PUP - Positively Understanding Pooches

PUP - Positively Understanding Pooches Using positive force free methods to give owners behaviour support centred around the dogs happiness
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Thank you to everyone that came on our group walk today. I know it was a tough one and some struggled, me included! Myse...
09/11/2024

Thank you to everyone that came on our group walk today. I know it was a tough one and some struggled, me included! Myself and Nick have different views on our most favourite walks which adds to the variety and certainly pushes me to do more hills than I would otherwise which although I don't appreciate at the time feel a great achievement after. We loved having you all join us be that for all or just some of the walk.
For those who were new don't panic we have shorter walks with less hills 🤣🙈.
I hope all the doggos sleep well 🥰
More pics in comments.

We are on holiday yayyy! Starting with our group walk tomorrow 🥳 I mean that doesn't really count as work..right?! 🤣Don'...
08/11/2024

We are on holiday yayyy! Starting with our group walk tomorrow 🥳 I mean that doesn't really count as work..right?! 🤣
Don't worry if you usually see Lyn then she is still here and working and calls will be redirected to her (please call via normal call and not whatsapp). She will be on hand for any emergencies.

We still have a few spots on our walk tomorrow if you have a sociable dog and fancy joining us. Info in events. Or we look forward to seeing you when we return 🥰

Sorry folks super behind on posts. Pics of our fab retriever meet at the beach 🥰
07/11/2024

Sorry folks super behind on posts.
Pics of our fab retriever meet at the beach 🥰

This pair had a fantastic time doing some lost dog tracking practice 🥰
07/11/2024

This pair had a fantastic time doing some lost dog tracking practice 🥰

A lovely group walk...even if we did manage to lose Nick 🙈😱
27/10/2024

A lovely group walk...even if we did manage to lose Nick 🙈😱

A fantastic session covering recall with this little one. If you think that training recall is about calling your dog to...
26/10/2024

A fantastic session covering recall with this little one. If you think that training recall is about calling your dog to come to you and giving them a treat and your dog often ignores you then think again. Recall training doesn't even start with getting your dog to come to you 😱.

Early start today to go and support one of the PUP crews first ever agility comps like a proud Auntie and Uncle. We love...
26/10/2024

Early start today to go and support one of the PUP crews first ever agility comps like a proud Auntie and Uncle. We love all the achievements our clients make. She had a tonne of fun and for her first time in the environment did amazing. Its daunting doing these things for the first time. Very proud of them 🥳🥰

A walk in the woods, nothing very amazing about that. In fact we do it quite often with this chap as he loves sniffing a...
25/10/2024

A walk in the woods, nothing very amazing about that. In fact we do it quite often with this chap as he loves sniffing all the fab scents. However today it was a big deal. We vary our walks with this chap one day in the week we do field, one day woods and one a village walk alongside another one of us who has other dogs. For him the woodland walk is where he relaxes and sniffs the most. We have never met another dog there or a person and he can let his guard down. But last week he sniffed something and got a shock. We presume he got stung by a wasp or similar. He was jumping all around. Trying to escape his harness which he hasn't done since we first started with him. Rubbing himself on the floor. Firstly I let him calm for a second and gave him a minute to check him over and assess the situation. He stopped panicking and was rubbing his nose but he wasn't swelling or having a bad reaction so we just took our time back to the van. He kept stopping and not wanting to walk but then as I imagine the sting subsided he trotted back. When home I made sure his owners were aware and advised at least an antihistamine but to monitor and seek vet help if necessary. Although subdued he was fine after a while and back to himself. However today it was back to walking in the woods. We got out the van and he was hesitant so we just stood for a bit and processed. We went on some more and at the gate to the woods again we took some time. Same walking round. There was no forcing or bribing just allowing choices and no pressure. Now why am I writing about this? Because what happens if your dog has a negative experience when they are out that isn't so obvious as being stung. What if they freak out at hearing a cat deterrent or power line or see something that triggers a memory. It's easy to understand our dogs when we know the reasons but what about when we don't? Forcing our dogs through it because we know the situation is safe is not going to help them to learn and process. It doesn't matter why they are feeling anxious. What matters is how we handle it to allow them to overcome and feel better. This may be as simple as giving them time or may be a whole long behaviour modification process. Just because we don't understand doesn't mean their emotions are not justified.

