Flying into midweek!
Hands up if you wish you had this energy?!
Midweek can be tough can’t it, especially when the skies are grey and the weather is changing.
But I can promise you will feel energised by getting out - even if it’s just by seeing how happy your dog is! Can you create some sunshine on your walk? Play your dogs favourite game (hide & seek is brilliant!), take a different route, stretch yourself to go a little further and see what a boost to your mood this brings.
#wednesdaymotivation
Autumn is the best
Autumn is the BEST season by far🧡🍁🌿
What a joy to be out with the stunning colours, crunching through the leaves and enjoying the beautiful sunrises and sunsets🌅
Pausing to enjoy watching the leaves falling, letting your inner child out trying to catch them 😂🥰 and just feeling grateful for the beauty of this time of year is such a boost!
It’s a chance to enjoy some new walks with your dog before the nights really close in and it’s not yet too 🥶! A daily walk helps boost your mental health and boosts your immunity whilst supporting you to bond with your dog and make sure they are also physically and mentally in the best place too. Win, win🤩
Let me know your favourite part of Autumn!🧡
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The best playground is anywhere outdoors
Everytime you step outside with your dog, you have access to the best playground! Every woods, fields & outdoor space is an opportunity to have fun with your dog🤩
You can try simple agility exercises (depending on your dogs heath and mobility) by using logs on the floor and encouraging your dog to jump over them or you can guide them to weave around fence poles or trees. You might consider laying out a simple course in your garden using plant pots as obstacles for your dog to navigate or use treats and do a hide and sniff game in any grass or field.
The only limit is your imagination! I would love to know what games you enjoy with your dog - let’s inspire each other😍🐶
It’s a dogs life🐶
It’s such a hard life being a 🐶!
Firstly my hoomans ask me to take them out for a long walk & then I have to watch the fire for them!
Honestly, next I’ll be getting asked to taste test the roast chicken that’s in the oven. They are taking liberties now!
I hope tomorrow isn’t as hard for poor me🐾
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Dogs are the answer!
Dogs are the answer to everything! Well not quite, but they 100% make life feel just that little bit brighter🤩
Dogs bring us so much unconditional love & the simplicity of this alongside the health benefits of daily walks and the social element of owning a dog brings lots of therapeutic benefits.
Owning a pet can reduce anxiety, depression and alleviate stress and loneliness. As the weather turns colder & the nights get darker, it can be a time when people feel more isolated but having the company of a dog can bring some much needed joy and energy to our day🐶🥰
I can guess watching this video has already made you feel better!😍
Come rain or shine
Our dogs don’t care whether it rains or shines - they just want time with you!
I know it can feel hard to get out on walks when the weather is grey and wet but our dogs love that time with us and their daily walks bring them enrichment which is super important for their body and minds!
So let’s get on those wellies and waterproofs & head out!🥾💦☔️💙
Are you a dogtrovert?
Hands up if this is you too?👋🏻
I saw this on social media recently and thought how true! I think I’m not the only one who finds peace and joy in my relationships with the dogs I work with every day and it’s no surprise that studies show that dog owners (or those who work with animals) will have higher levels of happiness and better mental health.
Regular dog owners walking also improves our physical well being and being out in nature is proven to lower stress and high levels of cortisol. Not to mention how lovely cuddles with our furry best friends feels!🥰🐾
Let me know what you love most about either owning or working with dogs?
Never!
And I say NEVER!🤩
I adore all the amazing dogs I get to walk and support & it’s always such a pleasure to get to know each & everyone!
There will never be a time when I feel I’ve spent too much time with dogs - it’s a complete joy & privilege🐾.
Our dogs deserve to see the beauty we do
They deserve every bit of adventure and happiness don’t they!
Hope this weekend has brought lots of this for you - even if it’s just been on your doorstep.
Happy Sunday all!🤩
Is your dog extra clingy after the summer holidays?
Many of us will have enjoyed a break over the summer and probably spent more time with our dogs either at home or whilst on holiday elsewhere.
If your now finding your dog appears to be more ‘clingy’ than normal or seems more anxious now you’ve returned to work/school routines I’m here to remind you this is completely normal. Our dogs are social animals and generally feel better and more confident when they are around their owners.
Returning to longer periods of absence can be unsettling for a period until they adjust again - remember to give them reassurance & comfort by creating safe places in the home (this may be a crate or a cosy corner with their favourite toys, blanket etc) & consider downplaying when you leave and also return home to keep anxiety & excitement lower. Lick mats or food stuffed toys can also provide self soothing.
I’ll be covering separation anxiety in more detail later in the week so come back then!