Real Life - Canine Wellbeing & Resilience Coaching

06/05/2024

Highly recommend this book and it’s currently FREE on Kindle 😀🐾

#1 UK Amazon Bestseller Does your dog bark at everyone he sees? Are you trying hard to settle your dog on frantic, noisy walks? Do you live with canine reactivity and wish you could turn things around? Are you looking for a solution and guidance to properly help your worried best friend? Here it ...

23/04/2024

THIS COULD SAVE A PET'S LIFE - PLEASE SHARE.

If your dog ever collapses and becomes unresponsive or stops breathing, quickly 'peck' the the bone beneath the nose where the 2 lines shown below intersect. Any sharp object to hand can be used - a drawing pin, needle, pin, tip of a fork or even a fingernail.

Repeated 'stabbing' of this acupuncture point stimulates respiration, and can make the difference between a pet regaining consciousness or not.

This should be followed up by a trip to the vet to determine the reason for the 'attack.'

www.vincethevet.co.uk

28/12/2023

22/12/2023

**OFFER NOW CLOSED**

🐾 Guys! I’ve left this so late, but I NEED YOUR HELP 🙏

Last year, I put a box of dog goodies together as a Christmas gift to help somebody who needed it.

I’d like to do the same again this year, but I need your help.

💰 Money is tight for so many people right now.

Soooo, do you know a dog owner who is struggling a little financially and could do with some Christmas cheer?

If you do know of someone, you can nominate them for this year’s doggy box of goodies 🎁

To nominate them simply:
1) Like DOGS with Lyndsay page.
2) Share this post.
3) Drop me a brief message on why you want to help this dog owner.

Rules:
You need to be able to pick the box us from either Ramsey or Douglas on Sunday.

*You do not need to name the person. They can stay private.

🙏 Even if you don’t have somebody to nominate - please help by liking and sharing this post so that more people get to see it.

Thank you for helping 🐾

03/11/2023

FIREWORKS ADVICE!

If you have a rescue pet, or a dog who has experienced a recent trauma, they may be particularly sensitive to fireworks (the same is true for small animals and birds).

In fact many animals face significant stress this time of year.

So here's a few tips to help you prepare for the fireworks and to help keep your pets safe and calm:

1. WALK YOUR DOG EARLY

Try to take your dog for a walk before 3pm, or as early as possible; be mindful that some people may even let fireworks off before it gets dark!

Remember: if your dog has already experienced fireworks in a particular area, going back to that same area may bring back the anxiety.

2. KEEP PETS INSIDE DURING FIREWORK DISPLAYS

Make sure your dog is taken out to toilet earlier. Where possible, bring cats and small animals inside. Rabbits, guinea pigs and birds in aviaries are particularly vulnerable.

3. OCCUPY THEM WITH ENRICHMENT OR PLAYTIME

Provide your pet with an alternative outlet, to keep anxiety at bay. A nice filled Kong, a puzzle game or a simple game of 'find it'.

4. HELP SOOTHE YOUR PET WITH MUSIC

Music can help to block out some of the noise and certain types have been proven to have a calming effect. You can also turn up the volume on the TV, to make the *bangs* seem less dramatic in comparison to the volume inside the house..

5. REASSURE THEM

Do not punish your dog for showing fearful behaviour. If they are frightened - it is okay to comfort them.

You can reassure your dog. Contrary to what you may hear, it is not possible to reinforce an emotion (e.g. fear). Please do not punish your dog if it is fearful or anxious.

We advise, where possible, staying inside - partcularly on nights of firework displays - to keep your pets safe and to give them company and support.

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We always advise pet owners to seek further advice from a behaviourist or trainer working closely with a vet.

They will work with you on a behavioural modification programme and, in certain cases, vets can recommend drugs/therapy/holistic remedies to help keep your dog calm and relaxed.

Preparation is the key - so please keep this advice handy, especially over the festive period and new year's eve.

Thanks for reading,
Pet Professional Network

19/10/2023

“We are their caregivers, we are their advocates, and it is up to us to advocate in every way possible for the dogs in our care, no matter what size they are.” 💕

There is a pervasive kind of attitude from many people surrounding certain kinds of dogs, one of which involves the smaller breeds. We see it all the time – a reference made to ‘small dog syndrome’. That meme that circulates about listing aggressive breeds, saying that breed does not equal agg...

22/09/2023

XL BULLY BAN: FREE WEBINAR!!

We're continuing to receive enquiries at Cooper & Co Solicitors from worried dog owners and rescues about what might happen when the XL Bully ban comes into force at the end of the year and, in particular, how the exemption scheme / amnesty might operate. I suggest we get together online on Sunday afternoon at 3pm for up to an hour to chat through what we know. Doglaw specialist Solicitor Trevor Cooper, together with representatives from our friends at Deed Not Breed, will answer as many of your questions as we can. We also hope to have a dog warden and someone from a dog rescue to help us answer your queries.

