Howl School for Dogs

Howl School for Dogs Welfare focused dog trainer. APDT UK accredited.
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More man-trailing and pet-trailing events available. Check out
08/09/2024

More man-trailing and pet-trailing events available. Check out

Howl School for Dogs

07/09/2024

Love this

07/09/2024

I'm sure most are aware that dogs are sentient beings, there is never a need to harm or hurt in the name of training.

Love this
06/09/2024

Love this

Our Friday Feature is Vancouver Community Pet Pantry ! πŸ™ŒπŸΌ

The Vancouver Community Pet Food Pantry has 2 free and open pet pantries in the downtown community to help people access free pet food and supplies at anyone, anytime.

They have 2 locations in Vancouver:
1️⃣ 40th and Windsor Street in East Vancouver
2️⃣ 990 Nicola Street in the West End (community)

Every other Friday, WFA’s Feature Fridays will feature the following across Canada:
🍴 A pet food bank
🏑 Shelters that accept pets
🧑 Domestic violence shelters that accept pets
πŸ•πŸˆ Low-cost spay and neuter clinics

DM us if you want to be featured.

Yes!
06/09/2024

Yes!

Today my boyfriend showed me a video on TikTok that he was confused about. It showed a dog walking ahead of their owner on the lead, with text saying how this meant it was goading for the spot of alpha, and was challenging the owner.

He didn’t understand it, because my dogs often walk ahead of me when they’re on lead.

Out of curiosity, I asked him whether he thought they were trying to challenge me, and which one was the alpha out of my four. He said no, he thought they walk ahead because they’re excited to get to places, and none of them is the alpha, they’re just sisters.

And that, ladies and gentlemen, is how a dude who has been a bystander of dog training for all of five minutes exceeded the knowledge of thousands of TikTok trainers and old-fashioned professionals. They’re not animals who are desperate to become alpha and trying to challenge me, they’re literally just excited girls who want to get to places.

There she is!
05/09/2024

There she is!

Let's play Tug On Cue! πŸ‘‹

Looking to boost your dog's impulse control and patience? This fun and engaging game will teach your dog to wait and listen - all you need is their favourite tug toy. 🧑

The game begins on your cue! πŸ™‚

Watch the video and download your free Dog Games Unpacked ebook today πŸ‘‡

https://www.tug-e-nuff.co.uk/blogs/games

Brilliant read. Graeme Hall is not someone I would ever recommend people listen to. His methods are cruel and, as far as...
05/09/2024

Brilliant read.
Graeme Hall is not someone I would ever recommend people listen to. His methods are cruel and, as far as I am aware, he has no education on the subject.
How on earth he got a tv show I don’t know. Maybe cos he’s posh? Anyway. Have a read below of someone’s experience with the t**t in the cravat.

⚠️ π‘Ύπ’‰π’š 𝑰 π’˜π’π’'𝒕 𝒃𝒆 π’‚π’‘π’‘π’†π’‚π’“π’Šπ’π’ˆ 𝒐𝒏 π‘«π’π’ˆπ’” π‘©π’†π’‰π’‚π’—π’Šπ’π’ˆ (π‘½π’†π’“π’š) π‘©π’‚π’…π’π’š

Yesterday, I received the following email from a researcher for the TV programme *Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly*:

"𝑀𝑦 π‘›π‘Žπ‘šπ‘’ 𝑖𝑠 (redacted) 𝐼 π‘€π‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘˜ π‘“π‘œπ‘Ÿ π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ 𝑇𝑉 π‘ β„Žπ‘œπ‘€ β€˜π·π‘œπ‘”π‘  π΅π‘’β„Žπ‘Žπ‘£π‘–π‘›π‘” (π‘‰π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘¦) π΅π‘Žπ‘‘π‘™π‘¦β€™.

𝐼 π‘€π‘Žπ‘  β„Žπ‘œπ‘π‘–π‘›π‘” π‘‘π‘œ π‘’π‘›π‘žπ‘’π‘–π‘Ÿπ‘’ π‘Žπ‘  π‘‘π‘œ π‘€β„Žπ‘’π‘‘β„Žπ‘’π‘Ÿ π‘ π‘œπ‘šπ‘’π‘œπ‘›π‘’ π‘“π‘Ÿπ‘œπ‘š π‘¦π‘œπ‘’ π‘‘π‘’π‘Žπ‘š π‘€π‘œπ‘’π‘™π‘‘ 𝑏𝑒 π‘–π‘›π‘‘π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘ π‘‘π‘’π‘‘ 𝑖𝑛 𝑏𝑒𝑖𝑛𝑔 π‘Ž π‘π‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘‘ π‘œπ‘“ π‘œπ‘›π‘’ π‘œπ‘“ π‘œπ‘’π‘Ÿ π‘’π‘π‘–π‘ π‘œπ‘‘π‘’π‘  π‘€β„Žπ‘–π‘β„Ž 𝑀𝑒 π‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘’ π‘“π‘–π‘™π‘šπ‘–π‘›π‘” 𝑛𝑒π‘₯𝑑 π‘€π‘’π‘’π‘˜ 𝑖𝑛 πΏπ‘Žπ‘›π‘π‘Žπ‘ β„Žπ‘–π‘Ÿπ‘’ π‘›π‘’π‘Žπ‘Ÿ πΏπ‘¦π‘‘β„Žπ‘Žπ‘š.

