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*Dog Behaviour Practitioner, specialising in Separation Anxiety & Reactivity *Online & in-person.
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Experienced, qualified, insured ethically-based Dog Behaviour Practitioner. Committed to continuous professional development
In-person & remote support available for reactive behaviours
Separation Anxiety Programs covered remotely across UK with me, a Certified Separation Anxiety Professional
Reactive Rascals Instructor, Dog Training College
Approved Dog Trainer, Dog Training College
Aggressive Dog Masterclass with Michael Shikashio
+ much more professional certificates on dog behaviour.

05/11/2025

🎆 Supporting Our Dogs This Firework Night 🎆

Firework season can be a really tough time for many dogs — and it’s not their fault. Dogs can experience real fear and anxiety during fireworks - those sudden bangs and flashes can trigger a genuine stress response in their bodies, just like ours. 🧠💥
Here are a few ways you can help your dog (and yourself) tonight:

🐾 Close windows, curtains, and blinds to block out both noise and flashes.

🐾 Create a den space — a secure, safe, and cozy area that allows your dog the choice to settle or move as they need. A closed crate isn’t suitable, as restricting movement and confining your dog to a shut space can actually increase stress levels. Research shows that giving dogs agency — the freedom to choose where to be — helps reduce anxiety and supports calmer behaviour.

🐾 Make your own noise. TV, radios, fans and white noise streamed from YouTube - can all help to mask the bangs outside. Check out Classic FM and Dogs Trust or perhaps some Taiko Drums off Youtube which provide a nice rhythmic low-frequency sound:
👉 Dogs Trust Calm Music for Dogs Soft
👉 Classic FM’s “Pet Classics” show — soothing sounds specially created to help dogs (and other pets) stay calm during fireworks season.

🐾 If you have prescribed medication from your vet, now’s the time to use it. If not, it’s worth having a chat with your vet for future events — these medications can make a real difference for many dogs.

🐾 Be present for your dog. Be normal, natural and neutral. Be there to support your dog if they seek contact/reassurance from you. Evidence shows that in stressful situations providing support to our dogs can reduce behavioural and physiological stress - yes, you read that right, providing reassurance helps, it does not reinforce fear, fear is an emotion, not an operant behaviour.

None of these are magic fixes, but when combined, they can help make the night more manageable for your dog — and for you too.

To everyone helping their dogs through tonight, 🙏 supporting those big emotions makes a difference. 🫂💛” Stay safe.

💬 How are you and your dog preparing for fireworks night this year? Share your calm space setups below!

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13/08/2025

Let's see those photos of your cool, chilled out dogs 😎☀️🐶.

It’s a common misconception that hot cars are the main danger causing pets to overheat in summer.
In reality, over-exertion during walks is the leading cause of heatstroke in dogs, making up an astonishing 74% of cases.

This risk is greater for dogs that are:
🐾Brachycephalic (flat faced)
🐾Overweight
🐾Elderly
🐾Have underlying heart or respiratory conditions..and also young, active dogs whose excitement and activity level can overcome their ability to keep themselves cool

Familiarise yourself with the signs of heatstroke - and what to do in an emergency

https://www.vetcollection.co.uk/health/keeping-pets-safe-in-hot-weather/

28/07/2025

🐾 Got a dog with big feelings? We’ve Got You. 🐾

Every bark, bounce, or nervous twitch, that’s emotion in motion. A story waiting to be understood.

At Pawsitive Mutts, we look beyond the surface, recognising that behind every reaction is a need for safety, clarity, or connection.

We go beyond obedience - we lean into understanding, supporting needs, building trust and nurturing relationships.

Because when we truly connect, we don’t just get better behaviour — we get a deeper, more joyful life together.

We help dogs (and their humans) thrive together.
We help dogs feel safe, confident, and understood.

You’re part of the journey, so if you're caring for a dog with big feelings and struggling to find your way, Pawsitive Mutts are here to help you both.

Support for your dog. Guidance for you.

✨ Big feelings deserve big understanding. ✨ Let’s rewrite the narrative—one tail wag at a time. ✨

(Pics of some recent/current dogs Pawsitive Mutts have had the pleasure to work with covering across a range of behaviours (from dog and people aggression, separation anxiety, resource guarding, nervous/anxious dogs, introducing new family members, puppy training, loose leash walking), barking and more).

15/06/2025

Happy father's day to all the dog dads out there - enjoy and cherish every moment 🐾

30/03/2025

To all the dog "mums" out there celebrating with their special family members 🐾 happy dog mum day.

25/12/2024

02/11/2024

Help your pets feel safe and calm this Firework Season by tuning in to Classic FM.
Stay safe.

For the pets and owners who find fireworks season distressing, try our radio sanctuary: Classic FM’s Pet Classics. 🐾

On Saturday 2 and Tuesday 5 November from 5-9pm, join us for soothing classical music and practical tips from RSPCA (England & Wales).

Just tell your smart speaker to “play Classic FM” or listen on . 🎶

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About me...

You get the dog you need, not necessarily the dog you were expecting, or the one you imagined. These challenges help us grow, help us improve to become better guardians of our dogs, and better people.

My name is Viv Peel and my journey began over 15 years ago in rescuing and rehabilitating dogs. Having successfully rehabilitated large adult mastiffs with unknown backgrounds and an unsettled hand-reared mongrel pup, my husband and I decided to rescue a 5-month old ‘butter-wouldn’t melt’ Staffordshire Bull Terrier. I’d unknowingly been thrown my biggest challenge to date and a blessing in disguise. I soon discovered that the rescued staffy suffered from extreme separation anxiety, self-mutilated, was a prolific spinner, got frustrated in new situations, was lead reactive, had a fear of noises including the tv, vacuum, kitchen blender, diy, and was extremely stressed around dogs owing to a lack of structured socialisation and exposure to the big wide world. If that wasn’t enough he also had several allergies to be managed. I was determined to make his life better and provide him with the skills to cope with everyday life, and that is what I did, with patient, consistent and methodical behaviour modification, with love and management. My life was changed forever, I knew I’d found my purpose .......dog training and behaviour management.

To compliment over 15-years of experience, I am currently studying a 2-year Advanced Canine Behaviour Diploma and over the course of the last year I have been working on a 1-1 basis with a number of people who have approached me requesting help to address varying issues with their pet dogs. This has ranged from recall training to lead reactivity, biting and anxiety, to advice on how to train a deaf dog. I have also volunteered at a local obedience dog training class.

I have the skills, knowledge and experience to help dog guardians, be it general obedience skills, addressing more complex issues such as fear, anxiety, reactivity etc., or to give you the skills and confidence to manage your dog. I understand on an emotional level what it is like to own ‘challenging’ dogs. I know first-hand the frustrations you are faced with and the feeling of dispair, anguish, embarrassment, helplessness and sadness you may go through and how to manage this. Sometimes we all need a little help to get us on the way - some people are fortunate in that they happen to get a ‘perfect’ dog without doing, or doing very little training, whereas others are presented with more ‘challenging’ dogs, or need some help to get started. So, whether you are a first-time dog guardian needing some skills to get you and your dog started off on a happy partnership, or whether you need some help to address some issues you are experiencing and feel a little overwhelmed, get in touch. In the words of C.S Lewis “You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending” and I think that’s a good philosophy to have towards managing your dog’s behaviour.