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09/08/2026

So annoying, especially as I know exactly how hard Tracy works to make this a little slice of doggie heaven.
As Tracy has said, please share, rather than reacting with 😡 or 😢

🚨 PLEASE SHARE — ITEMS TAKEN FROM MY SHOP 🚨

Please take a moment to read this post all the way to the end. There’s an important request at the bottom about how you can help us get this seen by as many local people as possible. 🙏

I'm incredibly disappointed to say that several items were taken without permission from our outside toilet this morning, Saturday 8th August 2026.

🐾 2 trays of Nature’s Menu dog food — just under £70

🐾 1 large bag of Burns dog food — £35

🐾 16 bottles of dog shampoos & fragrances awaiting disposal

🐾 1 white metal bar stool with wooden seat

The shampoos and fragrances were being disposed of and are not intended for use. They may cause irritation to dogs, so please do not use them.

For a small independent business, losing over £100 of stock, plus the other items, is a significant hit. I’m already facing rising product costs and my electricity bill has increased by over 33% during the recent hot weather, with extra fans and freezers working hard all day.
I work incredibly hard to keep my little shop going, so this really does hurt. 💔

If you saw anything unusual around the shop this morning or have any information, please get in touch.

🙏 PLEASE SHARE RATHER THAN REACT WITH 😡 OR 😢

I completely understand that people may be angry or upset on our behalf, but Facebook uses engagement signals when deciding what content to show people. A share or 👍 helps us much more than an angry or sad reaction and could help this post reach someone who knows something.

So please, give us a 👍 and share this post locally — it really could make a difference. 🧡

Around The Block Dog Supplies
Shop 4, Harfield Court
Bognor Regis PO21 1EH

Thank you for supporting my little independent business. 🐾🧡

07/08/2026

We've had a busy couple of days in the shop moving things around... We're not quite there yet, do ask if you can't find what you're looking. Always happy to help 😊

07/08/2026

18/07/2026

Disengagement is a skill I talk about a lot.
It’s a critical part of being able to behave in an “acceptable” manner, but something so many dogs (and humans) struggle with

When we see a dog fixating on another dog, staring at wildlife, obsessing over a toy or struggling to walk away from something, it's easy to assume they're being stubborn, distracted or simply "not listening."

But behaviour science suggests something far more interesting may be happening.

The dog may be struggling with disengagement.

Disengagement is the ability to stop engaging with something that has captured your attention. It isn't about obedience. It isn't about impulse control alone. It's a cognitive skill that allows the brain to shift attention, release emotional investment and move on.

Imagine two dogs walking down the same street.

They both notice another dog.

They both experience the same initial emotional response.

One dog continues staring, becomes increasingly tense and eventually reacts.

The other glances, looks away, sniffs the ground and carries on walking.

The difference may not be how they felt.

The difference may be their ability to disengage.

This concept has huge implications for how we assess behaviour.

Instead of asking...

❌ "Why won't this dog listen?"

We might ask...

✅ "Can this dog actually disengage from what has captured their attention?"

That single question changes everything.

Because dogs don't only struggle to disengage from things they find frightening.

They may also struggle to disengage from:

• Other dogs
• People
• Toys
• Food
• Wildlife
• Movement
• Sounds
• Smells

The underlying skill is the same.

And perhaps the most exciting part?

Disengagement isn't fixed.

Like many cognitive skills, it can be developed through carefully designed learning experiences that build flexibility, emotional regulation and better decision-making.

When you begin looking beyond the behaviour itself and start asking what the brain is finding difficult, dog behaviour becomes far more logical—and far more compassionate.

That's what behavioural science allows us to do.

There's an entire module dedicated to this exact concept - understanding the skill, building the skill and resolving struggles - in the Canine Behaviour Diploma for that reason!

23/06/2026

08/06/2026

Using the right equipment while working with your dog is so important.
Pop into Around The Block Dog Supplies where there is a wide range of Red Dingo Pet Accessories available, and we will never let you go away with anything unsuitable or ill-fitted

08/06/2026

While asking these questions you also get the opportunity to make sure your energies work well together.

🐾 Choosing a Dog Trainer 🐾

Did you know that anyone can call themselves a dog trainer?

Unlike many professions, dog training is largely unregulated, meaning there is no legal requirement for qualifications before offering services to the public.

When choosing a trainer, don't just look for a badge or membership. Ask what methods they use, what equipment they recommend, and how they approach behaviour change.

Qualifications and accreditation are important, but your dog's welfare should always come first.

Look for trainers who can explain how they teach, who engage in continuing professional development, and whose methods focus on building confidence, understanding and trust rather than fear, pain, intimidation or suppression.

Ask questions:
✔ What qualifications do you hold?
✔ What ongoing training or CPD do you undertake?
✔ What equipment do you use and why?
✔ How do you help dogs learn new behaviours?
✔ How do you support both the dog and the owner?

As an accredited IMDT trainer, I believe in evidence-based, welfare-focused training that prioritises both the emotional and physical wellbeing of the dog.

Here at Around the Block Dog Supplies, you'll also find Beccy, a Level 4 BCCS-qualified Canine Behaviourist with over five years of experience and extensive IMDT training.

Our dogs cannot choose their trainers.

They rely on us to make informed choices on their behalf.

Be their advocate. 🐾🧡

30/05/2026

Small Business Week runs from 1st - 7th June.

It’s a national movement to get the UK supporting small businesses, choosing local, buying independent and backing the people who actually keep this country and communities moving.

And we are part of it... 🧡

Get out and support your independent businesses 🙏

Love Bognor Regis
Sussex by the Sea
The UK Small Business Awards