In order to attend, we shall be using Zoom and so you will need a link from us. You can enrol (free) on the link below. Places will be limited and so it is first come first served. If you have specific questions, it would be appreciated if you could send them in advance (via the form).

If you cannot attend, we shall aim to record this webinar so it should be available next week.

https://forms.gle/59EfhUbiyZPNstxJ6

05/09/2023

I’m hearing a lot recently, about how you can’t teach a predatory recall with reward based methods. Well I guess that depends on the trainer 😀

04/09/2023

29/08/2023

This is a great explanation of why, in the TTouch World, we use two points of contact, when walking dogs 💕

A question that I keep seeing is the front clip harness lead combination and whether it's aversive. The answer is yes, no and it depends. So, today we are going to look at the use of a front clip harness use through the lens of TTouch leadwork. The TTouch method, with its unique two-point contact le...

13/08/2023

While the Tellington TTouch Method started with horses, the work has been developed for dogs since the early 90's.

From the beginning, we recognized the benefits of using a leash with two points of contact to support balance and communication with dogs. From there we started exploring the advantages of the regular use of harnesses rather than collars to reduce pulling, reactivity and enhance balance.

Our Tellington TTouch Harmony Dog Harness/Leash System has been developed to bring ease to your outings. 🌟

🐶 Why does it work so well, you ask? Let us break it down for you:

1️⃣ Dog-Friendly Design: Unlike collars that can strain your dog's neck or many low set "no-pull" harnesses, our harness is designed to distribute pressure evenly, allowing a full range of motion through elbows and shoulder.s Say goodbye to chafing or shoulder pulling – your dog will thank you for the comfort!

2️⃣ Balanced Walking: Our innovative harness encourages your pup to walk in balance with a loose leash. Through gentle guidance, your dog learns to move in harmony with you, making walks enjoyable.

3️⃣ Two Points of Contact: With two points of contact – one at the chest and one at the back – you gain more influence and control without constraint or force. It's all without the dreaded tug of war!

4️⃣ Dynamic Influence: Our 360 degree swivel handle that slides on the leash means that there is no fixed point of connection which makes leaning or pulling less reflexive.

Harnessing Your Dog's Potential: Harnesses offer benefits beyond walks. They reduce the risk of neck injuries, especially for dogs prone to pulling. By distributing pressure across the chest, they enhance your dog's well-being.

✨ Harnesses with two points of contact can help dogs feel safer by reducing a single point of pressure. This can discourage pulling by redirecting focus to a balanced gait, distributing leash pressure; fostering a stronger bond between you and your companion.

🔗 Dispelling the Myth: Contrary to popular belief, harnesses don't make dogs pull – especially with 2 forward points of contact. Our system is designed to minimize pulling tendencies, promoting a positive walking experience.

🌟 Special Offer: Enjoy 15% off with code "rainyday15". Invest in a joyful walking routine for you and your dog! 🌧️

Say goodbye to tugging. Say hello to joyful walks where you and your dog communicate. 🐾✨

Ready to experience the difference? Visit https://www.ttouch.ca/product/tellington-ttouch-harmony-harnessleash-combo/ to explore the TTouch Harmony Harness System and enjoy our offer. Your pup's happy tail is just a walk away! 🐕🎉



Learn more:
https://www.ttouch.ca/2019/10/16/harnessing-a-dogs-potential

02/07/2023

Absolutely loved doing this workshop today 🥰😃🐾

28/06/2023

Is your dog a bit timid?

Are they in need of a confidence boost?

Would you like to find out how to help them become braver?

Join the team of Qualified Pet Psychologist, Trainee Behaviourist, Ttouch Expert and experienced rescue home.

All breeds, ages and backgrounds welcome.

*not suitable for reactive dogs.

📣 NEW Confidence Building workshop COMING SOON 👇

13/06/2023

First workshop for a long time and it’s going to be a lot of fun 😃🐾

🥳 NERVOUS DOG & PUPPY OWNERS…

Listen up 👂

We have some exciting news!

We’ve teamed up with TTouch expert, Lisa from Real Life Canine Wellbeing & Resilience Coaching to bring you an amazing interactive confidence boosting workshop!

With funky equipment and fab insights, this CONFIDENCE BUILDERS workshop will help your dog try new things and be part of a group, in a safe and fun environment.

Held on Sunday 2nd July at Sunny Acres Dog Walking Paddock, Onchan

Find out more info ⬇️

I’m so excited for this! Whose joining us?