π‘Šπ‘’ π‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘’ π‘ π‘β„Žπ‘’π‘‘π‘’π‘™π‘’π‘‘ π‘“π‘œπ‘Ÿ π‘ π‘œπ‘šπ‘’ π‘“π‘–π‘™π‘šπ‘–π‘›π‘” π‘œπ‘› π‘‡π‘’π‘’π‘ π‘‘π‘Žπ‘¦ 10π‘‘β„Ž π‘†π‘’π‘π‘‘π‘’π‘šπ‘π‘’π‘Ÿ π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ π‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘’ π‘™π‘œπ‘œπ‘˜π‘–π‘›π‘” π‘“π‘œπ‘Ÿ π‘Ž π‘π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘“π‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘šπ‘–π‘›π‘” π‘‘π‘œπ‘” π‘‘π‘Ÿπ‘Žπ‘–π‘›π‘’π‘Ÿ 𝑒π‘₯π‘π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘‘ π‘‘π‘œ π‘π‘œπ‘šπ‘’ π‘œπ‘›π‘π‘œπ‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘‘ π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ π‘“π‘–π‘™π‘š π‘€π‘–π‘‘β„Ž 𝑒𝑠 π‘“π‘œπ‘Ÿ π‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘œπ‘’π‘›π‘‘ π‘Žπ‘› β„Žπ‘œπ‘’π‘Ÿ 𝑖𝑛 π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ π‘Žπ‘“π‘‘π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘›π‘œπ‘œπ‘›. π‘Šπ‘’ π‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘’ π‘™π‘œπ‘œπ‘˜π‘–π‘›π‘” π‘“π‘œπ‘Ÿ π‘Ž π‘π‘Ÿπ‘œπ‘“π‘’π‘ π‘ π‘–π‘œπ‘›π‘Žπ‘™ π‘‘π‘œ π‘ β„Žπ‘œπ‘€π‘π‘Žπ‘ π‘’ π‘ π‘œπ‘šπ‘’ π‘‘π‘Ÿπ‘Žπ‘–π‘›π‘–π‘›π‘” π‘‘π‘œ β„Žπ‘’π‘™π‘ π‘œπ‘›π‘’ π‘œπ‘“ π‘œπ‘’π‘Ÿ π‘‘π‘œπ‘”π‘  π‘‘π‘œ π‘›π‘œπ‘‘ π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘ π‘π‘œπ‘›π‘‘ π‘‘π‘œ π‘Ž π‘‘π‘’π‘™π‘’π‘β„Žπ‘œπ‘›π‘’ π‘Ÿπ‘–π‘›π‘”π‘‘π‘œπ‘›π‘’.

π‘Šπ‘’ π‘€π‘œπ‘’π‘™π‘‘ π‘–π‘‘π‘’π‘Žπ‘™π‘™π‘¦ 𝑛𝑒𝑒𝑑 π‘“π‘œπ‘Ÿ π‘¦π‘œπ‘’ π‘‘π‘œ π‘π‘Ÿπ‘–π‘›π‘” π‘¦π‘œπ‘’π‘Ÿ π‘œπ‘€π‘› π‘‘π‘œπ‘” π‘‘π‘œ π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ π‘“π‘–π‘™π‘šπ‘–π‘›π‘” π‘‘π‘œ π‘ β„Žπ‘œπ‘€ π‘ π‘œπ‘šπ‘’ π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘ π‘π‘œπ‘›π‘ π‘–π‘£π‘’ π‘‘π‘Ÿπ‘Žπ‘–π‘›π‘–π‘›π‘” π‘‘π‘œ π‘›π‘œπ‘›-π‘£π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘π‘Žπ‘™ π‘π‘œπ‘šπ‘šπ‘Žπ‘›π‘‘π‘ , π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ π‘šπ‘œπ‘ π‘‘π‘™π‘¦ β„Žπ‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ π‘”π‘’π‘ π‘‘π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘ .

