Deaf Not Difficult

11/04/2025

IT'S NATIONAL PET DAY!

Let's celebrate all of our pets and post pictures of them. Spoil them, love them, take time with them, treasure them - it is their day!

09/04/2025

This deaf dog, is absolutely up there in my favourites. Deaf, a Rottie, and in adolescence was a tough CV for him and put many off. His fantastic nature shone through and it was lovely for him to find a home.

08/04/2025

05/04/2025

Day Five - New Experiences

Remember new experiences are not about testing your dog or throwing them in the deep end with a situation.

They are to create life skills and expand their confidence, enabling them to become more and more involved in your lives.

01/04/2025

April will be all about Adolescence in Dogs!
Whilst we may wish this phase was an April Fools Day joke, it is far from a laughing matter for some of us.
This month is dedicated to looking at some of the behaviours, misunderstandings around them, key things to do and above all recognise their behaviour is not personal....even though it may feel that it is at times.
Keep an eye on the posts and videos going out over the next few weeks, and also let me know what you may be struggling with to ensure I cover it.

29/03/2025

28/03/2025

I love receiving pictures of client's dogs. Just look at him!
Such a character, enjoying being a teenager, and all he needs is the TV remote and a beer and he's all set for a Friday evening🤣.

28/03/2025

Forward Thinking Friday
Planning ahead for the future is something we all do in pretty much every area of our lives.

With our dogs, this is even more important if they are scared or worried about something.

There are a number of dogs who worry about the car. They may connect it to a stressful experience, the movement, where they are positioned, a smell, they feel sick, it's too stimulating, we have thought they were being difficult etc etc.

In these instances forward thinking long before a journey is important. Giving as much time as possible to go at the dog's pace, to create positivity and remove as much fear as possible.
Be consistent, think far ahead, and keep it positive.

27/03/2025

The correct mental stimulation is so important. It builds curiosity, confidence and calmness.
You could make a box up like this and fill it with smells of other dogs, other animals, treats, chews, things of different textures, items the dog might be worried about normally.
You don't need to use a box obviously, why not place things around your home and garden for the dog to enjoy.

26/03/2025

I love this so much.
When you discuss with a lovely client how much their dog loves being outdoors, and that also having a bed outside as well as indoors, would be a great idea for them.
Then you see the amazing bed the client has bought, and just how happy the dog is!

25/03/2025

Thoughtful - showing consideration for others.

This is a picture of my dogs Molly and Morris. Molly is no longer with us sadly, but she always knew how to support Morris, just be there, showing that situations were safe......being thoughtful.

Our dogs can do this if we allow them the chance and choice to do so, but we can definitely be thoughtful and considerate to how they are feeling too.

24/03/2025

Make your Monday Matter
Look at the relationship with your dog, maybe there are some small things you can change, or add in to it, that will make a difference no matter now small they may feel.

17/02/2025

Thank you Julie Fox for showing it is Random Acts of Kindness Day.

Why not be kind today by saying hello to someone when walking your dog, or offer to walk an elderly person's dog for them, stop to chat, buy a homeless person a drink or their dog some treats, tell someone you care.....

Whatever it is, be kind - it doesn't have to cost anything.