Katie The Dog Trainer

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Qualified Dog Training & Behaviour| Force-Free, Positive Reinforcement

Big Feelings Dogs | Specialising in Reactivity, Cooperative Care, Anxiety, Rescues and Babies & Childrens Safety Around Dogs

Fenland & Huntingdonshire In Person or Online Woldwide

25/10/2025

As a qualified Applied Animal Behaviourist, I've seen so much bad advice being given out to guardians who just want the best for their pet. ❤️‍🩹

Most of the advice just relies on quick fixes which can have serious implications down the line. 💔

Here are some points that I hate the most!

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25/10/2025

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18/10/2025

Separation anxiety isn’t “bad behavior” as it's often seen as. It’s an emotional panic response to being left alone and putting them in a crate won't cure it and instead they are in their crate terrified and can’t escape. 😞 This then puts them in a state of learned helplessness as they realise no one is coming back 💔

For some dogs, confinement can cause self-injury 🤕 broken teeth, bloody paws, damaged nails 😢 And each time they panic in their crate, it can make the anxiety worse the next time you leave, causing more damage to themselves.

What they need isn’t confinement but instead they need space, safety, and support.❤️‍🩹

With patience, behavior therapy, and sometimes behavioral medication, recovery is possible.

If your dog struggles being left alone, reach out to a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT) or a veterinary behaviorist — they can help you both find peace 🐶💞

Get in touch if you're struggling with this! 📞📱

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15/10/2025

| Pet Remedy Professional Partner

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10/10/2025

✨Not every event is dog friendly✨

Of course it would be lovely if we lived in a world where we could take our dogs everywhere but that’s quite simply not realistic.

Our world isn’t built to support dogs needs, even events or establishments which are labelled as dog friendly aren’t ever truly built for dogs, especially those which have more specific behavioural needs. Quite often these spaces aren’t enjoyable for dogs and can take a toll on their emotional wellbeing.

Before taking your dog into a pub, fair, cafe, market or public event ask yourself:

Q. What are they going to get out of this experience?
Q. Are they truly going to enjoy being here ?

It takes a very specific dog to have a genuine yes. So if the answer is no, leave them home or if they struggle home alone organise an ethical sitter.

Instead of taking them to things we enjoy, pay attention to what your dog actually enjoys and spend some time to make their world better.

After all we are their whole life 🌍

💫Firework Fear💫 Firework night is fast approaching and with less than a month to go now isn’t the right time to introduc...
08/10/2025

💫Firework Fear💫

Firework night is fast approaching and with less than a month to go now isn’t the right time to introduce a desensitisation and counter-conditioning programs as this will take time to build on at their individual pace.

Environmental management such as creating a safe space, natural calming pheromones, sound layering and physical comfort can be really useful in reducing the impact but for many dogs this alone isn’t enough.

In the UK there are two medications licensed specifically for noise phobia in dogs. Don’t leave it too last minute to speak to your vet about behavioural medication as this could make all the difference to your dogs experience.

With all sudden behavioural changes, especially noise sensitivity, it’s important to consider pain. Pain has a substantial influence on behaviour. Studies have found that 80% of dogs presenting with undesirable behaviours have some underlying muscular skeletal or gastrointestinal pain & discomfort. Increased sudden muscle tension through startling is suggested to exacerbate pain leading to increased noise sensitivity.

Sometimes dogs need a bit of extra help and that’s okay. Consult with your vet to find out the best pathway for your dog this firework season.

26/09/2025

👻 Get spooky 👻

This spooky season takes some time away from the world to support your dog’s healing journey.

Constant exposure to triggers in the hope that one day those responses will fade away isn’t realistic or ethical.

Each time your dog reacts their body is flooded with the stress hormones which can stay within the body for 24 hours up to 72 hours depending on the intensity, consistency and longevity of the exposure.

Walking in quiet locations, like graveyards, gives them (and you) a well needed break, the opportunity to decompress, relax, feel safe in their surroundings, practice natural behaviours and move towards enjoying being outside again.

If you need support with your dogs reactivity get in touch today ⬇️

📧 [email protected]

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08/09/2025

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25/08/2025

✨Pattern Games - Ping Pong✨

🏓 Seems simple ? That’s the point…

Pattern games like Ping Pong, which involves the easy pattern of throwing treats side to side reinforcing the dog for orienting back towards the handler, have multiple benefits for our dogs.