π‘ƒπ‘™π‘’π‘Žπ‘ π‘’ 𝑙𝑒𝑑 π‘šπ‘’ π‘˜π‘›π‘œπ‘€ 𝑖𝑓 π‘‘β„Žπ‘–π‘  𝑖𝑠 π‘ π‘œπ‘šπ‘’π‘‘β„Žπ‘–π‘›π‘” π‘¦π‘œπ‘’ π‘‘β„Žπ‘–π‘›π‘˜ π‘Žπ‘›π‘¦π‘œπ‘›π‘’ π‘€π‘œπ‘’π‘™π‘‘ 𝑏𝑒 π‘–π‘›π‘‘π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘ π‘‘π‘’π‘‘ 𝑖𝑛. 𝑂𝑓 π‘π‘œπ‘’π‘Ÿπ‘ π‘’, π‘‘β„Žπ‘’π‘¦β€™π‘‘ 𝑛𝑒𝑒𝑑 π‘‘π‘œ 𝑏𝑒 β„Žπ‘Žπ‘π‘π‘¦ π‘‘π‘œ 𝑏𝑒 π‘œπ‘› π‘π‘Žπ‘šπ‘’π‘Ÿπ‘Ž, 𝑏𝑒𝑑 𝑖𝑑 π‘€π‘œπ‘’π‘™π‘‘ 𝑏𝑒 π‘Ž π‘”π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘Žπ‘‘ π‘œπ‘π‘π‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘‘π‘’π‘›π‘–π‘‘π‘¦ π‘‘π‘œ π‘ β„Žπ‘œπ‘€ π‘‘β„Žπ‘’π‘–π‘Ÿ π‘ π‘˜π‘–π‘™π‘™π‘ !"

My first thought was to delete the email. I'm not a fan of Graeme Hall. I've watched a few episodes of his show, and in my opinion, he seems to make things up as he goes along, relying on outdated training methods.

However, I was puzzled. Was the β€œcravat” unwell, and they needed a stand-in? I'm a nobody – why on earth would they want to film me training a dog when there are so many high-profile trainers out there? Curiosity got the better of me, so I decided to give the researcher a call.

I'm still in shock as I write this. The researcher explained that they wanted to invite me to Lytham with my Border Collie to "demonstrate" to Graeme Hall how I would train my dog not to respond to a phone ringtone.

Graeme would then take my training method and use it to teach the Border Collie of the family seeking help – all while filming it for his TV show!

WTF 😳😳😳

I decided to dig a bit deeper and reached out to the force-free dog training community to see if anyone else had experienced something this bizarre.

It turns out that many trainers had also been asked to attend filming sessions to show Graeme how to train dogs before the cameras rolled. Most reported that they refused because of his methods, but a few had shown him and his team how to train a dog, only to be dismissed without any credit for their expertise.

I then did some open-source research on "The Country’s Best Dog Trainer," as the *Daily Telegraph* calls him. He has no formal training in canine behaviour or training. He’s essentially winging it with the help of whatever trainers are willing to show up and assist him.

According to his website, he charges Β£875 per session πŸ€”πŸ˜§

Now I’m not someone who normally criticises other trainers. I prefer to let my clients decide if I’m the right trainer for them based on how I work with their dogs.

However, I couldn’t let this pass without making it public knowledge.

If you're looking for a dog trainer, please avoid this programme and this man. You have no idea whose techniques he’ll be using week to week, and given that most qualified and accredited trainers want nothing to do with him, the quality of training you’ll receive is questionable at best.

Instead, do your own research and find a local trainer who aligns with your own dog training ethics. Organisations such as The IMDT or APDT - Association of Pet Dog Trainers can help guide you to qualified & accredited trainers in your area.

𝑷𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝒅𝒐𝒏'𝒕 𝒑𝒖𝒕 π’šπ’π’–π’“ π’…π’π’ˆπ’” π’Šπ’ 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒔!

04/09/2024
Here is the link to book man-trailing & pet-trailing. I’ll keep adding new dates so keep checking in the future!
02/09/2024

Here is the link to book man-trailing & pet-trailing.

I’ll keep adding new dates so keep checking in the future!

Howl School for Dogs

31/08/2024

22/08/2024

22/08/2024

A striking new Banksy art piece has appeared at London Zoo featuring a gorilla seemingly liberating a group of animals from captivity.⁠ Painted on the zoo’s white shutters, the piece shows the gorilla lifting the shutters to free a seal and several birds, resonating strongly with the theme of freedom.⁠ This piece is the latest in a series of animal-themed works by the elusive artist, marking the end of a nine-day artistic spree across London.

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01/08/2024

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It is now illegal for members of the public in England to use inhumane glue traps to catch rodents and other animals. The Glue Traps (Offences) Act 2022 comes into effect today after years of campaigning by the UK’s leading veterinary and animal welfare organisations, bringing England closer in li...

How depressing. A very similar stand was banned from Tynemouth Market as they recognised how cruel it is for these birds...
25/07/2024

How depressing. A very similar stand was banned from Tynemouth Market as they recognised how cruel it is for these birds (or any animal) to be tethered and handled, forcibly posing for photos all day in a busy shopping environment.

