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Pawsitive Canine I am an Exmouth based Dog Trainer, behaviour coach and holistic wellbeing provider.
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✨New puppy training Classes!✨🚨Get in quick to avoid disappointment 3 Spaces left 🚨🐶 Puppy Classes ~ Starting Thursday 22...
09/08/2024

✨New puppy training Classes!✨

🚨Get in quick to avoid disappointment 3 Spaces left 🚨

🐶 Puppy Classes ~ Starting Thursday 22nd August 7-8pm

Want to learn….
✔️how to teach your puppy to engage
✔️to teach them come when called
✔️lead walking
✔️impulse control
✔️Confidence in everyday life and so much more.
✔️proper socialisation
✔️ body language
✔️nutrition
And loads more ….

Classes run for 6 weeks in Exmouth @ Knappes cross community centre.
PM me for more information or to book your place.

Can’t wait to meet you and your pups 😊

This September me and Spirit are taking part in Nowzad Snowdon trek. Our goal is to raise over £300 for this awesome cha...
09/08/2024

This September me and Spirit are taking part in Nowzad Snowdon trek. Our goal is to raise over £300 for this awesome charity in just over a month 😬 if you don’t know what Nowzad do then go and check them out! And please please please help me and Spirit hit our goal!

Any donation greatly appreciated and sharings caring ✌🏻

https://www.justgiving.com/page/d-j-spence-1723192726496?utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=page%2Fd-j-spence-1723192726496&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=pfp-share

📣Check out Tuesdays Scent squad working their  little noses in a different location. We had the awesome Andy PullTaking ...
08/08/2024

📣Check out Tuesdays Scent squad working their little noses in a different location. We had the awesome Andy PullTaking pictures. Check out his Instagram www.instagram.com/andypull_photography to book a photo shoot.

If you fancy harnessing your dogs super power and a chance to join the scent squad come and join out next scentwork beginners class starting Monday 19th Aug, 7-8pm in Exmouth. All kit provided. PM me for details and a booking link 😊

✨Classes coming soon! ✨Here’s what’s coming up ….Get booking!…🐾Next Beginners Scentwork (6 weeks)- Monday 19th August 7-...
06/08/2024

✨Classes coming soon! ✨

Here’s what’s coming up ….Get booking!…

🐾Next Beginners Scentwork (6 weeks)- Monday 19th August 7-8pm~ 4 Spaces

🐾This and That class - mixture of fun tricks and fun ‘obedience’ (6 weeks) - Monday 19th August 8:10pm ~ 5 Spaces

🐾Puppy Classes (6 weeks)~ Thursday 22nd August, 7-8pm ~ 4 Spots

🐾Adolescent Classes (6 weeks) ~ Thursday 22nd August, 8:10pm ~ 3 Spots

pm me for booking links or more information.

Who’s scentsquading tomorrow (Tuesday 6th) 7pm meet at furniture store carpark on liverton industrial estate. £10. Suita...
05/08/2024

Who’s scentsquading tomorrow (Tuesday 6th) 7pm meet at furniture store carpark on liverton industrial estate. £10. Suitable for those who have completed beginners scentwork classes. Bring along your Kong pieces 😊

New classes being released in the next few days so keep those eyes peeled 👀But for now share your pooches enjoying the s...
03/08/2024

New classes being released in the next few days so keep those eyes peeled 👀

But for now share your pooches enjoying the summer hols 😊☀️

02/08/2024
30/07/2024

No group walks folks, it’s only getting hotter so stay home and cool 😎

Very behind posting this but check out these awesome Scentwork graduates! These guys have worked their little paws off 🐾...
30/07/2024

Very behind posting this but check out these awesome Scentwork graduates! These guys have worked their little paws off 🐾

They have all learnt how to indicate on target odour, how to retrieve certain target odour and how to search in various setups like line ups and vehicles as well as loads more.

Superstars ⭐️ The next new block of scentwork will be being released later today so comment below if you want a spot!

