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~ LIFE SKILLS GROUP CLASS ~📞31st of AUGUST Only 2 spaces left.📞It’s been lovely having few Saturdays off this month, but...
15/08/2024

~ LIFE SKILLS GROUP CLASS ~

📞31st of AUGUST Only 2 spaces left.📞

It’s been lovely having few Saturdays off this month, but we are back to group classes.
Dates coming up-
31st of August 9am
14th of September 9am
28th of September 9am

Who are these classes for?
For all dogs who need that extra help dealing with new environment, anxiety, reactivity, manners, basic lead walking, even excessive barking.

Group classes are small so I have time to talk to each person and help with their dogs needs.

Where are the classes- Windermere or Bowness

To book please text or call Petra
📞07500772633

(For severe reactivity cases you’ll need to have 1-2-1 consultation to see your dog is suitable to attend)

Please note you will need to book in advance with non-refundable deposit.

Thank you
Petra 🙏

Dear clients,Our group class is happening this Saturday 27th of July, then we will have 4 weeks break and we will restar...
21/07/2024

Dear clients,
Our group class is happening this Saturday 27th of July, then we will have 4 weeks break and we will restart 31st of August.

Let me know if you’d like to join us.

Thank you
Petra

~ NEXT GROUP LIFE SKILLS CLASS ~ 27th of July 9am (few spaces left)31st of August 9am (ready to book) Thank you 🙏
18/07/2024

~ NEXT GROUP LIFE SKILLS CLASS ~
27th of July 9am (few spaces left)
31st of August 9am (ready to book)

Thank you 🙏

14/07/2024

Little update on everything that is happening or cooking 😂🤪

I’ve  had 5 amazing dogs in my “life skills class” yesterday who have worked on their daily struggles and enjoyed  guide...
14/07/2024

I’ve had 5 amazing dogs in my “life skills class” yesterday who have worked on their daily struggles and enjoyed guided meditation by Mayela Redondo - Holistic Therapist afterwards.

Who is this class for?
For all dogs who have behaviour issues like nervousness, anxiety, reactivity, dogs who need that extra socialising and need help dealing with new surroundings (rescue dogs for example).

Our next group class will be 27th of July (without meditation) and then we’ll have a little break. There will be no classes in August but we will resume in September.

1-2-1 session is advisable before joining my group class.

To book please call or text 📞07500773633
Thank you
Petra 🙏

2 spaces available 📞📞📞🥁Coming up-“Life skills group class” 13th of July at 9am in Bowness. For those who are already boo...
05/07/2024

2 spaces available 📞📞📞

🥁Coming up-
“Life skills group class” 13th of July at 9am in Bowness.
For those who are already booked, please note there is an option to add 30min guided meditation after the class with wonderful holistic therapist Mayela Redondo - Holistic Therapist.

Thank you
🕊️Petra and Mayela 🕊️

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20/06/2024

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Leanne and I are doing lots of cats visits these next few weeks, school holidays are close and our diary is filling up.

If you do have any enquiries please let us know sooner rather then later.

How can we help;
- Dog walks 🐕
- Puppy pop-ins, cats, rabbits visits Rabbits 🐰
- Pet sitting few hours or long stay at your house while you go on holiday. 🏠

Contact me directly on
📞07500772633

Thank you

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18/06/2024

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~ Few APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE before my holiday end of June ~Grooms or 1-2-1 dog training/modification:19th June -8.30am2...
11/06/2024

~ Few APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE before my holiday end of June ~

Grooms or 1-2-1 dog training/modification:
19th June -8.30am
20th-9.30am
21st-8.30am
26th-8.30am
27th-8.30am

Thank you 🙏

Dear all, I haven’t been sharing this much as this one is our first! I’m doing a collaboration with this wonderful woman...
06/06/2024

Dear all,

I haven’t been sharing this much as this one is our first!

I’m doing a collaboration with this wonderful woman Mayela 🤩

This is available for everyone who wants to work on their dogs behaviour to improve their life skills, anxiety, reactivity ect.

1h. Group class followed by 20min guided meditation with Mayela (holistic therapist) after that.

