Hindes Hounds

26/11/2025

Not every quiet dog is calm.

Some are thinking.
Some are bracing.
Some are waiting to understand what you mean.

Stillness is information — not obedience.

Once you learn to read the difference, everything changes.
That’s where real understanding begins.
That’s where trust builds.

Calm isn’t the absence of movement.
It’s the presence of safety.

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24/11/2025

The Dog Who Taught Me About Forgiveness
Some dogs arrive with stories written into their bones.

And yet somehow, despite fear, confusion, or a rough start, they still leave space for trust to be rebuilt.

This dog taught me that forgiveness isn’t dramatic.
It’s quiet.
A soft eye.
A slower breath.
A small lean into your hand.

It’s never too late to repair a relationship.
Sometimes the tiniest signs are the beginning of everything.

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23/11/2025

A MUTT™ Perspective on Ideology in Dog Training

The dog-training profession is changing quickly. Recent “Joint Standards” published by several organisations show a trend toward defining a single interpretation of what counts as “ethical,” “humane,” or “evidence-based.” Some of this comes from genuine welfare concerns. But some positions are now being presented as universal, even when the underlying science is more nuanced.

I am not speaking for any organisation. I am speaking for the middle ground — the space that is becoming very quiet.

Dogs do not benefit from extremes, and neither do the people trying to help them. Good welfare, good science, and good practice all depend on context, clarity, and open discussion.

When unified standards are published, they do not stay purely advisory. They influence licensing decisions, insurance requirements, welfare enforcement, and eventually how courts interpret “accepted practice.” As a solicitor and behaviourist, I know how quickly definitions become embedded. That is why accuracy and balanced representation matter.

This is not a call for conflict.
It is a call for careful thinking.

Public debate has become polarised, and real dogs with real needs are being squeezed into ideological boxes.

Real dogs need real options — not a narrow corridor shaped by professional politics.

At MUTT™ (Mutual Understanding & Trust Training), my position is simple:

• reward is essential, but cannot replace clarity
• consequence exists in nature, not just textbooks
• structure is not coercion; it is security
• leadership is guidance, not dominance
• welfare is more than avoiding discomfort; it is enabling stability
• science requires questioning, not slogans

If this profession is going to evolve, let it evolve honestly, with full context and without fear of speaking.

The middle ground is not weak.
It is steady, thoughtful, and absolutely worth protecting.

— Pamela Hindes, LLB (Hons) (Solicitor)
Full Member CFBA | Canine Behaviour Consultant
MUTT™ – Mutual Understanding & Trust Training

22/11/2025

Quiet leadership is the kind that dogs trust.

Not the sharp voice.
Not the frantic commands.
Not the constant negotiation.

The steady human is the one a dog leans into.
The one whose presence creates safety.
The one who doesn’t perform leadership — they live it.

Dogs don’t want a boss.
They want a guide.

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19/11/2025

MYTH: “If you’re loud, the dog will listen.”

With dogs, volume is usually a confession — that the connection underneath has thinned.

Most dogs don’t need noise.
They need clarity.
They need predictability.
They need to know what today’s version of you means.

Leadership isn’t force — it’s steadiness.
When the relationship is right, a whisper is enough.

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18/11/2025

Sometimes the dog who breaks you open is the dog who builds you.

For me, that has been Yogi — a Tibetan Mastiff with more seriousness, integrity, and ancient instinct than most humans I’ve met.

He didn’t care about modern training trends or tidy theories.
He cared about trust.
About clarity.
About whether the human beside him was worth listening to.

Working with dogs like him isn’t about control.
It’s about leadership as a relationship — something earned in tiny, consistent moments.

The MUTT™ philosophy was shaped as much by dogs like Yogi as by any book I’ve read.

These dogs don’t come to test you.
They come to invite you to grow.

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16/11/2025

MYTHBUSTER —Recently I've seen slip leads compared on social media to garottes and historic (now banned) prisoner restraints
Apparently they "Strangle Dogs.”

FALSE — and dangerously misleading.

Comparing a slip lead to a garotte or the Geneva Convention isn’t science. It’s emotional theatre.

A slip lead is a TOOL. Just like a flat collar, a harness, or a long line. And, like every tool on earth, it can be used well… or badly.

Used calmly and correctly, a slip lead:
• spreads pressure evenly
• prevents grabbing collars (a major bite trigger)
• avoids wrestling dogs in tight spaces
• allows safe, quick movement
• stops escape in emergencies
• is far safer than trying to pin or fight a panicked dog

Here’s the truth no one mentions:

A dog pulling hard on a FLAT COLLAR creates MORE focal pressure than a slip lead ever will.

If we banned every tool that *could* be misused, we’d ban harnesses, collars, crates, treats, and our own hands.

The problem isn’t the slip lead.
It’s the ideology.

MUTT™ isn’t here for hysteria. We’re here for clarity, context, and humane handling — in the real world, with real dogs. Not hashtags.

MUTT™ — Mutual Understanding & Trust Training
Where clarity replaces noise.

NB I do not use slip lines for walking dogs and they absolutely need to be used properly and safely and appropriately, but this does excuse people making incorrect statements, drawing on emotions, or giving you half truths for the benefit of social media likes and to feed idealogies. Some people want clear unbiased factual information and that is what you will get here. Keep following for more call outs on social media misinformation!

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01/11/2025

Every success story starts with understanding, because when we focus on trust and communication, behaviour change naturally follows.

Thank you, Linda, for sharing your journey with me and for showing what’s possible when compassion leads the way.

31/10/2025

When we see a dog’s behaviour as the problem, we miss what they’re really trying to tell us. Every bark, pull, or growl is communication. True behaviour work is about understanding them, rebuilding trust, and creating space for both ends of the lead to heal.

Because when the relationship changes, the behaviour follows. 🌿

30/10/2025

Thinking of bringing a new dog into your life? Read this first.

Every week, I meet wonderful people who want to do the right thing by giving a dog a loving home, but even the best intentions can fall short if we’re not fully prepared for what that really means.

Whether you’re drawn to a particular breed or planning to adopt from a rescue, there are vital questions to ask yourself before taking that next step. From understanding breed traits to budgeting for lifelong care, it’s about building a life together.

Read the full blog here: https://www.hindeshounds.co.uk/post/send-this-to-anyone-thinking-of-acquiring-a-new-dog (link in bio)

26/10/2025

What if dog training wasn’t about control, but connection?
That’s the heart of my upcoming book, based on my M.U.T.T. philosophy: Mutual Understanding and Trust Training.
I’m writing it to bring more clarity and compassion to an industry that’s often too loud, too harsh, or too shallow.
Because when we understand before we act, everything changes for both ends of the lead.

Follow my journey as I put years of practice, stories, and science into words.

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25/10/2025

When someone tells you your dog is being ‘defiant’ or ‘stubborn,’ pause.
That language doesn’t help your dog; it hurts your bond.
Training isn’t about forcing obedience.
It’s about motivation, communication, and trust.
When we teach through kindness, dogs choose to listen, not because they have to, but because they want to.

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