Not to mention they’re nocturnal.

Two owls were playing pool. One owl said ”Two Hits”.
The other owl said β€œTwo hits to who?” πŸ¦‰πŸ˜‚

These beautiful birds, along with some others will be in the centre tomorrow!!

FREE EVENT - 11AM-3PM - THURS 25TH JULY

You can hold the birds and get your photo taken with them!!! πŸ“ΈπŸ˜ƒ

17/07/2024

I can’t decide which phrase, followed by β€œβ€¦so I don’t need an education” I find most infuriating:

1. I’ve had dogs all my life
2. I’ve been training dogs for X number of years



07/07/2024

Getting a brand new puppy or thinking about breeding?

Part One - Why is the breeder breeding, and how have they prepared.

I thought I would explain what I do with my puppies and my dogs from a breeding point of view. I'll do a few posts over the next few days

Everyone does things differently but I'm hoping this will create more awareness and understanding and enable puppy buyers to ask questions to breeders.and make better decisions when buying a puppy.

I'm still fairly new to this, this is my 6th litter in the last 15 years

Firstly before I breed, it will be to keep one myself or for another breeder such as with Pebbles litter, I will also already have a list.
Breeding puts your bitch's life at risk, make sure you're fully prepared to take that risk.

Have you got the finances to cover emergencies. Because if you haven't you will definitely be putting your bi***es life at risk. It's currently between Β£3.5k and Β£4k for an emergency out of hours C-section.
The worst case scenario is you lose your bitch and the puppies and you're just left with a broken heart and a big vet bill.

If I'm breeding a bitch she must be fully health tested. It can be hard to find a fully tested dog that ticks all the boxes especially in working cockers but there's absolutely no excuse IMO for your bitch to not be tested.

Fully tested is a grey area. For example in cockers from a Kennel Club point of view they recommend
1) DNA tests, FN AMS and PRA.
2) BVA Eye Test and Gonioscopy. The BVA eye test is only valid for 1 year and the Gonioscopy for 3 years as they just look at the eye on that day and things can develop, progress and change.

Many people will view, just DNA or DNA and eyes as fully tested.

However there is a new illness in cockers called Paradoxical Pseudomyotonia (PP) which the Kennel Club haven't added to the list 'yet' but it's available.

My dogs are also Hip and Elbow Scored and have had their patellas checked by an Orthopedic Specialist both awake and under sedation.

For me fully tested includes hips and elbows as there are problems in the breed. Some will argue there is not.
Cockers are stoic and these joint issues often manifest themselves behaviourally as in aggression, hyperactivity, OCD repetitive behaviours and overarousal because putting yourself on an adrenaline rush eases the pain. It's like self medication.
Just looks like a drivey cocker.

What's also important with health testing is the results. Learn what the results mean. What does a DNA, clear carrier and effected mean, what's a good hip score, what do the Gonioscopy grades mean.

I've seen when looking for a Rottie for my stepson that some people advertise as fully health tested and the dogs have failed the tests or have poor results. I only knew this because I checked the results in the Kennel club website and then questioned the breeder, who gave me reasons and excuses that would probably be acceptable to a puppy owner who doesn't really understand it all.
However I walked. My stepson has a fabulous Rottie now, he's beautiful, healthy and has a temperament to die for πŸ–€

Health testing is not a guarantee your puppy will be healthy but it means the breeder has done their best to be informed about the health status of the parents and attempt to avoid certain problems developing.
For example you may get a puppy that develops hip dysplasia from parents with low scores. However you are statistically less likely to.

It's not all about health testing though as there's welfare, temperament and genetics to consider. Don't just assume if the breeder is health testing they are breeding responsibly. I've met many aggressive puppies from aggressive parents that are fully health tested. It's not just how you raise them.

A puppy will inherit the genes from its parents, these will play a part in its health, its construction, size and build and most importantly its temperament and working ability.

A puppy will inherit behavioural traits from it's parents. Puppy can inherit traits genetically passed down as well as newer learned behaviours. If a bitch is in an impoverished or stressful environment and is scared and defensive because it's not safe or she simply doesn't feel safe. She will, from a survival point of view pass that need to be in defense to stay safe to her puppies in order for them to survive too. Stressed bi***es also pass cortisol through the breast milk to the puppies.

Then there's the breed standard, is this being taken into account, can the parents do the job they were bred to do. People will breed for different reasons such as money, different sports and activities, pets, fancy colours, just because their mates dog down the road is convenient to use. I have bred this litter to keep a puppy to trial. They probably won't make a good pet for long walks in the countryside.

Then there's COI, this is short for the Coefficient of Inbreeding. Kennel Club registered puppies will have a COI.
In working cockers it's average is quite high compared to other breeds, some people will breed to a low COI where parents are as unrelated as possible and some for a higher COI to breed more related dogs and get what is called type. The higher the COI the more risk of doubling up on dodgy genes while doubling up on good or excellent genes.

