The Canine Coach

22/11/2024

Love the bright cold mornings, perfect dog walking weather!

22/11/2024

I was delighted to meet Bambi this week, a cute as a button wee cocker spaniel puppy!

She is a bundle of energy and curiosity and I’m really looking forward to helping her family on their training journey!

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21/11/2024

Olive’s pawrents contacted me to help them with a few issues with their adolescent goldie. She was over eager to say hi to all dogs, greetings could be over the top, recall was off the boil, they were having difficulty walking her on the lead and she was unsettled at night time.

As always I took a holistic approach and we made some little changes before we started training including looking at her nutrition, adding a variety of enrichment activities to her daily routine, we stopped hi octane games in favour of nosework activities and increased her opportunities to enjoy a good sniffari!

Our training included focus games, engagement games interacting with her people, loose lead walking, recall and whistle training.

Olive’s family made all the changes I suggested and were really committed to the training process and they are seeing the result – well done Team Olive and thank you for your kind words, it means a lot!

20/11/2024

Raining cats n dogs you say!!!
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18/11/2024

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Do you know what your dog eats on their walk?
Foraging for mushrooms isn't the best hobby for your dog, it can pose quite a risk to their health! 🍄

What are the signs of fungi poisoning?
- An upset stomach
- Bloody vomit or stools
- Hallucinations or seizures
- Kidney or Liver failure

What do to?
- See your vet immediately
- Take a piece of the mushroom with you
- Picture the location of the mushroom

This can help your vet identify the issue.
Share this message to raise awareness this autumn.

18/11/2024

Ruby Ruby Ruby Ruby!

What a little superstar!

We finished our puppy training package with a session outdoors and she smashed it!

We worked on focus games, recall, loose lead walking and paws up.

We also did some disengagement work with the swooping birdies!

While we were working bus loads of rugby players arrived, we had loads of distractions in the environment with other dogs and she took it all in her stride!

Well done Team Ruby! 👏👏👏

15/11/2024

15/11/2024

Post holiday, it’s been a rather fab couple of weeks with the gang! Some sunshine, some early morning sniffaris to the loud sound of birdsong, some puppy parkour and general good vibes!!!!

10/11/2024

Someone was very pleased with themselves this morning! Oh Bon Bon 🙈🐕😷💩🦊
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07/11/2024

Yes! I’ve signed, have you?

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We, along with campaigner Julie Doorne, MP Alex Mayer and representatives from other animal welfare charities, RSPCA (England & Wales), Redwings Horse Sanctuary, Assistance Dogs UK and The British Horse Society, delivered a petition with more than one million signatures on to Downing Street yesterday, calling for an urgent review on firework rules to safeguard people, animals and pets from injury and distress 💛

We welcome and support Julie’s petition; a review of fireworks regulation would prevent the unnecessary stress and harm caused to pets across the country each year and allow us to put more options on the table as to how we can ensure that people can still enjoy fireworks without the negative impacts on pets.

You can view Julie’s petition here 👉 https://www.change.org/p/officeforsands-review-firework-rules-to-protect-animals-from-injury-and-distress

04/11/2024

How is your dog coping with the fireworks?

Ahead of Bonfire Night, we have teamed up with Magic Classical for the pawfect canine calming playlist 🎶

Calming Pet Sounds, presented by Emma B, plays relaxing classical music to help you create a calm and soothing atmosphere for your dog to relax in. Every dog responds differently to fireworks but staying calm and using music to mask the sounds outside can help improve behaviour during fireworks season 🎆

The playlist is available on the Rayo app or you can tell your smart speaker to 'Ask Rayo to play Calming Pet Sounds'.

And don’t forget our tips 👇
• Plan for a cosy night-in – close the curtains, put on the radio, create a safe space for your dog and prepare with toys and treats.
• Walk your dog before it gets dark and never force your dog outside during fireworks.
• If your dog wants to hide, let them. But if your dog seeks reassurance, calmly give them attention and comfort. Research shows that ignoring them won’t help.
• Give your dog any prescribed medication before fireworks start.
• Check your house and garden are escape-proof. Your dog could try to run away if they’re scared so check your doors, windows and fences are secure.

You can find more here 👉 https://bit.ly/3Yi3oJC

03/11/2024

Ready for 5th November? Classic FM are on hand again to help you and your dogs through it.

03/11/2024

Gorgeous walkies today on the common with our pals before back to our k9 crew tomorrow after our holidogs!
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03/11/2024

Save the date! Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without our lovely local shopping event. Local independent businesses, handcrafts, entertainment and Father Christmas himself!

26/10/2024

🌙🛏️ Who else is looking forward to an extra hour of sleep this weekend?

As we get ready for the clock change, it’s important to remember that our pets may need a little help adjusting, too! 🐶🐱

Dogs and cats thrive on routine, and while they don’t understand the time change, they can definitely feel its effects. Here are a few simple tips to ease them through the transition:

🐾 Shift bedtime gradually: Bring their bedtime forward a little each evening to prepare for the new schedule.

🌙 Walk your dog earlier: With darker evenings, an earlier walk can help them stay safe and adjust to the changing light.

🍽️ Adjust meal times: Gradually shift feeding times over the next few days so the change doesn’t feel too sudden.

🚗 Keep cats safe: With darker evenings, cats are more at risk on busy roads. Bring them indoors earlier to keep them safe.

If you have any questions or notice your pet struggling with the transition, don’t hesitate to reach out to us! 💙

26/10/2024

Great advice here from Laura at Dog Communication to help you and your dog get ready for fireworks season. Does your dog need a safe space / den?

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22/10/2024

This!

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21/10/2024