The Missing Peace

21/02/2022

Happy Monday everyone!

Let's celebrate what we love about our dogs by sharing

Dogs who love to train!!

Poppy loves tricks
Show us in the comments

31/01/2022

Welcome to our final day of happy, healthy new year.

I hope you have enjoyed following along with me this January. I may not have done very well at keeping myself healthy this month but I’m definitely happy and so are my dogs!!

For this final thought piece, I want to cover training and learning.

We may not think of training as something we can do to keep our dogs happy and healthy but we know that dogs have an amazing capacity to learn - that’s why they are used by humans to do so many varieties of jobs.

During the first 6 months of their lives, their brains are like sponges, soaking up so much information about how the world around them works. Waiting to train until after this time is a crazy idea - in fact, any time after then, we are undoing things rather than training new things.

Training can help with lots of aspects including
Building trust and bonding relationships
Creating calmness and rest
Promoting problem solving and adaptability to new situations
Giving suitable outlets for breed specific behaviours

Learning and training also increases the anticipatory chemical, dopamine in the brain. Literally the chemical that allows us to look forward to things and be optimistic about life.

Don’t put training off, start with your puppy right from day one.

If you are reading and wondering what to train, grab our tricks for ten online course and start teaching a new, fun trick every day for 10 days (link in comments) … what have you got to lose?

Join me in February for our Love Your Dog month as we explore all things we love about dogs

28/01/2022

Welcome to training Friday!

Each week we will give you a simple exercise you can train over the weekend which brings stability and works on the core strength of your dog.

This week is take a bow

This exercise stretches out the back of the dog and creates flexibility of the spine similar to yoga moves in humans.

Be careful not to over do this, and go slowly as it can be tricky for the dog to understand what you want them to do.

Do not do this if your dog has known spine or elbow issues.

Have a watch of the video and show us in the comments how you get on.

Happy Training!

27/01/2022

Today is the last of my case studies on hidden health problems and I want to tell you about 2 dogs - both large breeds - who presented with

Excessive jumping up on people
Inability to listen especially when asked to sit or lie down
Pulling on lead that was uncomfortable for their owners

I saw some commonality over both these dogs

A look of being unbalanced with more muscle on one side than the other
Fur changes over the hips - greasy fur patches
The need to lie down after exercise which did not fit with their age

On review from their vets, both dogs were found to have hip dysplasia, a painful condition where the hip sockets are too shallow and the ball is not formed properly. Dogs can start showing symptoms from 5 months old.

For both of these dogs, pain killers made an immediate difference although both went on to need surgery and further treatment, hip dysplasia can be treated conservatively

My biggest piece of advice to come from looking at my case studies is to always get your dog checked out if there's a change in their behaviour. Behaviour is an outward expression of a need that is not met, not just naughty or bad behaviour.

Let’s keep our dogs as happy and healthy as we can!

26/01/2022

Welcome to our final instalment of people who can help keep your dog healthy and happy.

This week we are chatting to Clare, our wonderful groomer. Groomers can see your dogs every 4-6 weeks and are some of the best people involved in keeping them in tip top condition

Hi Clare, introduce yourself!

I’m Clare and own Cut & Cuddle Pet Groomers. I’m a City & Guilds qualified groomer.

What can a groomer help with that we may not think of straight away?

As groomers we get much more ‘hands on’ time with your dog than most people in your dogs life. Each groom starts with a health check and so we are able to spot changes or new health concerns easily, often we will see ear irritation, dental problems, skin issues and some less common things that I have noticed have led to: spinal condition diagnosed, Cushings disease, unusual eye clouding which has potentially saved the sight in that eye. As groomer we are in no way qualified to diagnose or suggest treatment but we can and should flag things to owners as and when we see it.

At what age would you recommend grooming starts?

It is safe for puppies to come into a grooming salon after they’ve cleared their vaccinations and waiting period. The earlier they can make their first visit the better, generally I see puppies from about 14 weeks old.

How can owners help?

Owners are 90% the reason dogs are good at the groomer, regular brushing, bathing, noise desensitisation and handling at home help build the foundations for a lifetime of great grooming. Your groomer will be happy to support you with suggestions of brushes, how to brush, best ways to bath and what areas to practice. I often get thanked for making puppies confident in appointments but the truth is I play a small part in their overall success.

