Nature’s Way - Dog Psychology, Pack Walking and Daycare

13/02/2024

📢 PUBLIC BALANCED PACK WALK DATES! (WIRRAL) 📢

🐕WHAT IS IT? 🐕

A clam, balanced, safe, controlled space for those wanting to build confidence around other dogs, people and in public places. Interactions with other dogs and the environment will be kept very neutral until / unless you and your dog are ready to take the next steps. The walks will all start on lead and anyone who needs space can make that clear to the rest of the group at the beginning. Depending on the group dynamic, we can move to off lead time for some or all dogs to help them learn social skills and build your confidence.

🐕 WHO IS IT FOR? 🐕

Anyone and everyone. Perfect for reactive dogs or those easily overly stimulated (even if thats overly friendly). Great for nervous dogs (and owners!) who need confidence building. Sociable dogs welcome too, to help others learn. All breeds welcome in this judgement free, supportive environment.

🐕 IMPORTANT INFO: 🐕

🖤 These are not one to one sessions and you will be in charge of managing your own dog.

🖤All walks will be lead by a behaviourist who can give tips, answer questions and will be ready to assist with any major problems.

🖤 £10 per dog. Discounts for members - first walk for free and then £7 ongoing.

🖤 DM to book as there are limited spaces. First come first serve.

🖤 Location details will be sent upon booking.

🖤 Walks will last between 1-2 hours.

SAVE THIS POST FOR LATER SO YOU CAN FIND THE DETAILS 🙏🏼

13/01/2024

The best exploring buddies anyone could wish for 🖤🐺

08/01/2024

A wonderful morning meeting the fab team at talking all things dog psychology and cuddling the gorgeous daycare pooches 💖 Couldn’t recommend this brilliant facility and team more who put their dogs happiness at the forefront of everything 👏🏼 Amazing to see the sweetest girl again, an XL bundle of kisses and love! Thank you for having me ladies 🫶🏼

05/01/2024

NATURE’S WAY SERVICES:

🖤 1:1 Behavioural sessions. Always starting at home and in the environment you are having problems, to give you real world solutions and actions so you can see tangible results. (London, Wirral and surrounding areas, and Cyprus)

🖤 Rehabilitation programes for those in need of more intense help. (Wirral)

🖤 Walking: 1.5 hours (NEW) or Pack Adventure Days, currently running Tuesday’s Wednesday’s and Thursday’s every week. (Wirral)

🖤 Balanced Pack Walks (public) - for those who want to practice socialisation and build confidence around other dogs and in public spaces, on and off lead. (Wirral)

🖤 Online courses: link in bio for The Foundations of Dog Psychology. More courses pending this year. Huge discounts for existing clients! (Worldwide!)

💌 DM TO BOOK OR ENQUIRE TODAY 💌

05/01/2024

📢 PUBLIC BALANCED PACK WALK DATES! (WIRRAL) 📢

🐕WHAT IS IT? 🐕

A clam, balanced, safe, controlled space for those wanting to build confidence around other dogs, people and in public places. Interactions with other dogs and the environment will be kept very neutral until / unless you and your dog are ready to take the next steps. The walks will all start on lead and anyone who needs space can make that clear to the rest of the group at the beginning. Depending on the group dynamic, we can move to off lead time for some or all dogs to help them learn social skills and build your confidence.

🐕 WHO IS IT FOR? 🐕

Perfect for reactive dogs or those easily overly stimulated (even if thats overly friendly). Sociable dogs welcome too, to help others learn. All breeds welcome in this judgement free, supportive environment.

🐕 IMPORTANT INFO: 🐕

🖤 These are not one to one sessions and you will be in charge of managing your own dog.

🖤All walks will be lead by a behaviourist who can give tips, answer questions and will be ready to assist with any major problems.

🖤 £10 per dog. Discounts for members - first walk for free and then £7 ongoing.

🖤 DM to book as there are limited spaces. First come first serve.

🖤 Location details will be sent upon booking.

🖤 Walks will last between 1-2 hours.

SAVE THIS POST FOR LATER SO YOU CAN FIND THE DETAILS 🙏🏼

31/12/2023

HAPPY NEW YEAR from me and my boys! My teachers, work colleagues and good companions✨🙏🏼

Thank you for all your support, business and trusting us with your dogs. Here’s to another year of making more happy, fulfilled and balanced dogs who can live their life to fullest 🙌🏼🖤

Stay tuned for new services announcements next week including weekend pack walks and new weekly walking options ☺️ We will be back to biz from the 8th Jan.

Wishing you all peace and love ✌🏼🫶🏼

27/12/2023

ODIN NEEDS A NEW HOME! 🖤🙏🏼

Could Odin be the dog for you or someone you know?