Moving onto the bi***es welfare, is she sound and solid in temperament, is she matured herself.
Letty is 3 years old. I would never breed a bitch under 2 years old because I just don't know enough about them yet temperament wise and they are often just not mature enough themselves. Letty definitely wasn't ready for a litter at 2. I'd decided not to breed her, however this last year she has flourished and matured on and she's worked a brilliant season. So I made the decision to breed this year. She's been a super mum too.

The hardest part of breeding is to be able to step back and look at your pet you love objectively as breeding stock.

I think all my dogs are incredibly awesome but they are not all breeding stock quality.

I like to ask other experienced people's opinions who I know will be straight with me and not look at my dog through the rose tinted spectacles that I do πŸ–€

Thought I'd start at the before breeding part. Hope this is helpful

Jane Ardern BSc Hons KCAI WG
*Not checked for typos

29/06/2024

Inspired by a post by Howl School for Dogs about random people on the internet giving often damaging advice.

There is nothing to stop just anyone from saying they are a canine nutritionist (or trainer or behaviourist). But there are people out there (myself included) who have dedicated their time and money to learning about the canine body, how it works, how it evolved, what diet it is designed to function best on and, most importantly, how to genuinely help dogs who are struggling on their current diet. We spend our time keeping up with the latest unbiased research, going to conferences, undertaking courses and qualifications, always pushing ourselves to learn more so that your dogs can benefit from this knowledge.

Don’t settle for random advice you read on social media (or even mainstream media) as this is often from a place of bias or misunderstanding. Look beyond to the source and be sure that it is coming from somebody who has a genuine interest in the topic and who has given their time to learn about it thoroughly.

If you are unsure, ask the person what experience or qualifications they possess. If they become defensive or can’t give an answer, this tells you all you need to know. If they have a genuine love for the topic, they will gladly answer your question

27/06/2024

πŸ‹We have seen a worrying increase in people suggesting the use of lemon juice to use in dogs with heat strokeπŸ‹ Especially in Brachycephalic (Flat faced breeds)

When dogs have heatstroke they can often pant excessively and produce lots of saliva, people believe lemon juice will help clear this if they pour/squirt into the mouth.

When polled in the Veterinary Voices UK Facebook group, 0 of over 970 veterinary professionals would recommend giving lemon juice!

πŸ’”One member sadly lost a case because an owner had been attempting to manage heatstroke at home, a heartbreaking tragedy.

If you think your dog has heatstroke:

❌ Do not pour lemon juice into its mouth if they are producing excessive phlegm or saliva
❌ Do not attempt to force any liquid into its mouth - you risk causing aspiration
❌ Do not leave wet, cold towels stationary on them. They quickly warm and trap the heat

βœ… Do...
βœ… Bring your dog inside into a shady, well ventilated, cool room
βœ…Call your veterinary team and follow their instructions
βœ…Prepare yourself to promptly transfer to your practice
βœ…Cool them down by pouring cold water on them
βœ… Depending on their current condition they may drink small amounts of cool water, don't allow they to lap up huge quantities at once incase they vomit
βœ… Travel in a cold, air-conditioned car

βœ… According to one study into heat-induced illness in dogs, those actively cooled before arriving at the vets had a lower mortality rate than those not cooled prior to arrival.

More information on heatstroke and how to manage while transferring to your veterinary team? See Dr David Marlin:
https://drdavidmarlin.com/managing-dogs-in-hot-weather/

26/06/2024

Lots of information sharing on cooling hot dogs and prevention of heat injury at the moment. I just wanted to touch on our working sheepdogs. Many are busy with gathering at the minute and as it's gone from p**s miserable cold, to height of summer, with no time for work dogs to acclimatise. This sudden change has hit on right as our dogs are moulting too, meaning they may have a lot of stuck undercoat, acting like fleece and making it harder for them to keep cool.

Part of preventing heat stroke and heat injury is taking more care and changing the way you do things. Wash and brush out your dog so their coat and skin can function properly. Dress their foot pads, they've not had chance to harden it's been too wet.

Soak the dog prior to work, to help them stay cool through evaporation throughout work. Keep soaking them throughout the day or provide them with opportunities to do it themselves. Most good work dogs will seek out bodies of water and sort themselves out, but some haven't this sense and need you to do it for them.
If you wax their feet in lanolin or beeswax first, then soak them you're setting them up right for the work ahead.

People think it's pandering to the dog and that I'm just being impractical and spouting pink fluffy nonsense, but no one ever thinks twice about foot care prior to work for a work horse, it's no different for work dogs, to check and prepare their feet for work too, no feet, no dog. If you dress their feet before work or before they get chance to get wet, it stops the moisture softening their pads making them split and tear more easily. Something I know a lot of dogs are bothered by this year due to how very wet it's been.