What should people look for in a groomer?

Picking your groomer can be a bit of a minefield at times but my suggestions (aside from qualifications) are to visit a few to get a feel for the space and the groomer, do you both have the same values for example I focus on co-operative care - health and happiness will always come before the haircut itself. There’s no referral process for groomers so utilise the people you’ve already met as part of your dogs journey. Your trainer, behaviourist or vet will probably have good relationships with several and know a potential match for you.

Where can we find you?

I’d love for you follow me on my social media pages - Cut & Cuddle Pet Groomers or if you’d like an appointment or to join my Puppy Grooming Programme then get in touch www.cutandcuddle.co.uk

Thanks Clare, you are a star!

Cut & Cuddle Pet Groomers are Dog Groomers based in Keynsham. City & Guilds Qualified, One to One Dog Grooming. Holistic Dog Groomer.

25/01/2022

Our final fact to do with health for this month is all about water.

Access to fresh water is one of the 5 freedoms and comes under the Welfare of Dogs Code of Practice 2017 Gov.UK.

If your dog is left for long periods of time, please make sure they have access to water, especially if crated. Most will need a drink when woken from sleep. Use a rabbit bottle or a raised bowl that attaches to the side of the crate to avoid spillages.

There is increasing advice being given about restricting water to aid in toilet training - this is going against meeting the fundamental needs and rights of an animal and should not be used under any circumstances. Puppies may take time to be dry overnight and your job is to get up and let them out. It won’t last forever.

So how much should your dog drink? When is too much or too little?

On average, dogs need one ounce per pound of body weight of water intake per day.

Dogs will drink less if they are on a wet food diet and will need more if they have a dry kibble. Hot weather will require more just like it does with us.

If your dog is drinking in excess, this could be a sign of underlying medical problems especially if they are also weeing more often or larger amounts.

And finally, water bowls are a breeding ground for bacteria due to all the saliva they come into contact with so clean them thoroughly once a day with hot, soapy water.

15/12/2021

Do I have any trainers in NY state, client requesting support 3 hrs Boston/2 hrs NY?

24/04/2021

Well, today's the day!!

Doors to the next run of The Missing Peace are open

We start 28th May 3pm Uk time and run for 12 weeks

All calls recorded

Jump in here to see what else you get

http://www.themissingpeaceprogram.com/main-course.html

See you there!

People: Your Key to Success The Missing Peace is for you – the trainer/behaviourist who is fed up of feeling burnt out and who wants to serve your clients in a better way. You know what to do with...

23/04/2021

Have you ever asked for directions or a phone number only to have forgotten what your were told 2 seconds later?

It's the same when we are coaching or talking to our clients. One of the common things trainers tell me is "but I told them what to do"

You see, knowing is not the same as doing.

During The Missing Peace, we explore how you can make your coaching really sink in so it becomes second nature to clients and they remember much more about the information you are giving than you would think.

Interested? Keep an eye on tomorrow

22/04/2021

One thing I know is that dogs and the people that come with them are always teaching me new things.

Have you ever done an assessment and missed something or found that owenrs have left out some vital piece of information?

During our programme, we discuss and provide with the tools to not only become a dog detective but also to create assessments that work and get you the information you need.

Sound good? Join us!!

21/04/2021

Who's watching Line of Duty?

I'm 4 episodes in and I haven't got a scooby what is going on!!

So much jargon and use of abbreviations, my brain takes so long to compute what's been said that I've missed the next 3 scenes.

It can be like this with our clients. We have a dictionary of dog training and behaviour in our heads that we forget owners are learning a new language from scratch.

In our 12 week course, we help you build the foundations you need to get information across to people in easy to understand ways, use videos to help and ways to present jargon in easy to digest chunks.

Come and join us
http://www.themissingpeaceprogram.com/main-course.html

20/04/2021

Lockdown is easing and we are starting to get out and see those lovely clients again.

If your diary is packed with 121 sessions of people you are likely to only see once, listen up!

