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04/10/2023

Session four ✅️

Blues mummy wasn't feeling too well so a socialisation session with our head trainer Frankie baby and our pawsome gang was the new plan! Blue absolutely smashed the session and is coming on beautifully 💙🐾

02/10/2023

Beautiful cassie ❤🐾

21/09/2023

Just look at this gorgeous boy 😍 Today was blue and his mums 3rd session and we went for his first proper walk! In session one and two we laid the foundations for calm controlled behaviour, eye contact (crucial for loose lead walking) and a smiley lead with no pulling. There are so many steps that lead up to the first walk to ensure that it is a successful experience for pup and owner and this is what we have spent our time focusing on in preparation.
Blue walked beautifully throughout with lots of praise and food reinforcements to ensure the experience was as enjoyable and positive as possible for him. He came across two barking dogs, a motorbike, a hedge cutter, lawn mower, wheelie bins and numerous cars. His first walk couldn't of gone any better and I left behind one sleepy puppy and one happy mummy ❤💙🥰🐾

16/09/2023

To Jazz with the German Shepherd. My messages are not going through. Could you please pop me a message via whatsapp my number is under contact details. Thanks 😊🐾

16/09/2023

In light of the recent heartbreaking news regarding the beautiful XL bully's I wanted to give some advice to any owners who at this time must be petrified for their babies.

1. If you haven't already get liability insurance for your dogs, you can get this from dogs trust for £25 per year.

2. Start muzzle training NOW if this ban comes in as quickly as they are planning you need to be able to prove they can calmly wear a muzzle in public.

3. Start crate training.

4. Get your dog neutered as soon as possible, in order for your dog to be exempt they must be neutered! This could also stop your dog from having to remain in kennels whilst they go through the exemption process as some forces use something known as IES (interim exemption scheme) where you can keep your dog at home under certain conditions until the court date for exemption.

5. Make sure your gardens and homes are fully secure (zero risk of escape)

6. If the police come for your dog DO NOT SIGN ANYTHING the police may say its just to say you confirm you understand why your dog is being taken, but you will be signing your dogs life away!

7. If your dog has any behavioural or temperament issues currently, seek a professionals help NOW!!

For the rest of this year I will be offering all owners of an XL bully 20% off all of my services as well as payment plans (on a case by case basis)

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14/09/2023

SH Canines head trainer Frankie boy back at it again with the very handsome and adorable Bob & Charlie 💙💙💙🐾
This boy is honestly dog mad.. can't imagine where he gets it from 🤣🥰

07/09/2023

Gorgeous boys 😍💙🐾

05/09/2023

Managed a 10 minute walk with the boys today as I made sure I got there early so the temp was 22 degrees and had lots of shaded spots to enjoy a cool down. Then back for some water and lots of cuddles! How photogenic are they 😍💙🐾

04/09/2023

Introducing the most gorgeous doggy duo Bob and Charlie to the SH Canine pack!
Arent they just so scrummy!
Far too hot for walkies today so a stay and play in the garden with lots of water, shade and not forgetting the most important part cheese and cuddles. I'm so lucky 🥰💙🐾

30/08/2023

Please show some love for the newest and cutest member of the SH Canine pack! Blue the cockapoo!

Blue and his family are booked on for my five session puppy package and today's first session went brilliantly! His mummy has been left with lots of fun homework to be getting on with in preparation for our next visit.

Keep your eyes peeled for progress updates! 💙🐾

10/08/2023

What a lovely way to spend a sunny day with this gorgeous gang and SH canines top trainer ❤Three doggies were not interested in being photographed, infact they weren't interested in getting out of bed, well definitely not once the treats ran out 🤣🤣🥰🐾

10/08/2023

Hi everyone! Happy Thursday, the weekend is nearly here and we finally have some sun 🌞

So just wanted to do a little post about the dangers of exercising our dogs in hot weather.

