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SMK9s

SMK9s 🩺 Ex Veterinary Nurse
💫 Holistic & Natural training methods
🫶🏼 Relationship-based coaching

Specialising in Reactivity & Aggression.

02/02/2025

When people meet Bean they often find it hard to believe the behavioural journey we have been on together.

When I adopted him, I was only 6 months into my dog training career and knew nothing about behaviour modification, let alone dealt with aggression before.

But I truly believed his behaviour was not justified for euthanasia, despite my veterinary colleagues advising me otherwise.

From separation anxiety to biting everyone, this dog really put me through it!

I wish I could say all it took was love & patience to get him to the level he’s at, but I would be lying.

Dogs need guidance & leadership in order to feel safe & to thrive in our world.

I’m just glad I listened to my instinct, and that I have been able to help this boy live a stress-free and fulfilling life. 🐾

19/01/2025

✨Reactivity course!✨

Is your dog reactive on the lead? 🦮
Doesn't like other dogs? 🐶
Barks, pulls or lunges? 🚫

Is walking your dog a bit of a nightmare and you don't know what to do?

Then my ✨6 week Reactive Dog Course✨ is designed for you!

This course will help you explore the cause of your dog’s behaviour, and how to manage it whilst out in public.

You will learn how to read body language & how to advocate for your dog safely, providing you with the necessary handling skills for everyday life.✅

On-lead.🐕‍🦺
Not suitable for aggressive dogs.❌
Limited availability.⏱️

13/01/2025

Diet is the real medicine! 🌿

I have changed and altered both my dogs diet many times over the years, and I believe in order to have a healthy mind, they must have a healthy diet.

So much research is coming out about a healthy immune system and how most of it resides in the gastrointestinal tract, so how can feeding your dog a highly processed diet full of synthetic ingredients be healthy?

There’s not much research comparing dry dog food with real food, and I wonder why.

Most commercial diets are higher in omega 6’s than omega 3’s, which can cause inflammation in the gut, leading to an unhealthy balance.

These bowls here are what you would call a balanced diet. They consist of meat (protein), fish (omega 3s), offal (vitamins), steamed broccoli (fibre) and chicken wings (calcium & fat).

My dogs don’t eat this everyday, but that’s the joy of making their food myself - they get different proteins and different textures every day, just the way nature intended.

If you can’t feed a raw food diet then perhaps consider cooking their food.
What you see in these bowls can be cooked, except from the bones. But you can make bone broth with them which we do also!

And if you can’t do that, then consider adding some tinned sardines (with water) and/or fresh or cooked meat into their bowl.🥩
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12/01/2025

A harness is not for every dog!

As a dog owner you may have been told that a harness is the only tool you should be using to walk your dog.

But every dog is different, right?

Many people are under the impression that walking your dog on a harness is much nicer for them, more comfortable.

In my experience, when a dog hasn’t been taught to walk nicely and therefore pulls heavily, it interfers with their natural gait and can therefore cause musculoskeletal problems.

Doesn’t sound very nice, does it?

By using a slip lead on this dog she was able to adopt a natural gait, meaning the unnecessary pressure on her joints & muscles was removed instantly.
Her owners were also able to remain in control, which is super important for dogs who are reactive.

No more nagging on the lead, or abrupt stop-start methods that had been advised by a previous trainer.

Start to read your dog, as body language doesn’t lie.

**I am not against using harnesses, I use them heavily for recall training & scent work.
But they are not for every dog, for every day walks.**
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10/01/2025

08/01/2025

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02/01/2025

Have you set your training goals for 2025 yet? 🎉

Would you like your dog to walk better on the lead?

Perhaps you’d like to resolve your dog’s reactivity?

Maybe you want your dog to come back to you when called?