Properly soaking the dog before work is a must on hot days, keeping them wet will help to keep them cooling reducing the risk of overheating. Again, in the UK our dogs haven't had time to acclimatise, I've seen strong, fit, young dogs go down this week because at ground level, where the dog is it's unbelievably humid with the heat evaporating the very wet ground and the very wet ground and heat has made the grass extra dense, there's no escape from the humidity at ground level in places, making digs overheat quicker and unexpectedly.

I use this balm, it's technically leather conditioner, but the mix of lanolin and beeswax is perfect for a working dog's feet.

https://www.northumberlandhoney.co.uk/shop/leather-conditioner-beeswax-and-lanolin-leather-balm

24/06/2024

JUST A REMINDER, TO ALL DOG OWNERS.

βš οΈπŸš™βš οΈ Despite the warnings, hundreds of dogs die every year after being left in a hot car. Someone you know may need to read this very important message. βš οΈπŸš™βš οΈ

SIX MINUTES is all it takes for a dog to overheat in a hot car.

Your dog could suffer serious injury or die in a matter of minutes if left alone in a car.

β€’ The temperature inside a closed vehicle left in the sun can double within 12 minutes.

β€’ At least 75% of the temperature increase in a closed vehicle occurs within 5 minutes of closing the vehicle, and at least 89% of the temperature increase occurs within 15 minutes of closing the vehicle.

β€’ Temperatures exceeding 104˚ F can lead to death or serious injury for the occupants.

β€’ Temperatures in a closed vehicle sitting in the hot sun can reach 160˚F and above. An animal will suffer immeasurably and may die before the temperature reaches 150˚F.

β€’ Even when parked in the shade, the vehicle temperatures can exceed 104˚C.

β€’ Leaving windows down more than 2 inches on an unattended vehicle will not prevent a car from reaching extreme temperatures.

β€’ Even if the animal is revived, they can die due to severe internal organ damage.

Your dog trusts you to have their best interest at heart ALWAYS.
Please don’t risk their safety.

If you are not taking your dog inside your destination with you, PLEASE leave them at home where they are comfortable and safe.

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I can’t decide which phrase, followed by β€œβ€¦so I don’t need an education” I find most infuriating: 1. I’ve had dogs all my life 2. I’ve been training dogs for X number of years #dogtraining #dogtrainingadvice #dogtrainer

I can’t decide which phrase, followed by β€œβ€¦so I don’t need an education” I find most infuriating: 1. I’ve had dogs all my life 2. I’ve been training dogs for X number of years #dogtraining #dogtrainingadvice #dogtrainer

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Counter-conditioning.It's a science.Make life easier for you and you dog, not more violent or stressful.I'm working with another client at the moment who's previous trainer told them that rewarding a barking dog makes them bark more. If they're barking at YOU and you then reward them, sure. But that's very different and is where some of the less educated trainers can't see the nuance.If you're rewarding a dog that is barking atSOMETHING ELSE you aren't reinforcing that behaviour, you're making them feel BETTER about that situation. A dog that FEELS better doesn't need to bark and react.Have a go. Oh and please let's stop getting tips from him off the telly in the cravat. He's an idiot. Oh and so is the "Shush" guy. Oh and the Phil & Grant Mitchell ones. #dogtraining #barking #dogbarking #dogbehaviour #dogbehaviourist #dogtrainer #dogtrainertips

Your dog isn't a mindreader, but they can predict the future (sometimes). If they think you might grab them and spin them around, or take something from them or force them into a crate or smack them etc then they will learn to bite so you can't harm them. And that's totally fair enough.There are ethical ways to achieve your goals and a qualified professional (real qualifications, not a dog communication diploma that cost Β£20) can help you.They may even help you to refine your goals or consider rethinking them altogether.Trust me.

Your dog isn't a mindreader, but they can predict the future (sometimes). If they think you might grab them and spin them around, or take something from them or force them into a crate or smack them etc then they will learn to bite so you can't harm them. And that's totally fair enough. There are ethical ways to achieve your goals and a qualified professional (real qualifications, not a dog communication diploma that cost Β£20) can help you. They may even help you to refine your goals or consider rethinking them altogether. Trust me. #dog #dogtraining #doglover #doglife #dogtraineruk #dogreactivity #reactivedog

The idea of the alpha leader/ pack leader in dog training was debunked YEARS AGO but lots of trainers didnt get the memo (probably because it was hidden inside an academic text book). Only the most insecure still teach this nonsense. Question! What ridiculous dog myth has a trainer told YOU?Tell me in the comments and maybe someone will learn that it’s not the truth. #dogtraining #dogtraineruk #dogtrainer #dogbehaviour #dogmyth #doghealthcare #dogsofinstagram #alphadog #packleader #dogobedience #dog #dogs #dogreel #reactivedog #disabilityassistancedog #assistancedog #puppytraining #autismdog #southenddogtraining #cesarmillan #dogsbehavingbadly

