Sky Walkers Pack

04/10/2024

Happy World Animal Welfare Day 💜🐾

I have noticed some time ago how easy it is to get stuck in your little bubble of people who either know and understand animals or those who don’t have anything to do with them and are not too bothered. It’s normal and it’s okay!

You do, however, loose some touch to what the other side is up to.

After running a lecture on dog body language at my office a few months ago, I still get colleagues telling me how they started seeing dogs differently, how they notice the subtle tongue flick from an office dog that is asking for space or an overly excited pup that needs the space to rest and rewind.

And I think that’s beautiful! There’s lots of lectures and other educational events happening this weekend, so I encourage all of you to challenge yourself and be curious.

Maybe that one lecture you attend or an article your read this weekend, even if you don’t own a dog, will change the way you see our four-legged buddies that are around you daily 🐕

Happy weekend and hug your dogs from mama Sky 💜

16/09/2024

48hr in Glasgow 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

We’re now at the stage of getting all Xira’s documents and other life admin done to start the move to Lithuania but until then, expect to see me in bonnie Scotland more ✨

It will always be my second home 🏠 and thank you to those who came to see me, evn if not for long, on a pack walk 🐕

10/09/2024

Let’s make it official, shall we 😉

After closing Sky Walkers studio I said I’ll stick to my own dog training and the universe just laughed at my face “hahah let’s see how long you last without teaching”…so I slowly creeped my way back into the dog training world 😅

So happy for finding .akademija and their extremely knowledgeable (and as crazy as me) team to continue my mission of making tomorrow better for dogs one human at a time 🥹🥰

I’ll meet you at City Dog classes in Vilnius and 1n1’s 🐕

18/08/2024

In my “cute pictures” era ✨

16/08/2024

Like fine wine: just gets sassier as she ages 💁🏻‍♀️👑✨

16/07/2024

BETA’S UPDATES 🖤 and SWP appreciation post ✨

I feel like the past few weeks went in the speed of lightning. With all that’s been happening with Beta, my business trip, the work that followed and WonderDog’s events I didn’t realise how we approached midsummer 😱

But let’s circle back to the most important update: Beta is back to her normal self!!! We had another visit to the vet today for the final blood tests and it seems like the crisis has been averted for now.

She’s got the probiotics and a green light to be moved back to a ‘normal’ food as long as it’s on the leaner side and no human food at all is coming her way (I fear the conversation with my grandparents during the next visit 🤣).

To be compelled honest, we are all grateful but equally surprised that she bounced back so quickly, I genuinely thought that night we might lose her…

And it makes me emotional to see what a community I built around myself. So many of you shared your similar experiences and advice, sent good health to the oldie and came back to check in on how she’s doing when I had no energy to post🥺

I don’t know how I could return the favour but I want you to know what a special bunch you are 🥹🙏

Sky Walkers Pack is the best thing I built within years in Glasgow and Lithuania - so thank you for that!

25/06/2024

Just a good long weekend and a bunch of good camper doggos 🐕🏕️

12/05/2024

You can only really feel one way after the Eurovision week 🙃

04/05/2024

Swipe left to make your day better ☀️🐕

27/04/2024

You’ve definitely heard this before too ⬇️

When I got interested in everything dogs, I wished nothing more than to be a dog trainer and people would constantly tell me “but you know, it’s not that much work with dogs but the people” or that “dog trainers actually have to enjoy teaching people more than dogs”.

While I might agree with this, I’ve always felt like it’s been told as a downside of the profession.

The truth is, it’s so rewarding to see that “got it” moment in people’s faces that I’d argue it’s one of the most beautiful things in your work.

I’ve recently got a few messages saying “I was watching my/friend’s dog and I recognised one of the stress signs you talked about” or “when we go for a walk, I can just see my pooch interacting with the doggy social media” 😄 and that warms my heart.

So, yeah, I love dogs but I actually also love their humans and to get someone good at training their dog can sometimes be more rewarding that train that dog yourself ❤️✨

23/03/2024

Finding more time for writing and creating content again, forgot how much I missed it!

I renewed our internet home a little bit to match what Sky Walkers Pack is at the moment. The blog is being slowly updated, the podcast list is in one place (love our last episode with the gundog trainer Jo, by the way!) and if you missed it, you can join the newsletter familia again!

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21/03/2024

So apparently a lot of you are missing the miss Xira content ✨💅

No need to be alarmed, she is fine like good wine 👑 I visited Glasgow for a few days recently (it was only 3 days, I promise the Pack meet up is pending in summer!!!) and can confirm she’s sassy as always but a little more settled outdoors.

It’s a bit of a tough time having one furry child with me here in Lithuania and another one all the way in Scotland but we’re doing all we can to have her and da here as soon as possible 🥹

I’m sure there will be lots to share as we are managing the traveling process with her, so if any of my travelers with dogs could help with advise, we’d appreciate it a lot!!

For now, enjoy some snaps from the most recent visit 📸

18/01/2024

Have you ever tried running in flip flops? 🩴

Yeah, me neither. Arguably, we wear running shoes for running because it’s more comfortable and prevents injury, not so much because it turns us into runners (how are those new trainers you bought as a kit for your NY resolutions holding on?) 🤷‍♀️

You might say I’m being ridiculous but so is the argument about sled dogs and harness to me. Anyways, more thoughts and light sarcasm in the new blog post on skywalkerspack.com🤓

09/01/2024

Some new posts on the blog! 📖

1️⃣ A little something to get you thinking. It’s a topic that’s been discussed on instagram and other social media hundreds of times: most of us are quick to say what we don’t want our dogs to do, but you have to remember to then think about what is it that you do want your dog to do instead. I’m not here to tell you off for thinking “I want my dog to not jump on people”, I’m here to explain what to do next.

2️⃣ Another big term on social media. Everyone knows they should advocate for their dog, yet what I found within years of working with everyday dog owners is that not a lot of us know what it means and how it can look like in your daily life with a dog. You might already be doing all or some of those but a little check list never hurt nobody.

3️⃣ I’m very well aware I used the scary word there. In the title as well, oh ow. But in all seriousness, the idea for this article was born during one of the most recent consultations with a staffy rescue owners. I can assure you this is not the last time we talk about this.

You can find all the links in “Blog” highlights!