Bad weather? Injury? Anxious walk the day before? Try some enrichment indoors with some training treats scrunched in some paper in egg boxes, wrapped in an old towel, hidden in a snuffle mat or simply scattered on the floor and hidden around the room. The action of finding, dissecting, and consuming helps dogs to use their brains and calm down, so a walk might not even be needed today. Perfect for the days when it's not safe or suitable for you or your dog to venture out. Remember, running constantly for a ball can cause injury, and long walks build stamina but can be more stimulating than calming at times if they have a high prey/chase drive, BUT brain exercises help their brains to work and puzzle-solve, perfect for calming and satisfying their basic instinctive needs. Ten minutes after this video, all 3 are sleeping peacefully.
We can't wait to talk about our Podcast "The Dog Heroes" as well as other 'stuff' dogs (we can't NOT mention fireworks etc) on Black Cat Radio with Ste Greenall tomorrow morning at 8am on 102.5fm! Join myself, Bright Dog Training and Emmaās Dog Behaviour and Training Cambridgeshire !! bright and early! Then breakfast in ST NEOTS Home Page me thinks!!!!
Breaking news!!! Our first recording is tonight! @emmajaneco @brightdogtraininguk hold on to your hats!!!! #dogtrainer #dogbehaviourist
Do you know what trigger stacking is!??? Watch to find out!! If youāve ever felt overwhelmed to the point where you canāt think š¤ then youāll understand #dogtrainer #forcefreedogtraining #positivedogtraining
A more successful liver cake! #dogfood
Itās been said time and time again but still I see people walking their dogs in this heat!!! Please be careful out there. Your dog š¶ is precious x
Bone broth! Just donāt ever feed your dog cooked bones !!!!
I love my dogs ! And making sure my rescue Kenni eats well is really important as heās under weight, so a roasted chicken and veg is on tonightās menu! #rescuedog #lovedogs
A varied and healthy diet is essential for a happy dog. Happy insides mean better emotional balance, ability to learn and contentment. How do you vary your dogās diet to make it fun, nutritious and interesting??? #caninenutrition #dogfood #dognutrition #betterdogfood #healthydogs
Breakthrough! Giving a diverse but nutrient rich diet, as opposed to one kibble plonked in a bowl each and every day has given Kenni a better appetite and love of food. 3 dog food myths - you have to feed the same thing day in day out, you have to feed the amount on the pack as gospel, you have to transition from one food to another slowly! Kenni is getting a more diverse diet than he ever has and his stomach is much better for it! High quality and easily digested proteins, good carbs and fruits and veg. No more runny poo! No more picky eating and I know what heās eating is good for him. Nutrition plays such an important part of a dogās wellbeing both physically and mentally and itās a minefield out there!! Kenni was on a poor quality kibble when he came to us. Sure we need to be selective and careful with his tummy, but since we have found the foods he loves, thereās no stopping him! Of course medical issues play a part in a dogās diet and Iād always recommend speaking with a vet before changing, but through trial and error ( Iāve thrown away a lot of food he wouldnāt touch - including the kibble that was recommended ) we have come to a stage where Kenni is eating a balanced and healthy diet. He has some high quality kibble in with this but Iām actually considering omitting kibble completely due to the āadded vitaminsā and the fact that many are chemical and not from whole foods. Thereās much more to learn on nutrition but Iām very keen to know as much as I can, considering one in every two dogs dies from cancer which many can be prevented by change of diet. ###
Sunday evening chillā¦..
Join me and Ste tomorrow am 8.40 on @black_cat_radio where Iāll be explaining more about how we can show our dogs we care for them! #dog #radio #cambridgeshire#dogtrainer #huntingdon #stneots
Tune in to Black Cat Radio tomorrow at 8.40 where Iāll be chatting about how we can show our dogs we care!!
Do you have a restless dog that wonāt settle at night? ā¦..
Had fun in the park with a few ātricksā yesterday with these two. I like the odd trick to build relationships and have fun! They donāt know tonnes as itās not my niche but they enjoy doing these together.
Are you making sure your dog is safe in the car? Little tip ###
This can be used in a variety of ways. Keeping dog safe at the kerb, controlling multiple dogs and to assist with loose lead walking! Give it a go!!!
A quick pop in to see this chap today, peed on my boot but thatās ok. Head butted me too but that was entirely my fault! Trying to cuddle a very excited pup! š
When Iām trying to keep out of shot!! š