He needs an experienced dog owner and is looking for someone who can first and foremost meet his walking needs. He is an active, smart 6/7 year old who needs lots of physical and mental enrichment. He is the perfect hiking buddy so either needs to be with someone with an active lifestyle, or who can afford a daily dog walker to keep on top of his energy and behaviour.

What you need to know:

Odin has completed a 3 week rehabilitation programme for “reactivity” towards anything that moved - dogs, people, cars etc. Previous to the programme, Odin hadnt been off the lead in at least 3 years and was only getting short walks each day. As time passed, it became very clear that all he really needed is the right amount and type of exercise. A lot of his reactivity disappeared naturally as a result of just this one step. He does occasionally still need some guidance and corrections so its important his new owners are able to keep on top of the work we have put in place and have a good knowledge of dog body language and behaviour.

With other dogs:

Odin is fully off the lead and loveeesss to walk in a pack. Despite not being around dogs at all for at least the last three years, he is very wise, reads body language well and has proven to make good decisions in moments of confrontation. The only time he can be a tiny bit “spicy” is when passing a high energy on coming dog. He is e-collar trained and very easy to bring out of situations but does need an owner who is prepared to keep on top of this. 95% of the time he walks past with no issues and is very polite.

With humans:

I have seen no genuine aggression towards humans with Odin. Originally he used to bark on the lead if he saw someone but throughout the programme he has passed 100’s of people, on and off lead with absolutely no problems whatsoever and will happily let people stroke him. I think he would be best suited in a home with no / older children who are experienced with dogs.

At home:

He loves to cuddle and play but needs someone who is able to put rules and boundaries in place and STICK to them! He will assume the decision maker / protector positions without this which will lead to barking at the door and people passing by windows etc. He is easy to correct and verrryyy food motivated so extremely trainable. Odin has been known to bin raid / eat things he’s not supposed to - this is typical of dogs who are not having their physical and mental needs fulfilled so again, the problem naturally resolves as long as he is getting good exercise and structure in his life. Its important that his new owners are aware of this though and dont leave anything that could harm him lying around / within reach.

Odin is a very very sweet boy. I would honestly take him in a heartbeat myself if I didnt have my own rescues working through behavioural problems. The current owners are in no rush to find him a new home and just want the absolute best for him so he wont be going to just anyone! If you’re interested or want more info, please direct message me so we can arrange a call / meet up. The current owners have already paid for three full days with me which they have asked to be transferred to his new owners so I can spend time showing you the ropes with him.

*Please be kind and respectful. His current owners have put in a lot of time, effort and money to helping Odin after rescuing him from death row themselves. It has not been an easy journey for them or decision to make but it is certainly the best decision for all parties - personal circumstances mean they are not able to meet Odin’s physical needs and want nothing but the best for him.

Please share share and share 🙏🏼

21/11/2023

🖤BLACK FRIDAY SALE LAUNCH 🖤🎉🥳

Use code NATURESWAYBLACKFRIDAY75 for a massive 75% off our online course in The Foundations of Dog Psychology!

https://laura-suckley-s-school.teachable.com/p/foundations-of-dog-psychology

This course delves deep into the causes of behavioural problems, enabling you to fix them at the route, rather masking or managing them with treats, and helps you to prevent them from occurring in the first place. Through 15 hours worth of literature, images, video breakdowns and quiz’s, you will gain the knowledge you need to have a happy dog whilst saving yourself 100’s if not 1000’s on training!

✨This is the core knowledge that any dog owner or lover should have ✨

If you’re experiencing behavioural problems with your dog, have a new puppy or rescue, or maybe you’re interested in working with dogs in the future, this is the course for you.

Sign up today whilst the limited offer lasts! 🐕‍🦺🖤

https://laura-suckley-s-school.teachable.com/p/foundations-of-dog-psychology

04/11/2023

A very successful fireworks walk and evening. The power of walking, truly mimicking nature, and calm, balanced leadership is massively overlooked and underestimated. Simple and profound, theres no need to over complicate things. On again tomorrow, 6:30pm ☺️♥️

04/11/2023

02/11/2023

🎆 FREE BONFIRE NIGHT PACK WALK 🎆

A calm on lead walk, especially as a group, is the best way to help your dog cope with bonfire night.

Join me FOR FREE down at Parkgate front.

🖤 When: BOTH SATURDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT at 6:30pm

🖤 Meeting point: The Boathouse, Parkgate.

🖤 What to bring: torches and high vis! 🦺🔦 (and a cup of coffee if you want to sit and watch the fireworks over wales afterwards!)

