FurryTails Dog Training and Behaviour

04/07/2025

A huge huge thank you to everyone who’s sent flowers, cards, wine and beautiful words of how sorry you are for the loss of my beautiful girl Sunnie.

I’m honestly so touched by everyone’s support 🧡
Sunnie was one very special girl who was loved by so many.
These past few days have been incredibly hard — my home and my heart both feel lost without her.

She might have been hard work and a pain in the backside at times — OK, quite often — but she was my girl. She needed me to advocate for her, to love her fiercely and do my absolute best for her every single day.

And in return, she gave me so much love… the best cuddles, even if she made a better door than a window when I was trying to watch the telly.

A lapdog she was not — at nearly 20kg — but that didn’t stop her trying.
Personal space? Yeah, she’d never heard of it.

She was the best girl. The best teacher I could have asked for.
I used to look at pictures of Frankie and say, “Help me with this one!!”

And now, she’ll always be with me. Forever in my heart, always by my side. 💔

02/07/2025

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01/07/2025

Two Gorgeous Boys Doing Brilliantly 💛🐾

Ralphie the Sprocker and Rover the Collie Cross are both recent rehomes, and both struggle around other dogs — Ralphie especially when on lead.

Ralphie is much more comfortable off-lead but finds on-lead situations tricky, as the lead can cause frustration and restrict his choices. Rover, being part Collie, often gets overwhelmed — spinning or freezing in a classic Collie stalk position, unsure of what to do.

I’ve been working with each of them separately, but with their sessions booked one after the other, it felt like a good time to let their sessions overlap a little.

As you’ll see in the video, both boys found it difficult at first — but with some space, support, and guidance, they both managed to calm themselves, disengage, and realise the other dog wasn’t a threat 💪

Their owners have been fantastic and clearly putting in the work — and it’s paying off!

It’s still early days, but both Ralphie and Rover are doing brilliantly 💛

(P.S. I’d forgotten I’d left my stooge dog Mr Chips out… which actually gave Ralphie another distraction to work around — and he did his owner proud!)

Both boys did their owners proud. It’s still early days, but they’re making brilliant progress, and it’s clear their owners have been putting the work in 👏🐶

30/06/2025

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29/06/2025

I’m devastated to share this sad, sad news 💔

This afternoon, I had to say goodbye to my beautiful girl Sunnie ❤️‍🩹

I’m absolutely heartbroken, but I know it was the kindest thing for her.

Her good leg gave way on Friday night. After an X-ray, we found it was badly fractured. With how damaged her other joints already were, surgery and recovery just wouldn’t have been fair — and she’d likely have kept breaking and needing more ops going forward.

Even Laura, the vet on duty today who’s treated Sunnie before and knows her history, said she thought Sunnie had told me herself this time — so it didn’t feel like the decision was all on me 💕

We said goodbye to her outside, under a tree in the sunshine, which was a beautiful way to say goodbye to my special girl 🌳☀️
My mum and her lovely friend Raine were with me too, which meant so much 🤍

Because of Sunnie’s pain and the behavioural challenges she faced, I ended up learning so much — not just for her, but to understand and support her the best I could. That journey opened my eyes to how much dogs can struggle in silence and how much they need us to listen.

She’s the reason I found a deeper understanding of dogs like her — and because of her, I’ve been able to be there for others going through similar things. I’ll always be grateful to her for that.

My beautiful girl will always be with me. She’ll never be forgotten 💛
She’ll be running free up there — her favourite thing in the world.

And I know Frankie, Lulu and little Gizzy will be waiting for her ❣️

Afterwards, we went for a beautiful walk with my youngest, Kieran, along Sutton Bank. It felt like the right place to go — in a slightly corny way, being so high up, it felt a little bit closer to Heaven 💔

Bishopton Vets were incredible. Laura and the nurse on duty today couldn’t have been more supportive or kinder.

And to top it all off… it’s my mum’s birthday today 💔

27/06/2025

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✅ Calm socialisation
✅ Loose lead walking & recall
✅ Confidence building
✅ Teaching your puppy to settle
✅ Focus & engagement games
✅ Mouthing, polite greetings & more!