Dogs unlike ourselves find it much harder to regulate their body temperature, dogs do not sweat like we do, they can only sweat from their paw pads and noses, so their only means of reducing their body temp is through panting. This is sadly not very effective.

It doesn't matter what the temperature is most dogs will happily go for a walk, so this means we must use common sense and not walk our dogs on hot days or at the very least walk first thing in the morning or in the evening.

Dogs can suffer from heat stroke in temperatures 20 degrees and above so please use caution when it reaches this temperature. It can take just 15 minutes for your dog to overheat!!

Please also be even more vigilant if you have a short nosed breed, a large or giant breed dog, an overweight dog or a dog with any health conditions.

All my wonderful customers amazing dogs health and safety is my top priority so I will not walk or do any training sessions when temps hit 22 degrees or above.

And if your looking for ways to keep your dog occupied in this weather then take a look at my top 10 enrichment ideas!

Have a great day! ❤🐾

09/07/2023

What a wonderful way to start a day. How lucky am I! 🥰❤💙🐾

23/06/2023

Stay and play visits with this awesome pack are just the best. Rupert, Woody, Ralph, Molly, Florence & Alfie. 🥰🐾❤💙

19/06/2023

Please give a huge warm welcome and show some love to the newest and floofiest member of the SH Canine pack! This is Cassie, she is an old English sheepdog crossed with a golden retriever and is just an absolute sweetheart ❤️

25/05/2023

Please show your love to the newest members of the SH Canine pack!

We have Alfie & Florence the cutest wirehaired Jack Russell's ❤💙
Next up we have Molly the beautiful lurcher ❤
Then it's the kiss giving scrummyness that is Ralph the cockador 💙
Then the handsome Rupert the springerdor 💙 and last but by no means least we have woody the cocker spaniel who is a tummy tickle fiend 💙

Me and SH canines head trainer (frankie baby) had a blast soaking up the sun and enjoying lots of hairy cuddles and slobbery kisses at our stay and play session!

Aren't they all just so gorgeous 😍🥰🐶🐾

13/05/2023

Friday funday with waffle doggy and my little helper 🥰 (they are so cute together) before we've headed off to Abersoch for the weekend to celebrate my big boys second birthday 🥳💙🐾

10/05/2023

Humpday happiness with the downright delicious waffle doggy. If you can't already tell I am completely smitten with this boy 🤣🥰💙🐾

09/05/2023

Waffle doggys Tuesday shenanigans. The rain held off for most of the walk much to waffles dissapointment (he loves a good puddle) although he somehow managed to find some anyway so all was right with Waffs world 💙🐾🥰

P.s. make sure to scroll for waffles world class cheese catches 🤣😍

05/05/2023

Waffle doggy! To spend a gloriously sunny Friday with my best boy is a pretty awesome way to kick-start the bank holiday weekend. Isn't he just so handsome 😍 💙🐾

03/08/2022

Have you recently welcomed a new puppy into your family? Do you have a new rescue dog? Are you looking for some support with basic training issues then my telephone consults may be the perfect solution! They are not as indepth as my in person consults but work well for basic issues or support required as described above. I offer 30 or 60 minute consults and if you book a telephone consult in Aug or Sept you will receive 10% off your initial consult.

Pop me a PM to discuss further or to find out if the support you require will be suitable for this offer. 🐾🐶❤

26/05/2022

This lovely lady is doing a dissertation on a subject very close to my heart. The effects harnesses sold in pet shops have on movement and is looking for a variety of dogs to use for the research. The only criteria is the dogs must be over 18mths and have no severe orthopaedic issues. You must be happy to travel to reaseheath hoping to be around June/July time. If you are interested in helping please either pop me a message or comment below with your dogs age and breed. 😊🐾🥰