Its so hard to choose just one charity to donate to, but I will be collecting for , a rescue I know of personally in Cyprus in desperate need of support. The owner of the kennels is suffering with health complications and the dogs literally have no one else to look after them. They need all the money and support they can get now more than ever so any donations would be massively appreciated 🙏🏼🖤🐾

23/10/2023

TERMINOLOGY

With a huge boom in different dog training approaches in this era of information and cancel culture, it’s easy to get confused and influenced by what everyone has to say.

As a dog *psychologist*, I urge you to reevaluate these terms that have been given bad press and have negative connotations and make sure you are using them in the right way:

🐺 “Alpha” or “pack leader” does not equal controlling or toxic masculine energy. They are simply a decision maker, similar to a parent or teacher figure. A good pack leader is one who gives guidance, builds confidence, instills and nurtures an individuals natural skills and abilities and provides safety and protection. They are balanced, fair and always have everyones best interest at heart.

🐺 “Dominance” does not equal aggressive or frightening behaviours. It simply means to have influence over others. Every dog owner and even “positive only” trainers show dominance because we control and influence everything in their lives! When they can eat, when they can go the toilet, the direction they walk in, their freedom to be on or off lead and even to make them wear a jacket, lead or harness.

🐺 “Discipline” does not equal hurting or frightening your dog. It is merely the practice of following rules, which we all have to do! It can be as simple as waiting for your dog to calm before eating, or making sure they are respecting the space of your elderly relative so they don’t accidentally knock them over if they jump up to say hello. Discipline is a natural and normal part of every healthy relationship (between humans too!) and is crucial to ensure the safety of your dog. It is practiced throughout all of nature. Without discipline and consequences you are sentencing you dog to unhappiness and life threatening risks.

What do you think about these terms?

19/10/2023

The good boy and girls at forest school today!🌳🍁🍂💚

08/10/2023

Happy 1st Birthday to our lovely PRINCE 👑

Prince is my besties pup and the youngest of our pack. Boyyy does he keep us on our toes, but bloody ell you have given us some laughs and lots of entertainment. A true tester character who nows how to push buttons! 😅 but the sweetest, most loving boy.
swaby i am soooo proud of you for all the work you have put in to create such a beautiful boy. He is turning in to a truly balanced dog and I have no doubt he will go on to help others as a shining example in the future. You have done such an amazing job and make a brilliant team!

I know he got spoilt today and he absolutely deserves that! 🥳🙌🏼 You deserve a treat (medal!!) for making it through the first year of puppyhood too Jen 😂👏🏼♥️🍷🍾

Love you both tons! 🖤

01/10/2023

🔊 NEW SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT 🔊

Pack adventures days! 🐺

Starting from NOVEMBER we will be running this exciting new service. Pack adventure days are for any dog, shape or size who enjoy or need more walk time. We will be exploring much of the country side in Wirral, Chester and North Wales, rambling for the day with a break in the middle. Perfect to fulfil your dogs instinctual desire to migrate with a pack! 👌🏼

Info:

🖤 A full day hiking and exploring nature trails in the NW

🖤 Pick up and drop off included

🖤£35

🖤 Limited spaces!

🖤 DM to book or enquire.

29/09/2023

And that’s a wrap!

Sophie and Kiki have completed “The Foundations of Dog Psychology” course (which is also available online for anyone interested - link in bio!) and have come away with soooo much knowledge, a healthier, happier relationship and a dog who doesn’t disappear the second the lead is unclipped. They have put so much time and work into this week, the credit really does go for them for such amazing results 👏🏼

Smashed it 🙌🏼🙏🏼💥👊🏼

25/09/2023

📢 WIRRAL PACK WALKS 📢

Back by popular demand!

🐕 ON LEAD pack walks: 🐕

A safe, controlled space for those wanting to build confidence around other dogs and in public places. Interactions with other dogs and the environment will be kept to a minimum. Perfect for reactive dogs or those easily overly stimulated (even if thats in a friendly way).

When?

Tuesday evenings at 5:30pm. Updates and event cancelations will be posted on this account.

🐕 OFF LEAD pack walks: 🐕

A calm and balanced pack walk to help owners build off lead confidence and for dogs to learn social skills from the best teachers they have - other dogs!

When?

Saturday mornings at 10am. Updates and event cancelations will be posted on this account.

🐕 Important Info: 🐕

🖤 These are not one to one sessions and you will be in charge of managing your own dog.

🖤All walks will be lead by a behaviourist who can give tips, answer questions and will be ready to assist with any major problems.

🖤 £10 per dog

🖤 DM to book as there are limited spaces. First come first serve.

🖤 Location details will be sent upon booking.

