Canny Canines - Training, Behaviour & Enrichment

14/08/2024

Sometimes I'm contacted to help with a really specific, unusual behaviour that has owners (and other trainers) stumped on how to resolve... Niamh, the young Whippet, was one of those cases.

Her owners had recently renovated their house, and they were unable to relax in their new lounge without Niamh loosing her mind with zoomies, nipping at her owner and digging at the couch 😬

She would also do the same when they tried to get into bed at night, and they would spend hours trying to get to sleep while Niamh did her best wurling dervish impression 😆

There were a few other issues too, but these meant they were spending all their time at home in the kitchen, and then missing out on their vital sleep 🙈

I'm so glad I could help them relax in their lovely new lounge and go to bed when they wanted after a hard day's work! 💜🐾

Does your dog have a 'quirky' behaviour that's affecting your time together? Book a *free* call with me today at cannycaninesuk.com/getstarted

07/08/2024

Some recent messages from my fab clients ❤️

Don't forget you can book a FREE call with me at cannycaninesuk.com/getstarted 🐾

✨️Specialist help for nervous, reactive and working breed dogs ✨️

09/07/2024

Following on from my previous post about Lola, her mum Carol has given a lovely testimonial about her progress ❤️

Its not always quick, or easy, and there are so often lots of ups and downs... but its always SO worth it when you get that dream life and freedom with your dog 🥰

Here's what Carol had to say:
'Thank you Charlotte, your lovely comments about Lola made me reflect on our journey together.
We adopted Lola aged 7 months from Macedonia via a rescue charity.
Lola was extremely nervous and it turned out very reactive! Lola would bark, lunge and react at dogs that were a speck in the distance, to the extent that I used to walk her very early/late in the day, becoming an expert ninja hiding behind cars and bushes to avoid her reacting. I tried a dog training class, with Lola behind a screen to try and stop her reacting and it was a massive fail, we had to leave as It was as extremely stressful for Lola, myself and probably the other dogs/owners.
Then we found Charlotte, who was so supportive of both Lola and myself. We did try worden park and Lola just couldn’t cope. Lots of training for Lola and myself, how to manage situations, keeping her under threshold, easing her gently and slowly into this big scary world. It’s taken time, a huge amount of patience, perseverance, support, some tears and a lot of love for Lola to get where we are now. We’ve never given up on her, though there were times it was hard, but Charlotte was there giving support and encouragement and a real passion to help Lola.
Lola is now loving life! We’ve just been on holiday and she’s been on the beach meeting other dogs and people, travelled on the bus and train no problem, walked along the high street passing other dogs and we can enjoy lunch out with her. This time last year we would not have been able to do any of those things, that s lot of dog owners just take for granted.
We still see Charlotte, once a month with the advanced dog walking group, to continue to work with Lola and help her on her journey and Lola looks forward to meeting her friends!
Has it been an easy journey, no! Has it been worth it, absolutely.
If you need help with your dog, a highly recommended Charlotte.'

Well done team 🎉🐾

19/06/2024

This month marks 5 years since Canny Canines was born from frustration, after I couldn't find anyone to help me with Freya - my anxious, aggressive, over-reactive, 50kg rescue Tibetan Mastiff X Central Asian Shepherd (2nd picture). If you don't know the story with Freya already, it's available to read on my website.

Since then I've helped countless dogs and owners overcome the various challenges of living with a dog that struggles or doesn't meet our society's expectations of dog behaviour. From toilet training to biting owners - I've helped resolve all sorts of cases. It's not always easy (for anyone) and unfortunately, many factors can mean it doesn't always work out, but seeing the joy between the dogs and owners when it all comes together is worth the occasional heartbreak 💜

I'm proud of every single team I work with, but none more so than Carol and Lola... Carol came to me with Lola when she was kicked out of puppy classes for being too barky (even behind a screen). She was a young rescue dog from Macedonia, frantic whenever she left the house - barking at people and dogs, spinning on lead trying to get to them and completely unable to eat or concentrate.

When we would try to work at Worden Park, she would bark frantically the whole time and only manage 10 minutes out of the car. To go to a park would be unthinkable at that time. Fast forward some time later, and Lola is a model student... She has made friends with all of the social groups, is able to take long walks in the park and EVEN go on holiday in Carol and Dave's camper van while they tour the country. She now goes on trains, runs free on beaches, enjoys making friends with other dogs on walks, and visits cafes and beer gardens... how incredible is that?!