Daycare and dog walkers can be a lifeline for many dog guardians but so many do it badly. It’s not an exaggeration when I say 90% of the dogs I work with who struggle with reactivity towards other dogs have come from a daycare or group walk environment where their needs have not been met & their communications ignored or misunderstood. Most dogs (if sociable) prefer playing 1 on 1 with another dog. That way they can read their cues, respond accordingly etc and then take a pause when appropriate. When done well a dog should come happy, relaxed (NOT exhausted) and with no issues. If they’re becoming excessively barky or struggling with lead frustration or reactivity something is going wrong. Red flags 🚩 include (but not limited to): Rattle tins & water sprays for punishment Large groups of dogsInappropriate activities such as bouncy castles, paw painting & discosNot recognising stress signals Putting costumes on dogsGrouping them all close together for photosGiving neutering & behaviour advice if unqualified to do soYour dog starts developing reactivity/ excessive barkingNowhere for a dog to have space to sleep without being bothered Inappropriate transport (e.g dogs not in individual crates)Not testing that dogs are well suited with multiple trials before putting them together Not understanding what dog socialisation actually means (it doesn’t mean running around with lots of dogs)Check out @lilita_yaya’s book Doggie Language #dogtraining #dogbehaviour #doggydaycare #dogwalking #dogwalker #dogreactivity #dogsocialisation #dogsocialization #aggressivedog #packwalk #dogdaycare #dogseparationanxiety #dogreel #dogreels #whitleybay #newcastle #dogenrichment #dogtrainer #dogsofnewcastle #dogsofnorthtyneside #dogsofnorthumberland #funnydog #dogtoys #dogsoflondon #dogsofeastlondon #rescuedog #dogfriends #packleader #dogobedience #dogfactsdaily

Join me as a ramble on about things that help to make a dog walk more pleasant for you and others. You'll see horses, mud and trees.Magical. Come for the education, stay for the thumbs covering the camera lens. When I adopted Norma from Battersea Dogs she was 5 and hadn't been on a walk because she "had no recall" her previous human said. She also said she was a fussy eater which, if you've met norma, is so unbelievable because she is a dustbin. But I guess she was a stressed little dog back then.She's 9 now and thriving. #dogtrainingtips #dogwalking #donoharm #dog #dogreels #cutedogs #leadwalking #longlinetraining #dogbehaviour #dogtrainer #dogtraining #dogadvice

I don’t care how much you think your dog loves it - they don’t. And when it kicks off between the dogs they’ll blame the dogs, not the hellish environment they’ve been put in. #dogtraining #newcastleupontyne #Newcastle #dogfriendly #dogfriendlynewcastleupontyne #dogfriendlynewcastle #doggydisco #doglovers #breedmeetup #popworld n #popworldnewcastle #goodwood #woofwood

Terrible Ideas for Dogs #1
Terrible Ideas for Dogs #1

I don’t care how much you think your dog loves it - they don’t. And when it kicks off between the dogs they’ll blame the dogs, not the hellish environment they’ve been put in. #dogtraining #dogfriendly #dogfriendlynewcastleupontyne #dogfriendlynewcastle #doggydisco #doglovers #breedmeetup #popworld #newcastle #newcastleupontyne #popworldnewcastle #goodwood #woofwood

All bark collars are horrendous. I just spoke to a lovely new collar who is desperate for her dog to stop barking. She had been duped by this sort of trash marketing into believing this sort of product could help her dog. Fortunately she’s now binned it, and I don’t blame her at all for buying it in the first place, but these companies infuriate me. Please know that quick fixes don’t work and there is always an emotional fall out associated with it.Excessive barking is an indicator that something is going on for your dog. Work with someone to work out what it is, like my new client has chosen to do. There’s a special place in hell for companies that sell this kind of crap to desperate dog guardians and market it as humane.#dog #dogtraining #barkcollar #antibarkcollar #dogcollar #dogbehaviour #dogreel #dogreels #dogobedience #cockerpoo #spaniel #germanshepherd #miniaturedachsund #labrador #terrier #yorkie #maltese #dogtrainingtips #poodle #chihuahua #dogtrainingvideos #puppytraining #noisydog #dogproblems #ourwhitleybay

