The Poochie People

23/03/2025

Miss Inca has had lots to tell me this weekend.
We've put the world to rights together ❤️

22/03/2025

We love a dog led walk.
What do your dog walks look like?
Are you mainly focused on getting from A to B or getting your steps in?
Or are you allowing your dog to engage in natural dog behaviour?
My dog is very nose focused. So when choosing where we will walk each day I take into consideration his experience.
I can go on a walk for me anytime I like.
He can only go for a walk when I take him on one. And it's the highlight of his day.
This is his walk.
Don't forget to appreciate your dogs point of view today 🫶

21/03/2025

We didn't get photos on every walk this week but here are a selection we did get!
Invoices have been sent.
Have a great weekend all 🐾

21/03/2025

It's back!!
I'm so excited to see Victoria and one of my fellow VSPDTs Jo showing how fabulous they are!
Just a little note about the title.
This was a channel 4 decision and it does have a good reason behind it. Whilst as positive trainers we don't like the term 'bad' when referring to dogs who are struggling with behaviour challenges, sadly the general public does! So the idea behind this is that it draws in the viewers and that is then more people who can benefit from seeing force free, positive dog training on TV!

20/03/2025

Just as a reminder for my behaviour clients whose dog's are dog reactive, fear aggressive or noise phobic..... I've been in your position with this little guy.
My own dog Twinkle.
When I adopted him, he was all three!!
Never, in a million years did I think I'd ever be able to take him to a busy restaurant and have him lay down calmly next to me throughout.
Now, this is one of his favourite activities, people watching!
Yes, it took time. Yes, it took patience.
But, if you're in the trenches right now, remember that I have been in your shoes and I will be with you every step of the journey ✨️

19/03/2025

How clever is Bandit's Mum from Blonde Bakery !
🤩🤩

19/03/2025

I am now off for a couple of days.
Katie, Christy and Jo are manning the fort so please use the chat facility on the app if you need to pass any info on to the ladies Thursday and Friday.
We won't be doing video stories these days.
I will upload photos to socials and send out invoices on Friday evening as usual.
This is my first time off since Christmas so I won't be replying to messages until I'm back on Monday.
Thanks everyone ☺️

18/03/2025

Such a lovely walk with this handsome boy today to do some reassessments with him ✨️

17/03/2025

❗️Bookings❗️
I'll be beginning the April rota this afternoon. If you haven't already booked your walks for April and you know what you need, please do get those booked.
Thank you ☺️

15/03/2025

So honoured to know these absolutely amazing ladies! Can't wait to see you both waving your Positively flags in the new series soon!
Channel 4, date released soon!

15/03/2025

Let's talk puppies....
Whether you're a pet professional or a dog guardian, what would be your biggest piece of advice for a new puppy guardian?
Comment below ⬇️
I'll go first....

14/03/2025

Nothing fills me with more joy than receiving videos from my behaviour clients showing their dog enjoying life again.
Lovely Xena, at her most fearful barely trotted into her own garden. Here she is zooming around it! Such a beautiful girl 🫶

14/03/2025

Betty would like to remind you all that invoices are due today so if those could be settled before Monday that would be appreciated.
There are some outstanding from February also which I'll chase individually when I get time.
Thank you 😊

14/03/2025

We've had all the weathers this week haven't we!!
We're mid way through March already!
I will be making a starting on the April rota on Monday so if you know what bookings you need in April, do please get those booked in.
Next week I am only working Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. There is cover for walks on Thursday and Friday but info will need to be sent via the chat feature on the app those days as I won't be picking up messages. There won't be video stories those days either.
Thanks everyone ☺️

14/03/2025

Did you know that there are FREE doggie courses on the Positively site?
There are also lots that are available at a very affordable cost.
Check them out at www.positively.com
Bonus points if you can find yours truly somewhere on the site 👀👀

Supercharge your relationship with your dog using renowned dog trainer Victoria Stilwell's Positively ecosystem of online courses, articles, podcast episodes and videos.

13/03/2025

Barney has no regrets. He'd do it all again.

13/03/2025

There are a couple of new bits on the website.
Can anyone spot them? 👀

The Poochie People. Dog walker and behaviour services based in Rawcliffe York.

13/03/2025

Christy has joined us this week on a Tuesday and a Thursday. She was already bank staff so some of you may have already met her.
If you meet her over the next week or so, please make her feel welcome.
All of the team are experienced and fully insured 😊