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Yani's Friends specialise in a holistic approach to canine behaviour and game based training. We look forward to meeting you!
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Yani's friends is a bespoke service that has all relevant CRB checks, are fully insured with over 15 years experience in the animal sector with rescue and rehabilitation being the front line of this experience. As well as experience i also have a degree in Animal behaviour and Welfare, have recently completed the Pro Dog trainer programme with Absolute Dogs and am now working towards becoming an A

pplied Zoopharmacognosy practitioner. We will also be continuing our behaviour services through one-one consultation, both online and in-person, workshops and online classes. All our work will be taking on a holistic approach mixed with force-free positive reinforcement training, from up-to date information, to get the best out of your pet.

17/09/2024

⭐️🍁 A welcome of sorts 🍁⭐️

So I figured it’s been a little while since I have done a welcome post and I have had some new follows of late so time for a little introduction.

If you are new here, then welcome, my name is Lois and I the human behind the very large team of dogs.
I am a fully qualified behaviourist (BSc) specialising in all things puppy and youngster as well as still taking the odd resource guarding or aggression case. Based in Innerleithen, Scottish Borders (but I cover world wide as work online too)

I have a background in rescue and not just here but the Middle East and I have explored the realms of natural health for our canines which I simply love and am expanding out into this further but for now you will have to wait and see how this looks.

Now I am known for thinking outside the box and that’s usually why many land my way, whilst taking an ethical approach to helping you understand your canine for the individual that they are.

I don’t offer quick fixes as don’t have a magic wand to hand but I am the person for you if you want to get into the nitty gritty behaviour and learn how to guide your canine back into a space of harmony.

Yes you have read that right. I train YOU and not your dog.

I am also a game based trainer and love nothing more then training through choice- No that doesn’t mean it’s a free for all!!

So that’s one branch of who I am and what I do.

I am also a spiritual medium, animal communicator.
I strongly believe it’s all connected and for those that wish to drop into the world of energetics or feel called to explore this area with their canine then I am more then happy to build this into any work I offer.

And for now the final branch, I am a home based natural breeder-if you are here for the puppy content then this will be moving over to a sister page fully later this week 😊

And that’s me in a nut shell.

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Moving forward, this page will go back into the realms of all mentioned above and all puppy content moving to my sister page which of course you are more then welcome to follow too, just to tidy everything up. Not to worry though there will the occasional cross over post.

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15/09/2024

🐶⭐️ Puppy class graduation 🐶⭐️

Well it’s been a couple of weeks since my first puppy class in the area graduated Pawesome puppies.

We finished the course with an outdoor session that allowed us to practise our proximity life skills as well as working around some distraction and lovely puppy play.

During the 6-weeks, we covered basic behaviour cues, the importance of setting up for calmness and the beginning stages of doing nothing.
We also worked on some focus activities to set puppies up successfully around real life distractions and to avoid conflict from arising due to negative interactions.
And finally we worked on the foundations of loose lead walking as well as recall.

It was a jam-packed programme, great fun and lovely to see puppies flourish.

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If you would like to grab a space in the next block of classes beginning Thursday 19th, there is still 2 spaces left 💖

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14/09/2024

⭐️🐶 Adventures 🐶⭐️

No long posts today, let’s just take the time to acknowledge the week of adventures.

Mine has cerrainly been an interesting one, many lessons, a definite theme building around our canine counterparts that I will share more on in coming days and a bitten finger.

So never a dull moment, however for now, share your weekend adventure photos of what you and your canine guardians are getting up to this weekend (even if it is a touch wild up here in the borders this evening) 🥴🥴

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Toot has been on a big spanner adventure and this was his unimpressed face that he couldn’t scale a vertical bank like the others 😂

13/09/2024

🔮⭐️ Happy Friday 13th Witches ⭐️🔮

Let’s embrace the spooky side today and go down into the realms of spiritual energy, you know the bit that many fear but is awakening so many of the collective at present.

Are you embracing the energy shifts? Although you may also be feeling like you are on one heck of a rollercoaster too 🥴

Maybe you are just starting to question the narrative, maybe that gut instinct is getting stronger and maybe those dreams are giving you all the right nudges but leaving you questioning your sanity…

No need to question your sanity, it’s time to embrace it 💖

Anyway….

Friday 13th.

