K-n9ne Behaviour & Training Service

13/07/2023

We love our Advisers.

Here at CAM, we have an advisory board of experts who give us their time, their knowledge, and allow us to consult them on all things arthritis so that we have the most up to date, cutting edge info to pass on to you.

Andrew Hale is one of those Advisers.

This quote is form a recent article he wrote for us titled:
Slow is the way to go!

You can read the full article here:
https://caninearthritis.co.uk/member-zone/cam-advisers/adviser-articles/slow-is-the-way-to-go/

(you will need to be CAM Member to access)
https://caninearthritis.co.uk/get-involved/become-a-cam-member/

03/03/2023

If you see a person with a reactive dog help them out.
Cross the street or give them space.

If you've never had a leash reactive dog, congrats!
All breeds, all sizes and all age dogs can be leash reactive. These are not "bad dogs" or "untrained" dogs. They are simply dogs with some big feelings.
They may be scared of your dog, they may feel frustrated by their leash, they may be in pain, they may have a negative experience with seeing other dogs while out on leash.
These dogs need more space.
Help out by giving some space, stop throwing a ball until you are further away and if you are in a park or other public space where leashes are required, leash your dog.

Remember, dogs that have big feelings on their leash do not need punishment, no matter the breed or size.
They need to feel safe with the person on the other end of the leash and the people and dogs around them.

24/02/2023

We will be at My Pet HQ in Morpeth with our Life of Riley Dog Beds this Saturday

We are in store to allow people to see and try out our luxury wool beds but if you have a training question please feel free to call in..

08/02/2023

See us in action!

02/02/2023

🗣 Roll up, roll up!

To celebrate the launch of our new BBC One series 24/7 Pet Hospital, we’ve teamed up with BBC North to host an amazing dog agility course in Hardwick Park, Sedgefield, tomorrow!

Bring your canine companion along to have a go at the course and get a photo on the grassed area next to the park’s visitor centre. 📸

Our team will be at the park from 9am to 2pm and we’d love to meet you and your dogs!

📆 Friday 3 February
⏰ 9:00am - 2:00pm
📍 Hardwick Park, Sedgefield, Stockton-on-Tees TS21 2DN

25/01/2023

We are excited to tell you about our new free download!

We have been asked to write something on puppy caregiving for a while now, so we have been working hard behind the scenes to make it happen. And its' finally here!!

This one is more about prevention rather than treatment, and when it comes to interventions; earlier = better.

We all want our furry friends to live long and happy lives, and reducing the risks and identifying OA concerns from an early age is the best way to make that happen.

This guide is designed for everyone thinking about getting (or have already got) a new puppy - but also for breeders, puppy classes, vet practices, etc. We would love this guide to be included in puppy packs from vets and breeders!

Take a look and download for free here:https://caninearthritis.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/CAM-Puppy-Guidance-Caregiver-Handout.pdf

19/01/2023

New Year – New Opportunities!

Did you know that we offer a range of volunteering roles at the zoo? From helping the keepers muck out our animals, to supporting visitors and caring for our grounds; we have a wide range of exciting positions available!

Whether you want to ‘get your hands dirty’, or prefer to spend time watching the animals and chatting to people about them - being out in the fresh air, in beautiful surroundings and spending time in the company of our fantastic animals is an amazing experience... but don’t take our word for it - here’s what some of our current volunteers have to say:

‘I’ve loved being in the house with the new fruit bats. I’ve really enjoyed watching them, learning about them and chatting to the visitors about them. Definitely now one of my favourite species!’ Laura, Walk-Through Volunteer

‘Colleagues at the zoo are some of the friendliest and inspiring people I could hope to work with. My confidence has grown with every volunteering shift allowing me to consider ways to develop my skills further’. Philip, Visitor Engagement Volunteer

‘I've loved the opportunity to learn all about the wild animals and find out about their quirky personalities. Tobias the tapir is a firm favourite of mine'. Brooke, Keeper Volunteer

We will be holding volunteer open days in the next few weeks, so to find out more and register your interest, please visit

https://www.northumberlandzoo.co.uk/plan-your-visit/about-us/volunteer

18/01/2023

behaviours that we have taught & want to continue to see, need to be maintained throughout our dogs lives…..

Susan Garrett shared a post on Instagram: "Whenever you look at behavior, you are either growing something, you’re maintaining something you’ve previously trained, or you’re retraining something that’s fallen apart. All behavior is either going north or south. It doesn’t stay neutral becau...

17/01/2023

We’re pretty busy at mo and don’t often post on Facebook…
but whose dog(s) love a ?
Riley & Sully both love snow. Both boys have joint / muscle issues so we need to be careful and avoid slips and falls.. but they still get to have plenty of fun
Have a good day all & wrap up warm if you’re going out..

25/12/2022

We’d like to thank all our lovely clients & dogs for the last year, it’s been great working with you all
We hope you have a lovely Christmas 🐾🐾

01/12/2022

30/09/2022

We’ve been away visiting family & completing the London 26.2 mile SHINE Walk.

