Decoding Dogs

27/06/2025

Proof that desensitisation works! 😁 on the left my wonderful dog Tia. She was terrified of the vet wouldn’t walk in the door and was tense the whole time.
A year ago Bolli (right) started going to the vets once a month for his pain killing injection. I take Tia with him so she has a positive time at the vets.
Today she went in on her own (without her emotional support Bolli) took treats from the vets, somethig she previously would not do and was not anxious at all.
I am so proud of her.
Yes it has taken time but there are no quick fixes in dog training. Celebrate the small wins!

05/06/2025

Using aversive tools shuts down a dog’s emotions this NOT training!

I’ll say it again

Using aversives shuts down a dog’s emotions this is NOT training!

I have just seen a video of a ‘trainer’ using an E collar on a puppy…. Yes a puppy 😫
Using anything aversives especially at this age is just going to show the dog you are to be feared.
There is no quick fix in dog training it takes time, patience and consistency not pain.
Set your expectations low for the first few weeks and notce the little changes.
Using positive reinforcement may seem to take longer in some dogs but the results will last and your bond with your dog will be strong.

22/05/2025

Beautiful sweet by needs a home.

19/05/2025

Tired puppy after his trinig session yesterday. Marley suffers with thngs from time to time but I’m helping his wonderful foster mum give him all the tools he needs to become a wonderful dog.
We played find the chicken in some paper cups which he loved. It sounds simple but after just 15 minutes he was shattered.

18/05/2025

Very proud of these 2. Luna the Boxer is a difficult nut to crack but thanks to her owners tireless work over the past year she is finally improving and the stressful walks are happening less and less.

I won’t ever promise miricles just small positive changes over time that one day turn into happier walks and home life.
Consistency is key! Even just 5 minutes a day of training makes a huge difference.

04/05/2025

I am currently working with a couple of foreign rescues. Whilst they are having some issues they are very loving and will be fantastic dogs for their new owners.

04/05/2025

Displacement behaviour
do you know what this is? If a dog has big feelings about something and doesn't know how to act they may do something odd.
They may be feeling unsettled about something, over tired puppy, or be in pain and do not know how to deal with it.
My dog does happy rolls when out she is so excited she rolls around in the grass to get the excitement out.
Does your dog display any odd behaviours?

27/04/2025

I tell my clients just a couple of minuets a day for training. I know how busy life can be so try incorporating training into your walks or while the kettle is boiling. After a few days it will become routine consistency is key.

As always I'm here for anyone who needs me for advice or a one to one session.

A little goes a long way when it comes to training. And if we want to make something sustainable, we need to start small.

One minute is enough, it’s achievable.

Use it for whatever is useful for your dog. A find it game, a 1 minute pause and cuddle. A one minute training session.

Make one minute just for you and your dog because that one minute of you focused on them, will make more of a difference than you might think.

And then anything else is a bonus.

Next month’s members challenge is focused on just this, short sessions that go a long way.

01/03/2025