29/07/2024

☀️Heads up re group walks tomorrow, will be keeping an eye on the temperature as the evening will no doubt get more humid. It currently looks likely to be a cancel but will confirm by midday ☀️

For anyone waiting for a message response or August dates I will get them out over the next day or so. We currently camp...
28/07/2024

For anyone waiting for a message response or August dates I will get them out over the next day or so. We currently camping In a beautiful spot in wales 😍 How have you started the summer holidays? ….

✨Last chance to book✨
28/07/2024

✨Last chance to book✨

Who fancies a doggy nutrition chat with Q&A?…..

Join me Monday 29th July, 7pm (about 1 1/2hours) @ Knappes cross community centre Exmouth. £15 per person (humans only)…..

This talk will give you the skills to ……

🥩understand how to read your dogs food label to make an educated decision. Whether that be kibble, wet food, raw etc.
🍗Understand why a good diet is so important.
🍎Understand how food affects our dog’s behaviour.
🌱Understand what to feed to get the best from your dog.
🥒Q&A
☕️tea and biscuits 🍪

So what are you waiting for… I know some of you were asking for this.

Who fancies a doggy nutrition chat with Q&A?…..Join me Monday 29th July, 7pm (about 1 1/2hours) @ Knappes cross communit...
23/07/2024

Who fancies a doggy nutrition chat with Q&A?…..

Join me Monday 29th July, 7pm (about 1 1/2hours) @ Knappes cross community centre Exmouth. £15 per person (humans only)…..

This talk will give you the skills to ……

🥩understand how to read your dogs food label to make an educated decision. Whether that be kibble, wet food, raw etc.
🍗Understand why a good diet is so important.
🍎Understand how food affects our dog’s behaviour.
🌱Understand what to feed to get the best from your dog.
🥒Q&A
☕️tea and biscuits 🍪

So what are you waiting for… I know some of you were asking for this.

This weeks group walks was lovely, the sun was shining, the dogs did fantastically and we had lovely chats as usual. As ...
19/07/2024

This weeks group walks was lovely, the sun was shining, the dogs did fantastically and we had lovely chats as usual. As well as being a great way to work on your dogs lead walking, confidence etc. around other dogs these walks are a great way of being social with likeminded doggy parents 😊☀️

17/07/2024

Check out Mondays awesome trick training class! 🐾

These guys have been working amazingly hard perfecting some of the tricks we’ve been working on. Trick training is so fun and these guys are always shattered by the end 😊

Who fancies group walks tomorrow, Tuesday 16th, 7pm. £10, Otter estuary carpark. South farm hill road 😊Open to anyone wh...
15/07/2024

Who fancies group walks tomorrow, Tuesday 16th, 7pm. £10, Otter estuary carpark. South farm hill road 😊

Open to anyone who has previously attended classes or 1-2-1’s with me. These are a chance to work on your skills in an outdoor environment, around other dogs with me on hand to go over questions etc.

If you fancy joining but haven’t done a 1-2-1 or class yet do get in touch. I do have a few weekday 1-2-1 slots left this month 😊

We’ve had a fab time away camping and competing! This has however put me behind on admin so if you have messaged me and ...
15/07/2024

We’ve had a fab time away camping and competing! This has however put me behind on admin so if you have messaged me and are waiting for a response I’ll be catching up over the next couple of days 😊

I’ve delayed posting this because it’s a long one but needs to be said…Lately there has been increases in dog attacks an...
11/07/2024

I’ve delayed posting this because it’s a long one but needs to be said…Lately there has been increases in dog attacks and fatalities 😢 My heart goes out to all the families, victims and the dogs. Following these are mass amounts of social media opinions flinging around.

The thing that I see as a huge contributing factor within social media posts following these tragedies is a massive lack of education. People calling out other dog breeds because their dog ‘wouldn’t hurt a fly’, the whole it’s how you raise them and many more. Now this is a dangerous mentality to have. Let me talk about it…

So one of the last confirmed breed was a Belgian malinois. A breed me and my family share our life with. Like many Malinois he’s intelligent, loyal, loving and agile but he’s also impulsive, hot headed and likes to push boundaries. Genetic at its finest. Do I love him dearly…. Yes (well most days 😅) but do I 100% trust him…. Absolutely not, nor do I 100% trust my other dogs. That being said if my dogs were having an off day I know for sure I would rather it be my spaniel I have a bite from than my malinois….Why? Because the size, bite strength and intent would be so much less severe.

