Fluff & Bark Dog Walking And Grooming

09/08/2024

Dexter and Pepper 🐾

09/08/2024

A million sticks, they just want the one the other has!

09/08/2024

Buddy and Betsy 💕

31/07/2024

When I first met Vinnie he was a very nervous pup that hadn’t had the best start. His owners have done a wonderful job helping him settle. We’ve worked on getting him used to grooming and handling. He tolerates everything more and more each time. He even seems to like posing and showing off his new hair cut! We’re so proud of him!

31/07/2024

Lovely shady spot for Dexter and Pepper ♥️💜

31/07/2024

Keeping cool with Rupert 😎

29/07/2024

It’s gonna be a hot one this week!

Walks will be cut short or visits when necessary.

Beat the heat

14/07/2024

Ralph and Rue

14/07/2024

Bobby

14/07/2024

Monty

29/06/2024

Puppies are not clean slates !
You often hear people say 'get a puppy they are a clean slate'

As a behaviourist and breeder I can confidently tell you this is not true. Both nature and nurture has a huge impact.
A puppy will inherit genes from its parents and these genes will impact the puppies genetic potential to behave in a particular way.
Such as :
Using aggression as a strategy to deal with difficult situations
Sociability towards people and dogs
Fearful responses
Sound sensitivity
Strong instinctive behaviour to hunt, chase, grab, hold and guard.
Trainability which includes the ability to learn self control as humans desire it.

When people breed dogs they sometimes select for specific traits and sometimes not. If someone is breeding for a particular look, colour or just money then these traits can become altered becoming stronger or weaker or unbalanced. This can make a dog dangerous for example breeding a dog with gameness and reducing human sociability.

Then the puppy is born and the first 8 weeks learning with the breeder will have an huge impact on the development of all these genetic traits.

My five puppies have all come from the same parents and been reared in the same environment. They have very individual personalities. The training and socialisation they receive in their new homes will only influence the genes and first learning, it won't change their personalities.

So if you are looking for a puppy
Firstly learn about breed traits and instincts and make sure you pick a puppy that will suit your lifestyle. For example there no point getting a breed that is 'aloof with strangers' if you have 3 young children and lots of friends visiting.

Secondly meet the parents or (genes), see what they are like. Make sure you are meeting the actual parents, some people buy in puppy farmed litters and then 'hire' an adult of the same breed to pretend the puppies were bred there!!

Thirdly make sure the puppy has had plenty of early neurological stimulation and learning before it leaves the litter. Ask these questions.
1) What have the puppies seen?
2) Who and what have they met?
2) What have they learnt?
3) How have they learned to play?
4) What do they do if they get frustrated?
5) What do they do if they get bored?

A professional trainer can help support and guide you on the process of looking for a puppy. Don't wait till afterwards for help.

Prevention IS better than Cure. This goes for training and socialisation too, get a professional to help and guide you.

Puppies are building neural pathways with every experience, every day, make sure they're building ones you like.

First Learning is the strongest, make sure you get it right first time.

Written by Jane Ardern BSc (Hons) KCAI (WG)
WaggaWuffins Canine College
Bury Lancashire

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29/06/2024

CLOSED
Until 8th July
☀️

28/06/2024

Short walk in the shade/visit for Rupert ☀️

28/06/2024

A short walk/visit for new friends Dexter and Pepper ☀️

28/06/2024

A visit for new friends Buddy and Betsy ☀️

28/06/2024

Ralph and Rue back from a shorter walk this week with the weather. They couldn’t be bothered to play as usual during their visit 😂🌭☀️

23/06/2024

We’re looking at some higher temperatures this week which will mean reduced walking times and visits instead. I hate Summer 😂

With temperatures starting to heat up, here's a reminder of what the warmer weather can mean for your dog.☀

Don't forget to save this post to come back to later! 🐶

19/06/2024

A pig in mud, a pug in grass!

19/06/2024

Millie 💗

19/06/2024

Vinnie’s 2nd trim! Vinnie was very nervous when his owner’s got him but he’s coming along nicely ♥️

19/06/2024

When you have to leave but…

10/06/2024

Trying to keep Milo still after his groom ✂️😂

10/06/2024

Missy and Luna in the blossom 🌸

05/06/2024

1 hour
walking spaces available
Tues - Fri

22/05/2024

Bobby in his drying coat to brighten this rainy day ☔️😂🥹

13/05/2024

If you’ve been sent over to me from the lovely Katie, please send me a message so we can get you sorted for walks as soon as possible. Thanks!

09/05/2024

Molly ☀️

09/05/2024

Tink ✂️ She’s so tiny 😍

09/05/2024

Bobby 🩵