Art of the mutt Helpline

12/01/2021

No touch
No talk
No eye contact!

All should know this, dog owners or not. Eye contact being one of the main reason for the miscommunication between us, plus the understanding that we are very intimidating beings.

No matter the emotional state we are in, when we want to do something not much will stop us..

I'll admit I can chat on this forever but still get a bit nervous before videos or writing, yet here I am, trying to push out of my comfort zone!

I don't know if people will watch or how many will see, but even just one makes a ripple of consciousness to break the fear or reality that creates this circle of mistrust & anxiety....

Nature way, is the only way!

10/01/2021

To roam with a dog grounds you back to the beginning, when walking in sync you receive natural healing!

When you clear the mind, moving with the only purpose and intent to keep the peace: no anger or judgement just an unwavering spirit that can't be beat.



Yet instead of truly gaining the knowledge from their test, we see them as less and make shows and carry them around still looking for that freedom we want, or sadly the love from another human but can't commit to the growth only heart ache can get!



This is why I'm a behaviourist not a trainer and believe the dog is here to help us with so much more! If we are willing to listen...

It's why I love what I do, for the dog as much as it is for you!

17/12/2020

Home is not just where the heart is!!

A lot of the time we look at a behaviour and try to solve the problem that is acting out in that moment!

Yet a majority of the time this is an action of a deeper rooted programme that is running!

Most of what I see is insecurities and the only way to keep up appearances is to project dominant energy, that's actually a fear response not aggressive behaviour!

What you have in your own home is a key sign, I often get told inside is fine or controllable yet here is my list of what I see....

Barking excessively (people or noise)

Barking at you to give orders

Unable to leave balls or toys alone!

Won't be groomed or deep massage all over

Follow you to every room, can't leave your side!

Can't let you have an excited voice or energy without joining in (dancing, laughing with children)

Watching like a Hawk for any food, more so what's in your hand!

Runs a mile when hovering or any house work being done.

Jumps all over the sofa and you or won't move from it

Runs away every time it has something it should not, then turns into a tug of war!

There are many ways to look for a solution but I can promise there is no quicker way than, looking at the little details before addressing the bigger picture!

They spend most of their time in our home environment, so why wouldn't it be key to the mind set we will be taking and helping guide each other on this journey through life!

Trust, loyalty and respect
I truly believe nature knows best
When there is harmony in the pack
The possibility for humanity is limitless

I can still get in my own way too, as I try to always practice what I preach in an effort to give 100% in what I do!

Thank you for the inspiration and support.

11/12/2020

In watching this again you can clearly see why I say a harness gives you no control over the mind and you just become an anchor for the body, hoping nothing snaps or you let go!!

08/12/2020

A pet and an a animal, many can get confused!

I see it as we all the right, to protect and respect the land we choose!

The rest is for us to play with, in a language without words!

Yet it's nice to pass them on, to show what we have learned!

It's not about miracles but information you can work with!

Comment from author about the article: I wrote this while up 3 times last night and then had to sleep on the sofa because I put an animal in the cage but I will only let a pet come out! This is about way more than money to me, it's about the life I and most that can live that is not mentally healthy... And we know it, just like the animals until something dramatic happens we never think to change it!

25/11/2020

I also got told last week that after a 30 minutes chat with a different customer, the dog was making nowhere near as much fuss!

Don't hesitate, dogs are what I do and no question is to big or small...

17/11/2020

I know we are all doing the best to our ability and knowledge but if you are living in hope that you don't drop the lead or nothing snaps!

It doesn't need to be this way, keep looking for answers or give me a call today!

No time like now, to begin a better connection in your pack!

To save your wrist and your back...

11/11/2020

First job of the day turns into a bitch clean! Dog was well chuffed as one was an intact ball, we now have a clean beach and helped mother earth!

04/11/2020

This is a rant and a shameful response that I got triggered this morning. It's never easy to work with dogs around the general public, but this is not made easier by those that wish to make us feel even worse because our dogs reactions...

Just like many times after dogs have done their thing, there was no longer a problem!

The only issue left was us humans and sadly because she also told me to go catch covid!
I didn't hold back and sadly let out some of my lifes frustration...

All I can do is hope I listen to the lesson from nature and move forward quicker!

03/11/2020

Another more confident soul, all because I stopped to said hello! To help change someones life for better is life changing for me, as I fulfilled my purpose and others get to find their own or continue on a fresh new road!

Life never has to be a drain, each day the pack is ready to follow us to a brighter place.

Remember firstly it's okay to say, I'm not okay!

We all need some guidance and support to find our own way!

22/10/2020

Don't stay stuck, give us a buzz ;)

28/09/2020

🛇 Use your Manners! 🛇
The Sniff test - Stop doing that!
The sniff test - a badly engrained habit that society has been taught, without a clear understanding of what they're actually doing.

🚩When you reach out towards a dog, you are using body pressure AT them, giving them no time to assess whether you are safe & whether they require further investigation to pick up your information. You are forcing an interaction of a relationship that hasn't had time to develop. To some dogs, this is quite rude & the reason a lot of dogs snap at or bite people. This can cause alot of behavioral issues because of layered stress due to forced interactions.

🚩If they are on lead, they have no where to go if they are sensitive to spacial pressure, so can end up shutting down, shying away or snapping at your hand so you back off. This is an example of how a dog is now using pressure to turn off pressure & make you back off so they aren't so stressed.

🚩People think by offering your hand it can give the dog time to sniff to know you're friendly... they can sniff without being forced to sniff your hand.Their noses are far more superior than ours & they don't need close contact forced upon them to smell you.

🚩Some dogs might not want to know you. You have no relationship with them and that's perfectly fine. They aren't your dog so you don't need to touch them or steal pats for your own satisfaction.

