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06/24/2025

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06/23/2025

Socialisation is a term that many struggle to define.
It's often confused with play, but play is a completely separate and important skill.
In a world that pushes constant interaction ….where dogs are expected to greet and play with every other dog they see, we can unintentionally create a dog who views every other dog as a source of excitement.
This isn’t socialisation… and it never was.

A better way to think about socialisation is acclimation, helping your dog adjust to everything the world offers, not just other dogs.

Weather
Surfaces
Animals
Crowds of people, all ethnicities, ages, and movement styles
Noises
Scents

That’s just a taste of what true socialisation really is.

Acceptance is another way to view it.
Accepting, not reacting.
Building positive associations.

That is true socialisation.

06/05/2025

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05/31/2025

How can you tell if it is an appeasement signal?
Is there suddenly something new around them or in their environment?
What is happening around them right now?
They can be such innocuous actions to us but can be a BIG sign that dogs can give.

Another clue❓

They are often shown in combination.
For example a dog may blink slowly and yawn.
They may scratch and turn away.
The lowering of the head can cause a posture change and curving of the body.

Individually they can be just everyday, ordinary behaviours....context is everything here.
Just because they show these doesn't necessarily mean something needs addressed, it just means we need to look a bit deeper at what that licking, nibbling or yawning may be trying to communicate.

(This isn't available yet but should be in the shop in the next week or so.)

05/27/2025

Yes, you may have been told they’re dog or cat friendly…
That doesn’t mean they’re ready for your dog or cat ....yet.

This graphic is packed with ways to help a newly adopted dog settle in safely and calmly.

➡️ Keep their world small.
They’ve been through a huge change, and right now, less is more. A calm and contained environment helps reduce stress.

➡️ Skip the bath (for now).
Unless absolutely necessary, avoid grooming early on. Their scent and even the items they came with can be incredibly comforting.

⚠️ Too much freedom too soon can backfire.
They don’t know your boundaries yet...that the fence means “stay in,” or that the yard is “home.”
They might flee out of fear or confusion.

✅ Let them keep familiar items they arrived with.
Toys, bedding, even a worn rug ... these can be lifelines in a confusing new place.

Take your time.
Go slow.
This part matters more than most people realise.

05/26/2025

The Mastiff Minute...