PAWsitivity Rocks - Dog Training and Behaviour Transformation

07/03/2025

Sadie had her first hydrotherapy session with Aqua Canine Hydrotherapy today.
She did so well, and Kirsty was ever so patient with her.

Looking forward to the progress over the next weeks to keep my girl mobile 💕

02/03/2025

Sleepy pups after scent class with Laura Carter Canines

01/03/2025

Happy gotcha day!

7 years ago, I picked up Sadie from the Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary and it still remains the best day of my life.

01/03/2025

Last week of our Reactivity workshop and we focused on happy handling techniques, to make grooming, vet visits and other procedures less scary.

It's been such a pleasure training with this group of fantastic owners and watch their progress over the weeks.

Keep an eye on my socials for updates on upcoming online training opportunities.

28/02/2025

No, it's not ok to let your off lead dog run wild in public spaces 🙄

And it’s part of responsible dog ownership to be in control of your dog and be respectful of other dog owners and people on a walk.

Why should you not let your dog run wild?
❎ For one, the dog is out of control, especially when they don’t respond to their owner calling

❎ Two, it is disrespectful to other dog owners, particularly those who may have anxious or reactive dogs

❎ And three, it’s not safe for your dog, other dogs, and people

I see this all the time when I'm out walking the dogs in my area, and had several incidents where dogs have been running wild with no recall, upsetting my dogs in training, or other people’s dogs.

For a reactive dog owner, this may just ruin their walk or make them feel defeated and deflated over the whole experience.

And it shouldn’t be like this.

Your dog is your responsibility - and we all deserve to enjoy the outdoors and need to be respectful of each other.

Hands up if you agree. ✋

24/02/2025

Highly recommend!

Rare Opportunity – Join a Block 2 Scent Work Course!

I have an unusual opportunity for someone to join my Block 2 Scent Work Course, starting next Sunday (1st March)! To join this course, your dog must have already done some basic scent work and be working on gun oil or Kong. The other dogs in the class have completed a 6-week beginners’ course, so this is ideal if you’ve started scent work and want to take it further!

📅 This is a 6-week course, running for 1 hour per week
🕖 Sunday evenings at 7:15pm
📍 Held at my venue in DD10 0HY near Johnshaven, Montrose, Scotland.

During the course, you will learn the skills required to undertake an Odour Recognition Test (ORT), as well as core skills needed for National Nosework Association scent work. We will be working on a variety of interior, exterior, and section box searches, helping to develop your dog’s confidence and accuracy.

Each week, you will receive a printed handout and videos of key skills to practice at home, ensuring you and your dog continue to progress between sessions.

This space is suitable whether you are looking to compete in scent work or simply enjoy it as a fun and rewarding activity with your dog.

If you are interested, please drop me a message as soon as possible to secure your spot!

22/02/2025

Great progress by everyone at Week 3 of the Reactivity workshop.

Today we focused on self control, identifying our own triggers and decreasing the importance of predictors for our dogs.

18/02/2025

'It's not where you are in life, it's who you have by your side that matters'

Give me a ❤ if you agree.

17/02/2025

I got to work with the beauty over the weekend.

She has a tendency to do her own thing, so we've been working on owner focus and building a stronger relationship.

16/02/2025

How are you feeling today?

It’s so important to be aware of what we’re feeling, especially when owning a reactive dog.

Our feelings directly transfer onto our dogs, so if we are struggling emotionally, our dogs will, too.

That is why it important that we also become aware of how we are feeling — something we might not always do if we’re not reminded to check in with ourselves!

Let me know in the comments how you are using the emojis!

15/02/2025

Some pictures of Week 2 of our Reactivity workshop.

This week, we worked on how we can help our dogs to regulate their arousal and come back down after a high arousal event.

Well done everyone!

14/02/2025

Happy birthday, Bonnie!

11 years today, 8 of those spent in horrible conditions in Romania but now you're living your best life 🎉❤️

Never had time for a birthday cake, so it was quick breakfast art 😂