A day all about celebrating your feminine energy, one of healing and bringing luck to the forefront.
Not a day to be feared as many have led us to believe over the centuries.

So what guidance do you need right now?

Pick a card and results will be up later today

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Have an amazing day 🍀

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🔮⭐️ card reveal ⭐️🔮

Card 1:
Weasel- Stealth

If you are drawn to this card, your powers of observation are keen. You are a powerful ally to have in business since you see what the competition is doing. People may make a mistake sizing you up at first but as soon as they try and outsmart you, they soon learn your intelligence is greater than their own.
Look to weasel to tell you the hidden reasons behind anything. Observe who or what needs attention or a solution and offer your assistance in your own quiet way.

Card 2- Dragonfly

Illusion

This magic is of the Dreamtime. It is the essence of the winds of change, the messages of wisdom and enlightenment and the communications from the elemental world.
If you have been drawn to dragonfly, you may have forgotten to water your plants. It may also be time to break down your illusions you have held that restrict your actions or ideas.
If you feel the need for change, call on dragonfly to guide you through the mists of illusion.
Remember things are never as they seem.

Card 3: Beaver

Builder.

If you are drawn to beaver, it may be time to put your ideas into action or to complete some project that has been neglected.
The beaver could also be asking you to settle differences with fellow workers or friends.
Beaver tells you to look for alternative solutions to life’s challenges and to protect the creations which you put your love and energy into,
Beaver also brings a warning to watch your back. Use discernment and all will be fine.

Card 4: Deer

Gentleness

Dear teaches us to use the power of gentleness to touch the Hearts and minds of wounded beings who are trying to keep us from sacred mountain.
If deer has nudged it’s way into your cards today, you are being asked to find the gentleness of spirit that heals all wounds.
Stop pushing so hard to get others to change and love them as they are.
Apply gentleness to your present situation and become like a summer breeze: warm and caring,
Spirit will guide you through your present dilemma all you have to do is connect.

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12/09/2024

🐶⭐️ Meet Cookie 🐶⭐️

Now this boy is an utter whirlwind and his human mums deserve a gold medal for putting up with his antics however they have been the best clients to work with from the beginning!

You see sometimes you get a dog that really does change the rules of the game and make their humans shift their expectations to what the individual dog can cope with and very occasionally these expectations will differ.

Cookie has been with his human mums from a pup. And nothing has been straight forward with this boy.
He is an ultra sensitive being (not of this world), is highly reactive, was clashing with the other dogs in the household and safe to say he knows his own mind!
He also doesn’t think he should flex into the modern pretty boxes we set out for our canines.

Now thankfully he has landed with the right humans for this undertaking as he is taking them on one heck of a spiritual journey (which they are embracing with open arms) and we have not only done the behaviour, training and wellness work but the energetic and spiritual work too and continue to do so.

Are we at the end result with Cookie. Not at all and that is part of his lesson. It’s never about the end result. It’s about the journey and all it’s twists and turns along the way.

What wins has this boy had?

⭐️ He has taught his humans how to connect with him on a deeper level and also understand the most subtle of behaviour communication cues.

⭐️ He has slowed their day to day down from hustle and bustle.

⭐️ He has found his place within their group of canines that he shares his home with and all the rescue bunnies and no longer views the puss cats as playthings.

And I want to also put an acknowledgment here for his awesome human mum who has put so much time into this boy and given him every opportunity to flourish as many would have given up. 💖💖💖

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I have sat on Cookies story for a long while as his message is so clear and I also feel that it is now ready to share with others.

Focus on the journey and not the end result and if you are still on that hamster wheel it is time to get off and listen to the winds of change as their message is certainly one that is getting stronger 💜

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11/09/2024

🍁🐶 Dog training classes 🍁🐶

Well time is certainly pressing on and September is not hanging about!

My first intake of dog training classes have all concluded and the feedback has been brilliant and the dogs (as well as their humans) smashed it out the park with progress being beautiful to watch.

Now with the main classes, both start on Thursday 19th September 2024 at 6pm for Pawsome puppies (Upto 6months) & 7pm for Joyous Juniors (for dogs 6-12 months) at Traquair Village hall.

You will receive:
⭐️ 6-weeks of working with a fully qualified behaviourist (BSc) using upto date game based training methods.
🐾 Small class size of up to 4 canines & their handlers.
🐶 1 session being humans only & the last session outdoors.
⭐️ Behind the scenes support for the block and training booklet on graduation.

