Zoomies Pet Sitting Services Pty-Ltd

03/05/2025

🚦 The Hidden Signals Before a Dog Bites

Picture this: your Bull Terrier is on the couch, you lean in for a kiss, he yawns, turns his head, licks his lips… and then—snap! 🐾
Reality check: 80 % of reported dog bite cases show clear warning signals that humans miss.

If that stat surprised you, keep reading. In the next five minutes you’ll learn how to spot those signals, fix the training gaps that cause them, and discover the resources 🛠️ that’ll help you become your dog’s best advocate.

1️⃣ Not Every Bite = “Bad Dog”

Dogs bite because they feel cornered, ignored, or misunderstood—not because they’re plotting world domination. The bite you see is the period at the end of a long, ignored sentence.
The Canine Ladder of Communication 🪜
Key insight: Each step up the ladder is an opportunity for us to step in, not for the dog to “act out.”

2️⃣ Training: The Good, the Bad, and the Missing

✅ Balanced, TrustBuilding Training
Rewards calm choices 🙌
Respects bodylanguage cues 👀
Sets fair, consistent boundaries ✋
Teaches coping skills (mat work, impulse control, decompression)

❌ Harsh “Alpha” Training

Punishes growling—removing the safest warning sign 🤐
Overcorrects until the dog skips straight to biting 😬

❌ No Rules, No Guidance

Dog never learns how to handle frustration 🤯
First real boundary feels like an attack—cue defensive bite ⚡
Quick Tip 🐾: If you’ve told your dog “No!” five times in a minute, the environment—not the dog—needs changing.

3️⃣ Real Stories, Real Lessons

Jack’s Save: Jack the Bull Terrier used to stiffen when kids ran by. After three weeks of ladder aware training—pairing distance + tasty treats—he now checks in with his handler instead of escalating.

Victor’s Hiccup: Victor was taught “no growling allowed.” Guess what? He stopped growling… and bit a visitor. Re introduction of positive outlets and body language reading brought back the growl (a win!) and eliminated the bites.

4️⃣ Owners Need Training Too 🧑

Dogs aren’t the only students in this equation—owners must learn the language, mindset, and mechanics of modern training:
Bodylanguage fluency: If you can’t spot a tucked tail, you can’t stop escalation.

Emotion over obedience: A calm, curious dog is safer than a robotically “obedient” but stressed one.
Consistency: Rules that change daily confuse dogs and erode trust.

A well educated owner is the best bite prevention tool on the planet.

How do you keep learning? By showing up where the knowledge lives:

Blog: Weekly deep dives and casestudy breakdowns. 📖

Instagram & TikTok: Quickhit tips, behind the scenes training clips, and live Q&As. 📱

Workshops & Webinars: Interactive sessions to practice reading the ladder in real time. 💻

5️⃣ Your Next Step: The 📚 Bull Terrier Blueprint Series
Ready to go deeper? Our eBook trilogy gives you the full roadmap:

1. “20 Essential Rules for Bull Terrier Owners” : “ We created this e Book to serve as a comprehensive guide that addresses the most critical points of ownership, all distilled into 20 clear, easy-to-follow rules. Whether you’re a first-time Bull Terrier parent or a seasoned enthusiast, our aim is to give you the practical tips and expert insights you need for a lifetime of rewarding companionship.”

2. “Dear Human- 150 Things your Bull Terrier would like you to know” : “ If your Bull Terrier could talk, this would be their ultimate guidebook. Straight from the stubbornly sweet heart of the breed, Dear Human is packed with 150 hilarious, heartfelt, and sometimes cheeky "letters" from your dog — each one backed by professional dog training wisdom. Whether you're a first-time Bully parent or a seasoned fanatic, this book will teach you how to live better with your Bull Terrier, not just beside them.”
👉 Get your copies here:
👉 with our launch code BULLY10 for an extra 10 % off.
https://workingbullterrierskennel.shop/collections/books

6️⃣ TL;DR — BiteProof Game Plan

Watch Green: If you see yawns, lip licks, or head turns, pause and reassess. ⏸️
Intervene Yellow: Add distance, redirect, or offer a decompression break. ↩️
Respect Orange/Red: A growl is a gift—say “Thanks” by giving space. 🙏
Train Smart: Ditch fear based methods; teach coping skills instead. 🧘
Keep Learning: Blog, socials, books, webinars—pick your format and dive in. 🔔

Final Word 💡
Dog bites aren’t mysteries—they’re messages delivered too late. Learn the language, meet your dog where they are, and you’ll never have to ask, “Why did that come out of nowhere?”
Ready to speak fluent Bull Terrier? 🐶👉 Download your eBooks here and plug into our blog and socials to keep your learning curve climbing.

23/04/2025

04/04/2025

It’s – and we’re here for it!

