Happy Paws Skegness

09/04/2025

I am now back from my holidays, nice and refreshed (kind of 😍). From the week commencing 12th April, I have two training sessions available for anyone who needs help either with basic training or behaviour modification. If you would like details, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

24/03/2025

Highly Recommend Sarber Dog Training Agility classes!

Agility at Stickney restarts on Thursday 3rd April, 3-4pm and 4-5pm. £10 per week or £40 for 5 weeks. Who is interested in coming ?🐾

12/03/2025

March so far!

12/03/2025

Big shout out to my newest top fans! 💎

Michelle Ainscow

Thank you for all your support ❤️❤️❤️

26/02/2025

Holiday Dates for 2025
1st April until 9th April
1st May until 6th May
8th August until 18th August
Bank Holidays

10/02/2025

Rocko recently completed his behaviour modification training with Happy Paws. When I first met Rocko, he really wasn’t comfortable being around humans he doesn’t know or dogs in general. Working on Rocko’s reactivity meant desensitising him to be around human and dogs.
We did this in a controlled and positive manner, with lots of hard work, patience and understanding and of course TREATS! Rocko is now enjoying long walks along the beach with his Pawrent. Well done Lynne and Rocko, it was pleasure working with you ❤️🐾❤️🐾

31/01/2025

Enrichment is so important! 🐾

Come check out our great activity games you can play at home with your dog!! 🐶
Our Adalwolf grain free 80/20 treats (poultry or fish) are a great size for these games too 🐾🐾

04/01/2025

Happy New Year to all! From the week beginning 13 January 2025, I have two spaces available for Dog training or behavioural modification work. If you are interested please message or call 07467947273

31/12/2024

I would like to thank and my family, friends and clients for supporting Happy Paws throughout 2024. Wishing you all a Happy New Year. I hope 2025 brings you good health and happiness 🎉🎉🎉

24/12/2024

Merry Christmas to all my clients old and new. May Santa Paws make all your dreams come true🎅🎅🎅🐾🐾🐾

01/12/2024

December and Christmas Holiday days

12 to 16th December
24th to 29th December
1st January 2025

10/11/2024

Important information when introducing dogs

WHEN SECONDS COUNT

This post is not advocating that dogs meet every other dog, but about how to go about it, if and when it does happen, in a safer way.

The 3 second rule for dogs meeting each other is used as a guideline to help foster positive introductions, prevent either dog from feeling overwhelmed or trapped and prevent any potential reactivity and stress.

A short 3 second introduction is enough time to provide important information to both dogs.

Enough information for dogs to know – “are you a threat?”, “do I like you?”, “do I want to learn more about you?”, “do I really dislike you?”, “do I need you to go away?” etc. Both dogs may not feel the same way – one may not be happy to engage while the other may want to.

All interactions should ideally happen like this, not just initially. Just like us, dogs can have off days – things like pain, trigger stacking, lack of sleep or a host of other reasons can influence whether a dog wants to interact or not.

There are countless times I have witnessed meetings or introductions between dogs that have gone on just a few seconds too long and have not ended well. This can have long lasting effects on future behaviour when meeting other dogs.

Understanding body language is critically important. If we are going to share our lives with another species, protect them, advocate for them and help them feel safe, then we need to understand and respect their language.

The examples in this post of red and green flags are just a few general ones to look out for – there are many more and these will differ depending on the individual dog, context and circumstances.

Here are some resources and links to learn more about body language -
On Talking Terms With Dogs - Calming Signals, 2nd Edition by Turid Rugaas
https://www.dogwise.com/on-talking-terms-with-dogs-calming-signals-2nd-edition/?srsltid=AfmBOoqj8ruQJx5bCP7qWb03TqCyAGfmAvCj988UuWk_L1_UHbYcZsES

The Veterinary Behaviour Centre
https://www.heska.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/TVBC-Canine-Dog-Body-Language-handout.pdf

Make sure those first 3 seconds count – they can make all the difference.

02/11/2024

I am an experienced Dog Trainer based in Skegness with a 5⭐️rating.

I offer:
🐾1 to 1 basic training🐾
🐾Puppy training🐾
🐾Help with behavioural issues🐾

I am:
⭐️Fully insured⭐️
⭐️DBS checked⭐️

I have trained with:
🎓IMDT🎓
🎓British Canine College🎓

Please message or call me on 07467947273 for further details🐾🐾🐾