We have limited availability for new clients this month…
If you are welcoming a new pup to the family we do advise if you are after our 1:1 training to try and book in advance
For those with an anxious fearful dog we will do our best to fit you in but we do limit our working client list

08/09/2022

A sad day…. RIP our Queen, thank you for your service

16/08/2022

Just because a dog behaves well in societies eyes, does not make their human a dog expert.

I see plenty of 'well behaved' dogs trying to communicate with their humans but their communication falling on deaf ears. I see scared dogs, uncomfortable and unhappy dogs that get praised for being quiet and well behaved.

There are people out there that work tirelessly at being amazing advocates for their dog. That understand their dog. That continue to educate themselves about dogs. Some of these people have dogs that walk beautifully with them, that love everything and everyone, who hang off every word they say and some of these people have a dog who society deems as badly behaved. There are so many factors that contribute to how a dog behaves. Their human is just a part of it. There are plenty of dogs who struggle but have amazing humans.

Many dogs walk around with people who think they are amazing dog people but who dont realise that they actually just got lucky and have a dog that is well behaved inspite of them, not because of them.

A person that can get their dog to obey them says nothing about their understanding about dogs as a species.

The people that really impress me are the people that make no apology for putting themselves out for their dog.

The people that walk their dog at 5am in the morning because their dog is socially sensitive and that's the best time to walk them.

The people that make no apology for not being able to come out because their dog is under the weather or may need comforting in a firestorm.

The people who sit on the floor because they dont want to disturb their dog.

The people that dont take their dog to the pub because although they would love it, they know their dog doesnt.

The people that have bubble wrapped the whole of their house to protect their furniture whilst they support their new dog who is terrified of the world. (Yes this is a client I have at the moment who I think is amazing!).

The people that are brave enough to tell other people to not stroke their dog whilst the other person looks at them like they are mad, because all dogs love to be stroked by strangers, right?

The people that always know that they need to learn more about dogs because they cannot possibly know everything about such a complex, beautiful species.

So if you want to impress with how great you are with dogs. Dont try and get them to sit, give paw or lie down. Show what YOU can do for your dog, not what they can do for you.

To all the lovely people out there that constantly impress me with their efforts to be better humans for their dogs. Dont listen to the people who think they know best. Keep up the good work.

I will let you into a little secret. Training dogs to do things is pretty easy. But understanding them, being able to communicate with them,compromising for them, earning their love and trust but not expecting it and being their advocate, is not always quite so easy.

You can be lucky enough to have dogs that fit in with the world easily, all your life. But dont assume that because a dog is not behaving the way society thinks they should, that it is the humans fault or because they dont know anything about dogs.

All dogs are unique and untill you have spent time with every single one of them, you still have a lot to learn 😉

09/08/2022

As many know we have been working on bringing the bed we made for our own dog Riley to life, the beds will available to order soon but they have their first outing… if you’d like to come and see them we will be at The North East Dog Festival on 3rd - 4th September.
Come say Hi 👋

22/07/2022

Cornell University researchers have provided the first documentation that dogs' sense of smell is integrated with their vision and other unique parts of the brain, shedding new light on how dogs experience and navigate the world.

16/07/2022

Sorry we haven’t posted much of late, but we have been busy on our next chapter Life of Riley Dog Beds, that is coming soon…

This does mean that we will be reducing the number of working clients and as such we are now full and have no availability for any NEW clients to start until September…
if you would still like our help, please feel free to message as we do have a waiting list 🐾🐾

15/04/2022

Pain can cause changes in your dogs behaviour..
The attached link is worth a read 🐾🐾

Limping and stiffness can be caused by several different conditions. The most common being acute injuries and skeletal issues like osteoarthritis (OA). As many as 80% of dogs over 8 years old have OA in one or more joints. And dogs are constantly getting up to mischief getting in accidents so we see...

24/03/2022

Why canine rehabilitation should be canine specific, considering their unique functional movement requirements and potential.

22/03/2022

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16/01/2022

CAM's top advice of the week!
Walking is great for your dog's muscles and joint fluid health. But keep a watch on their gait and posture. If you see any signs of weakness, stop the walk.
Have a great Sunday folks!

31/12/2021

We would like to wish you all the best for the New Year

24/12/2021

We hope you all have a lovely Christmas & all the best for the New Year xx

14/11/2021

Update - I’m am now fully booked and have no availability for any new clients until January 2022. If you specifically want my help and you’re happy to wait or you are planning on getting a new puppy and want to plan ahead then please feel free to contact me.

14/11/2021

09/11/2021

Whether you have an old dog or a young pup I often talk about flooring & the impact it may have on our dogs… please have a read of Gemma’s excellent post

06/11/2021

Tonight will be another night of Fireworks. If your dog finds the loud bangs scary then from 6pm Classic FM will be presenting another night of soothing classical music to help your pets relax

22/09/2021

Are you missing the signs that your dog could be in pain. Pain can and does change our dogs behaviour.
Give Canine Arthritis Management a follow, your dog may not be experiencing any pain now but at least you will then know the signs to look out for..
If your dog is already on medication and you think they are still in pain, speak to your vet and ask them for a review.

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