You will burn out so quickly and what's more - you will overwhelm people by feeling like to have to cram all your knowledge into 60 minutes.

And guess what, the client won't be successful, leading you to believe that you're not good enough at what you do .

Come and join us in The Missing Peace and see how to build your perfect programme, creating success for you and your clients over and over again

Doors open 13th May
http://www.themissingpeaceprogram.com/main-course.html

The Missing Peace is for you – the trainer/behaviourist who is fed up of feeling burnt out and who wants to serve your clients in a better way. You know what to do with the dogs, but the people are...

19/04/2021

Did you know that 75% of people (your clients or potential clients) don't view the world in the same way as you do?

Some like to really think about things, some like to stay in control. Others get all enthusiastic but are highly unlikely to finish anything!

In The Missing Peace, we explore how understanding personailty types plus listening to how people are really feeling using what we know about the grief cycle, create the keys to getting success with all people and not just the ones who think the same way as you.

Sounds interesting? Come and join us
Doors open 13th May
http://www.themissingpeaceprogram.com/main-course.html

14/04/2021

How are you all doing?

What a strange year it's been!

I reckon, at the moment, you are either over-run with enquiries or there is tumbleweed in your inbox.

Enquiries are what drive our businesses, yet can be a real inconvenience espeically when there are too many.

Often the questions people ask us trigger feelings in use that we aren't not particularly proud of or really push our buttons.

One of the first things we look at in The Missing Peace 12 week course is how to create a fresh look at enquiries and embrace the people asking for our help

Useful? Come and join us - doors open 13th May
http://www.themissingpeaceprogram.com/main-course.html

08/04/2021

Ooh, we are gearing up for our next run.... exciting stuff!!

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23/03/2021

So many lovely messages after my podcast episode went out yesterday.

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I am giving away a FREE video series if you sign up today, making the people as easy as the dogs
- why how you show up matters
- why how you give information can make or break client relationships
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22/03/2021

Whoop, whoop, podcast airs today!!

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‎Education · 2021

27/02/2021

Hey everyone

I’m so excited!

The podcast I did with Mike Shikashio airs in a couple of weeks!

I’m told it’s epic!!

Keep your ears and eyes open and I’ll also tell you about the next launch of The Missing Peace.

Mike's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bitey-end-of-the-dog/id1521311807

‎Education · 2020

18/02/2021

Making quick judgments is a major barrier to connecting with our clients.

We can even do this on reading their initial contact email.

Usually because something triggers us.

How could you reframe what you hear or read?

17/02/2021

What can you do for someone today?

02/02/2021

Today is Groundhog Day!!

What are you still doing in your business or with your cients that isn't working? What makes you reluctant to change it?

Change is uncomfortable, challenging people is uncomfortable, increasing your prices is uncomfortable, improving your coaching is uncomfortable!

Don't get stuck in groundhog day, make the change you need today

29/01/2021

When you see people doing what you want to do, how do you feel?

-Useless?
- Never get there?
- Inspired?
- Determined?

My guess is that the difference between those who make you feel inadequate and those who inspire you is the way they show up with people.

Inspirational people are leaders:
They keep their word
They are generous
They have time for people
They take committed action
They ask for help
They build team

Who has been your biggest inspiration?
Who can you inspire?

Let me know in the comments

28/01/2021

Simple today --

Ask me anything - off you go!!

27/01/2021

I have a series of quotes in the office to remind me not to be too hasty in my judgments and responses.

It takes practice but here is my favourite at the moment

Share you top quotes with me

26/01/2021

Frequently Asked Question:

How many Reactive Dog clients do you take on at once?

The answer is 8 and the reasons are
- financially 8 is enough
- my programmes involve me being on touch with clients every 2-3 days
- this means there is a high emotional cost to me and I can't do that time and time again
- details are important to me so I prefer to work intensively
- integrity and keeping my word are important to me and any more case load and I start compromising which leads to me beating myself up when I promise and don't deliver

How many clients can you cope with and consistently deliver high value to?
If the number is less than your current case load - time to put your prices up!!

Yes, I did say - put your prices up!!

C x

25/01/2021

How many of you use Stooge or helper dogs in your Reactive Dog work?