Your investment: £120

‼️ 2 spaces left in puppy and juniors ‼️

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Now for the Brand new offerings, and I am excited about these options, which I feel will bridge the gap for canine guardians, allow you to work on the harder lifeskills whilst still remaining in a controlled setting to build your confidence to support your dog in the real world.

Each session will be in a different local area, so we can work on set skills. Plenty of distractions, ideal for problem solving in the moment & a way to get fabulous results.

Puppies on patrol will begin on Saturday 21st September at 10am
Awesome Adolescence will begin on Saturday 21st September at 11am ‼️2 spaces available ‼️

What you will receive:
🐾 Qualified behaviourist. BSc. Support
⭐️ 4 sessions in different locations around Innerleithen/Peebles.
🐾 Small groups of upto 4 dogs and their humans.
🐶 Behind the scenes support & training booklet upon graduation.

Introductory investment offer: £90

To get the most out for these groups I do ask that you have either completed a training block/private session with me or done classes elsewhere.

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If you would like to jump into any of the classes, drop me a message

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10/09/2024

⭐️🐶 Individuality 🐶⭐️

This is something i see all too often and closely links with the conversation I put across yesterday and in some ways we have to question if we are setting u our dogs for failure by doing so without even realising.

You see we welcome our canine into our life, whether we are newbie dog guardians, or experienced in a set breed and we automatically expect them to fit a mould.

A cockapoo is a cockapoo and must do XYZ…

A poodle is just a lapdog 😳😳 and doesn’t like to go miles or have a prey drive…

A springer spaniel is going to be hyperactive because it’s a breed thing and the clue is in the name…

I have always had this breed and this one isn’t the same as my others…

And so on the stories go. But is this expecting our dogs to fit a mould actually doing more harm then good?

Because ultimately we are overlooking a huge component, and that is that your dog in front of you is an individual.

It has a soul that is unique to it. Whether it’s a new soul or one that has been here before, it is still an individual.

And surely we should be treating it as such.

Yes genetics are important as is all the other puzzle pieces we need to take into and more on these puzzle pieces another day, but first things first if you are set in your ways of comparing your current canine to a previous or to a mould that others have built then it’s time to shift your thinking.

We say train the dog in front of you for a reason.
Learn their quirks, take into account their character, learn what makes them tick and most importantly remember they are an individual, just like me and you!

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Ready to start getting your mindset shifted for the benefit of your canine and your relationship then stick around as I just never know what I am going to share next 😊

09/09/2024

⭐️🍁 Your journey is your own 🍁⭐️

It’s been a little bit but time to get back into the swing of posting and rearranging social media as I move forward so watch this space for the changes.

For now though let’s talk about our journey.

It’s human nature to compare ourselves to others and this is something I have spoken about before and no doubt will again at some stage in the future.

You see when your canine comes into your life, you will walk a path together. A journey of some sorts and you may think this journey will be linear, plain sailing or a walk in the park.

And sometimes this is the case.

However, sometimes you land a dog that will turn your life upside down, take you on a journey with more curves in the road then there is straight paths and leave you questioning everything.
And with such dogs, we can often find ourselves comparing our own journey to that of another.

But we can’t compare ourselves to others as our journey is unique to us.

That partnership with your canine is unique to you as a pair.

And when we do fall into such a pattern, it just adds to the turmoil and starts all those inner stories we tell ourselves and become our truth.

So the next time your canine guardian leaves you questioning your sanity, and you can feel yourself comparing yourself to others, put in a pause, and remember the journey is for the pair of you.

And is unique to you both. No one else.

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29/08/2024

Finally this little lady posed for a photo on our morning mooch in the sunshine!

Hala has proven elusive for photos as she is never still but after discovering she could climb the bench I was sat on she settled on my shoulders for this beauty.

Little sprocket rocket

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27/08/2024

🍁🐶 Autumn offerings 🍁🐶

With Autumn being just days away, I figured I would be organised for once. Now I know it feels like I have just been posting about behind the scenes and offers of late however it feels like everything is hitting at once so I am putting this out there so content can move towards a revisit to some puppy training series stuff over the course of September.

