We Teach Pets

17/02/2025

Another insight into potential damage from too much fetch from Izzy .vet.physio

Follow for for enrichment and training challenges that are super fun and easier on your dog! 🐶🐾

14/02/2025

Dogs are social creatures, and even if they don't love unfamiliar people or dogs, there's usually someone or something they would love to spend their time with!

So today's challenge is a Valentine's inspired one! 💘🐾

11/02/2025

10/02/2025

Izzy from Worcester Vet Physio is joining us again today!

If you haven't already, check out the post from last Monday with the slo-mo video of a dog chasing a ball. ⚽🐕

The closer you look, the more you can really appreciate how this activity, especially when repetitive, could lead to the following issues...

I'm looking forward to giving muscles and joints a rest and focusing on other activities to work body and mind this week 🐶🧠

07/02/2025

Ready to take "find it" to the next level?!

I found these exercises so helpful in building Max's self control, focus around distractions and just making our walks calmer and more enjoyable. We both also find them a lot of fun!

Let me know what step your dog is at! What do you and they love about these games? And what is most challenging?! I'd love to hear/see!

06/02/2025

Some dogs are so toy-focused that they ignore everyone, even their friends or pet parent!

Or they may get snippy or start guarding their toys from others.

Or forget how to socialise calmly and politely because they are hyper.

Toys can be a great distraction for those who aren't social with others, but could reduce social behaviour in those who would otherwise enjoy meeting others.

04/02/2025

Did you know that frequent, fast paced, repetitive games of fetch could be having an impact on your dog emotionally as well as physically?

It's very physically demanding and this naturally puts the body under a strain which can impact emotions.

Max was ball mad as a youngster and I noticed a big difference in his calmness when I started thinking more about his brain than just his physical exercise. In fact, I started noticing him thinking more too!

02/02/2025

01/02/2025

Join me! Find out more about activities that will benefit your dog's health and wellbeing this month!
Max and Ernie can't wait!

29/01/2025

Time to reveal February's challenge topic! 🥁

27/01/2025

If you have an ever-alert or anxious dog then creating a safe space that you tailor just for them can be a life saver!

By associating the space with calmness and relaxation you can encourage them to spend time there to start with.

Eventually they should take themselves there and spend more time relaxing, and less time stressing!

Check out the guide on creating a safe space and some other tips on increasing sensitive dog's security.

Find it on the resources page on my bio or at weteachpets.com/resources

24/01/2025

It's nowhere near finished, but this is a start for some of the upcoming challenges!

I hope you're ready to put this almost never-ending month behind you and jump into a Fun February with your dog!

- follow to join the fun!

22/01/2025

Max is 14 and on New Years Eve went to Weston beach for the first time!

It was a 1.5 hour drive, but he is reactive and driving somewhere new to explore, somewhere that we all had plenty of space so he wasn't stressed, we weren't stressed, and he could just potter on his long line and chase the cheeky birds was well worth it!

Older dogs, reactive dogs, poorly dogs, whatever their limitations there are ways we can bring adventure into their lives.

What are some special trips you'd like to do with your dogs more this year?

20/01/2025

Leaning away is one of those signs I think gets missed a lot! But it can be a huge indicator of whether a dog is positively engaged or not!

Some dogs might feel trapped or not want to draw attention to themselves by moving away entirely, so the leaning away is what you see.

My dogs do it sometimes if I try to hug them when they don't want to be hugged. Easily missed if I wasn't looking for it and I'd end up making them feel uncomfortable completely inadvertently.

If your dog leans away, respect their "not right now thanks!" and leave them be!

Check out the free downloadable body language handouts on the resources tab of the We Teach Pets website for more body language info! And if you think your dog might be struggling with some of their interactions, give me a shout and let's work together!

17/01/2025

Keep an eye on Facebook and Instagram for more clues and to join in the challenge with your dog!

15/01/2025

13/01/2025

When Ernie first came to us he couldn't cope with seeing a person at any distance.

He would totally panic and throw himself around in circles on lead if he saw a person even in the distance.

Over Christmas we took him to Symond's Yat and he walked past plenty of people! He even wants to go and sniff some people!

He would never have approached an unknown human in the past. What a star ✨

I'd love to hear about your anxious dog's progress stories - or help them on their journey if you'd like some support 😊🐶 Just DM me and we can set up a time to chat!

10/01/2025

Just like us, our dogs thrive on fresh, nutritious diets with minimal processed foods.

Check out a fresh food company like Different Dog for a great made-for-you option.

https://www.differentdog.com/recipes/