Buddiepet Dog Trainer Southampton

18/12/2023

This afternoon I met this gorgeous baby girl 😍 Coco is a 13 week old Staffy cross with such a calm temperament ❤️

Today is a big day for Coco as it's her 'freedom' day after her jabs 🎊 We practiced recall in the garden with varying distractions and discussed how to go about getting her used to the outside world 🌎

I cannot wait to hear how she is getting on in the new year 🌟

12/12/2023

Use code BUDDIEP10 to book 🎊

12/12/2023

Counter surfing is a real issue and can lead to making dogs very poorly 😢 Be vigilant this festive season and don't leave anything close to the edge of kitchen sides if you know your dog will be able to reach it 😣

04/12/2023

Last week my boy Brewer came to the vets with me and his brother Harry 🐕 This was the first place I ever took him to after collecting him from the breeder, before even coming home 🏡 Getting a health check and getting him used to the vets were at the top of my priority list and I am so glad I did both! 💚 Here I have a happy healthy and confident puppy with no fear of the vets - infact he loves it there 👩‍⚕️

23/11/2023

I have 2 things to say on this 'Thoughtful Thursday'... Firstly "Comparison is the thief of joy" and secondly "To lose patience is to lose the battle"... Both of these famous quotes really resonate with me when it comes to my training clients 💚 The simple truth is that every dog is different - that's why I only offer bespoke 1:1 sessions. There is no 'one size fits all' in the Canine world and we mustn't compare other dogs progress to that of our own 🫶 We are all on a journey and lots of hard work and permenant changes need to be put in place in order for our dogs to be able to flourish and fully understand our guidance 🐕 Don't give up, this change is forever not just for now 🐾

20/11/2023

Code BUDDIEP10 for 10% off 💚🫶

31/10/2023

It's 2002... 6 year old Paige was already keen on learning about dog behaviour 🧠🐕🐾

26/10/2023

Meet 2 year old Ruby 🧡 Ruby's owners contacted me to help with her insescent barking in the house and new found reactivity on walks 🚶‍♀️

This young lady has been on a restricted schedule of walks since being diagnosed with hip dysplasia earlier in the year 👩‍⚕️ There's no doubt that this has been the cause of her new found habits as her routine and exercise allowance has completely changed 🫶

I've seen Ruby twice over the past few weeks and have advised her owners on a new routine encorporating the vets advice but still allowing her to have some much needed freedom from time to time. She's been an absolute pleasure to work with and I can't wait to hear how she's been getting on after our second session 💚🐾

25/09/2023

19/09/2023

There are many benefits of using Paw Paddock for your dogs 🐕 Don't forget to use my code BUDDIEP10 for your first session (or multiple if all booked at the same time) 💚

Our paddocks are perfect for training, improving your dogs recall, reducing your dogs chase instinct, easing any worries surrounding reactive or scared dogs, whilst still being a safe and fun space for your dog to enjoy themselves!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Check out the closest paddock to you and book now!

https://pawpaddock.co.uk/paddocks

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14/09/2023

Do you have a dog that reacts to seeing animals on the TV? 📺 It's quite a common subject for me in my 1:1 sessions but it's easy to overcome 🫶 Here are my boys Brewer & Harry enjoying some Dog TV on YouTube this morning. Harry used to react to dogs on the telly but it's a habit I was conscious not to let Brewer take on. These videos of dogs 'being dogs' are paired with relaxing music to create a positive association for our pooches 💚

P.S. If your house doesn't look like this when you have a puppy then I'd love to know your secrets 🙈

13/09/2023

A lovely little bit of early morning habituation with Brewer 🔊 Although he can't freely walk on public ground for the next 4 weeks, it's really important to get our puppies used to all sorts of environments when we can. I already have this dog pushchair for my 10 year old disabled French Bulldog but it's also a fantastic tool for Brewer to get him out and about ☺️ He's been down Weston Shore, to a busy pub garden, and also to 3 family members gardens to socialise with their fully vaccinated dogs all in the last 5 days 🫶 The aim is to safely get him used to all different sights, sounds and situations before he's allowed to fully explore our world 💚

12/09/2023

I often get asked what I would recommend for your new additions so here is what I got for my new 10 week old Cockapoo Brewer 🫶

🍽 Meal times should be fun so why not try feeding from a 'treat ball', puzzle or lick mat in place of a standard bowl.
🧼 Hygeine is so important for all of our dogs but puppies often need help from us to stay clean. A shampoo, conditioner and toothpaste are a must in my opinion.
🦷 Teething toys are essential to help ease gum pain and deter pups from chewing unwanted household items. Brewer has some frozen & flavoured toys to chose from.
🥳 It's always nice to have a variety of different toys for our puppies so they can explore different textures and sounds. I've gone for a rope toy, crinkle toy, blanket toy & squeaky toy.
🥕 Changing your puppy's food needs to be done gradually over a period of 10-14 days. Brewer was eating Pedigree puppy in his previous home but he is now slowly being moved over to Lily's Kitchen puppy.
🍬 It's really important to check each puppy treat products packaging to ensure that they are safe for the age of your dog. Although puppy treats are labelled as 'puppy' many of them aren't able to be eaten until your dog is 3 - 6 months of age!

