Helen Atton - Focussed Instruction for Dogs and Owners

14/10/2025

https://www.fidobehaviour.com/blog/supporting-a-traumatised-rescued-dog-to-gain-confidence

Bella, a beautiful, pedigree poodle bitch, had been used as a breeding bitch in an illegal puppy farm for all of her adult life, until she was rescued at 3 and a half years of age. Her current owners found her and brought her home after only about 4 weeks in the shelter. When I met her, she had jus

28/09/2025

Three years old today. Such a diva!

16/09/2025

https://www.fidobehaviour.com/blog/how-can-tension-affect-a-dogs-behaviour

   Your dog’s physical comfort is deeply connected to their emotional wellbeing and their behaviour. When a dog is tense, they may be more reactive, avoidant, or sensitive to touch and proximity. But when their body feels good, they’re more open, relaxed, and receptive. Why Ten

01/09/2025

If you've ever wondered what your dog's mouth is really telling you about how she feels from the sounds she makes to the shapes she pulls, please read my latest body language blog at https://www.fidobehaviour.com/blog/what-your-dogs-mouth-is-really-saying.

01/09/2025

https://www.fidobehaviour.com/blog/what-your-dogs-mouth-is-really-saying

Your dog’s mouth can tell you a lot about how they’re feeling, from chilled and happy to anxious or even angry and threatening. Don’t ever just concentrate on the mouth alone though. To really understand what’s going on, take in the full picture: tail position, ear movement, posture, and any...

29/08/2025

Fun in the sun for the pups at August's FIDO puppy socialisation party whilst older dogs were learning to make friends and relax together at a companionable FIDO walk. Anxious and reactive dogs who are beginning to relax, join with the pack of friendly and comfortable dogs and learn to make new friends.
With Barry, Bentley, Biggles, Byron, Cybil, Delphi, Foxy, Henry, Kili, Luna, Milo, Poppy and Sully.

26/08/2025

https://www.fidobehaviour.com/blog/reading-your-dogs-body-language-the-power-of-movement

Dogs are always talking — not with words, but with their bodies. Whether they’re bouncing around or standing completely still, every movement (or lack of it) tells a story. If you want to really understand your dog, tuning into their body language is a great place to start. Happy Dog A content

20/08/2025

Please sign the petition to support Bridges Community Centre in Monmouth. This is such a key facilility for the entire town and it would be a social disaster if it were forced to close.

Urge Monmouthshire Council to grant Bridges a long-term lease without rebate reviews.

18/08/2025

https://www.fidobehaviour.com/blog/what-are-your-dogs-ears-telling-you

Dogs have super expressive ears, and they can give you lots of clues about how your dog is feeling. But don’t rely on ears alone—always check out the rest of their body too, because ear signals can sometimes be a bit tricky to read. Dogs pull their ears back in different ways depending on how ex...

13/08/2025

Dogs don’t have vocal chords as we have. They rely on a wide range of body language—including their very expressive tails—to let us know when they’re happy, worried, or somewhere in between. What is your dog's tail telling you? My blog will help you to understand, so you can communicate with your dog in a way he appreciates. See
https://www.fidobehaviour.com/blog/what-is-my-dogs-tail-trying-to-tell-me

13/08/2025

https://www.fidobehaviour.com/blog/how-to-build-a-great-bond-with-your-dog

Creating a happy, trusting relationship with your dog starts with truly tuning in to their world. When you learn to meet their needs for exercise, affection, mental games, and relaxation time, you’ll notice them glowing with contentment—and looking to you as their friend and supporter.

08/08/2025

Why is my dog reactive?
This is a question you may have asked yourself many times. Why is my dog barking and lunging at things in the environment when other dogs are not? First of all, it’s not your fault..read my thoughts at https://www.fidobehaviour.com/blog/why-is-my-dog-reactive