15th of June, Start 9am in Bowness.

Mayela does meditation with heavy horses already, so we thought we will give this a go 💕

Cost is only £29 🙏, booking essential.

Thank you
Petra 🙏

~ Puppy life skills classes ~ Next puppy class is happening this Saturday 1st of June at 10.15am 🥰Puppies 13weeks to 1 y...
26/05/2024

~ Puppy life skills classes ~

Next puppy class is happening this Saturday 1st of June at 10.15am 🥰
Puppies 13weeks to 1 year old welcome.

To book please text or call 📞 07500772633

Thank you

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23/05/2024

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~ Puppy class ~ Two spots available this Saturday 🙌🏻
22/05/2024

~ Puppy class ~
Two spots available this Saturday 🙌🏻

Excited to add another course to my portfolio this week 🙌🏻
21/05/2024

Excited to add another course to my portfolio this week 🙌🏻

~ Adult dogs Life Skill classes ~ Suitable for all dogs who need that extra hand dealing with nervousness, anxiety, reac...
14/05/2024

~ Adult dogs Life Skill classes ~

Suitable for all dogs who need that extra hand dealing with nervousness, anxiety, reactivity (non aggressive), or just a little bit more socialising.

Our regular dogs loooove these classes and find a them safe and relaxing.

Classes are held 2x a month on Saturdays 9am in Bowness.

To book please get in touch on 📞07500772633

1-2-1 sessions available, might be needed for some more serious cases before they can join a group class.

Thank you
Petra

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11/05/2024

Interesting….

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CHEWING BEHAVIOUR: CAN IT BENEFIT LEARNING IN FEARFUL DOGS ?

Anxiety and fear behaviours in social animals is the topic of our generation and much popularised in discussion and modern scientific research. We have seen several studies emerge in the last decade that have strengthened our understanding, which behaviour professionals have applied successfully in improving the affective state and welfare of animals across species. We are so lucky to have access to the work of many incredible minds of the global science community, who are continuing to elevate our knowledge base so we can help animals better.

A recent study by Krichbaum et al, 2023 explores a novel path suggesting that chewing could enhance learning in dogs. This is a first of its kind research looking at a link between chewing and cognitive function, in relation to fearfulness ( link in the comments)

Chewing behaviour in dogs, ranging from puppies to older canines, has been extensively observed throughout history. However, in wild canid species, recreational chewing is less compared to domesticated dogs, likely due to factors such as energy conservation and minimising time near carcasses to reduce risk. A study comparing teeth indentation on bones between wolves and captive wolves suggests that stress from captivity may influence differences in chewing rates.
Mastication, which involves chewing but is different to play or recreational, is a preliminary stage of digestion, and considered a rhythmic behaviour observed in almost all mammals, akin to locomotion and respiration, with the chewing rhythm generated in the brainstem . There is also evidence suggesting that the various functions of chewing support the mechanisms of natural selection in evolution and is widely factored into canid ethograms. Wolves can easily chew through large bones, aiming for quick consumption, while play behaviours among their young can involve chewing sticks.

In contemporary times, pet dogs have access to an array of products designed to alleviate boredom and provide enrichment, with claims to prevent undesirable behaviour and enhance wellbeing. An abundance of chewing options are available, with a recent survey indicating that 94% of dog owners offer edible chews, and 83% provide chew toys, believing that chewing alleviates boredom for their dogs.

Prior research has shown that chewing in pet dogs can alleviate stress ,and also evidence to suggest post learning exercise and play can influence memory in dogs.
However, this new study by Krichbaum et al, focuses specifically on aspects of chewing related to cognition through memory tests and its potential effect on trait-anxiety which is interpreted as fearfulness. Trait-anxiety is a term for anxiety that occurs consistently as part of an individuals’ way of thinking.
The study involved adult working Labradors ( known for their pronounced object play skills) already trained for tasks like scent detection. Nylabones were used as chew toys, provided directly prior to a spatial memory task, as well as a spatial navigation task.
The findings indicated that dogs with higher levels of fearfulness, more frequent chewing was associated with improved spatial memory. The opposite being true for dogs with lower fearfulness, which is interesting as the author suggests this may be due to chewing having a mitigating effect on fear. Whereas for the non-fearful subjects, chewing served more as a distraction. Findings also concluded that chewing during memory consolidation enhanced long-term memory.