Now I have decided to shuffle stuff around moving forward which will pull this page back into being primarily training and behaviour based with little flurries of behind the scenes stuff here and there, but more on that later.

For now as we move forward, I am bringing back a special offer that I put on the shelf a couple of years ago with limited spaces each month to make sure I can look after those that reach out.

Now this offer is an ideal starting block for those on a more complex journey that want a taster whilst also shuffling that dial in the right direction towards change.

Or it is a fabulous stand alone programme to fine tune or overcome that single struggle that is niggling in the background-usually the one that we are left pulling our hair out over!

And trust me I have been there.

This offer is available to those both online and in-person so distance doesn’t have to be an issue and still has the option of building in energetic work if you are called to.

Limited to 5 spaces a month and this offer will run until December 2024.

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26/08/2024

🐶🐾 Happy international dogs day 🐾🐶

What‘a not to love about celebrating our canine counterparts then a day dedicated to them however if you ask Berezi he thinks every day is dedicated to him and he has an update to share with you all later this week.

Now i’m not going to share the stories off all my canine VIP’s here today but they are going to bring to life our sister page over the course of coming days.

For now I am going to leave you with 3 of the youngest gorgeous posers that are keeping us all on our toes at present with their cheeky antics

They would love to see photos of your canine counterparts too 😊

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25/08/2024

🐶⭐️ Class updates ⭐️🐶

Well it’s been a couple weeks since I have done a class update, alas though better late then never!

So over the past couple of weeks both puppy group and juniors have been working on all things related to proximity.

This concept covers both loose-lead walking and recall, which we often teach hand in hand and is 2 of the ultimate life-skills we work on.
We have explored reward options, building a strong bond and we have also talked through the potential pit-falls that can pop up whilst we train these skills in the big wide world.

Alongside outdoors skills we have also been building our ability to settle anywhere.

Both classes have done super and there was been some real progress made and it’s been lovely to see.

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21/08/2024

🍁🐶 Autumn classes 🐶🍁

Where had the summer gone?! Well we have been lucky to have a handful of days at best up here in the borders but alas time has flown by this year and with that I am getting ready for my next in-person dog training classes.

I have loved being back taking classes and opening up in the area. The current intake have been incredible to work with and it’s been lovely seeing their progress over the past few weeks and look forward to seeing their progress moving forward too.

Dog training isn’t linear, it’s a journey and I work hard on making sure the games and techniques I teach in class have worked and been tweaked by trialling it all on my own pooches too and I have 1 heck of a group to keep me on my toes.

So what I am teaching you, I have tried and tested and know the pitfalls you will possibly stumble into.

On that note, my next intakes are now open and there is 2 new options too, both offering real world training practise, ideal for those that don’t always transfer their skills from classes.

Starting with the main classes, both start on Thursday 19th September 2024 at 6pm for Pawsome puppies (Upto 6months) & 7pm for Joyous Juniors (for dogs 6-12 months) at Traquair Village hall.

You will receive:
⭐️ 6-weeks of working with a fully qualified behaviourist (BSc) using upto date game based training methods.
🐾 Small class size of up to 4 canines & their handlers.
🐶 1 session being humans only & the last session outdoors.
⭐️ Behind the scenes support for the block and training booklet on graduation.

Your investment: £120

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Now for the Brand new offerings, and I am excited about these options, which I feel will bridge the gap for canine guardians, allow you to work on the harder lifeskills whilst still remaining in a controlled setting to build your confidence to support your dog in the real world.

Each session will be in a different local area, so we can work on set skills. Plenty of distractions, ideal for problem solving in the moment & a way to get fabulous results.

Puppies on patrol will begin on Saturday 21st September at 10am
Awesome Adolescence will begin on Saturday 21st September at 11am

What you will receive:
⭐️ 4 sessions in different locations around Innerleithen/Peebles.
🐾 Small groups of upto 4 dogs and their humans.
🐶 Behind the scenes support & training booklet upon graduation.

Introductory investment offer: £90

To get the most out for these groups I do ask that you have either completed a training block/private session with me or done classes elsewhere.

Phew that’s a lot of info in 1 post but very exciting times 😊😊

If you would like to jump into any of the classes, drop me a message

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21/08/2024

⭐️🔮 Spiritual work is back! ⭐️🔮

It’s been a little while since I have offered anything to do with energy work and there has been a couple of different reasons for it, although my guides also told me that such work needed to be put on pause especially on a collective basis as there is bigger things at play effecting the human collective as a whole.