16/02/2022

Getting a new puppy is such an exciting time, but is also stressful and tiring in equal measure.
There are so many conflicting opinions and advice out there on how to raise your pup, and with so much to think about it can be overwhelming.
Do you want to give your pup the best start? Do you want advice that is based on years of research & scientific studies, but easy to understand as well as to implement?
Do you want to have someone in your corner that is there to support and encourage you through the fun but at times daunting task of rearing a puppy?
Then look no further!
My puppy packages cover any and everything that comes with getting a new furry family member, from toilet training, teaching relaxed isolation, mouthing & teething problems, basic training, manners, integration into the family, children and pup interactions. Grooming, nutrition advice and so much more!
Get intouch today to find out how I can help you and your new arrival!! ❤🐾

10/02/2022

This show is so detrimental to the dog training industry and is incredibly harmful to be being shared to such a large audience who believe this man is a dog whisperer! Please take a read!
https://www.facebook.com/118727936181612/posts/756331382421261/

06/02/2022

What is resource guarding?

Resource guarding (also known as 'possession aggression') is behavior a dog may display in order to control access to a valued item or space. A valued resource includes anything of value to that particular dog. Just as people value different items, so do dogs. A dog may feel the need to guard food, a bone, toys, space, another dog, or even a human. When a dog is actively guarding a resource, he might display defensive behavior to keep another dog, person, or animal away from the item or space.
Resource guarding is a normal, natural survival behavior that all animals, (including people) experience in varying degrees. The severity of the guarding behavior can range between mild and serious.

What resource guarding may look like.

Many of us know it when we see it; the dog with a bone that stands over it with his head held low, body tense at your approach. Some dogs remain quiet and stare intensely at the threat of approach, others growl, bare teeth, lunge or air snap (also known as 'air bite'). These behaviors are used remove a perceived threat to the resource being guarded. Some dogs (after their warning signals have been ignored) resort to a bite in order to remove the threat.

Here is a list of sample behaviors or warning signals a dog guarding a resource might display:

When a threat approaches they may stop, freeze or display slow body movements.

Intense staring and/or wide eyes.

Lip licking, flicking the tongue out or nervous or agitated movements with the mouth.

Hovering over or near the item, sometimes with the head low and eyes focused on the threat.

Low or deep growling, baring of teeth, lunging forward, or air snapping.

Biting comes in many forms. As soon as teeth make contact this is considered a bite, whether the dog causes injury or not. That the dog decided to lunge and bite, but shows restraint from causing injury does not mean the dog did not bite. Some dogs will bite and nick the skin, causing a bruise, or will puncture skin. Some dogs bite and quickly release (I call this a 'snake bite'). More serious and dangerous bites can occur when the dog continuously bites and/or holds on without releasing.

Muzzling punching. The dog will either gently or forcefully bump his nose/muzzle into the threat. This is known as a closed mouth bite and in some cases can be a very serious warning sign.

Fixated or intensely focused on a threat. Typically, the dog’s eyes might be glued to the threat and will be aware of their every movement. Some dogs might follow the threat around in an intense way when guarding. I find this occurs when a dog may feel very concerned or conflicted.

Body Blocking or Body Positioning. This typically silent behavior is intentionally used by dogs to block access to their valued resource. For example, you might find they will stand over or in between their resource and other people or dogs. If a dog is guarding a human, say their owner, you may find that they lean against that person, usually while staring at the threat. Or they may position themselves by standing in between the threat and the resource.

Some dogs will vigilantly look at the threat, then look back at the resource, then again at the threat and again at the resource. This is also a silent behavior that is often missed.

Why dogs resource guard.

Some of these reasons include:

Feeling threatened due to insecurity and an inability to cope.

Changes in the environment (a new baby, a visitor, a new dog, someone entering or exit a threshold or doorway, etc.).

Competition for resources.

Feeling like the resource might arbitrarily be taken from them, which could cause a dog to feel conflicted, vigilant, concerned, or angry.

Feeling the need to control the outcome of the environment.

If you are having issues with your dog resource guarding, please do not try and resolve the issue yourself. Seek the advice of a qualified canine behaviourist like myself.

