Day2Day Dog Training

Day2Day Dog Training I’m here to help you to understand your dog’s behavior, Together we work on changing the behavior in a positive force-free training method.

I believe that the dog-balanced &friendly method works with any age, breed, and issue. Hi, I'm a certified dog trainer and the founder of the Day2Day Dog Academy and Day2Day Dog Training. With a passion for helping dog owners achieve their goals for a happy, well-behaved companion, I specialize in helping clients build strong, positive relationships with their dogs through effective communication

and training techniques. I offer remote training services to meet the needs of each individual dog and owner. My goal is always to empower my clients to feel confident and capable in their role as a dog owner, and to never lose hope in the potential of their furry friend. I believe that every dog is capable of learning and improving, and it's my goal to help them reach their full potential. If you're looking for help with your dog's training or behavior, I'm here to support you every step of the way.

The Great Dog Bed Swap 😂🐾Dog beds really are a hit or miss — it’s all about your dog’s sleeping style, not what looks cu...
27/07/2025

The Great Dog Bed Swap 😂🐾

Dog beds really are a hit or miss — it’s all about your dog’s sleeping style, not what looks cute in the corner of the room.

Fufu has had his round cozy bed since he was a tiny pup — it came with him the day he arrived in our lives. Over the weekend, when we met my cousin (who looked after him for a big chunk of our travels), she gave us back a few of his old things… and of course, his OG bed was one of them.

When we got back to Málaga, I had already bought a big bed for both dogs to share, thinking “ah, how cute, they’ll cuddle.” 🛏️

Well, you can guess what happened next...

Egusi IMMEDIATELY claimed Fufu’s old round bed as his own. 😂
He’s such a little nester — loves anything he can curl up in, snuggle into, and basically disappear.
Meanwhile, Fufu is happy to stretch out like a king in the big bed and doesn’t mind not sharing.

It’s funny how different dogs are with beds. Egusi wants a bed that swallows him whole. Fufu gets hot quickly and prefers space to sprawl.

Anyway, it’s safe to say:

Fufu has his new bed all to himself.

Egusi has “inherited” Fufu’s original one.

Everyone’s happy (and no one’s sharing 😂)

Part 3: Sunday – Driving Back to Málaga 🚗🌻Sunday lunch time, we headed back to Spain — this time, taking the straightfor...
27/07/2025

Part 3: Sunday – Driving Back to Málaga 🚗🌻

Sunday lunch time, we headed back to Spain — this time, taking the straightforward highway route. No countryside detours, no twisty roads… and wow, what a difference.

Fufu been reunited with his puppy bed! The bed that came with him when We got him, was with my cousin, and I think there will be Egusi's bed

Egusi slept the whole way. No accidents. No cleaning up.
Just a peaceful ride with sunflower fields along the way (my fave flower 🌻💛) — we passed by Seville.

Honestly, flight from Brazil was smoother than this roadtrip 😅

A few takeaways:

If you’re driving with dogs who get car sick, avoid the scenic route at all costs.

Give them food minimum 4 hours before the trip.

Use puppy pads, mattress protectors, baby wipes and p**p bags for easy cleanup.

And when in Portugal or Spain — expect to pay 5–10€ per dog at pet-friendly stays, which I think is totally fair.

We’re super grateful for the experience, even with the bumps along the way. Would 100% do it again!

4.5h Drive from Málaga to Faro with Dogs + Wheelchair — What We Learned (So You Don’t Have To 😅)Part 2: Saturday – Cross...
27/07/2025

4.5h Drive from Málaga to Faro with Dogs + Wheelchair
— What We Learned (So You Don’t Have To 😅)

Part 2: Saturday – Crossing into Portugal & Reuniting with Fufu 🐾🇵🇹

Saturday morning around 8am, we took a short walk into the local town and had some hot chocolate at a cute café.
That’s where we met a local female Pinscher, and instantly knew Egusi definitely has some Pinscher in him. 😂

She had a whole routine! Went table to table politely begging, and people would literally order her plates of ham. Iconic behavior. 😂

Then we got back on the road — this time, just a short ride to Faro. Egusi did much better!
He still preferred staying in his travel bag, which is clearly his little safe spot. Fufu, on the other hand, wasn’t loving it, but at least it wasn’t long.

We stayed at Ibis Faro Algarve — super pet-friendly and comfy. Can definitely recommend if you're road-tripping with dogs.

We finally reunited with family in Faro, and it was so special!
Fufu was SO happy to see my cousin again — they took care of him during two-thirds of our world trip.
Egusi took a little longer to warm up, still a bit reactive with new people and baby voices, but got much better as the day went on.

We had lunch at a shopping mall with A/C, and the best part? Pets are allowed in all the shops! 😍

Later, we did a walk through Faro’s old town — amazing socialisation for both dogs. Egusi didn’t bark once and even ran around with my cousin’s son. So proud of him!

Part 1: Friday4.5h Drive from Málaga to Faro with Dogs + Wheelchair — What We Learned (So You Don’t Have To 😅)In July, w...
27/07/2025

Part 1: Friday
4.5h Drive from Málaga to Faro with Dogs + Wheelchair
— What We Learned (So You Don’t Have To 😅)

In July, we did a road trip (by car) from Málaga, Spain to Faro, Portugal — 4.5 hours in the car, with both our pups (Fufu & Egusi) and the wheelchair on board. 😎🇪🇸➡️🇵🇹

– Leaving Málaga & The Scenic Route Mistake 😅
We left Málaga Friday morning and drove towards Villa Blanca, a pet-friendly area just 20 mins from the Portugal border.
Everything was going great… until we accidentally took the scenic route. 🙃
All the twisty roads and roundabouts made everyone queasy — except the driver!

Poor Egusi got properly car sick. A LOT. 😢

Tips if your dog gets car sick (learned the hard way):

Line the bottom of the crate or transport bag with a baby mattress protector.

Inside, place puppy pads only — skip blankets or towels. They just get ruined fast.

Always have wet wipes + dog p**p bags ready. I managed to catch a few throw-ups in the p**p bags (proud moment 🤣) but yeah… sometimes it was just too late.

Once the pad’s dirty, swap it and bin it inside a p**p bag = easy cleanup.

We made it to our overnight stop Friday evening, and honestly, it was a lovely place. They had a little pool, a restaurant, and our cottage had everything we needed. Both dogs were so tired, they slept through the night like champs.

☀️ Hot weather tip: If you're doing a summer road trip with pets, pack smart! We had the AC on full blast, kept the dogs hydrated, and made sure everyone had cooling mats and shade when parked.

✈️ Funny enough… the 4.5h car ride was more exhausting than our 10h flight from Rio to Spain. Go figure. 😅

— happy to share what worked for us! ❤️

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I love seeing the transformation that training brings

I just love seeing the transformation that training brings, just seeing how the bond between the dog owner and dog grows stronger for every week is just priceless.