Home and Happy Pets

06/08/2026

💙BUDDY💙

Buddy out n about having another opportunity to experience the big world this week!!

His first experience really didn't go as planned so it was important to get out and counteract any negatives from that and replace them with positives 🐶

Very pleased to say Buddy had a great time!!

We got to practise our skills, had more opportunities for Buddy to learn how to ignore distractions, lots of exploring and observing new environments, his walking and checking in skills are coming along beautifully 🎓🐶

We've discovered Buddy is a little reactive around other dogs and can be unsure of unfamiliar objects and people....we'll be focusing in on those areas to help him feel more confident in those situations.

What a great morning we had together Buddy boy, I'll see you again soon 😘

06/08/2026

🧡PUZZLE🧡
💙DEXI💙
🩷WINX🩷
💜ANYA💜
💚CARTER💚
🩵MASON🩵

I got to spend the weekend babysitting my favourite feline friends 😍😍😍

We've been friends for many years and it's always a pleasure getting to dish out the pats and cuddles to these kids ❤️❤️❤️

Perfect little angels for me as usual, special mention for Puzzle who was a very good boy taking his medicine without any dramas!

Thanks for all the cuddles, I'll see you all again soon 😘😘😘😘😘😘

30/07/2026

💙BUDDY💙

Huge morning out with Buddy today!!

Buddy is the new addition to his family and we have pretty much zero information about his past, so it's a case of step by step, and careful observation as we get to know his personality.

Today was his first time out in a busy environment, bit of an exposure session combined with testing his skills under distraction.

Distraction.....this kid got thrown straight in the deep end!!!

Within the first few minutes, we had a truck smash into a parked car, very close to us and 2 off leash dogs repeatedly charge at us......things got real hectic, real fast!!!

Not how we would like things to play out in an ideal world, but how things do play out in the real world....we can't control everything.

On the upside, Buddy bounced back from both these incidents very quickly, showing us how resilient he can be 👏👏👏

We've been working on his basic skills and his walking skills at home and he was walking like an absolute dream out there today...not bad for a dog with a decent pulling game!!

Buddy saw a lot of new things, had lots of new sounds and so much to smell and he did a brilliant job of remaining focused and being such a good boy.

We also indentified a few triggers that Buddy was very unsure about and had a hard time ignoring but we'll be working on those issues and helping him to gain more confidence when he's feeling a little concerned.

That was a tough gig for your first time Buddy Boy, I'm very proud of how well you handled it all and gave us your best, good job kiddo 🎓🐶🎓

See you again soon 😘

27/07/2026

27/07/2026

🩷XENA🩷
💙HERCULES💙

I spent some time with this pair of little cuties over the weekend 🩷🐶💙🐶

Xena and Hercules are both older dogs, their family contacted me regarding some unpleasant habits that have gotten a bit out of hand.

There's been an ongoing issue with the dogs toileting inside, something the family want to get on top of quickly.

Hercules and Xena have developed some medical issues with age, the medications required can cause an increase in urination.
We have taken that into consideration and have a couple of options in place to cover any involuntary accidents.

However, there is also an element of the issue being behavioural and habit.

We are going to be managing their fluid intake, encouraging toileting outdoors, being mindful of bedtime and ensuring to provide lots of opportunities to go outside, along with managing their environment and space in order to lower the risk of any indoor accidents.

We've also started crate training for the dogs.
Hercules is quite happy to take himself off for a little rest in his new spot, still early days but he seems to be happy enough with the idea.

Xena....not so thrilled about it.

Xena is in need of a new bedroom, as she's decided to take ownership of mum 'n' dad's bed and has been getting a little cranky if she's disturbed or doesn't want to share.

She did exhibit some resource guarding behaviours in regards to claiming space and with toys while I was visiting.

Xena is happy enough in the crate for very short periods, then she's letting it be known she's had enough and calls for mum to come do as she says!! She has a lot to say at times!!

There's some new rules in this household and the family is working hard, being consistent and supporting Xena and Hercules with the shifts in routine.

You're both very smart, and super cute little pups, it was a pleasure to meet you 🩷🐶🐶💙

I'll be checking in to see how you're both doing
😘😘

15/07/2026

👏👏👏👏👏👏

Steak dinners for these kids 🥩🥩🥩🥩

Good job pups!!!

15/07/2026

Thats a YES from me.....its the best therapy 😉

15/07/2026

🖤BUDDY🖤

Wet, chilly morning out with this handsome young man today 🖤🐶🖤

Buddy is a new addition to the household and we are all still getting to know him, he's still finding his place within the pack and learning all the new rules.

I got a good idea of Buddys personality in a previous training session, we've worked out a lot of his strengths and his weak spots so we have a fair idea what we need to be working on with him.

Today Buddy did some place training and remaining in position with known triggers happening close by.

Only took a few practise runs for him to really get the idea and stay where we asked.
It's a very important skill for him to have as he has a history of wandering off and roaming.

We also introduced Buddy to a new collar and lead designed to help him learn correct positioning and pace.
Buddy is a real puller on the lead, today we prioritized teaching him how to walk nicely with us.

Absolutely nailed it!!! 🎓🐶🎓

A young dog just learning how to walk on a loose lead with his human....amazing effort from him!!

Not only did he walk nicely, without pulling...he stayed on task, was beginning to ignore distractions and moved as a team with his family.

He did so well, we even introduced the basics of the "Focused Heel"

UNBELIEVABLE RESULTS 👏👏👏👏

Amazing focus, effort and you're such a hard worker Buddy, you and your family did a brilliant job this morning ⭐️⭐️⭐️

See you again soon you clever kid 😘

14/07/2026

LOOK AWAY

Looking away is part of a group of calming signals of body language – used by dogs in an attempt to reduce tension or conflict, communicate peaceful intent or help themselves, other animals or people to feel calmer.

Just like a hard stare or prolonged eye contact may be a precursor to a dog that’s about to react, looking away is intended to calm a situation down.

As with most body language, context is always relevant. It’s always important to look at the specific situation and what the rest of the body is doing when deciphering body language.

Dogs also look away for other reasons—they may have heard a sound, caught a scent, or something else has caught their attention.

Body language can be subtle and fleeting, but with careful observation and knowing what to look for most of us can learn to recognize and interpret what our dogs are saying

Being able to understand a dog’s emotional state helps to predict behaviour, prevent potential problems before they happen or just allows us to enjoy observing their unique way of communicating.

The look away is the wisdom of a dog that chooses to create calm over conflict.

14/07/2026

❤️DRAVEN❤️

This job is not all puppy dog kisses and cuddles, if you do it long enough you have to say goodbye to a lot of your furry mates 😔

It's with a heavy heart that I tell you, Draven crossed the rainbow bridge last week 💔💔💔

I've known Draven since he was just a little puppy and we had a special bond, he was such a good boy from start to finish.

The last few months both myself and his family felt "something" was off, slight shifts in his posture and behaviour.
He had all the tests done, multiple vet visits and nothing obvious was showing up.....until it became very obvious, very quickly.

Draven's family made a decision and chose the kindest option available in the situation, it has broken their hearts and left a big gap in their lives.

I'd like to thank his family for allowing me to spend a little time with him and say goodbye before he left us to run free, we had some good cuddles ###

Rest Easy Draven, you were the best of boys and we all miss you.....you weren't with us for nearly long enough sweetheart ❤️❤️