The Dog Calmer

24/12/2025

Some of our wonderful entries for the Christmas photo competition 2025! And the winner is ……….Sharon & Luna and family!

09/12/2025

No one talks about how lonely it feels when your dog struggles.

The cancelled walks.
The avoiding people.
The knot in your stomach when you see another dog coming.

You’re not failing.
You’re not alone.
And you’re not the only one crying in the car after a difficult outing.

There is help.
There is hope.
And you’re doing better than you think.
--thedogcalmer always here for you!

27/11/2025

From hyper vigilant to relaxed & focused

23/11/2025

Happy birthday Albert!

20/11/2025

So many dogs are called “naughty”…
when they’re actually frightened.
Barking at visitors, freezing on walks, lunging, hiding, trembling — these aren’t acts of disobedience.
These are cries for safety from dogs who don’t have the words to say, “I’m scared… please help me.”

My new blog shares a gentle, story-led look at what fear really feels like for our dogs, and why understanding it changes everything — for them and for us.

If your dog struggles with new people, new places, or sudden changes, this one is for you.
💛 Read here: https://www.thedogcalmer.com/post/fear-isn-t-disobedience-it-s-a-cry-for-safety

19/11/2025

🐾 Exciting news from thedogcalmer®!
We’re thrilled to launch our brand-new Accredited Training Pathway — a six-stage journey crafted to build calm, confident and connected dogs from puppyhood right through to advanced levels.

Whether you’re welcoming a young pup, supporting a maturing companion or aiming for high performance, each stage brings you closer together with fewer distractions, more fun and true reliability.

✨ Six levels • Six weeks each • Expert instruction + at-home practice
🎓 Complete all six and receive the thedogcalmer® Advanced Certificate & CPD-accredited award.
👉 Ready to begin? Visit https://www.thedogcalmer.com/service-page/thursday-15th-january?referral=service_list_widget or call me on +44 7505 277374 for details.



https://www.thedogcalmer.com/accredited-training-pathway

11/11/2025

💗 When Your Bitch Comes into Season 💗

If your girl is unspayed, you’ll know her season can be a messy, emotional, and sometimes confusing time — but with the right care, it doesn’t have to be stressful.

A season usually lasts around 3 weeks, and every bitch is different — I’ve even known one successfully mate at day 8, so it’s best to assume fertility for the full cycle.

A few gentle tips to make life easier:
🐾 Keep her on-lead and avoid walking straight from home to prevent scent trails.
🐾 Wash bedding often and gently clean her “girlie bits”.
🐾 Expect some spotting — protect carpets or use doggy nappies if needed.
🐾 Use pet-safe odour neutralisers or anti-mating sprays to help with scent.
🐾 If she seems sad or clingy afterwards, keep her busy with fun training and walks — quiet isolation only makes her feel worse.

A little calm understanding and routine go a long way to keeping your girl — and your home — comfortable during her cycle.

🩷 Read the full guide on our website: https://www.thedogcalmer.com/post/blog-when-your-bitch-comes-into-season
—
Avril Munson | Clinical Canine Behaviourist
📞 07505 277374 📧 [email protected]

🐾 thedogcalmer — understanding, clarity, calm

10/11/2025

Let’s keep our dogs – and others – safe

Sadly, we’re hearing of more and more incidents involving dogs in public spaces. If you ever witness, experience, or are concerned about a dog being dangerously out of control, it’s so important to report it.

This isn’t about blame – it’s about safety, awareness, and giving dogs the best chance to be understood and helped before things get worse.

The law is there to protect both people and dogs, and by reporting incidents, you’re helping to prevent future harm and encouraging responsible ownership.

👉 You can report incidents to your local police station or environmental health officer at your local council or learn more about the law here:
🔗 https://www.gov.uk/control-dog-public

Please share this post to help spread awareness. One report could make a real difference. 💛

You can be fined if your dog is out of control in public - find out about Dog Control Orders, banned dogs, dog fouling and reporting a dangerous dog