The Fairydogmother Yorkshire Ltd

24/10/2025

I had to keep it under my hat but a few weeks ago I was asked to be part of the judging panel for the Animal Star Awards - what an honour!

Northern Region Finalists it could be you!! 💜

22/10/2025

The more you put in to your dog, the more you get back.
Dogs don’t magically learn on their own how to navigate our confusing human world - they need your input, your guidance, patience, and support.

My mission is to inspire people to fall in love with teaching their dogs. Training shouldn’t feel like a chore — it should be a joy for both of you! When your dog is having fun, learning becomes effortless, and you’ll both reap the rewards.

Fun training builds trust, deepens your bond, and helps your dog stay focused on you when it matters most. That connection spills over into everyday life, making even tricky behavioural challenges easier to handle.

Remember, training is a lifelong adventure with your dog, it doesn't stop after a few weeks of puppy classes. Your dog will face new challenges at every stage, and learning together keeps your partnership strong.

Last weekend, Bruce faced the challenge of performing in a brand-new, distraction-packed environment in front of an audience at his very first HTM competition. And my boy absolutely rocked it!

But honestly? The best part for me wasn’t the performance itself - it was seeing how happy he was doing it. His tail never stopped wagging ❤️

If you’d like to experience that same joy and connection with your dog, there are a couple of spots left in my fun Wigglebutts classes. The next one is full but there are a couple of spaces free on Friday 31st October if you grab them quick.

Most spaces go to our lovely regulars, but if there’s enough interest, I’ll happily add more sessions - because every team deserves to discover how amazing training can feel.

https://fairydogmother.co.uk/group-classes/

19/10/2025

Our first time in the ring at a competition.
I love this dog so much 🐾🥰

11/10/2025

The BRAND NEW Awareness Dog Lead range by Ancol is designed to help communicate your dog's needs clearly and calmly. Whether your pup is in training, feeling nervous, or just needs a little space, these leads help others understand at a glance.
- Proudly made in the UK from high-quality, recycled 40mm-wide webbing for maximum visibility and durability.
- Each lead measures a generous 1.5 meters in length-giving your dog room to explore while keeping you confidently in control.
- Finished with a strong metal D-ring, ideal for attaching accessories like a p**p bag dispenser or keys.
Available in bold, easy-to-read styles:
CAUTION : For dogs who need space
NERVOUS : For anxious or reactive dogs
TRAINING : For pups still learning the ropes

09/10/2025

09/10/2025

Let’s talk about that awkward moment…

It’s a quiet night at home… you’re relaxing with a few friends, when suddenly your dog starts hu***ng a pillow. Or their bed. Or worse… your friend's leg. 😳

Awkward? Yes.
Uncommon? Not at all.

The truth is, hu***ng is normal dog behaviour, and it’s not always about what you think.

It’s Not Always About “That”
Contrary to popular belief, hu***ng isn’t always sexual. Dogs of all ages and both genders may hump for many other reasons like anxiety, frustration or just for the fun of it!

Here are some of the real reasons dogs hump:

Collar grabs and the two finger rule Mar 1 | GeneralI see a lot of dogs every week, as you’d imagine, and I see a huge number of dogs with collars that are way too slack....

08/10/2025

RECONNECT:

Easy and fun, and free!
So easy you can do this in your pyjamas!
* 14 days
* 5 minutes each day
Reconnect with your dog with something easy and fun to do each day.

I regularly speak to people who tell me that their dog’s day comprises of sleeping, walks, and meals, nothing else.

Dogs need so much more than that and this is a great way to build new habits, boost your relationship, and get on the right road to having a dog who listens and engages with you!

GAMES
SENSORY ACTIVITIES
PROBLEM-SOLVING
PHYSICAL MOVEMENT
RELAXATION

Get started today

https://fairydogmother.co.uk/register/reconnect/

06/10/2025

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02/10/2025

02/10/2025

🧸💥 Ever wonder why your dog loves ripping the stuffing out of toys?

It might look like destruction, but it’s actually instinct. Tearing open a stuffed toy is called dissection - the final step in the predatory sequence. In the wild, this would be like pulling apart prey after the hunt.

🐾 The Predatory Sequence
Dogs naturally follow this pattern: orient → stalk → chase → grab bite → kill bite → dissect → eat.

So when your pup un-stuffs a toy, they’re just satisfying a deep prey drive instinct that makes them feel fulfilled.

👉 While it can be frustrating to keep buying new toys, remember it’s completely natural and part of what makes your dog a dog. Providing safe toys for this instinct is a healthy way to keep your dog happy and enriched.

The video is a 4X speeded up video of Bruce last night with a toy he got at routine vet visit - whilst he has no issues with vet visits, he always leaves with a toy just to be sure he leaves happy.

Thoose teeth were not designed for eating kibble - they are for ripping and tearing.

01/10/2025

I’ve been telling people for years not to use rawhide chews, especially nowadays when there are so many healthy alternatives.