📚 Includes my exclusive FurryTails Puppy Guide & Bark Bible
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📍 Easingwold | For puppies up to 5 months (1st vaccination required)

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23/06/2025

✅ Celebrate the Small Wins

What a great post — and such a cute video of a perfect win! 🥰

At the start of every class, I ask owners to share any wins they’ve had that week with their dog — no matter how small.

Why? Because it’s far too easy to focus on the negatives.
Our brains are wired for negative bias — a survival mechanism to keep us alert to danger. But when it comes to dog training, that mindset can really hold us back.

By actively noticing and celebrating the good stuff — even the tiniest win — you’ll start to see more of it.

🌟 Whether it’s a calmer walk, a quicker response to a cue, or simply a moment of connection… these are all steps forward!

And when you’re having a tough day, looking back on those little wins can remind you just how far you and your dog have come 💛

22/06/2025

I love preparing healthy, nutritious meals for Sunnie 🐶💚
Tonight’s dinner was ButternutBox Salmon to Love, topped with fresh chopped sugar snaps and cucumber. I also added a sprinkle of seaweed powder and her joint supplement.

She licked the bowl clean!
✨ I always serve her meals in an enrichment feeder — it slows down her eating (great for digestion!) and the licking has a lovely calming effect.

Have you thought about how to make your dog’s mealtimes a little healthier and more enriching? 🥒🦴🐾

22/06/2025

How I’m managing gentle walks with Sunnie 💛

🐾Sunnie’s on restricted exercise while her leg heals, but I still want her to enjoy some freedom and sniffy time.
So we’re using a 10m Houndagrip longline to give her space to just be a dog 🐶Short leads can cause pulling — especially for spaniels 😅 — but with a longline, she can explore at her own pace, which means calmer, happier walks for both of us!

🎯 Top Tips:
• Always attach to a harness, never a collar
• Practice handling it at home first
• Keep your loops loose and flowing
• Use cues like “this way” to help guide direction
• Reward those lovely check-ins and engagement 👏

💦 I’ve had my Houndagrip for over 7 years – still going strong, fully waterproof, and the grippy surface is a game-changer!

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21/06/2025

Good morning! ☀️

Couldn’t resist sharing a couple snaps of my car from yesterday — I absolutely love how bright and cheerful it is (hopefully just like me! 😄).

If you spot me out and about, give me a wave! 👋
😅

20/06/2025

📣 New Certificate Alert! 🎉

I’ve just completed the Heart Dog Pro Reactivity course with the amazing Janet Finlay — a brilliant, in-depth course focused on helping reactive dogs feel safer and more in control.

It’s packed full of practical, ethical, and evidence-based techniques drawn from approaches like ACE, Control Unleashed, and more — all aimed at supporting dogs who find the world a little too much sometimes. 🐶💛

We covered everything from understanding triggers and body language, to real-world case studies and hands-on strategies for helping reactive dogs feel calmer, safer, and more connected with their humans.

I work with dogs across Easingwold, North Yorkshire and surrounding areas — and don’t worry if you’re not local, we can still work together online too! 🖥️📍

I’m always learning, and always striving to give the dogs I work with the very best support.
If you’ve got a dog who struggles on walks, reacts to people or dogs, or seems constantly on edge — just know there is support out there, and you’re not alone.

📩 Drop me a message if you’d like to chat about how I can help or see website for more information.

👉 www.FurryTails.dog

20/06/2025

🔶 Got a new puppy?

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🔶 Early training lays the foundation for good behaviour as your puppy grows. It builds trust, strengthens your bond, and shapes a calm, well-mannered companion for life 💛

🌟 What you’ll learn in our Puppy Course:
🧘‍♀️ Settle training for calmness
🎯 Confidence building
🐾 Loose lead walking
🔙 Recall
🙋‍♀️ Polite greetings
🚦 Road safety
🐕 Socialisation
…and so much more!

✅ Positive, reward-based methods
🎓 Accredited and qualified trainer
💬 Friendly, supportive environment

📍 Next 6-Week Puppy Course Starts:
🗓️ Saturday 19th July
🕙 10:00–11:00am
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At FurryTails, we take a holistic approach to dog training and behaviour, focusing on the whole dog, not just the challenges they may be facing. Our goal is to prioritise both you and your dog, helping you create a happy, harmonious life for your family and your four-legged friend.