The Poochie People

06/10/2025

The lovely little Monty is doing tremendously well with his firework exposure therapy programme. 🎆

04/10/2025

❗️Newsletter❗️
If you subscribed to the newsletter it went out around 6pm last night. If you can't find it, check your spam/junk as I've been told it ended up there for a couple of people.
If you click on 'not junk' it should mean it goes to your inbox in the future.
For anyone who has had chance to read it, I'd love some feedback. What did you think to it?

03/10/2025

Last chance to receive the Autumn newsletter.
If you don't want to miss out on tips about Halloween and Bonfire night you need to subscribe by 5pm tonight.
Just pop your email address into the pop up on the website and the subscriber list automatically updates 😊

The Poochie People. Canine behaviour practitioner. Separation anxiety expert. Victoria Stilwell Positively Dog Trainer.

03/10/2025

The happy walkies crew this week 🐕

02/10/2025

Some sad news to share today.
The wonderful Tom passed away peacefully with his family yesterday. Tom had been struggling with his health for a little while so we're taking comfort in knowing he is now at peace.
We will all miss you so much boy.
Goodnight Mister Tom 💔

01/10/2025

The lovely Chase has begun his 6 week essential skills package with me this week.
This package is especially useful for adopted dogs who missed out on pup training or for adolescent dogs like Chase who need a few reminders of what they already know.
As well as teaching skills, any training time spent with your dog is relationship building.
Contact Nicola for more information about this package. 🐾

30/09/2025

So so excited to now be a Faculty advisor for the VSA programme (Victoria Stilwell academy). The best course in the industry and I'll be a part of nurturing people on their way to joining such an amazing team. 🤩🤩

30/09/2025

I'm in the process of creating October's newsletter.
If you haven't already subscribed and you'd like to receive it, simply head to the website and fill in your email on the pop up box.
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Easy peasy 🤩

The Poochie People. Canine behaviour practitioner. Separation anxiety expert. Victoria Stilwell Positively Dog Trainer.

30/09/2025

When just two weeks ago you couldn't cope even for a few seconds when Mum left but now you can handle 10 minutes as easily and calmly as this 🫶

29/09/2025

Separation anxiety is a term used a lot and not always in the right context.
Some separation type behaviours are 'normal' for example, following you to the door when you leave and being excited when you return.
The 'big three' behaviours that I look for to determine whether a dog has separation issues are:
1) Consistently vocalising during alone time
2) Eliminating during alone time when they are usually fully toilet trained
3) Destructive behaviour when alone
If you're worried about your dog during alone time, the best way to assess them is to set up a pet cam.
Remember, if you see concerning behaviour. Don't panic. I work with dogs with SA every day.
There is hope 🌟

28/09/2025

Bunnies, bunnies and more bunnies 🐰

26/09/2025

Did you read my blog last week about flooding?
I mentioned the dog communication ladders.
Here are some great visuals to further help to understand the blog. If you didn't read it, it's available to read on the website at anytime.
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