Decoding Dogs

19/04/2025

15/04/2025

Love this video. I am fed up with seeing videos on here with ‘trainers’ using tools and people saying it doesn’t hurt. That is the point of aversive tools.

15/03/2025

Lovely walk out at stanton park with these 2 today. They love going somewhere different to their usual walk new sights and smells.

08/03/2025

Had a lovely time at crufts yesterday back again today to catch some more shopping and shows. I met the lovely Victoria Stilwell yesterday an insperation to all trainers and behaviourists.
Of course I had to visit the A-Z dogs and smoosh the Basset Hound and met the beautiful Hex westmidlands police’s new recruit 😍

01/03/2025

01/02/2025

Is your dog over threshold?
Will they take treats when out?
If a dog is reactive but they won’t take treats or distraction when out, start at home!

Start with training at home. Gain your dogs focus with no distractions then tire out your dogs mind before you go out. Pop a few treats in the garden and play find it with your dog or a snuffle mat.

Make sure they are calm before you leave the house.

Increase the distance between you and the trigger.

If you are busy doing one thing and someone asks you something are you able to switch straight away? No? So trying to distract an already over anxious dog is not going to work.

Contact me for more information.

31/01/2025

By far the best purchase I have made. It is horrible out and giving these 2 swamp donkeys a warm wash before going into the house is a god send.
Nice and powerful (not too harsh on a dogs skin) holds enough to wash both dogs feet or 1 dog who has rolled in 💩 🙈
Best ‘tool’ I own for my dogs.

30/01/2025

Hi all sorry its been a little quiet on here. I’ve been busy with work (unfortunately I cannot afford to do this full time) my 2 dogs and I thought it was a great idea to study my level 5 canine behaviour so I can help even more people out wherever possible.

I am still here I have been helping out second chance spaniel rescue as I am a firm believer in giving every dog a chance!

If you are struggling with your dog and worried about costs please message me as I’m all about helping you and your dog live a happier life together.

29/01/2025

Are you fulfilling your dogs basic and fundamental needs?

29/01/2025

Comet has been adopted ❣️

17/01/2025

Knowing which professional you need to contact to help you with your pet is vital. Use this handy infographic to decide whether you need a trainer or behaviourist. Keep In mind, some behaviour challenges may require both training and behaviour modification so often these go hand in hand. What's great is that when you choose a COAPE Certified Animal Behaviourist, you can be sure that they have the skills to help you with both training and behaviour. ​
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For a list of COAPE-endorsed trainers and behaviourists you can go to our website here: https://coape.org/find-a-behaviourist/

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!

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.

yellowdoguk.co.uk