcamp. As the weather starts getting better, holidays are around the corner, and adventures are waiting for you and your dog, come and join me to ensure your dog has a fool-proof recall. In this fun and interactive boot camp, I will share my 3 top recall games, one of which is your dog's ultimate recall. Rest assured, the games I'll be sharing are the same ones I use on my group adventure walks and with my 121 clients, guaranteeing their effectiveness. Not only will your dog learn to recall, but they will also learn to listen and focus on you, which means a lot less stress! On 2nd June at 10am at Unleashed East Lothian. You'll get a PDF handout after the session. £80per dog, Limited spaces, so sign up NOW. See comments for details 🐾🐾🐾

When you want to take your dogs out for their bedtime pee, Erick chooses this moment to raid a box in my office, which has presents for family dogs. 🤦‍♀️ He ran through the flat, to play. All thoughts of going out are forgotten! Notice his tail only wags when I speak. (it's mine now mum)🤣 The Santa toy now belongs to him!! Erick 10 going on 2, with his version of not helping me with Christmas! Have your dogs been up to anything funny/naughty this festive period so far?? 🎅🤶🎄🐾🐾

Erick working hard as @hobzbakery supervisor!! Its his Sunday job! 🥰🤣😂😍 He loves going and I always have to drag him out!

I like playing hide and seek but with these two i just stand still 🤣🤣🤣

Staying chilled with his own wind machine 🥰🥰🥰

One of my favourite things to do when working with owners is show them that they can 100% do it!! Below is Ripley the Romanian Rescue who was very reactive to dogs and as a result her owners didnt let off lead. Theyve smashed the reactive training so i showed them my recall games. But they werent convinced they could trust Ripley. So on our training walk at Beecraigs Park with zero warning i let Ripley off her lead ( dont worry it was safe to do so) I swear her owners souls left their bodies for a moment, but then they started playing with Ripley and she listened EVERY SINGLE TIME. Sometimes we need a shove to realise we are capable. Ripleys owners put in the work and its paid off big style. Its not always a straight line training your dog but showing up, being consistent and persistent pays off. 😊😊😊

Poor erick always misjudged 🤣🤣🤣

Its the weekend 🙌 😌 🤪 😎

This is Daphne and Dotty... these two Greece Rescue sisters love their off lead freedom. However if other people appeared they would bark and run around them.... not at all good. It got to the point where even on lead they would react and their humans didn't want to walk them in public anymore. After lots of work teaching calm associations, working on listening skills and Recall, this was thr girls at Vogrie Park walking along side the main drive. Although you can't see in the video there were Plenty of people walking around. The wee children's train was also in action. And the girls were happy to engage with their humans and play. Not one bark. It's all down to the hard work of the owners!! They rocked the training 🙌👏👊

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"Why give your dog average when they can have unique adventures"...

Hey There I am Suzanne, Owner of Edinburgh Holistic Dogs specialising in Training and walking Rescued/Adopted Dogs and Dogs who are Nervours or Reactive. I’ve earned the title of The Rescue Dog Ranger™, having written the book about everything you need to help your rescue dog.

My business is inspired by my life with my own Old English Sheepdogs there have been a few but I currently share my life with Erick and Ally (thats Erick in the photo with me).

I offer unique Adventure Filled Dog Walks and Practically Perfect Dog Training. Let me show you how you can teach and train your 4 legged family member.

Are you a new, inexperienced or nervous rescue dog owner?