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Take My Lead Dog Walking Services

Kids & Dogs Specialist 🐾
Supporting families to understand their dog and raise dog-savvy kids. Sydney.

Family dog training, kids workshops, school talks, fear-of-dogs support & personalised dog walking.

18/03/2026

𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗴... 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿?

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗸𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗴, 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲.
Dogs relax.
Kids feel proud.
And their friendship grows.

𝗗𝗢𝗚 𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗩𝗬 𝗞𝗜𝗗𝗦 𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗕
Helping kids understand their dogs
- so they can become best friends.

🐾 Kids aged 8-12
🐶 Family dogs welcome
👥 Small group workshops

📅 Starting 12th April

👉𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 / 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁
https://tmldogservices.com.au/dog-savvy-kids-club

21/02/2026

fJust because a dog has gone quiet…
Doesn’t mean they’ve calmed down.

Sometimes it means they’ve stopped coping.

A relaxed dog looks loose and wiggly.
A stressed dog often looks still and tense.

That stillness is your warning sign.

If your dog goes quiet during an interaction:
✔️ Pause the moment
✔️ Create space
✔️ Give your dog a break

Early signs like this are what prevent reactions later.

Safe kids + calm dogs don’t happen by accident.
They happen when parents understand body language and teach consent.

🎓 Watch my new 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 webinar:
Dog Body Language 101 – What Every Parent Must Know
Clear, practical, and designed for real family life.
👉Click this link to sign up https://mailchi.mp/4813b35e163d/dog-body-language-101

20/02/2026

When a dog looks away or avoids eye contact,
they’re not being sneaky or rude.

They’re saying:
“I’m uncomfortable.”
“I’m unsure.”
“I need space.”

This is a calming signal — your dog is trying to avoid conflict.

If you see this:
✔️ Pause the interaction
✔️ Create space
✔️ Reduce pressure

Respecting this sign builds trust…
and keeps kids & dogs safer together.

19/02/2026

When a dog’s ears are pulled down or pinned back,
it often means they’re anxious or worried.

This can happen around:
• Loud kids
• Fast movement
• New people
• Too much handling

If you see this: pause.
Step in.
Give your dog a break.

Reading this sign early helps prevent reactions later.

18/02/2026

Licking lips or yawning isn’t always about hunger or being tired.

Often, it’s your dog saying:
“I’m unsure.”
“I’m stressed.”
“I need space.”

These are subtle signs — and they’re easy to miss.

When parents learn to spot them,
they can step in before stress turns into fear 🐕

17/02/2026

A tail tucked between the legs is a big clue your dog is feeling scared or unsure.

This isn’t stubbornness.
This isn’t “being naughty.”
This is fear.

When you see this, your job is to:
➡️ Create space
➡️ Reduce pressure
➡️ Help your dog feel safe again

Fearful dogs need support, not pushing 🐾

16/02/2026

That open mouth isn’t a “smile”…
It’s a sign your dog is feeling calm and content 🐕

A relaxed body, soft eyes, and an open mouth usually mean:
✔️ They feel safe
✔️ They’re comfortable in their environment

This is what we want to see around kids — loose, wiggly, and at ease.

Save this one so you know what calm really looks like 💛

15/02/2026

Dogs are always communicating — just not with words.
They use their bodies to tell us how they’re feeling.

This week, I’m sharing one simple dog body language sign per day so you can:
✔️ Spot stress early
✔️ Understand what your dog is really saying
✔️ Keep your kids & dog safe together

First one drops tomorrow 👀
Follow along and save these — your future self will thank you.

09/02/2026

We don’t like being touched unexpectedly…
And neither do our dogs.

Dogs, just like us, deserve control over their own bodies.
They should have the choice to accept touch — not be surprised by it.

Imagine someone suddenly grabbing your arm from behind.
Unsettling, right?

That’s how it feels for dogs too.
Unwanted touch creates stress, fear, and eventually… reactions.

When we respect their signals and stop mindlessly touching,
we build trust, safety, and a much stronger bond 🐾💛

👉 Join me to find our how to read these signals in my free webinar:
Dog Body Language 101 – What Every Parent Must Know
Practical, calm, and designed for real family life.
🔗 Sign up via the link in bio to watch.

08/02/2026

📣 Calling all dog-loving kids! 🐶💛

Does your child adore your dog and want to be their 𝘣𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥 ever?
In 𝗗𝗼𝗴 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯, kids learn how to understand what their dog is really saying — and how to help them live their 𝘣𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦.

In our 5-class workshop, kids will learn how to:
🐾 Read dog body language
🐾 Play kindly and safely
🐾 Understand doggy consent
🐾 Be calm, confident, and respectful around dogs

It’s fun, hands-on, and all about building beautiful dog-kid friendships.

👦 Ages 8–12
🐕 Family dogs welcome (not suitable for reactive dogs)
👨‍👩‍👧 Caregivers stay

👉 DM me “BEST FRIEND” and I’ll send you the info pack 🐾

03/02/2026

Most people think the goal is a “perfect” dog…
➡️ Calm everywhere.
➡️ Friendly with everyone.
➡️ Fits neatly into family life.

But what actually matters is this 👇
✨ Understanding your dog well enough to not put them in situations they can’t cope with.
✨ Respecting their needs instead of forcing them to “tolerate” everything.
✨ Seeing them as an individual — not just a pet who should adapt to us.

A safe home for kids & dogs starts with realistic expectations, not perfect behaviour 🐾💛

Address

Sydney, NSW

Telephone

+61422917949

Website

http://www.tmldogservices.com.au/

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