Lola is just one of the many cases that makes my heart swell with pride, and there are more and more everyday 💖

If I've ever helped you live calmer and happier with your dog, feel free to share your story and picture of your dog in the comments - I love hearing updates from you!

06/06/2024

Top tip

23/03/2024

A very different and rare Saturday assessment today for this lovely old lady Daisy... she came to me after her elderly owner passed away and the family wanted some reassurance before she went to her foster carer, as she recently became reactive to other dogs

I'd have happily brought her home myself, there's so much more life in her yet 💜🐾

19/03/2024

🐶✨Calling all new puppy owners✨🐶

🐾 Is owning a puppy harder than you imagined or remembered?
🐾Are you scared stiff you’re going to mess up your dog and not enjoy them for years to come?
🐾Are you feeling overwhelmed with information?
🐾Are puppy classes not quite giving you the support you need?

It’s so easy to get confused by the conflicting advice out there: Toilet training, Socialisation, preventing separation anxiety etc. As we know, this is such a vital part of your pup’s development, and the support we give our dogs in this time can have lifelong effects 😔

✨This is why I’ve created the Canny Canines Puppy BEHAVIOUR Handbook – available to you COMPLETELY FREE✨

This is a comprehensive guide to helping you navigate key behavioural concepts in puppyhood. This is NOT a manual on how to teach your dog to sit, stay etc!

In this Handbook you will find guides to help you with:

✅Toilet Training
✅puppy biting
✅Socialisation (including pre-vaccination and car socialisation)
✅Appropriate Exercise
✅Sleep and Night time routines
✅Preventing Separation Anxiety
✅Preventing Resource Guarding

These are the most common problems I see as a dog trainer and behaviourist, and some of the common issues clients are afraid of developing!

Just go to: https://mailchi.mp/72c689fa9a1e/perfectpuppy for your completely FREE copy!

Feel like you need more comprehensive 1 to 1 support?
If you want a stress-free social life with your new best friend, book your free telephone assessment here: cannycaninesuk.as.me/newpuppy

13/03/2024

Some lovely recent reviews and messages - they really do keep me going, especially on the rainy cold days 🥰😅

Looking for help with your dog? Book your free call today at cannycaninesuk.com/getstarted ❤️🐾

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08/03/2024

Yes! 😂😂

03/03/2024

Anyone else? 😂

29/02/2024

Lots of dogs 😂

14/02/2024

What do these 4 dogs have in common...?
They're all in rehab for their reactivity to other dogs 🤩

Lovely Aura, Sally, Caesar and Reggie are just of the many dogs I've helped

Do you want results like this for your dog? Book a free call to start your journey today ✨️Cannycaninesuk.com/getstarted✨️

13/02/2024

My opinion on *that* TV show 🙈

**runs and ducks for cover**

09/02/2024

I love it when a plan comes together ❤️😌

08/02/2024

If only dogs could do this and make it abundantly clear to the human end of the lead 🙈

06/02/2024

Yesterday, I had the joy of assessing the lovely Cookie, a 13 month old Golden Doodle.

Her family contacted me as she likes to steal socks and other items, then snap at anyone who tries to take them off her, which has gradually been getting worse. Her family told me she would hunker down on a cushion and not let anyone near her without a growl to warn them off...

They'd already sought help from another behaviourist but unfortunately it made no difference to her behaviour 🙈

As part of the assessment process, I like to see exactly what's happening. This is obviously done without putting anyone at risk or causing undue harm or stress to the dog. I don't need to see a dog bite to know what's happening, but I do like to see the dog's behaviour and body language in the situation to understand what's happening. Along with a behavioural history from the family, this is usually all I need to know on how to resolve the behaviour.

Well, within 30 minutes, I had Cookie bringing me stolen socks and spitting them out in my hand... totally uninterested in running away and guarding them! 3 socks in total! 🥳

The look on her owners face is why I do this ❤️

We've still got a bit of work to do to ensure long-term success... But after yesterday's assessment, the future is looking bright for the socks of Cookie's household 😂🐾

03/02/2024

With a gorgeous face like that and such unusual colouring, how could I not take a picture!? 🤩

Beautiful Boston Terrier Norma came for her second session yesterday to continue working on a quicker recall around distractions, and jumping up at visitors... she's already made massive progress after 1 session and I can't wait to see how she's got on at the next session! 🥰

26/01/2024

It's your last day to get a discount on your tickets to work with Corinne to resolve your dog sport or training issues...