But as the energy is shifting and everyone can feel it, the whispers are getting louder and it’s time to step out my comfortable cave that I really do like and open my diary back up for not only animal communication sessions but for human readings and energy work too

So if you feel called to book then I have limited spaces available for September

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18/08/2024

⭐️🐶 Behind the scenes 🐶⭐️

It’s all go go go behind the scenes hence why my social media presence has somewhat dropped off a cliff.
But we are all alive and lots of plates spinning which is never anything new.

The older cocker gang are enjoying their outings and their training is all coming together for the age of them, and given there is 4 running together this is no mean feat.

The sprocket rockets are chunky as they come and just slot into life, they are certainly an easy bunch, are almost toilet trained (only 7 weeks), eating well and getting ready to go on Some socialisation adventures this next week.

And then as Luna is still full of milk, enough to feed an army and her pups are not needing it quite as much we offered to help a litter that needed a helping paw. Luna has taken her new brood without question, and is very doting, making sure they have full tummies and is looking after them as if they were her own. They have needed some extra tlc to settle and 5 are thriving.

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And on top of all that, The main adult team of VIP canines are busy pulling together their own ideas that they wish to bring into fruition too. But you will have to wait a little longer for that reveal.

So it’s never ending, all fun and games and if anyone local to me fancies puppy cuddles or therapy give me a shout 😂😂

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P.S. NOT A SALES POST

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13/08/2024

🐶⭐️ Class progress ⭐️🐶

Slightly late on this update as it’s almost time for week 4!
However as time seems to be flying, better late then never.

Last week puppy class was working on some more behaviour cues learning through the luring process whilst also starting to flex into how we can manipulate arousal to help puppies learn how to come off their little zesty cloud when they get overly spicy!
(You know when your gorgeous pupster turns into a little land shark)

So we combined some calmness games with higher arousal games to get the best outcomes and they smashed it out the park.

In juniors and in keeping with the theme of flexing arousal and learning how to set our dogs up for success we integrated some calmness games into our work whilst building duration into some chunky lifeskill foundations that we are working on over the course of the programme.
We also progressed in turning impulse control into a real life thing.

The juniors all did super work and are progressing beautifully.

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And as time progresses, I am starting to get myself organised for the next intake.

If you would like a space in either puppy school or juniors then drop me a message.

The next class block will begin from September 19th 2024.

There is even a brand new something coming for Awesome adolescent pooches but more on that over the next day or so

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02/08/2024

🐶⭐️ What we have been up to 🐶⭐️

It’s busy as always behind the scenes with lots of plans brewing, the pitter patter of little puppies nending more human time & the older pups progressing in their training that I have let social media slip.

None the less, last night saw week 2 of my local classes get underway and was the first session that included the pooches as the main event.

Now I find week 2 always feels a bit disjointed in some ways as it’s the week that we set the foundation blocks for the life skills that we are then going to build over the next few weeks.

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In puppy session, we worked in some basic behaviour cues through both luring and shaping techniques as well as introducing the life skill of settle training.
It was safe to say puppies smashed it out the park (even the demo pup Anoki who said he was a little shy to begin with)

As for juniors, we warmed them up and engaged those brains with some behaviour cues (new and old) as working around other dogs was a little exciting to begin with.
We also got going with working on impulse control and Settle training too.

All the pooches and their humans did an awesome job as there is some big personalities in this group which adds a gorgeous other layer to any training class.

Jam-packed sessions for both and I look forward to sharing their progress with you all

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24/07/2024

🐶⭐️ Dog training classes 🐶⭐️

🐾 1 space remaining in Juniors 🐾

🐶 2 spaces in Puppy 🐶

Starting this Thursday evening from 6pm at Traquir Village hall.

I am very excited to finally be offering some training classes and stretching my wings in my new base.

What you will get:

🐶 You will be working with a fully qualified behaviourist (BSc) and ProDog trainer.
🐾 Small class sizes of 4 dogs and their humans.
🌸 A fabulous bonus of Trainer in your pocket for the duration of the course
🐾 Online training vault with some extra goodies to support,
🐶 6 sessions, 1 humans only and 1 in the big wide world where we take the training on the road.
⭐️ Upto date game based training methods.

