Through Eyes of Dogs - Canine Behaviourist

18/10/2024

Met this very handsome young man this morning! Can you guess what breed he is?! 🐾

09/10/2024

Been a busy week or so with some wonderful clients and studying!! Currently prepping and getting excited for the Puppy and Adolescent Courses!! that start in just two weeks time!!

I have got limited spaces available, so make sure you book your space to avoid disappointment! Booking link is in the Event Puppy and Adolescent Courses!!

04/10/2024

How handsome are these gorgeous boys?!
Great Assessment on them this morning 🐾🫶

03/10/2024

Got to see this beautiful boy again, after meeting him at a dog show in the summer!! Isn't he beautiful?! 🐾🐕
He is another client about to start the Dynamic Dog Assessment process. 🐾🐾🐾
Do you have questions about your dog's behaviour? Has it suddenly changed? Are you concerned about their movement, the way they walk? Please do get in touch today 📞📧

30/09/2024

New Puppy & Adolescent Course! Make sure you book your space to avoid disappointment!
Booking link is in story and event page!

27/09/2024

Look at these two gorgeous boys I had the pleasure of working with this morning and their lovely owner! ❤️ love my job!

18/09/2024

As a sufferer of Chronic Pain myself this post is so very poignant!

I have been trained by this magnificent lady and this is exactly the ethos that I have. Who are we to say that another being is not in pain?! Whether they be human or dog or whatever species! We must hold this mind when assessing what is going on for our dogs

This is becoming a welfare issue!

Im tired of hearing “the vet says there is no pain” by a guardian after they have taken their dog to the vet. It leaves me deflated and frustrated and feeling so sorry for the dog.

Myth Bust:

PAIN CANNOT BE RULED OUT IN ANY ANIMAL (dog, cat, horse or hamster), by anyone!

* A quick palpation - CANNOT RULE OUT PAIN

WHY?

The dog may shut down due to environmental factors or dislike of a strange human touching them, they keep still to get it over with ASAP!

The dog may be over aroused or overwhelmed by the clinical environment (excited/scared etc) to the point that adrenaline is so high it blocks pain!

* Blood Tests - CANNOT RULE OUT PAIN

There is currently NO blood test that can detect pain.

* Diagnostic imaging - CANNOT RULE OUT PAIN

Yes they can pick up a variety of conditions, but even the GOLD standard MRI doesn’t pick up everything, but NONE of them can detect PAIN.

Just because a source cannot be found doesn’t mean there is no pain.

PAIN is subjective, it is whatever that being (human or animal) perceives it to be!

Pain can come in many different forms, it is extremely complex, and can effect the individual in many different ways. A dog may get injured, the injury may have healed, but the pain remains … this is known as maladaptive pain.

Behaviour can be a HUGE indicator for PAIN:

* There could be a change of behaviour that has been directly caused by PAIN.

* There could be a worsening of behaviour due to an increase or new presence of PAIN.

* There could be a lack of “normal” behaviour due to PAIN.

* There could be behaviours that are present but that the guardian/owner don’t deem to be problematic that are indicators of PAIN.

* The dog may have ALWAYS displayed behaviours that are indicators of PAIN, but they have been ignored and put down to “just the way they are”.

* There may be NO problematic behaviours at all …. And the dog might still be in PAIN!

* The dog might be energetic, always on the go … and still be in PAIN.

* The dog might be lazy … and still be in PAIN.

* The dog may zoom up and down stairs … and still be in PAIN.

Diagnosing PAIN is not simple and can be difficult to get on top of.

A PAIN relief trail can be great! But often only one type of analgesic is tried and sometimes this doesn’t get results leading to the ASSUMPTION that there is no PAIN!

Here’s why:

* The drug was only trialed for 2 weeks - when living with chronic pain it can take longer to relieve. 2 weeks is not enough.

* The drug used wasn’t targeted to the type of pain the animal is feeling; soft tissue, bone, nerve or a combination of all.

It might take a number of different medications or a combination OVER TIME to see a difference.

ALWAYS keep in mind, NO ONE can rule out another being’s PAIN.

NO ONE. Not me. Not you. Not a Doctor. Not a Vet.

16/09/2024

Beyond excited to be starting my Masters in Clinical Animal Behaviour today ❤️🐾🐕

11/09/2024

Got to meet this absolute gorgeous hunk this morning and had some kisses!!! Working on topping up his training 🫶🐾🐕

10/09/2024

Had such a lovely evening tonight with the Gosport Police Cadets, who volunteered at Hampshire Dachs Fest 2024 🐾🐕
I went along tonight to give out some certificates I made up, to the 12 wonderful cadets who volunteered their time and say thankyou again to them. Was lovely to share my experiences with them as an ex police officer and now as a Canine Behaviourist.
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Thank you for having me.

09/09/2024

Another day, another Dynamic Dog Assessment this morning. 🐾🐕..
I had the absolute pleasure of join me on this assessment and take some amazing photos of me in action for my website. 📷🫶 They are really great thankyou so much again 💖!

07/09/2024

All setup at Crofton Community Centre in Stubbington ready for Recall Workshop this morning! 🫶🐕🐾

06/09/2024

A HUGE Thank you to and everyone that helped organise and attended the Hampshire Dog Fest Last weekend.

They raised an amazing £1307. 12 for The Red Foundation which will be spent on medical bills for out lifetime care dogs ❤❤❤

Organising an event like this is a HUGE amount of work and we are so appreciative of anyone who organises a fundraiser (big or small!) for us. Without our supporters there would be no TRF x

03/09/2024

SO proud of what we raised for The Red Foundation at my first ever Festival this year! Thanks so much to all that came and engaged with the activities to help raise money for this charity and my amazing team for achieving it!

03/09/2024

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21/04/2023

It was the best experience to train under Meesh ( ) .
This was a brilliant course, and I am so grateful for the understanding I now have of Romanian Rescues! 💙

15/04/2023

Through Eyes of Dogs aims to help people learn to understand their dog, from their dog's perspective, enhancing their relationship. It’s not just about training them, but rather finding the emotional cause for a behavioural issue.

Providing insight into why dogs act the way they do and how to train your pup in a way that works for both of you.. Whether you are looking for help with puppy training, addressing behavioural issues, or just want to gain a better understanding of your dog, I am here to help.

Specialising in fear and aggression, and have experience with puppies to senior dogs. With particular interest in Romanian Rescues and Dachshunds.

15/04/2023

As an Assessed and Qualified IMDTB Member of The Institute of Modern Dog Trainers (www.imdt.uk.com) I am proud to display the UK Dog Behaviour & Training Charter symbol 💙💚.