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Understanding each other is key that helps you build a bond between you and your pooch and is a first step for your dog to gain life skills he or she needs in the human world. My dog walks are sniffaries that will keep your pooch happy and fulfilled while in a good care of certified dog trainer who understands their individual needs.

Good morning! We're doing some long line walking today. Long line is a great alternative when your dog can't be let off ...
08/08/2024

Good morning! We're doing some long line walking today.

Long line is a great alternative when your dog can't be let off lead. I offer adventure walks, when I take your pooch to a different locations where they get plenty of enrichment by interacting with new smells and environment. We can walk on a long line, so your dog has more freedom ๐Ÿพ

Walks on a long line can boost your dog's confidence, as they have the opportunity to chose where they go. It also gives them sense of independance, which is so important.
For most of the day, we decide what and when they do. When is walkies time, when is breakfast, when we play and when they should snooze, because we've got other things we need to do.

It's incredible to give them agency to chose, how the walk is going to look like.

Walking on a long line also has health benefits. Being a little further away from you, and not being led all the time can have calming effects and lower your dogs heart rate. They can sniff more, and we know that sense of smell is their primary way of gathering information.

That type of walk, even short one, can tire them out in a good way, by letting them use their brain more.

Long lines can be tricky though. You need to be careful, so no one gets tangled in that lead, and make sure to use appropriate equipment, when chosing this type of line. This should be a comfortable for your dog harness. Not a collar or a head collar, so they dont accidentally hurt their delicate neck โค๏ธ๐Ÿพ

Give me a shout if you'd like your pup to go on long line, enriching adventures ๐ŸŒฒ๐Ÿ•

Another warm week full of early walks in the shade with lots of rest and water. I tend to change walks to early mornings...
02/08/2024

Another warm week full of early walks in the shade with lots of rest and water.

I tend to change walks to early mornings when it's so warm, so that my furry clients are safe and comfortable.

When this is not possible, we make sure to play some games in the shade, which gives them lots of enrichment while keeping them cool and happy ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿพ

Have a lovely weekeend everyone ๐Ÿ˜Š

It was warm this week โ˜€๏ธ๐ŸŒก๐Ÿพ We did some early walks to avoid the heat ๐Ÿพ Spend lots of time in the shade๐ŸพTook lots of brea...
20/07/2024

It was warm this week โ˜€๏ธ๐ŸŒก

๐Ÿพ We did some early walks to avoid the heat

๐Ÿพ Spend lots of time in the shade

๐ŸพTook lots of breaks

๐Ÿพ Drank lots of water

๐Ÿพ Wore cooling bandanas

๐Ÿพ Put quality over distance walked and played some games in the shade

Warm weather can be very dangerous for dogs, that is why I will always put your dog's safety first and make sure they get plenty of enrichment so their needs are met and that pooch of yours is happy ๐Ÿถ

Catch - one of my favourite games. Why is it so great? ๐Ÿพ Builds a beautiful bond between you and your dog.๐Ÿพ Helps focus ...
25/01/2024

Catch - one of my favourite games. Why is it so great?

๐Ÿพ Builds a beautiful bond between you and your dog.

๐Ÿพ Helps focus your pooch on you and the game rather than other stimuli. It's incredibly helpful if you have an anxious / nervous dog. If you grab their attention before they go over their safety threshold, you have a chance of redirecting their attention from the scary thing to the fun thing.

๐Ÿพ It's fun! Easy to play anywhere and anytime. All you need are treats and your pup.

๐Ÿพ Teaching catch to your dog is guaranteed to make you laugh! Some dogs are naturals, others can be really clumsy at it, as my dog Alf used to be. Doesn't matter which dog you have, just play, play, play and laugh with your pooch. It will make them feel good too. Remember, don't let your dog fail too much, if you have a clumsy pooch, make it really simple and just roll the treat to their mouth. You can gradually make it harder for them once they start to "get the game"

๐ŸŒฒ Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! ๐ŸŒฒThis has been an amazing year for me, when my dream came true and I was finally...
25/12/2023

๐ŸŒฒ Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! ๐ŸŒฒ

This has been an amazing year for me, when my dream came true and I was finally able to put all the knowledge I gained about dogs into practice.

I am so grateful to everyone who helped me achieve my goals ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿพ

Huge thanks to all my clients, I hope to keep spending lots of time with your wonderful pooches!

Fot. The Mutts Cuts Grooming Salon

Prepped some goodie bags for my pooches today ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿงก Assitant, Alf was helpig by judging the quality of presies and deciding...
18/12/2023

Prepped some goodie bags for my pooches today ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿงก
Assitant, Alf was helpig by judging the quality of presies and deciding he would rather keep them all for himself...
After some convincing, he decided he is willing to share, as you can see - reluctantly ๐Ÿ˜†

Merry Christmas! ๐ŸŒฒ๐Ÿพ

In case you're wondering who is in charge of scheduling the walks... That would be my assistant, Alf ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿพ
04/12/2023

In case you're wondering who is in charge of scheduling the walks... That would be my assistant, Alf ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿพ

This little sweetheart melted my heart this week. โค๏ธ She is an anxious dog and it took her some time to get comfortable ...
26/11/2023

This little sweetheart melted my heart this week. โค๏ธ
She is an anxious dog and it took her some time to get comfortable with me. Often stops on walks, would rather go back home for a cuddle on a couch. On our last, long walk I let her tell me where she wanted to go, I gave her time to decide on her own what is the next step, rewarded her randomly with liver cake, which she luckily loves, so she could see that being with me is an all right experience ๐Ÿ™‚. And this little brave soul did not stop once to drag me back to the car. She knew she had control over what was happening. Was sniffing a lot and her body language was way more relaxed then before. As a dog trainer that loves working with fearful dogs, I cannot stress enough how amazing this feels...

She is my hero of the week! ๐Ÿพ

We've had some good walks this week and somehow managed to stay dry (most of the time ๐Ÿ˜‰) ๐Ÿพ
11/11/2023

We've had some good walks this week and somehow managed to stay dry (most of the time ๐Ÿ˜‰) ๐Ÿพ

๐Ÿพ OK, the liver cake is ready! I hope all doggies will love it ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜ ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿพ
30/10/2023

๐Ÿพ OK, the liver cake is ready! I hope all doggies will love it ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜ ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿพ

I am seriously excited for some more dog walking next week! ๐ŸพGetting ready with all the equipment, safe leads, long line...
21/10/2023

I am seriously excited for some more dog walking next week! ๐Ÿพ

Getting ready with all the equipment, safe leads, long lines, compostable poo bags. All good excuse to get a cool bum bag, too ๐Ÿ˜Š
I am ready for all the adventures to come.

Oh, and my pooch says heโ€™s jealous of all the doggies I will get to walk with... ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

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