Introductory offer of £120.

If you would like to nab a space or have any further questions, don’t hesitate to drop me a message

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17/07/2024

⭐️ Question time ⭐️

This evening I have a question for you all.

No judgement, this is a safe space but something I have been pondering all week.

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What do you deem as Aggression when it comes to dogs?

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Yes a broad question but go with me on it.

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(Just a Berezi in a coffee shop pondering life and wondering why no one was speaking to him 🤦‍♀️)

15/07/2024

💖🐶 Ownership 💖🐶

Why as humans do we feel the need to own something or someone?

Why do we refer to our journey with our canine guardian as ownership?

Ownership is control over another. Surely it’s time to shift the conversation around how we view our canines.

They are not a commodity, or things.
They are their own individual.
Their own soul and spirit.

Again this use of words and language has very little on how our canines grace us with their presence and everything to do with human behaviour.

Why do we have a need for control?

If we took away the need for control what would your relationship look like with your canine guardian?

Shouldn’t we be striving for a partnership and walk side by side as we navigate this chapter in our lives.
This short chapter when your canine intertwines their journey with yours.

Let’s change the conversation of one from ownership to partnership.

Become your canines guardian. You never know that’s maybe the only lesson they bring to the table. To change your mindset.

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14/07/2024

⭐️🐶 Being your canines advocate 🐶⭐️

All these pitfalls interlink in some format or another however this one is one of the biggest and most important conversations I have with just about every client that comes through my books.

Whether that’s a puppy parent, someone dealing with a simple training issue right up and into the realms of complex struggles.

YOU are your dogs advocate!

YOU are their voice!

If something doesn’t feel right, whether that’s advice you have received, a training style you have found yourself caught in, the opinions of others, it could even be a health and wellness issue.

That feeling that you get in the pit of your stomach when something is just not quite right is your intuition. It is never wrong.

Listen to that feeling and stand up for YOUR beliefs and your canine guardians well-being,

Your partnership with your canine guardian depends on it

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12/07/2024

🐶🌟 Simplicity 🐶🌟

It can be incredibly overwhelming when welcoming a new puppy into your home or even just a dog in general.

You may think you are ready but it can be overwhelming and hard going when you’re in the thick of it. When your ‘perfect puppy becomes a little demon in their witching hour, or the lack of sleep finally catches up with you.

Information out there in the dog world can also be so contradictory, with one piece of advice saying do this, another saying the complete opposite, a third option somewhere in the middle.

So many opinions and so much judgement.

Everyone has an opinion on your canine guardian.

By the time you get to a puppy class or dog trainer, it could be that you have a whirl wind of thoughts and that picture you have built up in your head of the perfect puppy seems a distant dream.

I am going to keep it simple, let’s stop thinking about it and let’s get into the simple things you can do as a puppy guardian to make the journey an enjoyable one.

If you would like to learn more, then stay tuned and make sure you are following my pages.

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I clearly put this puppy together wrong upon getting him out of bed this morning 🥴🥴

11/07/2024

⭐️Pawsome Puppies & Joyous Juniors ⭐️🐶

Well after getting myself organised I am very excited to have secured a local training space at Traquir village hall on Thursday evenings to bring you not 1 but 2 classes to get started.

Introducing Pawsome Puppies aimed at those with pupsters from 10 weeks to 6 months.
This puppy class is fun filled and allows you to build the beginning foundations of important life-skills that will allow your puppy to thrive as it navigates our busy modern world.
We will be covering the basis of learning to settle, basic behaviour cues, building strong relationships in proximity and harnessing your handling skills to get the best out of your Pawsome puppy.

And next up is the Joyous Juniors aimed at youngsters on the beginnings of their adolescent journey from 6 months - 12 months.

This class starts to build on the foundations set in the puppy stage whilst also looking at extending your foundations into the big wide world life-skills that often drop off a cliff during the most trying stage of your young dogs life.
This programme will focus on all things proximity to get the best out of your puppy for recall and lead skills, as well as how to settle and chill whilst at home or in busier surroundings.

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If I have you interested thus far, then here are some of the important bits:

🐶 You will be working with a fully qualified behaviourist (BSc) and Pro dog trainer.

