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Lead The Way- Canine Behaviourist

Canine Behaviourist & Trainer
-Online Dog Training all of the UK
-Covering the Lincolnshire area for in person training. Member of the Guild of Dog Trainers

04/08/2026

Calm Canines is returning!! Please message to book onto the course as spaces are limited 🐾

01/08/2026

Dog training isn't about controlling your dog. It's about understanding them.
One of the biggest misconceptions I see is that dogs are being "stubborn" or "dominant." More often than not, they're simply communicating in the only way they know how.
My job isn't just to train dogs, it's to teach owners how to understand their dog, work with them rather than against them, and build a relationship based on trust, consistency and patience.
Real behaviour change doesn't happen overnight, but with the right guidance and a tailored plan, you can create a calmer, happier life together.
If you're struggling with your dog's behaviour or would simply like to strengthen your relationship with them, I'd love to help.

07/07/2026

✉️ MESSAGES ✉️
Sorry I have had a HUUGE back log of messages to respond to. I believe I have got back to everybody now. If you are still waiting on a reply please do give me a nudge as it’s been crazy so apologies if I’ve missed you 🐾

28/06/2026

🐾 The Biggest Mistake Owners Make With Recall 🐾
One of the most common things I hear is:

"My dog knows recall... they just choose when to listen."

But here's the thing, most dogs aren't ignoring you to be stubborn. More often than not, they've learned that coming back is optional.

Think about this ⬇️

You call your dog.
"Buddy, come!"
They ignore you and carry on sniffing.
You call again.

And again.

Eventually they decide to come back... when they're ready.

What has your dog just learned?

👉 They don't have to come the first time.
👉 They can finish what they're doing before responding.
👉 The cue "come" can be ignored without any consequence.

Every time this happens, your recall cue loses a little more value.
Your recall should mean one thing:

Come back to me now.

Not...

"When you've finished sniffing."
"After you've said hello to that dog."
"Once you've chased that bird."

If you know your dog is unlikely to come back, don't put them in a position where they can ignore you.

Instead, use a long line, practise in environments where they can succeed, and build your recall gradually as distractions increase.

A reliable recall isn't built by hoping your dog comes back.
It's built by setting them up for success and making coming back the best choice they can make.

Because every successful recall strengthens the behaviour. ➡️ And every ignored recall weakens it.

👇 On a scale of 1–10, how reliable is your dog's recall when distractions are around?

25/06/2026

🐾 Loose Lead Walking Isn't About the Lead... 🐾
One of the most common things I hear is:
"My dog is terrible on the lead."
But here's something to think about...
The lead isn't the problem.
The lead is simply showing you what's happening.
If your dog is pulling, it's usually because they've learned that pulling works.
After all, if every time they pull they get closer to the smell, the tree, the dog, the person or the lamppost they wanted to investigate, why would they stop?
From your dog's perspective, pulling has been successful.
What gets rewarded gets repeated.
Loose lead walking isn't about keeping your dog's head glued to your side or making them walk like a competition heelwork dog.
It's about teaching them that staying connected to you is worthwhile.
That means:
🐾 Rewarding them for choosing to stay close.
🐾 Reinforcing check-ins.
🐾 Making yourself relevant on walks.
🐾 Being consistent with what happens when the lead goes taught.
The truth is, many dogs know how to walk nicely.
They just haven't learned that walking nicely is more rewarding than pulling.
Training loose lead walking isn't about controlling your dog.
It's about changing what they find valuable.
Because when your dog understands that staying connected to you pays well, walking nicely becomes their choice, not something you have to constantly remind them to do.

👇 What's the biggest challenge you face when walking your dog? Pulling, distractions, reactivity, or something else?

24/06/2026

🐾 Dog Trainer's Unpopular Opinion... 🐾
Not every dog needs dog friends.

I know that might sound controversial, especially when we're constantly told that dogs should love every dog they meet.

But the reality is that many dogs are perfectly happy without interacting with every dog they see.

In fact, forcing greetings can often create more problems than it solves.

Some dogs are naturally social and enjoy playing with other dogs.