Predictability reduces anxiety. By having this predictable movement based pattern to follow it can help them to feel more safe, secure, confident, in control, comfortable, focused and relaxed in situations which they may otherwise of struggled in.

This simple repetitive pattern offers a known outcome of events to support them in shifting from a state of hyper arousal and tension into a calmer more content mindset.

Physical movement can help decrease their frustration and physical tension within the body, encourage natural patterns of behaviour while in turn increasing engagement with their humans and the benefits of the surrounding environment.

✨Trust Account ✨ Trust is a fundamental component for a strong lasting bond and the foundations of a solid relationship....
11/08/2025

✨Trust Account ✨

Trust is a fundamental component for a strong lasting bond and the foundations of a solid relationship.

When looking at the relationship between you and your dog think of this as a bank account, The more you invest the richer you’ll become.

Every time you reinforce a behaviour you’re making a deposit into a very important savings account. When regular deposits are made into this account the behaviour is more likely to reoccur in the future and the relationship increases.

Deposits into the account shouldn’t only be made through valuable reinforcement but also through giving them the opportunity to make choices, meeting their specific needs and allowing them to feel safe, secure and content.

Each time a withdrawal is taken from the account through fear, stress, punishment, force or threat there is a risk of bankruptcy leading to a relationship breakdown. A strong history of positive reinforcement as well as listening to their communication can maintain the relationship and reduce the impact when a situation occurs where a withdrawal would be needed such as the administration of medication.

Withdrawal from the account should always be avoided unless absolutely necessary.

16/07/2025

✨Licking and Pain✨

Pain in dogs doesn’t always present in the most distinctive ways, even the most subtle changes to our dog’s behaviour could indicate a level of pain or discomfort so should always be investigated.

Alongside noise sensitivity, a change in gait and physical sensitivity for Dodger a really key sign that his pain is elevated is localised licking of his forelimbs and nose.

Though licking can be a completely normal behaviour, elevated repetitive licking specifically in a localised area can be an indicator of pain, discomfort, allergies, anxiety or stress.

When licking the brain releases neurotransmitters; dopamine, serotonin and endorphins which are naturally calming and soothing. Due to this licking can quickly become a coping mechanism, displacement behaviour or an abnormal repetitive behaviour.

When this behaviour happens repeatedly, painful sores can develop on the skin known as lick granuloma as well as other lesions or infections.

Always investigate pain as a factor for any sudden changes in your dogs behaviour.

30/06/2025

☀️ Dogs Die On Hot Walks ☀️

The summer weather is here in full although it’s tempting to make the most of this warmer weather it’s important to make sure this isn’t at the detriment of our dog’s welfare

The UK has been issued with an Amber heat health alert due to temperatures expected to reach 34°C.

🧽 This isn’t being a fun sponge - it’s a risk to their life.

Exercising dogs in the heat can be and IS fatal. For all dogs especially elderly, young, medically compromised, thick coated or brachycephalic breeds exercising in temperatures over 20 °C comes with increased risks 25°C+ it’s WAY too hot .

🔥 Dogs lose their lives every year due to heat related injuries, no dog has ever died from missing a walk.

Signs of heatstroke:
⛔️ Loss of Mobility, Wobbliness, Drowsiness or Collapsing
⛔️Heavy Panting, Thick Saliva & Increased Drooling
⛔️Dark Red or Pale Gums
⛔️Vomiting or Diarrhoea
⛔️Lethargy or Confusion
⛔️Excessive Thirst
⛔️Increased Heat Rate

🚨 Heat stroke is a medical emergency if you suspect your dog is suffering from heat stroke act fast and reduced their temperature as quickly as possible, rapid cooling saves lives.

WET Before VET, Call the vet immediately but start the cooling process before transport:

💦 Seek shade & offer water
💦 Full body immersion into the nearest body of water baths, pools, rivers, troughs.
💦Pour cool water over their bodies
💦Use air conditioning and fans to blow the heat away
🚙 Transport to your vets.

Aim to walk early morning or late evening or skip their walks all together opting for low impact cooling enrichment.

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