To discuss further pop me a PM. ❤🐾

05/11/2021

Let's keep our babies calm and safe this bonfire night. Read below for some top tips 👍❤🐾🐶

18/10/2021

Luna's mummy has very kindly given me permission to document their training journey, to show the benefits of professional support when raising a pup So here is the first update.

Luna has so far had three visits and here are the areas either her family have specifically requested help with aswell as areas that I always cover within my puppy visits.

Mouthing and how to manage the nippy, excitable teething puppy stage.
Toilet training (which Luna was already very successful with before my initial visit, YAY Luna)
Socialisation (when and how)
The YES cue
Mutually exclusive behaviours (eye contact to create loose lead walking)
RTN (reflex to name.
Desensitization to harness (in particular collar as Luna was very uncomfortable having a collar on and would actively avoid this before my initial visit.
Handling (getting Luna used to having all areas of her body touched (very important area to work on in prep for vet visits or Grooming appointments, aswell as general health checks and care by Luna's family)

Since my first visit Luna's family have been consistently working on her behaviour and training, aswell as regularly updating me between sessions on anything new that may have happened or if unsure how to proceed with something reaching out for advice (which I always encourage)

Due to this they have seen marked improvement in her behaviour, her mouthing at the initial visit was fairly intense and Luna's family were unsure how to proceed with managing this behaviour and making sure they were not unintentionally encouraging it. This is something that most puppy parents struggle with but without the correct support and guidance that can quite quickly become a problematic and at times dangerous behaviour.

Since our initial visit Luna's nipping has dramatically improved and her family have said how much happier they feel safe in the knowledge that if she begins to nip they have the tools to ensure they are not reinforcing the behaviour but actually showing her alternative more rewarding behaviours that are beneficial for both Luna and her family.

Luna is showing great improvement in all areas we have covered so far and alongside my support and the hard work of her family I have no doubt she will continue to go from strength to strength.

Keep your eyes peeled for more progress updates! ❤🐾

06/10/2021

Introducing the newest and littlest member of the SH Canine pack. This is the adorable 4mth old cavapoo Luna.

Luna's family contacted me before they had actually picked Luna up to book in for some.1-1 sessions which is what I would always recommend when taking on a new pup.

We have so far done one session in which Luna and her family did great.

They have been working hard throughout the week on their homework and I can't wait to see this cuties progress tomorrow. ❤🐾

05/10/2021

Introducing the absolutely stunning 8 month old German shepherd Molly to the SH Canine pack.

Molly's family got intouch after she started displaying a few undesirable behaviours that they wanted help to eradicate, aswell as some support with basic training.

Molly has had three 1-1 sessions so far and is already showing real enthusiasm for learning and starting to show real signs of improvement.

Always remember training your dog is not a sprint it's a marathon, and long term change and improvement takes consistent handling day in day out.

I am really enjoying working with this baby and can't wait to continue to watch her blossom.

If you would like some support with your pup or adult dog, get intouch. I can help. ❤🐾

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What a wonderful way to start a day. How lucky am I! 🥰❤💙🐾

New walk for Star and Shadow today and what a perfect time to practice and reinforce their free running recalls. Didn't they do great! Love these girls ❤🐾❤🐾

Just 10 weeks old and already such good little girls. Look at those faces, I could honestly melt. 😍🥰🐾

The sun was out and what better way to spend a beautiful day then a stroll through the beautiful shropshire countryside with this little darling by my side. Coco has come such a long way since we first met and her confidence and trust in me has blossomed. The fact that she loves me as much as I do her and she thoroughly enjoys our walks together is the most important thing for me. I take the time to get to know each dog I work with and ensure that their walks are catered to suit them as an individual, this ensures that they have the best experience on each and every walk and are so excited to see me when I arrive. ❤🐾

Charlie and Dotties play date

Charlie and Dotties free running afternoon. The video is a must watch, these pair are the cutest together. ❤💙🐾