Get booked in now & we can work towards your goals together, ensuring you & your dog get off to a great start! 🙌🏼

31/12/2024

Happy new year! 🎉

Thank you to everyone who supported me in 2024, here’s to a wonderful 2025!🥂

28/12/2024

Reactivity classes back in March 2025

27/12/2024

Bean’s mood today 🤣

All snuggled up in the warm 🐾

25/12/2024

Happy Christmas 🎄

From my pack to yours 🐾

18/12/2024

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Another wonderful 5 star review from a dedicated dog owner! Thank you so much for your commitment to your dog, hard work really does pay off!

If you want to learn how you can train your dog using only kind & effective methods, then get in touch!📞
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15/12/2024

Coco has completed our fundamental behaviour program! 🐶

Training included

✅ Loose lead walking
✅ Reducing arousal levels
✅ Front door boundary
✅ Excessive barking
✅ Separation issues
✅ Prey drive
✅ Recall training

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14/12/2024

Have a great weekend, and don’t forget to have fun with your dogs! 🐶🐾
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12/12/2024

I began working with this client two weeks after firework night, they contacted me as their dog gets stressed during the fireworks.

Symptoms would include trying to hide, panting and shaking.

We have had 2 training sessions together.

It is worth mentioning that the dog had been on anti-anxiety medication for the last year with little to no improvements.

With the help from their vet, I advised them to stop the pharmaceuticals and replace them with a natural remedy designed for phobias.

I received this message from them today.

If this isn’t proof that real training works, then I’m not sure what is! 💥

If you are prepared to work with your dog daily, providing them with short but very effective training exercises, then do get in touch!

I won’t lie and tell you it’s easy, but I will tell you it’s worth it! 🙌🏼

Happy dog, Happy owner, Happy trainer! 🤩

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05/12/2024

Here are my 5 top training tips to help you & your dog have a stress-free Christmas! 🐶

We know the holiday season can be stressful for our dogs, so by following these 5 steps you can ensure they are better prepared.🎄

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The holiday season is the busiest time of the year for veterinary emergencies, and when we can prevent things with training, we should.

Start your training now & you’ll be amazed at the results! 🤩
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03/12/2024

Have you prepared your dog for Christmas? 🎅🏼

Whether you’ll be having a house full of guests or taking your dog somewhere new & unfamiliar, start training them now so they’ll be better prepared for the day! 🎄🐶

Training to get started on now ⬇️

🐾 Teach your dog to settle on cue

🐾 Train new behaviours so they don’t jump all over guests

🐾 Expose your dog to loud noises & crowds were safe to do so

🐾 Teach impulse control

🐾 Expose your dog to new surroundings such as dog-friendly shops

🐾 Focus on lowering your dogs arousal levels

🐾 Teach your dog to be respectful around food

🐾 Ensure your dog understands the front door boundary

The holiday season is the busiest time for veterinary emergencies, dogs eating things that are harmful or have caused an intestinal blockage, dogs running from houses they are unfamiliar with….

All this can be prevented with the right training!🐶

Get in touch to book in now‼️
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A harness is not for every dog! As a dog owner you may have been told that a harness is the only tool you should be using to walk your dog. But every dog is different, right? Many people are under the impression that walking your dog on a harness is much nicer for them, more comfortable. In my experience, when a dog hasn’t been taught to walk nicely and therefore pulls heavily, it interfers with their natural gait and can therefore cause musculoskeletal problems. Doesn’t sound very nice, does it? By using a slip lead on this dog she was able to adopt a natural gait, meaning the unnecessary pressure on her joints & muscles was removed instantly. Her owners were also able to remain in control, which is super important for dogs who are reactive. No more nagging on the lead, or abrupt stop-start methods that had been advised by a previous trainer. Start to read your dog, as body language doesn’t lie. **I am not against using harnesses, I use them heavily for recall training & scent work. But they are not for every dog, for every day walks.** • • • #dogtrainer #dogtraining #dogbehaviour #dogbehaviourist #behaviourmodification #behaviourchange #harness #sliplead #reactivedog #reactivedogtraining #dogobedience #staffie #staffiecross #rottweiler #leadwalking #londondogs

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