What I’m trying to say is any animal (yep that’s us humans too) can injure and kill. To keep trying to sugar coat certain dog breeds deeming them ‘Nanny dogs’ etc is where problems start. Start respecting the animal you have in your home, research and educate. To know the calibre of your dog and what they could be capable of. Yes they may never have set a foot out of place but they could! Hell we don’t all walk round being aggressive, picking fights but anyone can have an off day.

In my opinion having a dog has gotten out of control. There are huge gaps in education and many people don’t research anymore. Breeding is just a money maker for many and rescues are over run. Respecting dogs for what they are has gone to pot. Working, strong breeds are becoming more popular and spend most of their life with a daily 45 mins chasing a ball. People pick up trainers when there are problems rather than deeming training as a mandatory part of having a dog from the start. When problems do arise people lack management and many resort to rehoming their dog to be someone else’s problem.

Now before anyone comes at me for basically spelling out dogs are dogs I do love my dogs dearly, spoil them, they are family members, understand they have emotions but for me to believe they can’t or won’t ever be the predatory dog within does them a huge injustice.

📣 ONLY 1 SPACE LEFT 📣🐶 Has your adorable puppy hit 6 months and turned into a monster?….Or maybe your adult dog has some...
09/07/2024

📣 ONLY 1 SPACE LEFT 📣

🐶 Has your adorable puppy hit 6 months and turned into a monster?….

Or maybe your adult dog has some undesirable behaviours?….

Our adolescent/ adult course is the place to be and we have limited space starting…

🐶Thursday 11th July 8:10pm ~ 4 spaces left

This is a 6 week course Tailored around your dogs individual abilities and working on ……

🐾solid recall with distractions
🐾loose lead walking with distractions
🐾body language
🐾getting ready for real life situations
🐾good socialisation
🐾engagement
🐾impulse control
🐾confidence building
🐾nutrition
And lots more.

Held in Exmouth, Get in touch for a booking link!

No scent squad again tomorrow (Tuesday eve) unfortunately🐾 don’t worry though we will be back to it in a fortnight 😊
08/07/2024

No scent squad again tomorrow (Tuesday eve) unfortunately🐾 don’t worry though we will be back to it in a fortnight 😊

The awesome adolescent/ adult class graduates from this week. We were missing the lovely Buddy 🙁 These guys have been su...
07/07/2024

The awesome adolescent/ adult class graduates from this week. We were missing the lovely Buddy 🙁 These guys have been super fun to teach and I look forward to seeing their future progress. Also check out their balancing skills with the egg and spoon, loose lead race 😂

If you have an adolescent/ adult dog that could use a bit of training get in touch for the new class starting this Thursday 11th July, 8:10pm. 2 spots left!

🐶 Has your adorable puppy hit 6 months and turned into a monster?….Or maybe your adult dog has some undesirable behaviou...
06/07/2024

🐶 Has your adorable puppy hit 6 months and turned into a monster?….

Or maybe your adult dog has some undesirable behaviours?….

Our adolescent/ adult course is the place to be and we have limited space starting…

🐶Thursday 11th July 8:10pm ~ 2 spaces left

This is a 6 week course Tailored around your dogs individual abilities and working on ……

🐾solid recall with distractions
🐾loose lead walking with distractions
🐾body language
🐾getting ready for real life situations
🐾good socialisation
🐾engagement
🐾impulse control
🐾confidence building
🐾nutrition
And lots more.

Held in Exmouth, Get in touch for a booking link!

Who’s Joining Tomorrow evenings group walk?.. Tuesday 2nd July, 7pm at wheathill plantation carpark. £10. Group walks ar...
01/07/2024

Who’s Joining Tomorrow evenings group walk?.. Tuesday 2nd July, 7pm at wheathill plantation carpark. £10.