Having helper dogs is a real benefit to clients and one of the main reasons people buy our programme.

Stooge Dog 101 is our new mini series for those of you who
- want to know what to teach a stooge dog for ideal stooging
- want to be able to set up situations with a stooge dog that allow the reactive dog to learn effectively
- want to see how you can still train in a real life environment using safe places
- don't have a stooge dog but still know you can help
- want to help your stooge dogs have emotional and physical balance when they are not working

Stooge Dog is available now for a one off purchase with no expiry on the information

Take a look
https://missing-peace.thinkific.com/courses/stooge-dog-101

23/01/2021

The dog who got me into a career in canine behaviour was my German Shepherd, Jake.
Many of you heard our story in my summit talk.

I often find trainers and behaviourists who find the breed difficult and hard to understand.

Now help is at hand!
My friend a colleague who also bred the amazing Ghillie, has lauched The Happy Shepherd - an 8 week programme for trainers looking at all things GSD based

To find out more please head to
https://sue-kewley-practice.newzenler.com/courses/happy-shepherd-pro/

22/01/2021

Hello folks!

It's been a funny old week with me gaining a kidney infection and feeling pretty rubbish!

Still in the midst of it, I can find things to be grateful for and things I can still do to move my business forwards.

I'm so grateful for the health care system in the UK and for my fiance who was here to look after me. as he works from home. Grateful I have lockdown to have space and online ways of keeping in touch with clients.

I haven't had the energy to concentrate on anything big but could still
- send am email
- track my numbers
- schedule a social media post
- create a meme
- brainstorm ideas

So today- tell me:
How do you look after yourself?
What bite sized tasks can you do today to move your business forward?
I'm starting with tidying my desk!!

C x

19/01/2021

One of the things I am focussing on this year is my own learning and development both in business and in my reactive dog work.

I am always looking for ways to improve my clients experience and give more value to them as well as direct my students to useful resources for them

This month I have signed up to Grisha Stewarts Diamond Membership which gives me access to so many resources including courses and webinars

Take a look here
https://school.grishastewart.com/

Who are you learning with this year, I'd love to know

18/01/2021

Student Success Story

Melanie - Melanie joined The Missing Peace last year, exhausted and burnt out from seeing too many one to one clients, rarely seeing any through and overhwleming herself and her customers in the process.

We started by setting up her programme - this was hard as she really felt she didn't have the skills to do the work, seeing people once kind of suited her!!
So we discussed cases, set up the sessions, looked at results, set up the next session and walked her through step by step.
Armed with support, skills and back up info, things began to really look for Melanie

A few months later and she has savings, a waiting list and faith in herself - plus so much knowledge

I have loved working with her and it has been so rewarding for me to see her success

You have got what it takes, let me help you and guide you.......

17/01/2021

How many of you dread picking up the phone?

What if I told you, "you don't have to" ?

Often, answering the phone call lead to clients pouring out loads of info and leaving us overwhelmed and wanting to get rid of them.

It's much better to schedule a time when you can give people your full attention and direct the call the way you want it to go from the beginning

You can either have a physical diary or use an online tool such as Calendly or Acuity

Or better still, get someone else to answer for you!

Much love
C x

16/01/2021

Hey, facebook likers and followers - what's going on?

How the devil are you all?

We have been mega busy here at The Missing Peace dealing with clients and also starting our new students on their course journey.

We have had students making sales and a difference to their businesses within 24 hours of our first call but more if that later.

We have also been creating some mini products for trainers and some extra resources for clients undertaking our Chaos to Calm Programme

What have you all been up to in your businesses during this strange pandemic times?

Love C x

04/01/2021

Happy New week to you all? Who is back at work and
- feeling stressed?
- excited?
- can't wait?

This week I get to meet all the brand new students on The Missing Peace and I am so excited about the difference we get to make for them over the coming weeks.

News is there are just 2 PLACES left!

If you are waiting for later in the year, for you to have the time or for more money, THE TIME IS NOW!

We have no idea how this year will pan out - you could be spending your time learning with us instead of thinking I'll do it later when...............