🖤 Walks will last between 1-2 hours.

SAVE THIS POST FOR LATER SO YOU CAN FIND THE DETAILS 🙏🏼

20/09/2023

Pack Pawtraita are back. 🎉
What a gorgeous gang today.🐾

❤️🐶🐾 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾 ©️: 🐶: Poppy, Charlie, Bobby, Oreo, Finn and Murphy

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15/09/2023

Today I shadowed another Pack Leader! The wonderful Oliver from 💙

Oliver and his human pack run an incredible centre in St Albans providing walks, daycare, rehabilitation and much more. Such a knowledgable team who place Trust Respect and Love and the forefront of everything they do. If you are local to the area and have a dog, you HAVE to check it out!

We chatted all things dog psychology, the ever changing training world, personal growth, wellbeing practices, egos, how to be the best we can be for the sake of dogs… and so much more. Some brilliant take homes and refreshers, and a reminder that its okay for pack leaders to need someone else to be the pack leader sometimes!

Thanks again Oliver and co for a brilliant day. You will be members of my pack wherever I am in the world 🌍🙌🏼

Magic happens when we connect and share ✨🙏🏼

11/09/2023

This one needed a page of its own! Proof that so much can change very quickly when you learn THEIR language 🙌🏼🙏🏼

10/09/2023

📢 WIRRAL PACK WALKS 📢

Back by popular demand!

🐕 ON LEAD pack walks: 🐕

A safe, controlled space for those wanting to build confidence around other dogs and in public places. Interactions with other dogs and the environment will be kept to a minimum. Perfect for reactive dogs or those easily overly stimulated (even if thats in a friendly way).

When?

Tuesday evenings at 6:30pm. STARTING FROM 19th SEPTEMBER. Updates and event cancelations will be posted on this account.

🐕 OFF LEAD pack walks: 🐕

A calm and balanced pack walk to help owners build off lead confidence and for dogs to learn social skills from the best teachers they have - other dogs!

When?

Saturday mornings at 10am. STARTING FROM 23rd SEPTEMBER. Updates and event cancelations will be posted on this account.

🐕 Important Info: 🐕

🖤 These are not one to one sessions and you will be in charge of managing your own dog.

🖤All walks will be lead by a behaviourist who can give tips, answer questions and will be ready to assist with any major problems.

🖤 £10 per dog

🖤 DM to book as there are limited spaces. First come first serve.

🖤 Location details will be sent upon booking.

🖤 Walks will last between 1-2 hours.

SAVE THIS POST FOR LATER SO YOU CAN FIND THE DETAILS 🙏🏼

01/09/2023

Quality time with my boys!

They are with me day in and day out, more often than not helping me with other peoples dogs and getting put in challenging situations. They trust my judgement. They trust me to keep them safe. They follow my lead, even if I make mistakes. So its been lovely to give my loyal companions some undivided attention and connect with them on a challenge free walk 🥰

Marley - the last one of my original childhood pack. The protector. The most loyal and connected friend you could wish for. He knows me better than I know myself 🖤

Roman - Our newest pack member. An early warner. A work in progress, and the hardest dog I have ever worked with, but the best teacher I have been blessed with 🖤

To have just 2 is so strange to me! Growing up with 4 at any one time (but sometimes even 5 or 6 with fosters or older rescues), there’s a noticiable void in our house and in my heart. But if dogs have taught me anything its to live in and appreciate the moments you have, to be accepting of change and to keep moving forward even when times get tough.

Forever grateful to be on this path with these wonderful creatures 🐺🐾🙏🏼

09/08/2023

It's been a while since we did Pack Pawtraits!

Welcome to our new friend Poppy ❤️ x

❤️🐶🐾 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾 ©️: 🐶: Poppy, Murphy, Bobby Finn and Charlie

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09/08/2023

It's been a while since we did Pack Pawtraits!

Welcome to our new friend Poppy ❤️ x

❤️🐶🐾 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾 ©️: 🐶: Poppy, Murphy, Bobby Finn and Charlie

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20/07/2023

Who can guess the breed of our lovely Cairo 🧡

28/06/2023

Happy dog happy life! 🙌🏼👌🏼🙏🏼✨

09/06/2023

Pack Pawtraits in the garden sunshine 🌞 🐾

Maui, Charlie, Vivo and Rafa 🐾

10/05/2023

The bluebell boys 🌿🌾💙

06/04/2023

Happy 2nd Birthday to our sweet and funny boy Jacky! Watching you grow into the goodest boy has been an absolute pleasure and we are so grateful to have spent so much time with you! We love you lots and cant wait to give you a big cuddle soon ♥️🐶🐾🎉🥳