31/08/2023

It's so important that children know how to behave around dogs 🐕 Having recently worked with a bite case that could have easily been prevented I'm now more passionate about this subject than ever before 💚🫶

29/08/2023

Our dogs give us so many subtle 'human like' signs when they're uncomfortable. We must be able to advocate for them if we can tell they're stuck in a situation they don't want to be in 🫶

22/08/2023

Why do dogs kick? 🤔

When dogs kick or 'backwards dig' the ground, it stimulates scent glands in their feet. This is known as 'scent marking', meaning they're naturally spreading pheromones 🐕 They often do this to keep other dogs or animals away or to let their presence be known in that area 🕵‍♀️

As I'm sure many of you are aware, some dogs only kick out after going to the toilet which can often be hazardous 💩 This is because they also have scent glands either side of their bottoms as well, commonly referred to as 'a**l glands'👃

Another form of scent marking is when dogs rub their faces along the floor as demonstrated by Archie at the start of the video 📹 As well as having scent glands in their feet and bottoms, dogs also have scent glands in their faces too 💚

I love Canine body language and it's always fascinating watching your dogs do such simple things and being able to understand why they do them 🤩

16/08/2023

I've had a few questions about Indie's snuffle box from my last post so thought I'd share the contents 💚 I chose her favourite snacks that she enjoys on Buddiepet walks with us and broke them up into around 30 small pieces to bury amongst the packets, cardboard, paper & bottles 👃 Alternatively you could use your dogs kibble for meal times which was the homework I set Indie and she's loving it 😍

* This is only suitable for supawvised snuffling. Please do not use any containers/paper with sharp edges *

14/08/2023

Last week I had my second session with Indie (a regular face for Buddiepet Dog Walker Southampton) 💚 Indie has been experiencing some on and off noise sensitivity issues since a loud firework type bang went off in close proximity to her whilst out on a walk 😢

9 times out of 10 when out with us and her friends, Indie can travel to a park and run around happily without fear. Every now and then she will get spooked by a loud noise or her current nemesis - a motorbike, and freeze with fear or sometimes run for safety 🌸 On the other hand, due to the initial scare happening whilst on a street walk with her pawrents, they haven't managed to street walk her much further than 10 metres or so away from her home before she becomes very agitated and tries to pull home 🏡

On Thursday we gingerly walked to the end of her road and stood on a busy junction with plenty of cars and motorbikes passing 🏍 We watched her body language and were able to assess what was making her uncomfortable and comfort her with every step 🫶 Next I got my homemade 'snuffle box' out and for 10 minutes she was fully engaged with her new toy, totally ignoring her loud surroundings and she even got in the box and sat with us 🥰

Although it's often hard for us to tell what exactly is spooking Indie and when, her fears are very real to her and must be treated with the same care and attention as our own 💚

10/08/2023

I often get asked what veggies are dog safe, so here's a list for you 💚 Healthy and cheap, double winner 🧚‍♀️

06/08/2023

PDC Makers Markets we are ready for you 💚 We've got pre loved and new leads, accessories & toys 🐕 We've also got doggy balloons for sale and a brand new doggy tent too 🎈 Cash or card 💰 Don't forget to register your car inside Woodies Wine Bar ☺️🐾

02/08/2023

Wow.. Riley.. Where do I even begin?! 🌟 We first met just 6 weeks ago and since then his pawrents have worked soo hard to get him to the place he's in now 🏆 Riley has been battling with some severe noise sensitivity (reacting badly to day to day noises outside his house and the doorbell). He's also had trouble dealing with intense over arousal (For example; if Riley was given eye contact and spoken to it would make him bark, nip and jump up with no real way of calming him down. This was making it impossible for his pawrents to host guests). He even managed to scale an extra tall baby gate when I first came into his home after a silent and controlled introduction outside 🫣

Fast forward to yesterday; with 6 weeks of 'homework' under his belt, Riley was a different dog 🧚‍♀️ After another controlled introduction outside, we were able to start practicing lose lead walking techniques indoors with very little arousal ☺️ He even laid down and was able to be given eye contact while we were discussing our next plan of action ✨️

I am beyond proud of him and his pawrents, great changes can be made if we all work together 😍🥰❤️

31/07/2023

A little update 💚
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31/07/2023

Wearing a muzzle isn't a bad thing at all 💚

27/07/2023

Some great ideas for starting or keeping a strong bond with your dog 🫶

24/07/2023

Just like toddlers, our dog's sleeping patterns will have a huge impact on their behaviour... How much sleep does your dog get? 😴

18/07/2023

Come along and introduce yourselves ☺️💚

We are soo excited to announce that we will be pitching our stall up again very soon 🥳 We would love you to join us at the PDC Makers Markets at Woodies Wine Bar on Sunday the 6th of August 🤩 We will be advertising ourselves and all the services we offer along with selling some new & pre loved doggy accessories ☺️💚🐾

18/07/2023

As a specialist in Canine body language I find all the ways our dogs communicate with us very fascinating 🤔💚

13/07/2023

Testing recall with distractions 💪
🌟 10 month old Dobby 🌟
Buddiepet Dog Walker Southampton

13/07/2023

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