Group walks are open to anyone who’s done classes or 1-2-1’s with me (message me if you’re unsure). They are a way of proofing the skills you are working on. This could be anything from reactivity to lead walking.

Comment below if you will be joining and pm me if you would like to give these a go and I’ll message you info to get started 😊

✨What’s On July✨Here’s what’s coming up ….Get booking!…🐾Puppy Classes (6 weeks)~ Thursday 11th July , 7-8pm ~ FULL! (Tak...
30/06/2024

✨What’s On July✨

Here’s what’s coming up ….Get booking!…

🐾Puppy Classes (6 weeks)~ Thursday 11th July , 7-8pm ~ FULL! (Taking wait list)

🐾Adolescent Classes (6 weeks) ~ Thursday 11th July , 8:10pm ~ 2 Spots

🐾Next Beginners Scentwork (6 weeks)-Mid July (tbc) 7-8pm~ let me know if you would like a spot.

pm me for booking links

Lots of misinformation doing the rounds at the moment about what to do when a dog is over heating. In particular a post ...
28/06/2024

Lots of misinformation doing the rounds at the moment about what to do when a dog is over heating. In particular a post advising to only use towels and tepid water. This is incorrect and please report if you see that post as it could lose a life! For correct information please see the post below and share share share!

Is it true that if we use cold water on heat stroke pets they will go into shock?

One of the most common things we still hear is that we can only use tepid water on a pet with heat stroke, incase they get some complications like hypothermic overshoot, peripheral vasoconstriction hindering a cooling response, and cardiogenic shock...

We have heard not to use cold water in case it causes shock... this rarely happens!

But guess what? In a recent study over 26% of dogs presented with heat stroke died, with flat faced breeds making up nearly half of heat stroke cases seen in the study.

You should:

💧Get someone to call the local veterinary practice and tell them you're going to travel down with a heat stroke patient
💧Pour, hose or if possible immerse the pet in very cold water (this should obviously be done under constant supervision, ensuring the head is fully above water and immersion should not be attempted if the animal is too large, or you are unable to do so without hurting yourself)
💧NB: If using a hose pipe, make sure it has run through until cold, as they can often contain water that is extremely hot in the tubing initially
💧Do not drape in towels and leave them in situ. Keep the cold water flowing.
💧Move to a cool, shaded area
💧Prepare to transport to vets in a cold, air conditioned car

In studies they found that:

🌅International consensus from sports medicine organisations supports treating EHS with early rapid cooling by immersing the casualty in cold water.
🌅Ice-water immersion has been shown to be highly effective in exertional heat stroke, with a zero fatality rate in large case series of younger, fit patients.
🌅Hyperthermic individuals were cooled twice as fast by Cold Water Immersion as by passive recovery.
🌅No complications occurred during the treatment of three older patients with severe heat stroke were treated with cold‐water immersion.
🌅Cold water immersion (CWI) is the preferred cooling modality in EHS guidelines and the optimal method applicable to UK Service Personnel
🌅Studies suggest using either ice-water or cold-water immersion

The best intervention is PREVENTION, but if you find yourself with an animal with heat stroke, using cold water either by pouring, hosing or ideally (if safe) immersion then this may help reduce their temperature to safe levels while you transport to a veterinary practice.

Read more below:

https://www.vetvoices.co.uk/post/cool-icy-cold-or-tepid

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Teaching you force free, ethical, fun ways to understanding your dog.

I am an Exmouth based Dog Behaviourist covering Devon. I have been qualified since 2014 and I am a full associate member of the Canine Behaviour Centre. I am also certified in emergency dog first aid and also hold a diploma in animal grooming so you know that your pooch in safe hands. I use a positive approach and canine enrichment to strengthen the bond between dog and owner.

My aim is to help you and your family live in harmony with your four legged friend and understand the reasons behind any unwanted behaviours. Whether it be from basic puppy training to more reactive aggressive dogs I will help you understand and find a solution that works for you, your dog and your family.