All bark collars are horrendous. I just spoke to a lovely new collar who is desperate for her dog to stop barking. She had been duped by this sort of trash marketing into believing this sort of product could help her dog. Fortunately she’s now binned it, and I don’t blame her at all for buying it in the first place, but these companies infuriate me. Please know that quick fixes don’t work and there is always an emotional fall out associated with it. Excessive barking is an indicator that something is going on for your dog. Work with someone to work out what it is, like my new client has chosen to do. There’s a special place in hell for companies that sell this kind of crap to desperate dog guardians and market it as humane. #dog #dogtraining #barkcollar #antibarkcollar #dogcollar #dogbehaviour #dogreel #dogreels #dogobedience #cockerpoo #spaniel #germanshepherd #miniaturedachsund #labrador #terrier #yorkie #maltese #dogtrainingtips #poodle #chihuahua #dogtrainingvideos #puppytraining #noisydog #dogproblems #ourwhitleybay

I rarely collaborate with brands because I refuse to promote something I don't truly believe in or wouldn't use myself. With the most recent debacle over an unmentionable enrichment brand pairing with a problematic trainer it's more important than ever to work with brands that are ethical and welfare-focused. @perfectfitharness are just that. Harnesses are always my first choice for dogs, but not all harnesses are equal. There are many that restrict movement and cause gait issues, and there are many that require lots of manhandling to get the dog into it. I love these harnesses because they are made with doghealth as a priority. But you have to desensitise them. If you have a dog that pulls, lunges, is at risk of muscular skeletal issues, or has any breathing issues (e.g #frenchie, #pug or #englishbulldog) it's even more important that they do not have anything that pulls on their throat or neck. Note, this method is very similar to how you would desensitisation a dog to a basket muzzle too. Or to a coat etc. I hope it helps! #dogtraining #dogtrainer #harness #dogharness #dogcollar #dogharnessdesensitisation #dogharnessdesensitization #muzzletraining #muzzle #terrier #positivereinforcement #dogreel #dogreels #dogstagram #dogsofinstagram #dogbehaviour

DOG HARNESS DESENSITISATION
DOG HARNESS DESENSITISATION

I rarely collaborate with brands because I refuse to promote something I don't truly believe in or wouldn't use myself. With the most recent debacle over an unmentionable enrichment brand pairing with a problematic trainer it's more important than ever to work with brands that are ethical and welfare-focused. @perfectfitharness are just that. Harnesses are always my first choice for dogs, but not all harnesses are equal. There are many that restrict movement and cause gait issues, and there are many that require lots of manhandling to get the dog into it. I love these harnesses because they are made with doghealth as a priority. But you have to desensitise them. If you have a dog that pulls, lunges, is at risk of muscular skeletal issues, or has any breathing issues (e.g #frenchie, #pug or #englishbulldog) it's even more important that they do not have anything that pulls on their throat or neck. Note, this method is very similar to how you would desensitisation a dog to a basket muzzle too. Or to a coat etc. I hope it helps! #dogtraining #dogtrainer #harness #dogharness #dogcollar #dogharnessdesensitisation #dogharnessdesensitization #muzzletraining #muzzle #terrier #positivereinforcement #dogreel #dogreels #dogstagram #dogsofinstagram #dogbehaviour

Dog training and behaviour support is dependent on your trusting relationship with your dog. It is about making positive changes to your life with your dog that will benefit you both. You can’t send them away like an appliance that needs fixing. I have worked with so many dogs that have returned to their humans broken and anxious…..and with humans that deeply regret doing it. I don’t blame them for doing it - they were promised happy, healed dogs. These places promise quick fixes which is nonsense...this often involves frightening a dog, forcing them and use of harmful tools. Choose a professional with an education and that does not promise fixes. It might be tempting to go the quick route, and these people can be VERY convincing, and at first it may seems like your dog is better but normally you end up with a nervous, aggressive and unpredictable dog that is fearful of the world. Please give your dog the best - a qualified professional with an education and your dog’s welfare at heart - not just your money.#dogtraining #dogbehaviour #difficultdog #dogwalk #dogwalking #dogwellness #boardandtrain #boardandtraindogtraining #dogobediencetraining #dogobedience #dogreel #dogreels #dogvideo #disney #cinderella #aggressivedog #dogsofinstagram #puppytraining

Let’s talk about lead corrections in dog training…
Let’s talk about lead corrections in dog training…

I didn’t know this music would become quite so dramatic… apologies! πŸ˜… I thought it was just some benign tiktok background guff. Anyway. Stay for the drama. You will hear β€œwhen done correctly it’s fine” which is nonsense. The only β€˜correct’ way to give a correction is to shock, frighten or hurt a dog. Which is unethical - and unnecessary. Treat your best friend how you would like to be treated and choose a professional with a REAL education, not just a huge following. #dogtraining #dogtraineruk #dogtrainer #dogwelfare #dogbehaviour #dogcorrections #dogswithanxiety #dogstress #reactivedog #dogreactivity #dogaggression #aggressivedog #dogsinyellow #baddog #naughtydog #forcefreetraining #forcefree #balancedtraining #moderndogtraining #dogsbehavingbadly #positivereinforcement #sliplead

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