Not every dog thrives on a daily walk. For some, walks can be overwhelming, overstimulating, or simply too much.

The good news? There are alternatives – and scentwork is one of the best.

By tapping into your dog’s natural instincts to sniff and search, you’re not only meeting their physical and mental needs, but helping them feel calmer, more confident, and fulfilled. All from the comfort of your home or garden.

Let’s normalise not walking our dogs when it’s not in their best interest – and instead, explore other ways to grow their world in a way that feels safe and empowering.

Try our 12 free scent detection games today and see the difference for yourself:

https://www.uksnifferdogs.com/12-free-exercises/8-scent-exercises-to-do-with-you-dog-at-home/

04/04/2025

Its chilly and rainy here in Gauteng and in this weather everyone likes to eat!

Our food stocks are a little low and we would appreciate any donations towards food! We all know the bull terrier army marches on its tummy!

You can check out www.takealot.com (we can provide our address in private message).

Donate to Adorabull Terrier Rescue, Nedbank Clearwater Mall, account 111 094 7801, branch code 182 505, current account, ref food.

Paypal is [email protected]

Help us feed our kennel kids!!!

01/04/2025

04/03/2025

I STILL NEEDED MY MOM

THE CONSEQUENCES OF TAKING PUPS TOO YOUNG

The early life experiences of a puppy are so important and have a significant influence on how that pup develops - emotionally, mentally, socially and physically.

There are still many so-called “breeders” that allow pups to be taken away at 6 weeks.

Uninformed people just accept this without question and are often unprepared for the consequences.

Just because a puppy may no longer physically depend on mom for food doesn’t mean they are ready to cope emotionally, without the security of their family unit, in a strange new home.

A 6-week-old puppy is still very reliant on mom and their littermates to learn appropriate play behaviour, impulse control, frustration tolerance, bite inhibition, self-confidence and develop the social skills that will help them grow into well-adjusted adults.

Although 8 weeks is the bare minimum that a reputable breeder will allow their pups to leave, some will keep their puppies until 10 or 12 weeks of age, but also make sure that proper, age-appropriate socialisation and habituation is provided.

Habituation is getting a puppy used to different things in an environment in a positive way, at the right developmental time. This could look like introducing different objects, noises, sounds, smells, different textures, places etc, so the puppy learns that these things are not something to be afraid of.

However, we don’t live an in ideal world and having to care for or rescue pups much younger than 8 weeks is often unavoidable due to different circumstances.

In these cases, we need to do what we can and hope for the best.

This post is not about this kind of situation, it’s about spreading knowledge, creating awareness, understanding and encouraging people not to support unethical, irresponsible breeders that allow their pups to leave too early, with no regard for their wellbeing or development.

21/01/2025

CALLING ALL COFFEE LOVERS!

Did you know...... You can order delicious coffee from Outliers Coffee Roasters and a percentage of sales will be donated to Adorabull!

Follow the link below:
https://www.outlierscoffee.co.za/

20/01/2025

Zoomies Pet Sitting Services Pty-Ltd .
Pet Sitting Services specializing in the Bull Terrier breed 🐾
For all your pet sitting requirements *all year round*
Services tailored to your needs, including daily visits, sleepovers and long term visits.
We are based in Pretoria East 📍
We do travel in a 45km radius (prices vary on distance)
Honest references available on request.
Meet and Greet is essential before the booking date.
WhatsApp or Call Leanne on 063 495 7352 for bookings and availability.📲

18/01/2025

🐾 SPECIAL SPONSORSHIP 🐾

We know January is tough! But don't worry, our first Special Sponsorship for 2025 is the "Do-not-worry-Januworry-Special" 💰

For only R100, you can contribute to looking after a dog in our care! Your money goes towards food, vet bills, toys and treats..... Anything our dogs need while they patiently await their forever homes 🏡

Banking Details in the comments! (Please use JANUARY as your reference)

PayPal available ([email protected])

30/12/2024

After an exhausting festive period... Adorabull has taken in strays, dogs left behind, dogs not considered in moves, dogs who sadly have witnessed family members ending their lives... and to keep all these wonderful dogs fed, safe and cared for we are calling out to our supporters for one last donation drive before we enter 2025.

Our account is very low, making for lots of additional stress, and worry about what happens when someone else needs us.

Please make a donation to Adorabull Terrier rescue, Nedbank Clearwater Mall, account 111 094 7801, branch code 182 505, current account.
Paypal is [email protected]

23/12/2024

Special thanks to Bull Terrier, Adora-Bull Rescue and Rehabilitation for the support and love towards Zoomies Pet Sitting Services Pty-Ltd 🥰
Merry Christmas and thank you for all you do for bullies all over South Africa 🎄

23/12/2024

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