Canine Friends - Dog Training & Behaviour

12/08/2024

Having a dog with separation anxiety is hard!

No one can prepare you for how hard it is to have a dog with separation anxiety. Constantly feeling like you’re doing the wrong thing or not knowing where to start to help.

People lack serious empathy when it comes to having a dog with behavioural issues across the board, but with separation anxiety I feel it seems to be highly judged. Like it’s always the fault of the dog guardian it’s happened.

It’s challenging on your mental health, your relationships, your finances!

Constantly getting unsolicited advice from people that you have tried or know doesn’t work.

Let alone the isolation it can cause. We really do understand how hard it is.

Comment ‘TEAM’ below if you would like to know more about our programs and join an understanding team who will help be there for you both in learning how to get your dog being comfortable home alone but also be there for supporting you - the human!

06/05/2024

Just a couple of my favourite shots from yesterday 🥹💙

Me & the little bean were thoroughly spoilt and I only cried (happy tears) twice so that’s a win for the pregnancy hormones 🤣

My sister organised everything for me and it was all a complete surprise surrounded by my nearest it dearest. Thank you so much!!

Also my Mum too for all your help as well.

This baby as going to be so loved 🥹

Decorations & balloons from - it all looked INCREDIBLE. Thank you!

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17/04/2024

🚨Important🚨

Please note that this page and inbox are no longer monitored

This is so that I can focus my time on putting content out on our other platforms (Instagram & Tiktok)

You’ll find lots of resources below:

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Find full information and book a discovery call via our website here www.canine-friends.com

Much love,

Louise

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26/12/2023

Baby boy Forrest joining the team in 2024 💙

01/12/2023

I will be closing the books for 2023 very shortly and opening up the waitlist for 2024.

If you’re needing help and wanting to get started, book a free discovery call via our website to find out more information on our separation anxiety programs!

18/09/2023

Tomorrow night 7pm BST (UK time) I will be going live with the amazing Jodie from to answer all your SA questions! In particular in relation to the recent 30 day challenge.

We look forward to seeing you all then 💖💖

15/09/2023

I know it’s hard.

I know it’s slow.

I know it can be frustrating.

But I want to thank you for choosing kindness, regardless. When it would be easier to choose convenience. When it would be easier to choose suppression.

Believe me, your dog thanks you as well.

11/08/2023

Huge well done to Herbert and his guardian for reaching 45 mins home alone!

Herbert’s journey to 45 mins has been 5 and a half months. Gradual exposure training takes time but that hard work pays off!! Well done Herbert 💖💖

03/08/2023

Huge congratulations to Gus and his guardian for reaching this massive milestone!

Gus’s journey to 45 minutes has been 6 months in the making. Separation training isn’t quick, but if you are consistent and go at your dogs pace, you will have long lasting results. Well done Gus!

31/07/2023

1 hour for Teddy woooo!!

6 months of hard work from his guardians to get him to this point. There are no quick fixes when it comes to SA but consistency and going at your dogs individual pace will get you there I promise!

Book a free call to discuss our programs via the website or link in bio 💖

28/07/2023

Hi everyone, just a reminder that if you’ve requested to join the Separation Anxiety Champions Hub with Canine Friends, please make sure to answer all the joining questions (most important that you accept the group rules). Without this, you won’t be accepted 💖

28/07/2023

Herbert achieved 30 minutes 💃💃

It’s been a fab week for milestones 💖

28/07/2023

45 minutes for Teddy and his already nearly at 60!! 🏆

28/07/2023

1 hour for Gatsby!! Huge well done to him and his guardians for all their hard work 💙

25/07/2023

Another 30 minute milestone today from Teddy & his guardians. They actually hit this last week! We’re just a bit delayed in posting 🤣

Well done Teddy 🏆

24/07/2023

Huge well done to Gus and his guardians for achievement 30 mins!!

18/07/2023

Huge congratulations to Gatsby and his guardians. A lot of hard work to get him to this huge achievement on 45 minutes alone time.

Separation anxiety can be helped! Get in touch if you’d like support 💖

04/07/2023

Here are just some of the absolute mega achievements we've had in the last month!
We're so proud of all of our clients working hard to get these results
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09/06/2023

A few shots from the wedding, with Luna front and centre of course. We had the BEST day!!

Thank you to all of our amazing clients for your patience whilst me and Victoria have been off.

We’re off on our honeymoon tomorrow so speak to you when I’m back!

Much love,
Louise FORREST woooo 💖💖

31/05/2023

Huge well done to Teddy and his guardian 💖
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24/05/2023

Welcome on board Pep!

18/05/2023

Huge well done to Stevie and his guardian 💖
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29/04/2023

Such a big step in the right direction!

For those of you who weren’t aware, there will be a ban on all use of e-collars from Feb 2024

In a historic moment for animal welfare, we’re welcoming news today that the Government is completely banning the use of remote controlled electric shock collars in England, as of 1 February 2024, following our ten year campaign. To find out more, visit thekennelclub.org.uk/shockcollarsbanned

27/04/2023

I thought I’d share some very special moments with you all from my pre-wedding shoot with the amazing

Whilst it was a shoot for myself & Sam, Luna came front and centre as you will all see 🤣💖

So grateful to have these beautiful moments captured with her (& Sam)

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10/04/2023

Happy Easter from Canine Friends!

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03/04/2023

Happy Monday from me and Luna!

The high’s when training is going well with separation anxiety can be really high, but when your dog has a bad day the lows can feel devastating.

Remember, variability is normal as with any behavioural modification training.

A fear or anxiety doesn’t just go away over night and there will be times that your dog will be able to cope with things better than others.

There are so many factors that go in to their threshold to cope with exposure to a stressor. Many of which are outside of our control!

Remember tomorrow is another day and you’ve got this!

24/03/2023

I’m signing off now until Monday as I’m off on my hen woooo 💃🎉👰‍♀️💍

Have a great weekend everyone and I’ll be back next week!

19/03/2023

Happy Mother’s Day to all our dog mumma’s.

You should be so proud for all you do for your fur babies.

Enjoy today!

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13/03/2023

Betty's up again 😍
Huge well done to Betty and her guardian 💖
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10/03/2023

BRAIN UNDER CONSTRUCTION!
The challenges of teenage dogs
There’s a saying that parents who have gone through the teenage years with their off spring will relate to - “Parents with teenagers understand why some animals eat their young!”

Many dog owners are unaware that dogs also go through a teenage stage and are frustrated and unprepared for the changes this brings. It’s a sad reality that this is the age that many dogs are surrendered to shelters as their owners no longer “like” the way their dogs behave, can’t handle them and give up on them.

The teenage brain is going through many changes. Think of it as being “rewired”. The rewiring process can cause some parts not to work at all or only work sometimes. Some parts work too much with too much current and new wires cause unexpected results.

There are many similarities to the changing human teenage brain. There’s a valid scientific reason why car insurance premiums for young adults under 25 are more expensive. The brain is not fully matured – irrational decisions, risk taking, poor choices and accidents are more likely to happen.

Be patient, understanding and most of all consistent with your teenage dog. Don’t give up on them. They are feeling just as frustrated as we are. Being aware of what is happening in their brain as it develops to full maturity helps us to be more accepting. Remember that this is just a phase and it will get better.