Come and spend this lovely sunny Wednesday with us 🐾
How lucky are we to have this on the doorstep! 😍
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO LET YOUR DOGS SNIFF ON A WALK?! 🐾
⭐️Dogs ‘see’ the world through their noses
⭐️Gives you insights in to their behaviours
⭐️Mentally and physically stimulating - 20 minutes of sniffing is equivalent to an hour’s walk in terms of enrichment for your dog
⭐️Decreases their heart rate & stress levels
⭐️Improves behaviour
⭐️Slow sniffy walks let your dog absorb and process all the scents and the environment
The boys enjoyed some time at the field this morning, burning off some energy safely and securely!
Teddie even had his own personal paddling pools to roll about in🙈🤣
A blowy beach walk to end the week 💙
Loving every single second 💜
Perfect end to the week, we had the beach all to ourselves 🤩💙
Positive dog play involves give-and-take. Even if one dog is the designated chaser and the other is the designated chase-ee, you should see moments where both dogs pause to reset the interaction, or even swap roles. Just like Murphy & Buzz in the 3rd video.
If your dog ignores this critical part of play, he is more than likely engaging in pushy play.
I always try my hardest to stop this from happening on my walks. It can leave dogs feeling stressed, anxious and as if they can’t escape. If left, it can also lead to aggression & fighting.
I LOVE watching the dogs play and have a good time but also love when they can all plod along together having a sniff as they please, enjoying each-others company 🥰
In a world where you can be anything, be as happy as Teddie when he’s rolling in sand!
… At least it’s not mud 😅🤪
Heaven 😍
Another video of Fridays group nailing recall 👏🏻
✨RECALL ✨
I’m so so annoyed that this video went out of focus but I am going to post it anyway because I am so bloody proud of this group today!!
PERFECT recall every single time, even to the whistle. They are all starting to understand what it means which is brilliant considering some of the dogs have only been walking with me for a short time. (Cocktail sausages help🙊)
Recall, or teaching your dog to come back when called, is one of the most important behaviours you can teach. A strong recall means that you will be able to get their lead back on with ease, and if necessary, take control of a situation and remove them from it before it becomes dangerous. You might even save their life!
These guys smashed it today, so pleased 👊🏻😁❤️
Wednesday - always a lively bunch!
Happy dogs = Happy Jemma 😍 The beach has been our base for walks this week, we are so lucky to have it on our doorstep!
How you expect/let your dog to behave out on a walk is a complete personal preference to you!
Arlo and Ace are both working gundogs so therefore I personally expect a little bit more from them in the way of behaviour and manners, especially when out and about on walks.
My two are nowhere near perfect (Especially Ace - the hormonal teenager! 🤣) but here are a few things we are always working towards on every walk..
- When taking off the lead, they sit and wait calmly
for release from me
- Good recall
- Walking on a loose lead
- Staying close and checking in regularly
-Being respectful of other dogs and people
Nelly is such a happy girlie! 💖
Out on her first solo walk with me. Again, getting ready for group walks next month.
So well behaved 😍 can you believe she is 10?! 😱
Buzz has brilliant recall (even to the whistle) walks beautifully on the lead and is very responsive! I know he is going to be a joy to walk 🥰