Very limited Handler and Spectator spots left! 👀

Looking for help from an expert in dog sports?

Just a reminder that ticket purchase is now available for Corinne Wrend's workshop on Feb 25th 😄

As a little end of month treat, I'm offering a discount until Friday. Just use code 5OFF to receive £5 off both handler and spectator tickets.

A couple of spots have already gone, there's less spaces than the previous workshop as all dogs are worked 1:1 and we're hoping to be indoors to leep a bit warmer 😆

For those of you that haven't met Corinne before, let me assure you she is fabulous! She can help with any issues around:
- training
- obedience
- precision behaviours
- life skills
Corinne has been in the dog sports world for a long time, and competed at the world championships in her current sport, IGP. Corinne also helps to train assistance dogs.

Handler spots are available at: cannycaninesuk.as.me/cwhandler

Spectator spots are available at: cannycaninesuk.as.me/cwspectator

Full details can be found at Guest Trainer Workshop: Corinne Wrend 🐕‍🦺

Drop me a message if you have any questions ❤️

Looking forward to seeing you there 🐾

Dog Training with Corinne Wrend

23/01/2024

Looking for help from an expert in dog sports?

Just a reminder that ticket purchase is now available for Corinne Wrend's workshop on Feb 25th 😄

As a little end of month treat, I'm offering a discount until Friday. Just use code 5OFF to receive £5 off both handler and spectator tickets.

A couple of spots have already gone, there's less spaces than the previous workshop as all dogs are worked 1:1 and we're hoping to be indoors to leep a bit warmer 😆

For those of you that haven't met Corinne before, let me assure you she is fabulous! She can help with any issues around:
- training
- obedience
- precision behaviours
- life skills
Corinne has been in the dog sports world for a long time, and competed at the world championships in her current sport, IGP. Corinne also helps to train assistance dogs.

Handler spots are available at: cannycaninesuk.as.me/cwhandler

Spectator spots are available at: cannycaninesuk.as.me/cwspectator

Full details can be found at Guest Trainer Workshop: Corinne Wrend 🐕‍🦺

Drop me a message if you have any questions ❤️

Looking forward to seeing you there 🐾

Dog Training with Corinne Wrend

19/01/2024

When I say I've been in the trenches with my own dogs behaviour... I really mean it!

It's not BS or hypertrophy designed to get you to trust me - it's 100% true ✅️

I'm not a 'career dog trainer', although it is now my career... I've always had and loved dogs, but I became a dog trainer and behaviourist out of necessity to help my own dogs

From my own personal experience with other trainers and behaviourists, I knew there was a gap in the market for someone who:
✨️ Knew how to handle big unruly dogs,
✨️ Communicate and empathise with owners,
✨️ Understand Dog and Human behaviour,
✨️ and most importantly of all, do it with a strong ethical underpinning - ie with kindness and efficiency, NOT through the use of pain, fear or intimidation.

Start your journey today at cannycaninesuk.com/getstarted

30/12/2023

The best way to spend NYE ❤️

28/12/2023

It's nearly NYE, a time traditionally known for new year's resolutions and new goal setting... have you thought about to setting some goals around your dog this year?

🐾Perhaps you want to walk your German Shepherd in your local area without being dragged down the road to Mrs Jones' Shih Tzu who sits at the gate barking all day?

🐾Maybe you want to plan a country escape for the summer and know you can take your barky Dachshund into a pub or for a long stroll through the woods without worrying about who you'll encounter?

🐾You might even want to help your Border Collie feel better about visitors coming in to the house as you've had to banish everyone from visiting this Christmas and you aren't sure where to start?

🐾Or, did your friend bring home a pup this Christmas and you dream of adding to your family, but you just aren't sure it's possible with your spicy Staffie?

🐾 You could even have a bouncy Labrador and would love to meet your friend and their dog for walks but worry they'll be too much for your friends timid spaniel?

Whatever your scenario is, I've been in trenches where you are today, and I am here to help you reach those goals 🎯

There's no such thing as 'you can't teach an old dog new tricks' so it's NEVER too late to get started 💪

With brand new affordable payment plans coming in from Jan 1st, starting at just £120 per month, there has never been a better time to start to help your dog and live calmer and happier together ❤️

To get started and learn more, book a completely FREE call today at cannycaninesuk.com/getstarted ☎️🐾