Others prefer their own space, enjoy the company of their family, and would rather walk past other dogs than interact with them.

And that's okay.

We don't expect every person we meet to become our friend, so why do we expect that from our dogs?

A well adjusted dog doesn't need to greet every dog they see.

A well adjusted dog can:
🐾 Walk past another dog calmly.
🐾 Focus on their owner when asked.
🐾 Remain relaxed in the presence of other dogs.
🐾 Coexist without feeling the need to interact.

One of the most valuable skills you can teach your dog isn't how to play with every dog they meet.

It's how to remain calm and make good choices around them.

Sometimes the goal isn't friendship.

Sometimes the goal is simply neutrality.

And that's a skill worth celebrating.

👇 Does your dog love making friends, or would they rather keep themselves to themselves?

23/06/2026

🐾 What are you teaching your dog without even realising it? 🐾
One of the biggest mistakes I see owners make is accidentally rewarding behaviours they don't actually want.
Dogs do what works.
If a behaviour gets them something they want, they're more likely to do it again.
Think about it...
🐶 Your dog jumps up and gets attention.
🐶 Your dog barks and you immediately speak to them.
🐶 Your dog paws at you and you throw the ball.
🐶 Your dog whines and you let them on the sofa.
From your dog's point of view, that behaviour was successful.
Engagement = reward.
Reward = reinforcement.
Reinforcement = more of that behaviour in the future.
This doesn't mean you should ignore your dog all day, but it does mean being mindful of when you're giving attention.
Ask yourself:
👉 What behaviour happened immediately before I interacted with my dog?
Because that may be the behaviour you're strengthening.
The good news? This works both ways.
If you start rewarding the behaviours you do want, calmness, four paws on the floor, choosing to settle, checking in with you then you'll begin to see more of those behaviours too.
Dogs are learning all the time, whether we're actively training them or not.
So the question is...
What is your dog learning from you today? 🐾

26/05/2026

☀️ HOT WEATHER = TIME TO SWITCH UP THE ROUTINE ☀️
When temperatures rise walks should take a back seat. Pavements can burn paws and overheating can happen quickly. Some dogs will still try to push through even when they’re struggling.
The good news? Dogs don’t need long walks every day to be fulfilled. Mental stimulation can be just as tiring as physical exercise 💛🐾
Here are some easy ways to keep your dog happy at home during the heat:
🧠 Scatter feeding in the garden or house
👃 “Find it” games with treats or toys
🦴 Frozen enrichment (Kongs, lick mats, frozen carrots)
🎾 Short training sessions practising basics or fun tricks
📦 DIY enrichment boxes with treats hidden inside
🐕 Scent work using towels, boxes, or snuffle mats
🫧 Paddling pools or supervised water play
🧩 Puzzle toys and food dispensers
💤 Calm settling activities and relaxation practice
Remember:
A mentally fulfilled dog is often far more settled than an over-exercised dog.
🌡️ Signs your dog may be getting too hot:
• Excessive panting
• Drooling
• Lethargy
• Bright red gums
• Vomiting or wobbliness
If in doubt, cool them down gradually and contact your vet.
How are you keeping your dogs entertained during the heatwave? ☀️👇

17/04/2026

Here’s something to think about…you may think your dog isn’t reactive but reactivity isn’t what most dog owners think.
If your dog sees another dog and it barks, lunges, growls or whines- it’s reactive.
If your dog sees a human and responds in the same way- it’s reactive.
If your dog sees an animal and again responds in the same way- it’s reactive.

Basically, if your dog sees something and reacts your dog is displaying reactive behaviours. Reactivity is a reaction to something.

So many dogs I come across day to day are a form of reactive but owners just perceive and justify this with “oh he just wants to say hello” or “oh it’s okay, he’s friendly”.

Reactivity is NOT JUST AGGRESSION- it’s excitement and frustration too.

If you need help to teach your dog a calm and non reactive way to walk past a dog then please drop me a message. Walks can be stress free, calm and enjoyable for all involved ♥️

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Tuesday	8am - 5pm
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Thursday	8am - 5pm
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