Yes K9

05/11/2025

Here's a few tips for keeping those pets safe and comfortable this evening.

Give long lasting chews/kongs/likkimats- Chewing and licking is naturally calming for dogs so giving these opportunities can help lower their stress

Turn the tv up to dull the outside noise

Walk early to avoid the risk of being out when the highest amount of fireworks are going off. Keep your dog on a lead at all times. Even the most confident dog can get a fright and bolt.

Play music- Tikki drums or calming music has proven effectiveness for some dogs to reduce stress. Radio stations like forth 1 are playing music specifically for tonight.

Play games- By playing games with your dog can distract them from focusing on the fireworks.

Reasure your dog- NO it will not make their fear worse.

Create a den- this could be leaving a cupboard open, setting up a crate with blankets over it, the back of your sofa, the bathroom etc. Dogs can feel safe and secure in small spaces so giving them places they can go to hide is important.

No matter how your dog reacts tonight we hope it's a safe evening for all.

31/10/2025

Sasha getting the chance to just be a dog and enjoy socialising with others, instead of working 😂
Izzy never had much interest in interacting with other dogs, so Sasha getting to do so was a little more limited. Now that Izzy is unable to walk as far as she used to, I’ve decided to start taking Sasha out on some of my group walks, so that she can have better opportunities to socialise and be able to do much further walks!

29/10/2025

9 years ago, Smudge joined the yes k9 family! Look at the difference in him 😭

Smudge is a quirky boy, he’s super friendly with everyone, yet at the same time gets so confused when a dog tries to play with him. He keeps you on your toes, one minute he’s right behind you, the next he’s suddenly vanished into the trees and you just need to hope he’s close by 😂 he just loves exploring but thankfully he will always come straight back for a biscuit!
Whilst he can be a bit wild and loves to take off and explore, he actually is a very quiet dog overall, he just keeps himself to himself and doesn’t bother anyone!
It’s been such a pleasure to walk Smudge all these years ❤️

24/10/2025

Izzy is practically deaf, which means that of course using my voice doesn’t do anything when I want communicate with her. Thankfully though, we also train using hand signs/body movements so we are able to continue doing her favourite tricks or so she knows when I want her to move away or come towards me.

It’s a great to ensure your dog is able to respond to both voice and hand signs separate from one another, so if your pets ever do lose either eye sight or hearing then you are still able to communicate with them successfully!

I also just want to show that Izzy is just a little quirky 🥹

23/10/2025

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16/10/2025

I truly have the best job 🥰

09/10/2025

I am now off until Tuesday! Have a lovely weekend everyone ☺️

03/10/2025

Happy 11th gotcha day Sasha!
Sasha has been the most wonderful addition to our family. From being a wee sass master, to being the best little helper when I’m out working and all round just being the most amazing little dog. My little diva ❤️

30/09/2025

Meet Scout! Scout is joining in with our group walks 🥰 he is so cute!

29/09/2025

Miss Darcie has come to me for training! Darcie is pretty anxious about pretty much everything… so we will be spending our time helping her to feel like the world isn’t such a scary place
Our first session started with her just getting used to me being around! By the end she was my best friend 🥹

26/09/2025

The very beautiful Cinders started her training journey today! 😍 isn’t she just so sweet!!
I love my job 🥰