Lovely walk in the forest for these 3 munchkins 🥰
23/10/2024

Lovely walk in the forest for these 3 munchkins 🥰

We do love this giant loon 🤣🥰
18/10/2024

We do love this giant loon 🤣🥰

Waking up in the pitch black after all last nights rain felt miserable but driving around watching the most stunning pin...
17/10/2024

Waking up in the pitch black after all last nights rain felt miserable but driving around watching the most stunning pink sunrise and blue skies emerging definitely changes the mood very quickly. Looking to be a beautiful day 🌞

Midweek group meet to make the rainy day a little less miserable 🥰. We will be putting up some dates later for our group...
16/10/2024

Midweek group meet to make the rainy day a little less miserable 🥰. We will be putting up some dates later for our group walks that everyone is welcome to come and join in with 🐾

As the nights get shorter we are more limited with what we can do. We only have one more week left of evening classes. G...
16/10/2024

As the nights get shorter we are more limited with what we can do. We only have one more week left of evening classes. Group Walks will move to street lit places, torch walks and weekends and man trailing the same. Unfortunately over November we are even more limited as we avoid after dark due to the amount of people letting off fireworks and the last thing we want to do is to have dogs out with fireworks going off. So please bear with us and if you want to join us the availability will be very limited so book early and plan your whole life around your dogs social calendar 🤣🤣🥰

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We hear time and time again "my dog can swim they will be fine". But the rivers are now fast moving. Your dog can very quickly find themselves carried along from their point of access and find it hard to get up the bank. It only takes a second. They can take onboard some water in panic or from exhaustion or just because of losing their footing and being taken by surprise. We are called out so often at Search and Scan - SAS to dogs who are missing and we end up recovering their poor bodies from the rivers. Or we know they have gone in but sadly never recover them. It is not worth the risk. Put your dog on a lead around water. Let them swim in the summer when the water is shallow and virtually at a standstill. Take them to lakes they can get in and out of easily. It only takes one time and you can guarantee most of the distraught owners we help also used to say "they are great swimmers". Your dog cannot assess risk but you can and it's your job to keep them safe. 🐶

Ice cream with two spoons? To share with the dog of course 🥰 (No ice cream is not healthy for dogs, no he didn't have loads, yes he gets naughty treats because he's my old boy 😍) #twospoons #icecream #hotweather #sunnydays #positivelyunderstandingpooches

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Every week here at PUP is super busy with so many wonderful doggos to take out on adventures, train, have for classes etc. We just love them all 😍🐶 #dogwalker #dogbehaviourist #walkies #dogshavingfun #positivelyunderstandingpooches

Early walks mean all last nights lovely wildlife sniffs are super fresh 🐽 #positivelyunderstandingpooches

We happened to call in here and what a fab find. Watch this space as we might supply some products at ours. So much to choose where do you start? Utter dog heaven, and all great for your pooch. So nice to be able to go in a pet shop and not have to pick and choose your way through all the awful processed unhealthy stuff. #dogtreats #dogfriendly #naturaldogtreats #yumyums #naturaltreatwiltshire #dogshop Natural Treats Wiltshire

We are now keeping stock of a few tug-e-nuff toys. We can also order in any others you may want. We use them ourselves at PUP. If you head over to their site using this link https://tug-e-nuff.co.uk/?ref=positivelyunderstandingpooches you can grab yourself a fabulous 10% discount using our code POSITIVELYUNDERSTANDINGPOOCHES Or you can pick one up next time you visit us 🥰. Fabulous for recall training and to build the relationship with your dog. #positivelyunderstandingpooches

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