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23/12/2024

How lovely is this!

23/12/2024

Top Tips for you and your Puppy this Christmas 🎄

👉🏻https://www.abouttimemagazine.co.uk/life/absolute-dogs-six-tips-for-the-first-week-with-your-puppy/

The first few weeks with a new puppy are filled with excitement! 🐶✨ From crate training to creating a loving relationship, these early days are full of fun and cuddles, but they can also require lots of work to set the foundation for a happy, well-behaved dog.

If you're preparing to welcome a new puppy into your home, this article from the pros at Absolute Dogs is one you don’t want to miss. 📚💡

Packed with expert tips and advice, it will help you navigate those first 6 weeks with your new puppy.🐾❤️

If you know someone with a new puppy make sure to share this post with them. 🐶👪

23/12/2024

Oh my gosh how cute is this?!!

19/12/2024

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13/12/2024

Yes!! Super helpful thoughts here!! 👇

🎅🎄Let's talk about Christmas and how it might affect your dog (or other pets). Just like people, not all dogs will enjoy the social aspect of Christmas. Lots of visitors, lots of noise and coming and goings can be stressful, especially as they are unpredictable to your dog. There may also be increased novelty in the form of trees and decorations that might create some concern for certain dogs. Higher levels of stress mean that your dog may not cope as well, and will have lower tolerance levels to human interaction. Post Christmas time is a time when we, as behaviourists, will see a high proportion of cases involving bites to people. So, help your dog out by doing the following:

🐾Have a safe space for your dog to go to, away from a crowded room.

🐾Use baby gates or seperate rooms if necessary to keep your dog separate to guests (but only if they are happy to be contained that way.

🐾Ask any guests to be mindful of your dog and to respect their safety behind the gate.

🐾Make sure all your dog's needs have been met prior to visitors coming over: exercise, toileting, feeding, enrichment opportunities.

🐾Don't take your dog's temperament for granted. There may be food dropped on the floor, toys picked up etc and this could lead to conflict, especially with extra people in the house.

🐾Even social dogs will need some 'time out' to decompress and lower stress levels (just like many people will need to do 😏🫣)

🐾Be aware that many of the foods around on Christmas Day may be harmful to your dog. Chocolates, mince pies, grapes, turkey bones etc are all major hazards. Nobody wants a trip to the emergency vet on Christmas Day!

Plan and prepare for the big day with your pets in mind to make sure everyone has a happy, healthy Christmas!

09/12/2024

07/12/2024

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05/12/2024

04/12/2024

Remember, your REACTIVE DOG is not giving your a hard time. Your reactive dog IS HAVING a hard time.

27/11/2024

Don’t miss out - the Tug-E-Nuff Black Friday sale is ending soon - and I wouldn’t want you to forfeit the chance to grab 3 award-winning toys for the price of 2!

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So take full advantage and treat your pup to a bumper stocking full of exciting new toys for Christmas. 🎄

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26/11/2024

Walk with me; don’t just walk me. Slow down and see the world as I do. I know you’ve got things to do, places to be. But out here, with the ground beneath our feet and the sky above us, there’s a whole world worth noticing.
The autumn chill is in the air today, crisp and full of new smells. It’s different from yesterday, and different from the day before. Every day is new. The leaves crunch under my paws, and I stop to breathe in the rich, earthy scent of them. To you, it might just be a pile of leaves, but to me, it’s a story—one I can’t help but dive into, nose first.
There’s a squirrel somewhere nearby, I can sense it, darting up a tree, its tiny heart beating fast. And the wind carries whispers of things far away: a family cooking dinner, the trace of a cat that passed by early this morning, and the faint perfume of flowers holding on to their last bit of summer. It’s all here, swirling around us if you just take the time to notice.
You tug on the leash, eager to move on, and I can tell you’re thinking about something far away from here. But when we walk, truly walk, you and I can be in this moment together. Feel the cool air brush against your skin, let it wake you up. Notice how the sun filters through the branches, casting shadows that dance on the pavement. Hear the crunch of the leaves beneath our steps, like a secret rhythm just for us.
To you, it might be just another walk, a daily routine to tick off the list. But for me, every step is an adventure. Each scent is a clue, each sound a piece of a puzzle. When you walk with me, really walk with me, you’ll see it too. The world is bigger than what we’re rushing toward. It’s right here, in the small moments, in the quiet spaces between your thoughts.
So, slow down. Breathe. Let the chill fill your lungs and the colours fill your eyes. Walk with me, don’t just walk me. See the world as I do, if only for a little while. It’s all waiting for you, just beneath the surface.
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19/11/2024

Getting a Puppy soon?

Contact me for my NEW PUPPY MEMBERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM

Its designed to be affordable and to take you right through all the twists and turns of bringing up your baby shark ... ahem... I mean FUR BABY!

Faithful Friends Training is FUN and EFFECTIVE - Prioritising building your relationship with your pup so that you have a lifelong bond and really have a FAITHFUL FRIEND rather than a battle on your hands!!

I look forward to hearing from you!! DM or email me [email protected]

15/11/2024

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"The journey of becoming a dog owner is a promise of growth, as you learn to care not just for your dog, but for a faithful life partner."

15/11/2024

Little people and big people too.

14/11/2024

This is an amazing price for a day of training … if you have been tempted to try a workshop in Devon Dogs this would be a good opportunity! Suitable for any breed dog … gun dog skills can help you grow distance handling etc!

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