🤔 If you are meeting a dog, what should you do?
⚠Ask the owner if you can interact with their dog. Not all people want strangers touching their dogs. Especially strangers who you are unlikely to see again.
⚠Stand up straight & relaxed, with your hands at your side.
⚠Ignore the dog & talk to the owner.
⚠Don't stare at the dog & don't try to force an interaction by going in for a pat. If the dog wants to know you, it will come up to you & sniff around. Usually they will move away & then come back for a second sniffathon. Some dogs will bunt your hands & wag their tails, which are good signs that you're likely an accepted new friend. Give them a few slow pats down their back (NOT THEIR HEAD) & then stop. Is the dog happy? Has it accepted your interaction? This will determine whether you can give it more pats.

🐶This is a more stress free option for dogs & a reason why in consultations we can develop a good level of trust, especially with fearful dogs & aggressive dogs, without a bunch of negative side effects from forced interactions.

09/09/2020

I'm no hero but I'll always talk to Anyone I see, this was the first time that I've met some that was helping another lost soul...(over cov19)

Su***de conversations should never be taboo, now more than ever we need each other!

I honestly can't say it enough as a great man once did!

To keep repeating the same pattern and expecting different results, is the definition of insanity ~Einstein

02/07/2020

Some mornings I am woken up at dawn, she absolutely loves nature and so by sunrise we try to get outside. By this time it can feel like the afternoon to me and I can take my time more, while letting little one enjoy the birds, I got to help the dog learn to let the rest of life walk by.

As always in the moments of us trying to give extra guidance, the universe will hear us and in this case the older gentleman throw the food my way!

Remember do not wish for an easy challenge, but the strength and patience to pass it..

You will always surprise yourself!

25/06/2020

Day 8 of 25 Pressups for 25 days to help raise awareness for Su***de & Mental Health.

23/06/2020

Day 6 of 25 Pressups for 25 days to help raise awareness for Su***de & Mental Health.

22/06/2020

This means alot to me as does my work, remember one call to me about your dogs behaviour. Will lower your blood pressure!

I know the first step is not easy, this is just wiggling your toes ;)

16/06/2020

As an animal lover you may find this video disturbing, I was shocked but not surprised to hear her mentioning these experiments were done in the late 60s.

There are many reasons why I do this but at the core there is a part of me that knows I'm trying to break this pattern of "learnt helplessness" and why I'm always looking to help others as I was helped, just with their information and realities of change!

I "believe" I can not write well and can never get all of the grammar or punctuation, right!

In this video you would see that dogs and us go far back in time but yet we still use them to understand ourselves better.

At any age (better when young) we can be conditioned and unconditioned, it's a fact! Although the idea that we and animals can not be rehabilitated and recover with a better understanding is the faults of only us

Once all fears are faced and all triggers desensitised or erased, the only thing left is balance and harmony.

It's not easy to break theses chains and often us or the animals can't enjoy the treats of life until we are out of the environment (including living beings) or out the other side of the muscle memory.

I promise you this! There is another side, I know because someone showed me and I here giving it to you too.

The only thing left is... When is now good for you?

https://youtu.be/CMp9rxN-LP0

The behavioral experiments that discovered learned helplessness To post suggestions, email me at [email protected] Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lad...

14/06/2020

We don't expect to see firefighters fearful of a blaze

You won't want your Doctor to be nervous before an operation

It would be no good if a police officer didn't like the dark

Now, if you hired a specialist they should not be afraid of their job

This is about vibrations and you can never lie to the dog

They are authentic to the core, knowing our inner emotions

Knowledge will gain understanding but not without any trust

This is no game to them, it's a matter of life or death

Many, if not all are willing to rescue or help a once unbalanced animal!
Although can you see the same in our own species?

Let me tell you why it's in my blood to find it..

Leaving home at 14, too young to work I did what I had to in order to earn that money, this obviously ended the way most do. Close to jail!

Luckily once I became the age to legally earn, I took every job I could upon this earth!

Many moons later over 20+ careers paths on, I was a father of two having come to the understanding I would just plod along.

Yet between my 4 year old son and seeing the Dog Whisperer on TV, I was in a daze because I was told of the idea of my child having ADHD, autism or ADD!

Within no time I could rewind my dreams, from the psychologist of the past, to Cesar Milan on TV. My head was full of a better understanding, able to see a future I was in control off!

That was over 10 years ago and I'm more determined than ever, this is my purpose in life and I'll never give it up!

We are all doing the best we can do but sometimes we need to know when to make a new move..

I once thought that other "professionals" offering no hope, would make me look better but the fact is it actually adds to more confusion, when a person feels no one can help or understands their frustration..

We are in the age of information and we each have a responsibility to ensure that if we truly want change, we should be truthful and authentic in everything we do and not just say.....

This is not a career for the money, it's a choice to be a service for all life!

I've been called many things over all my years, I still listen to none of them!

I am me and doing what life has trained me to do, listen and teach.

Together we can make a ripple for generations to see.

11/06/2020

No need to fear the helpline is hear!

11/06/2020

Due to another chat with someone on the advice they had been given by two trainers/behaviourist.

I feel this is needed more than ever because...

You should not be told to just avoid dogs at all cost! (professional no1)

You should not be told that maybe you should just move to quieter neighbourhood! (professional no2)

We are at a time where information is everywhere and we all know a little of something but...

I'd like to remind you that you don't get a dog to bark your self, so if they didn't actually touch the dog..

They are just hoping a few words can put you on track, so I'm giving a free voice before I hear more dog owners offered..... Prozac!

10/06/2020

I'm giving back the knowledge they gave me, this is more for them than you! As their love and loyalty is free, so is this advice to help create more harmony!

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