Happy Friday everyone and what a way to end the week!! πβοΈβοΈ
Have the most wonderful weekend and I'll see you all again on Monday. Don't forget I am away from Friday 26th to Wednesday 31st inclusive. Also some are off now for the summer holidays so once I have done my diary I will pop up the extra spaces if anyone would like one π₯°π₯°
As always if you have any holidays coming up and you haven't let me know your dates please do so again I can fill them.
Thank you again for being amazing! ###
Who am I to deny Daisie a tummy rub when she wants one π π€£
I love this video of play and the behaviour shown between a client's dog and my own π€
As the video starts both dogs, who are good friends, are mutually inviting each other to play and it's great!
However Flossie (short tail) does have a tendency to get over stimulated, shouty and bossy towards other dogs which can lead her into bullying a dog into playing. As you can see towards the end of the video Flossie starts to get a bit more over stimulated and starts to get a bit too much for Isla and so I stopped the video and directed them to carry on walking to direct the energy elsewhere and calm things down a bit before allowing any further play to continue. Play between dogs should ALWAYS be mutual and a dog should never be bullied into playing. After all playing should be fun!
I'm watching you Flossie ππ€£
It's that time!
Just a reminder that I am away from the 18th December to the 27th inclusive for the holidays π²βοΈπ₯°
Also, for those dogs who are term time if you can please let me know the dates you will be away would be great as I know some schools are different π₯°
Also please just let me know if you haven't already if and when you will be off.
Thank you so much!! Xx
Some recall practice today for the adorable Obie with a helping hand from Marley the collie π
Well, I like to think Marley was helping but the truth is he knew I had treats π€£
Is it really any surprise that Dora slept all the way home after she was pretty much like this for the whole walk π€£π€£
When your trying your best to stay in the shade and keep everyone calm because it's hot... there is always some that won't listen πππ
When it's a bit warm and everyone needs to cool down after a play π Scattering some treats in the grass is a great enrichment activity for your dog. I love how you can hear their noses getting to work!! π
(please remember to only do this IF your dog does not have any allergies or resource guards!)
I think Hugo's got that Friday feeling ππ
Mini dog zoomies! πππΆ
Its Fri-yay! π₯³π¦π¦ππΎ
I absolutely love seeing this type of mutual play π₯°π₯°πΎπΆ
Completely respectful of each other and they know their boundaries (although Flossie does get frustrated when she cant keep up with Isla! π)
Its a hot day today so plenty of shade and steady walks.
... and it's no surprise which breed enjoyed the pool more today ππ
Im not going to lie....Im a bit jealous of Kal right now cooling off in the water ππ¦π₯΅
As the weather looks set to get even warmer over the next few days, as usual my hot weather plan will be put into place with walks being brought forward etc. For those who book weekly, if you could please let me know asap what you are needing for next week so I can plan my diary around the weather.
Thank you β€οΈπΎ
Carmen
A reactive dog isnt a 'bad dog'
Its a dog that simply for whatever reason cannot cope in certain situations. Rather than being avoided and refused a chance. Be that one person to help them, guide them and teach them the good thats in this world and that there is nothing to fear. Do that and they will repay you a thousand fold and you will have their heart for life β₯οΈπΎ
Lucy's definitely got the right idea today! ππ¦π¦ππ
Fun at the field for the morning group today ππΎ
2021
I would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a happy New year!! π₯°ππ
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Thank you all so much for your support this year and of course all your lovely gifts!! I feel overwhelmed so thank you ###x
It's been an absolute pleasure taking all your amazing dogs out this year and I've plenty more walks planned for 2022!
Have the most wonderful time and I will see you all after Christmas
Carmen ###x
Letting a dog explore and forage is a great activity for your dog! π
On my walks we sometimes take breaks to allow the dogs to forage for some treats π
(only done with suitable dogs with no allergies/food aggression etc!)
It's great for the dogs to let them use their natural abilities to snuffle out the treats in the grass.
When they know you've got the treats on you today π€£π€£