Flare Dogs - Dog Training & Behaviour

02/06/2026

Mmmmm …… trying to make the bed with a Rhodesian Ridgeback who does not want to move ……. not happening! 😆💙

02/06/2026

What a great way to start the day Blu! Healthy, quality treats with Auntie Lisa ….. mmmmm which to choose! Beef trachea was the winner, now buried somewhere for later 😆💙.

26/05/2026

Fun time for Blu with her new treat dispenser toy 💙💙

09/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to every dog mum! Remembering all our dog babies at Rainbow Bridge too - they will be with us always. Enjoy even more cuddles today! Enjoy your day 🐾🐶.

09/05/2026

Oh how our legs have grown! 😆

09/05/2026

Relaxing in the sun while Blu also relaxes with a passive calm activity of snuffling for some daily food allowance. Listen to that nose work! Then we calmly walked right past the alpacas, Blu remaining focussed on me. Good job Blu Blu! Topping up skills of optimism, confidence & disengagement for starters. Always start the day with something fun & positive to set optimism off right from the start. Optimism is SO important.

07/05/2026

A beautiful day out & about with Blu! Lots of novelty and sniffs - she did really well - and it wasn’t for a long time which is key.

30/04/2026

Some cooperative care training with Blu. By this I mean she gives consent to be handled. It is her choice. It starts as a game that always has positive outcomes/reward. It can later be played in different places which promotes confidence & flexibility. Really good preparation for vet visits to make the vet experience as good as it can be so it can even be played at the vet practice prior to an appointment day. Blu has been practicing this for a while so you are not seeing this as her first time. She learnt foundation skills of chin targeting & two front paws onto an object first. “Two Feet” is such a powerful game, a huge optimism booster & so very useful at the vet setting too. Here you are seeing consent from Blu for handling her ears and scruff of neck with a syringe. This would be good for the mouth & eyes also. Always making it a good deal & in her control. Lots of pressure releases too & her choice if she re-engages or not. With Blu being used to this we played for longer. It is about the dog wanting to stay engaged & remain in a positive emotional state. To start with it really would be for a much shorter time to keep it positive and fun. Duration comes later and always going back to early, easier steps & quick, easy wins. Games teach important life skills. Games are indeed life.

27/04/2026

I had the pleasure of meeting Lola for the first time just the other day. She is adorable. Lola is learning to be more confident and optimistic as the big wide world can be a very scary place for this sweet girl. She did very well at her first session.

05/04/2026