⭐️ Small classes of 4 dogs and their humans

🐾 Session 1 will be the humans only. If you have a pup that needs to come along they are welcome however please note it’s an information and theory session so bring them some enrichment to help them settle.

🐩 Session 6 will always be in the big wide world where you get to practise your new skills in a busier area that is still controlled enough to help you gain confidence.

🌸 All training will be game based and positive reinforcement only.

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Classes will be held at Traquair village hall beginning on Thursday 25th July, 2024. Puppies will be at 6pm and Juniors at 7pm.
Classes will be 55-minutes.

They will run for 6-weeks and you will have access to a WhatsApp chat for the duration of your classes for additional feedback and support as well as a Google drive folder with videos and information sheets to keep for life.

Your investment: £120

If you would like to grab your space then drop me a message via my business page.
Lois-Canine Behaviour coach.

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Videos

Nothing like a river adventure for the puppies first unofficial outing. They had a whale of a time (more so after their mum Luna stopped trying to take them into the rapids 🥴😳) What did your puppies first walk look like?? 🐶🐾🐶🐾🐶🐾🐶🐾 #puppy #puppies #puppiesofinstagram #sprocker #sprockerspaniel #sprockersofinstagram #sprockerpuppy #dogwalk #puppytraining #puppywalk #recalltraining

Have a spaniel they said 🥴 It will be fun they said 😳😳 no words needed really as long as they are happy 😂😂 #springerspaniel #springerspanielsofinstagram #springerspaniels #springerspaniellovers #cockapoo #cockapoopuppy #dogadventures #dogwalksofinstagram #muddypaws #muddydogs

A crossover post today since I recorded over in TikTok on little Berezi who is 9 weeks old and finally upto a kilo. For size comparison his siblings range between 3.2kg to 4.4kg so he is still dinky 💙💙💙#puppy #puppylove #puppygram #cocker #cockerspaniel #cockerdream #cockerspanielpuppy #cockerspanielsofinstagram #cockerspanieluk #puppyraising #dogbreeder #prouddogbreeder #rawfeddog

This boy has climbed mountains and never did I think when he was born he would make it this far but he has defied all odds and is a fighter through and through. He is not out the woods yet but today we celebrate 🎉 and he went out with his siblings into town for some big wide world socialisation 🐶🐶🐶 #puppy #puppies #cocker #cockerspaniel #cockerdream #cockerspanielsofinstagram #cockerspanielpuppy #puppylife #heartdog

💙 Berezi update aka Toot toot 💙#puppy #puppies #puppylove #puppylife #cockerspaniel #cocker #cockerspanielpuppy #cockerspanielsofinstagram

Behind the scenes share of generally how I share my mornings when there are puppies thrown into the mix. Cocker spaniel playtime and in the sun today☀️‼️‼️ #puppylife #puppies #cockerspaniel #cockerspanielpuppy #dogtrainer #puppysocialisation

⭐️🐶 All things recall 🐶⭐️ As we are pulling into the better weather (everything crossed 😳😳) and that out of control dogs in the countryside is a hot topic at the moment due to the amount of sheep worrying/attacks, let’s deep dive all things recall and let’s start right at the beginning. Now this post is really aimed at all puppy owners as your starting place, however it is also a fantastic place to start if your canine has little to no interest in you when outdoors. The only difference is use a long line on an adult dog and utilise enclosed fields if you feel more comfortable for this step. Both can also be utilised for puppy parents too for piece of mind. Your bond with your canine is the most important step to ANYTHING you wish to do with your canine. Don’t rush it. Don’t avoid it or skip it. Simply enjoy part of the journey. 🐶⭐️🐶⭐️🐶⭐️ #puppytraining #dogtraining #dogtraineruk #dogtrainingtips #dogtrainingadvice #puppyadventures #positivereinforcementdogtraining #cockapoo #cockapoopuppy

⭐️🐶 Puppy chronicles 🐶⭐️ A little update on Berezi aka little toot toot, who went up to 322g 🎉 last night now he is 4 weeks old. ⭐️🐶⭐️🐶 #puppylife #puppies #puppyraising #cockerspaniel #cockerspanielpuppy

🐶 PUPPY CHRONICLES ⭐️🐶 A little update on the fluffy demons 😳 I mean the gorgeous chocolate box cockapoos. 13 weeks, all coming on a treat and continuing their socialisation and training journey’s NOT A SALES POST ⭐️🐶⭐️🐶