09/06/2023

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29/04/2023

Dogs all over England are smiling today. As of Feb 1st 2024 remote electric (shock) collars will be banned in England. Thank you to everyone who campaigned for 10 years to get this done! The dogs thank you!
https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/media-centre/2023/april/cruel-electric-shock-collars-banned-in-england/

18/04/2023

07/04/2023

Bank Holiday Veterinary Care 💜🐾

With extra chocolate kicking around over the weekend, the risk of your dog eating something they shouldn’t is higher than usual 🤦‍♀️ if your dog does get chocolate then give your usual vets a call 📞 numbers are listed below ⬇️

Big shout out to all the unsung hero’s 🦸‍♂️ the veterinary staff working over the bank holiday weekend 🙌🏻 May the on-call gods be ever in your favour 🤞🏻

Veterinary practice numbers 📞

Arg Beiyn 📞 622259 or 812208
Jane Callows 📞 816445
Medicor 📞 663399
Milan 📞 674076
Strand 📞 835424
Point of Care 📞 492844

29/03/2023

This is so incredibly sad 😢 I had the absolute pleasure to work with Paul, during my Tiggywinkle days and he was a completely lovely person. He ended up sat on the floor with me and a load of hedgehogs chatting for ages 💕 A true animal lover and a very sad loss to the animal World. RIP 💕💕

We're incredibly saddened to hear about the sudden passing of Paul O'Grady.
Paul was a brilliant broadcaster and incredible comedian.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends. We’ll miss you Paul. 🧡

28/03/2023

TABOO TOPIC TUESDAY 💜🐾

This week’s taboo topic is … BREEDING 💔

This is going to be a long one, so bear with me 🤯 I want to make sure I cover this topic thoroughly as it is so important, and I have included breeds of concern present on island 😢

A lot of the dogs I see on a daily basis have behavioural issues that stem from crap breeding 🤷‍♀️ this is beyond heartbreaking as it’s completely avoidable 😡 When looking for a breeder, it is hard sometimes to know what to look for 🤯 it can be a complete minefield that seems totally overwhelming!

Things that breeders should be doing (this is not an exhaustive list) -

🐾 Breeding dams over 18 months of age but under 8 years of age - this means the mother is more emotionally mature to be able to care for puppies but not too old so as to be at higher risk with the pregnancy 🤰

🐾 Provide puppies a suitable environment - puppies raised in the home cope better when moved into a home environment 🤷‍♀️ puppies raised outdoors, away from family, not mixed with novel items will find it hard to to adjust 😢

🐾 Provide puppies a suitable diet - Diet in the early stages of life has a direct impact on development, both physically and mentally! If your breeder is feeding cheap, unbalanced food then you’re likely to end up with a malnourished and unbalanced puppy 😡

🐾 Allow puppies to exhibit normal behaviour patterns - Competing with 7 other puppies for food and water is NOT normal behaviour 🤦‍♀️ this is how resource guarding is started in a lot of cases!

🐾 Puppies and parents should be protected from pain, injury, suffering and disease - Treatment for internal and external parasites should be administered to ALL dogs 🐩 Giardia is a parasite prevalent in some poorly maintained environments 😢 puppies being homed out with giardia are not being protected (and their environment kept clean) as they should be 💔

🐾 Parents should be chosen for temperament - THIS 🙌🏻 I cannot emphasise this enough!!! If you CANNOT meet both parents due to them being ‘wary/nervous/anxious/hyper’ then there is a VERY high probability the puppies will carry a genetic predisposition to the same behaviours! If there’s anything of concern about the parents temperaments then steer well clear!

🐾 Parents should be fully health tested - HEALTH TESTING AND VET CHECKED ARE NOT THE SAME THING!!! 🤯 A vet check consists of the vet checking there is nothing visibly wrong externally and no obviously audible or palpable issues in the heart, lungs or abdomen 👍 health testing can consist of
💉 DNA testing for genetic issues
💉 Hip and Elbow scoring for dysplasia grading
💉 Specialist eye screening
💉 Heart screening, potentially including echocardiogram
💉 IVDD risk screening for at risk breeds
💉 Respiratory function grading

There is NO excuse for poor breeding 😡 it ultimately comes down to greed, because once the breeder has your money they don’t tend to care about the outcome of the pup 💔

Breeds of concern on Island that you should be wary of -
🐾 Beagles
🐾 Poodles (and their mixes)
🐾 Collies
🐾 Schnauzers (and their mixes)
🐾 Jack Russels
🐾 Spaniels (and their mixes)
🐾 Newfoundlands (and their mixes)

20/03/2023

Today we support day to help create awareness of dogs who may need extra space...

Some dogs are on a lead for a reason ⚠️

While your dog may be friendly, not all other dogs want to say hello.

It's important, where possible to give dogs on lead space and always ask before approaching.

They could be...

🐶 In training

🐶 Recovering from an injury or operation

🐶 Anxious or shy

🐶 Frustrated or excited

🐶 Simply don't want to play or be approached

🐶 A little unsteady on their feet

If you see them wearing yellow, this could be a lead, harness or awareness lead, this is to help create awareness of the above.

We thank our Member Sarah from Anxious Dogs Uk for this campaign and working relentlessly to get the message out there.

Thank you,
Helen Motteram & the PPN Team