Here's what you will learn
- how to create your ideal programme
- how to "sell" your value by selling your programme for £850 and above
- how to carry out an effective assessment of both the people and the dogs including how to do this online
- how to build individual step by step realistic programmes for each client and their dog
- how to connect with and coach different personalities so they actually love do the work
- how to manage your working time so you can manage and monitor people effectively in between sessions
- the verbiage for emails, reports and giving feedback
- how to set up training sessions for success with or without stooge dogs
- in depth of how people learn and how to coach them to acquire new motor skills, habits and observations skills
- understanding how to truly listen and to get information over in a way that people take on board
- how to empower owners to be able to work with their dogs when you are not there
- a one to one call with me during your course to get that individual help you need
- our awesome, supportive community where no question is wrong and all you have is support
- all this comes with swipe files, workbooks and videos ready for you to use

Grab your spot - I am keeping the discount open until Thursday
£150 off the full price - payment options available

https://missing-peace.thinkific.com/courses/missing-peace-course

The Missing Peace 12 week course is for you – the trainer/behaviourist who is fed up of feeling burnt out and who wants to serve your clients in a better way. You know what to do with the dogs, but the people are still a challenge.

03/01/2021

Can you remmeber that moment you wanted to become a dog trainer?

Did you want to work with dogs? I know I did!! It took my about 3 months before I realised I was working with people.

The APDT says the first thing you need to decide is "Do you want to work with people? If not, do not consider becoming an instructor!"

If you are struggling with the people, keeping them on board, coaching and training them and just wish you could take their dog and train it yourself - it's not too late

The Missing Peace course starts this week - join us and perfect your skills, build your programme and really get to grips with serivng those people

Delivered over 12 weeks via interactive online training

Sign up here

https://missing-peace.thinkific.com/courses/missing-peace-course

03/01/2021

My goals for The Missing Peace are

- to reach many more students with course launches

- to turn the course into a book

- to show dog trainers that they have value and to see their worth

- to teach trainers how to work with the people they serve

- to get the message out there that the people are important

- to expand my programme to all trainers and behaviourists

- to create a Reactive Dog Training Programme

Share your goals for your business

02/01/2021

If you could fast forward a year to your dog business as you wanted it, what would it look like?

Write yourself a letter describing what your business will look like going into 2022.

I'm writing mine....

01/01/2021

Happy New Year everyone and welcome to a brand new blank canvas, waiting for you to paint your vision on...

Simply tell me your plans for your business : I'd love to know

Cx

01/01/2021

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!

A new year of blank canvas for your business.

A chance to build the business of your dreams just as I am doing here at The Missing Peace.

Are you going to keep doing the same things? Or do you want to get off that hamster wheel and do things differently.

Tell me what you want to change?

30/12/2020

It's nearly 2021 and a time for reflection. It's been a hard year for all if us and yet, I am excited about what has happened and what 2021 will bring

The major quesiton I am reflecting on is
How have I shown up for my clients and potential clients this last year?

When people have had contact with me, how have they felt afterwards - heard? respected? understood? judged? stupid? confused ? or helped?

Have I been patient? non-judgmental? hasty? gentle? true to my word? on time? available?

Who have I been that has made my customers succeed this year?
How have I shown up for my students?

And above all, how can I take what has worked into the New Year and leave behind those aspects that don't serve me or bring out my best side

What are you reflecting on as this year draws to a close?
I'd love to hear your thoughts ......

Happy New Year to you all

28/12/2020

Happy in between week to you all!

I wanted to jump in and let you know about some of our student success stories.

Before coming on the course, most of my students were feeling overwhelmed and seeing customers once or twice meaning success was always limited.

Only a couple of weeks in and things were alreadty changing for them

Here's what one of them said about the course
“I cannot recommend this programme highly enough. The detail is incredible and the knowledge I have gained is huge. It has literally changed the whole way I work with clients”

And for someone who was new in her business
“I was worried I would feel lost as I am new to this but the value of the content is excellent and I am confident to begin to work in this area. It’s been incredible and I look forward to every week of learning”

Nothing makes my heart smile more than seeing you guys flourish and bloom in your businesses, I am so excited about being able to reach more people in 2021

Get in touch by emailing
[email protected]

Much love C x