Building Resilience

19/11/2025

Following my last post. Here is a link to Lucy's Law.

Third-party puppy sales banned in England from Monday 6 April

19/11/2025

Do you know where your puppy comes from really?

This short documentary is worth a watch. It exposes who three major producers of puppies are. You may find the term "producer" a little unusual for the breeding of puppies, however when it is done on a mass scale, then in my opinion the puppies are merely 'produce' and not individual sentient beings!

Yes these puppy farms are licensed. However they are using loopholes in law to make many thousands of pounds each year through the exploitation of dogs, and peoples emotional response to wanting a puppy.

⚠️Please look at Lucy's Law for more information. ⚠️Please make sure you see the mum (and other litter mates if possible) interacting with the puppy. ⚠️Please ask questions - lots of questions!
⚠️Please ask for the puppies vet history (any reputable breeder should have had at minimum a vet check and dewormed/defleaed their puppies).
⚠️Please make sure a puppy is a minimum of 8 weeks old before they are rehomed to you.
⚠️ If the puppy is away from its mum. Surrounded by other breeds and or has been transported from another country WALK AWAY!

The only way to stop the process of puppy farms is to stop the demand!

Creator and activist goes on a mission to expose the UK’s largest puppy farm, a huge breeding facility in Northern Ireland.Puppy farms are alive ...

18/11/2025

What a miserable, cold, wet day. I have chased the rain and clouds all day long. I have managed to stay mostly dry too. Inbetween all my driving around today I saw some really beautiful rainbows. There was a prettier one than this but I was driving at that point so couldn't take a picture.

Sometimes we have to see the beauty in the grey skies!! Like weather some difficult moments pass. Keep working through the dark times.

17/11/2025

I go on about pain and discomfort so much. Having had two dogs with arthritis and another with pain/discomfort without a diagnosis. We really shouldn't overlook how it effects our pets. We should also consider alternative therapies such as Physiotherapy, Acupuncture, Laser therapy and Hydrotherapy as part of a treatment regime

Myth 2: Arthritis only affects the limbs.

Fact: Degenerative joint disease can affect any joint in the body, including the spine, jaw, and even the small joints of the toes. When arthritis develops in the spine, it can lead to stiffness, reduced flexibility, and altered nerve signals that influence movement and posture. Dogs may arch their back, move more cautiously, or avoid certain activities - behaviours that caregivers often mistake for aging, laziness, or even training problems.

Similarly, arthritis in the jaw or toes can subtly change how a dog eats, chews, or bears weight, leading to less obvious but still significant discomfort.
Recognising that arthritis extends beyond the limbs helps ensure pain in these less visible areas isn’t overlooked.

If you're interested in tailored advice for your dog, our Teleguidance service is for you!
https://caninearthritisteleguidance.co.uk

16/11/2025

Oh Dash you cheeky boy!

Dash took a while to warm to me. He really struggled with who this crazy lady was coming into his house making him do things but giving lots of treats. He did absolutely amazing today. He has lots of anxiety around travelling in the car. This is a very slow process with Dash because he becomes so worried and is clearly very distressed.

The picture is him doing a chin rest on my leg whilst peering under the table in the hope that makes the treat bag release the goodies 🤭😍 This wasn't asked for but he knows when he performs certain tasks they often reap a reward ... so lets try it out 😅

15/11/2025

Toby and Kira are obsessed with this food, supplements and treats. I feed dry food mostly but Toby is on several medications so to make sure he takes his tablets I got some of the wet food. He absolutely loves it.

It was designed for pets with allergies. Like with all food changes, introduce gradually. They offer a 30 day money back guarentee if your dog won't eat the food (I don't think I will need this with my two) for those dogs that are fussy.

https://omni.pet/?ref=BUILDINGRESILIENCE

If you use code: RESILIENCE62 you get 62% off your 1st order.

13/11/2025

Can people please nominate this charity. They do amazing work helping people to neuter their pets to reduce unwanted litters.

Nominate a charity for a Movement for Good award now.

11/11/2025

Some people are very judgemental about other people and their dogs. If you aren't qualified to offer the advice and haven't been asked your opinion, then don't get involved. Leave caregivers and the professionals to do what they need to do.

11/11/2025

Introducing (although not technically as I met this pair a while back and they have been doing well) Mickey and Brownie. The sibling duo who are super impulsive and don't quite understand what patience is all about, especially when you can have it now!

10/11/2025

These toys are excellent. If you are thinking of what to get your dog for Christmas why not splash out? If you follow the link below and sign up you are entitled to discount off your first order.
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09/11/2025

Introducing Bow to Building Resilience. I met Bow a few weeks ago when she had a behaviour assessment after sudden changes in her behaviour. Now she has started a training programme to help her to cope better in certain situations.

08/11/2025

I am having a much needed day off today. Any messages/bookings/emails will be dealt with tomorrow (Sunday 8th November).