Decoding Dogs

01/01/2025

Happy New Year! 🥳

I hope this year is filled with happiness and fun with your dogs.

24/12/2024

I would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas I hope you and your lovely dogs have a lovely day and are spoilt rotten like these 2!

06/12/2024

18/11/2024

Yellow Dog UK are fantastic if you have a nervous or reactive dog it gives others a sign to give you space to make walks less stressful.

Dog get anxious or nervous often? Practice paw-sitive reinforcement by rewarding calm behaviour—whether it’s a peaceful walk or a relaxed response to a usual trigger.

Consistent praise and treats help anxious pups associate good feelings with situations that might otherwise cause stress! 🐾💛

Plus, with our Yellow Dog UK products, others can easily recognize when your dog needs a little extra space.

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28/10/2024

Couldn’t agree more! One of the reasons I wanted to study canine behaviour was to understand my dog more and help her when she needed it.
I love helping dogs and their families have a better happier life together.

28/10/2024

Had the pleasure of meeting this little beauty today! 😍 who doesn’t love a puppy snuggle 🤗

26/10/2024

Does your dog suffer from separation anxiety?
A few tips that could help include:
▪ Leave a radio or the television on when you leave to fill the silence and stop the pup listening all day for the sound of your car. It can also sound like company.
▪ Leave the house in your slippers or without your coat if the shoes and coat have become a trigger of anxiety. Similarly, try leaving through a different door, which the pup doesn’t associate with you leaving.
▪ Leave a tape recorder, video camera or web-cam running so you can see when the behaviour starts and what triggers it.
▪ Redirect any chewing by leaving the pup with a chew stick or toy.
▪ If you work full time, hire a pet sitter or walker to take the dog out during the day and to offer some company and stimulation.
▪ Always walk the pup before you leave to burn off any excess energy and tire him out so.

As always I am here if you need help don't let it consume you and your dogs life.

14/10/2024

Do you enjoy or dread taking your dogs to a public place?
I am incredibly lucky with Bolli (right) he settled within minutes at my feet wherever we go.
However Tia became very unsettled when out. It always took her a while but with some settle mat training she was very good. I soon realised she was in pain an booked her in for some physiotherapy. (She hates the vets and I wanted to pinpoint the problem in a happy environment at home rather than tense at the vet) after the first session I noticed a huge difference in her she was back to her happy bouncy self.

Pain should always be rulled out when looking at a dog’s behaviour. This is why I will always ask when the last vet check was and request one if I feel it may be needed.

I am now working on building up Tia’s confidence when in pubs and cafes taking her in when it’s quiet to help her settle.

Where is your dogs favourite place to go?

14/10/2024

Nights are drawing in and unfortunately firework season will soon be apon us.
I see so many comments on facebook groupls blaming people of not desensitising their dog while young…..
What about the rescue dogs or ones who suddenly develop a dislike to them?
Most if us have smart speakers, tv and smart phones in our house so playing fireworks quietly to start can help with desensitising our dogs to the noise.
Create a safe place for your dog to hide do not lock them in the crate/room they need to feel safe not restricted.
Comfort your dog if they come to you. If I was frightened of something I’d prefer comfort rather than being told to go away.
Try to walk your dogs as early as possible. Even dogs who are ok with fireworks may get startled by one when out causing unnecessary stress.
A nice chew or bone for your dog to eat during fireworks helps alot as chewing is calming and can relieve stress.

As always I’m here if you need any help with your dog 😊

12/10/2024

If any of my followers need anything for their lovely dog this is open today. Highly recommend as it is all for a good cause they are just down the road from Pets at Home, next door to Gable Cross Police Station.

01/10/2024

Welcome to Decoding Dogs🐩

I am here for you and your dog offering 1:1 Behaviour modification program specializing but not limited to:
Fears and phobias
Barking
Aggression
Reactivity

I am Qualified, Fully insured & DBS Checked
Positive reinforcement training techniques

Please message me for more information or if you have any questions.

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01/10/2024

Barking
Most dogs bark but why?

If a dog barks excitedly, it could be a sign that they are anticipating something and are therefore under-stimulated. This will often be the case with working and herding breeds with high intelligence. You need to offer more exercise and mental challenge. Try enrolling in agility classes, or leaving a Kong filled with something tasty for the dog to try and get to. Also, try varying your routine by walking somewhere new instead of taking the same route to the same park.

Raising the alarm is simply telling us that a potential threat is approaching, whilst warning that threat away from our home or us. This is often something that owners approve of. The problem comes when the dog will not stop guarding and barking. If a dog won’t stop even when we are present, this can suggest that the dog is taking it upon himself to decide who may come and go. Either way and for whatever reason, excessive barking can be a nuisance.

If you are struggling with your dog barking there are ways to help feel free to give me a message to see how I can help.

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20/09/2024

When you have a long list of things to do but the sky is falling in so this one needs a hug. To be fair to her this is one hell of a storm!
Its a common misconception that you shouldn’t comfort your worried dog. Your dog looks to you for safety remaining calm and giving comfort when your dog is frightened by something is perfectly ok.