🐶⭐️ PUPPY CHRONICLES 🐶⭐️ The little toot has had a few rough days and although full of it, he has struggled to gain any weight and has been a little flat. However today he has been a little pro today and discovered that the syringe is filled with yummy goodness 🐶⭐️🐶⭐️🐶⭐️🐶

🐶⭐️ Top Tip Tuesday ⭐️🐶 Let’s talk crate training your puppy and how to get it started. Now this has come about as I am crate training the remaining cockapoo puppies and it is a lifeskill I hear so many struggling with and it really doesn’t have to be a negative or a struggle point. Now this will be a series I will break down over the week and will add some trouble shooting that you may come up against as well as how to get those successful outcomes. The very first step for crate training is simply having the crate set up all nice and cosy looking so it becomes like a mini den for your pup/canine. Having it there, many will explore such a space on their own accord. Now these pups in this video have been going for the last couple of days and are happy with the door being shut properly, if you have a super sensitive pooch, start with the door remaining open and feeding first. 🐶⭐️🐶⭐️🐶⭐️ P.S DON’T LEAVE YOUR PUPPY TO CRY OUT ⭐️🐶⭐️🐶⭐️🐶 #puppy #puppytraining #puppytrainingtips #dogtraining #puppyraising #cockapoo #cockapoopuppy #cockapoolove #positivereinforcementtraining

How do you enjoy your evenings with your canine guardians, this is a snap shot of how mine went with the fluffy hell raisers who were in another level last night 😂🥴😂🥴😂 #puppy #puppies #puppyforsaleuk #cockapoo #cockapoopuppy #cockapoolove #cockapoolife #puppyplay

⭐️🐶 Awesome adolescents 🐶⭐️ ‼️ Just one space left for this awesome package with 20% off ‼️ Now I know I have shared a few offers of late on here and I promise I will get back to the arousal series in due course before delving deeper into how we can create the ultimate partnership with our canines. It’s not often I push through an offer streak however seeing as my dogs need Zorb balls to offer a level of protection 🤦‍♀️ to prevent injury well here we are. I mean who knew a springer colliding with a solid fence post at 100mph wouldn’t be a good combo. (The initial rest and pain relief has made little to no difference to her shoulder and therefore it’s time for further investigations). It’s not like me to be so open or ask for support, I usually just muddle through however with so many curve balls being thrown my way at the moment like many, I am offering an awesome deal to help you guys in return. Now enough about me. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ This is a 24-hour offer and ends tomorrow morning at 8am! With 20% off the original price of this popular programme. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Are you the human that is under the paw of an adolescent dog? Do you feel the frustration that suddenly your perfect puppy has thrown all their wonderful training out the window leaving you with a bit of a fluffy demon on your hands? Are you wanting to master those ultimate life skills of working around distractions in the big wide world? Answered yes to any of these, then this could be just what you are looking for! Adolescence is one of the hardest and most frustrating life-skills our canines go through, and trust me I know as I have 6 going through it now 🥴🥴 Although you love your canine, there are days when you want to throw in the towel. Here is where I can help. 🐶 In-person if local to me or online training on a 1-1 basis 💜 6 sessions. 🐾 Ethical training methods that work, as it’s what I use with mine. ⭐️ Al

⭐️🐶 Behind the scenes 🐶⭐️ As always there is lots going on behind the scenes and at this moment in time the youngest of our gang are 7 weeks, fast approaching 8 and loving exploring the big wide world. They have so much to learn still at this stage and by doing it with the breeder and the comfort and support of their litter they take it in their stride at this stage. No rushing, just allowing them to do it all in their own time. 🐶💙🐶💖🐶💙🐶💖

⭐️🐶 Mini dive ⭐️🐶 I firmly believe to that better help our canines and their struggles in our modern world we have to understand them on a deeper level and look at what is driving the behaviours that we may find as undesirable. Now this is quite a juicy topic and one of the most misunderstood elements of our canines so let’s start to unpack this element. I would love to hear from you if you find this area an issue with your own canine. ⭐️🐶⭐️🐶⭐️🐶 #dogtraining #dogtraineruk #dogtrainer #dogtrainingtips #puppy #puppytraining #reactivedog #dogbehavior #cockerspaniel #spaniel