Heel - Dog Trainer and Behaviourist

05/08/2022

This Tuesday at the Nevis centre! For a great cause and always lots of fun 🙂 Lochaber & District Canine Society

04/05/2022

Great new dog walker in the Fort William area 😁

04/09/2021

The Malinois - Belgian Shepherd.
Whenever we talk about a breed, it is a generalisation but there is a reason that we use terriers for ratting, and retrievers for retrieving.
There is a growing trend in the UK to say things like "if you're not racist then you shouldn't be breedist" if you genuinely believe this then I ask you one question.... Would you recommend an inexperienced first time dog owner buy a Malinois?
I certainly wouldn't recommend a Malinois to most homes. They are high maintenance and specialist dogs.
Every dog is a individual and there will always be exceptions to the rule however there are some dogs that just need more than others.

To deny genetics play a part in behaviour is naive. It's not nature OR nurture. It's both.

If you agree with me then share this to slow down the increase of Malinois going to the wrong homes!

26/08/2021

Happy international dog day! Practising our sit and stays! 🐕

15/07/2021

🥵 HEAT WARNING ⚠️

It’s super hot today and set to be for the rest of the week!! We have to be extra careful with all breeds of dog, but especially our flat faced friends!

A few reminders for your dogs safety:

⚠️ Do not walk your dog
⚠️ Do not leave your dog in a car
⚠️ Do not transport your dog if they get very stressed in the car
⚠️ Do not leave your dog for long periods out in the sun

✅ Provide your dog with a cool and shaded area
✅ Offer water regularly
✅ Use a cool coat or cool mat
✅ Set up a fan
✅ Soak their coat or dip in paddling pool
✅ Offer frozen treats such as frozen yoghurt
✅ Be aware of heat stroke signs
✅ Contact your vet if you are worried

12/06/2021

The sea is no match for Reeva 😍🐾

21/04/2021

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19/04/2021

Dog walks with our pack of 7! All ages and breeds 😁🐾

11/04/2021

Training with Reeva today

25/03/2021

Reeva and Ulla enjoying a day out in the mountains 🐾

21/03/2021

*LOST DOG GLEN ETIVE*

05/02/2021

Hiring a dog walker should not be taken lightly.

Copied from the Professional Dog Walkers Association page:

With the profession currently generally unregulated and with the pandemic, it seems some people are taking dog walking on as a way to make "easy, quick money". This means there are lots of people doing the job and many to choose from. Some, at best with little experience or qualifications and at worst with no insurance or care and consideration to the dogs health, safety and welfare.

As we all know at the PDWA, members invest hugely into their businesses to help keep everyone as safe and happy as possible; including financial costs such as business insurance, vehicle insurance, crates or safety bars for safer transportation in vehicles, training courses, national insurance contributions, income tax, licence to work in some council areas, PPE / cleaning products / dog equipment for safer Covid working... to name a few.

The information sheet has some tips on what the public should look for when thinking of hiring a dog walker. We have also produced a detailed article on the subject on our News blog. The link includes downloadable suggestions for what to ask a potential new dog walker.
Note, the article was written in 2019, pre-Covid. Please ensure safe Covid protocol is in place based on your home nation government guidance:
https://latestnews.professionaldogwalkersassociation.co.uk/page/9/

05/02/2021

Dog missing Duror.

30/01/2021

😂😂😂