This research marks a significant advancement in understanding chewing as a function and paves the way for further exploration, especially in relation to breed specific variations and motivational effects.

However, this new insight may also have implications for all dogs, particularly in how we train unwell, trauma-affected, adolescent as well as dogs exhibiting trait-anxiety. Similarly, it may benefit dogs easily stimulated by play techniques or dogs restricted from physical activity, with potential for faster learning outcomes, in both pre and post, a brief chewing period. Dog professionals might find value in utilising this data to test these new findings while ensuring ethical standards are maintained throughout training practises.

We welcome comments from our readers in relation to this paper, have any of you observed chewing behaviour improve outcomes or the opposite, in your own dogs or in your clients?


Boo Blackhurst CDBC


References:

Krichbaum et Al, 2023, No bones about it: The effect of chewing on cognition in dogs,
Applied Animal Behaviour Science

Arhant et Al, 2021, Chewing behaviour in dogs – A survey-based exploratory study,
Applied Animal Behaviour Science

Courtenay LA, et Al, 2021, 3D Insights into the Effects of Captivity on Wolf Mastication and Their Tooth Marks; Implications in Ecological Studies of Both the Past and Present

Nadja Affenzeller et Al, 2017, Playful activity post-learning improves training performance in Labrador Retriever dogs

Rooney et Al, 2009, A Practitioner’s guide to working dog welfare, Journal of Veterinary Behaviour

Gerstner GE et Al, 2010, Chewing rates among domestic dog breeds. J Exp Biol.

~ PUPPY LIFE SKILLS CLASSES in Windermere ~Not your ordinary puppy classes, these are wonderful start up or even continu...
06/05/2024

~ PUPPY LIFE SKILLS CLASSES in Windermere ~

Not your ordinary puppy classes, these are wonderful start up or even continuing with socialisations classes.

Held outside in different environments, we cover everything and anything puppy related, potty training, chewing, nutrition, basic dog law every dog owner should know, but we also practice basic obedience (sit, stay, recall, engagement and lead walking).

As a professional dog behaviourist, I aim to help all people and their daily struggles, with any problems that might rise up during different stages of your puppies development.

These classes are held in Windermere, 2x a month, no need to pay for a block, pay as you go basis.

Upcoming dates:
11th of May 10.15am
25th of May 10.15am
1st of June 10.15am
15th of June 10.15am
More dates to be set soon

📞07500772633
Thank you
Petra
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~ Puppy Life’s kills Class ~I’ve got 2 spots available for puppies and young dogs to join us on our life skills class th...
25/04/2024

~ Puppy Life’s kills Class ~

I’ve got 2 spots available for puppies and young dogs to join us on our life skills class this Saturday 10.15am in Windermere.
This weeks topic is - Recall, Lead walking, Engagement and nutrition 🎈

To book 📞 07500772633

Learning never stops, there is always some new information that might be useful to you.
19/04/2024

Learning never stops, there is always some new information that might be useful to you.

~ HERBALDOGCO NATURAL REMEDIES ~ —————SALE SALE SALE SALE —————What’s left in my box:- herbaflex tonic £10 (natural pain...
16/04/2024

~ HERBALDOGCO NATURAL REMEDIES ~
—————SALE SALE SALE SALE —————
What’s left in my box:
- herbaflex tonic £10 (natural pain relief for joints)
- Flea protect tonic £10 (natural deterrent against flees and ticks)
- herbacalm tonic £12 (natural calming tonic for dogs with anxiety, stress, nervousness)
- dog perfume (baby powder, gingerbread) £10 each
- Dry dog shampoo (apple and vanilla) £10
- Herbacalm powder (calming powder) £15
- Herbacare a**l glands (no explanation needed) £15
- Body Boost (all dogs, improving immune system, general wellbeing) £15

Text to book directly from me on 07500772633.

Thank you 🙏

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