Charlie loose lead walking with distractions

This is what positive, reward based and consistent handling can achieve. Notice how Charlie's tail is always either relaxed or wagging, his body language is also relaxed. Body language is so crucial to understanding how our dog is feeling in any given situation. Learn to read the signs that your dog is overwhelmed and over threshold. Is your dog unable to focus, or perform basic behaviours that they would usually perform when asked? Are their ears back, eyes enlarged, tail tucked or body stiff or low to the ground? Are they becoming reactive in certain environments or around certain things? Are they shutting down when out and about? Are they pulling on the lead when they usually walk nicely? Sometimes we mistake our dogs anxieties as misbehaviour and that is where the problems start.. We continue to force our dogs into situations or environments or around things that are causing them huge anxiety without realising, this continues to further establish their fears and the problem gets worse. If your dog is showing any of these signs get intouch. I can help you to not only better understand your dog but also help you to increase your dogs confidence through a number of kind, reward and science based training tools and techniques, that will see your dog flourish and your relationship blossom. ❤🐾

Sweet coco ❤🐾

Dottie and Charlie's first date ❤💙🐾

My dose of puppy cuteness fulfilled by the absolutely delicious miss Dottie. ❤🐾

Coco is very particular about who she trusts and likes, it took me a long time to build her trust but oh my goodness is it worth it! Her owner recently said "Coco lives for your visits" which honestly made me want to cry and beam with joy in equal measure. To have her love and trust is one of my greatest blessings. ❤🐾

Please show some love to the newest member of the SH Canine pack Skye. Skye is an ex working dog but is now living the spoilt retired life with her mum and dad. It's safe to say that charlie and Skye hit it off on their first walk together. She is such a sweetheart and I am as smitten as Charlie.

Little bit of retrieve and drop with Rupert on our sunny walk today, he did so well. ❤🐾

Afternoon in the fields with these pair and I think they enjoyed themselves! ❤🐾

Waffle and Charlie's first walk after a couple of weeks away from eachother, safe to say they have clearly missed one another! ❤🐾

This boy has such a world class recall. Love our adventures together. ❤🐾

So I have just seen this video and wanted to share to point out the many reasons why this lady is not handling this poor boys fear aggression in the most helpful and kind way. 1. This dog is showing very obvious signs he is uncomfortable with her presence, ears pinned back eyes enlarged, whites of the eyes showing etc.. in this scenario you give this boy space and time. By continuing to approach him whilst he is backed into a corner she is triggering this boys fight or flight response, this pup has clearly learnt that fight means people back off. So he shows her that he is not happy, if she had responded in a more understanding way and had read this boy before approaching he would never of had to go to these lengths to say please stop. Notice how he places his paw on her after, this is often done as a passifying gesture, he is trying to calm the situation but she continues on, even making a comment "this can go one of two ways then correcting him with an "Ah ah" this boy does not need correction he needs time to decompress and empty his stress bucket. Build trust from a distance over a period of weeks, touch should only come once he shows you he is ready. This boy has serious fear aggression and will need consistent and calm handling with a variety of behavioural modification techniques to really start the process of rehabilitation. This video really made me sad.. this boy just wants to be understood and instead is being forced into situations he is obviously uncomfortable with. Please take the time to learn about dog body language, your dogs and many others will so appreciate it. ❤🐾

Rupert enjoying a moment of relaxation after a fun filled hours walk. Great way to get your pup prepared for home. ❤🐾

Love these boys ❤🐾

Free running in the rain for me and Till today. She never stopped! Such a happy girl and when she stares at you with those gorgeous puppy dog eyes my heart melts everytime. ❤🐾

Enrichment in the form of a natural source today for Bailey (a puddle) Using your environment to make walks more interesting with your dogs is crucial to their overall wellbeing and happiness! Try it next time your out and see how much fun you can get up to with your furry family member. ❤🐾

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