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Connecting with Canines offers in person and online 1:1 dog training sessions.

12/01/2025

This is the first photo I have of Ralph.

Along with his litter mates, he was abandoned on the side of a motorway. Two of his siblings didn't make it.

He was then in a shelter until he came to me at 4 months.

This is a very different start to life than some other dogs.

If you are thinking of getting a rescue dog or have a rescue dog and would like some support, please reach out.

12/03/2024

This is awesome! You could get your children to draw their dog and animate it. 🙌

11/03/2024

Master Course - Aggression in Dogs Completed ✅

29/02/2024

Find a Great Dog Walker

If you are expecting a baby and don't currently have a dog walker, it could be helpful to find one before your baby arrives so your dog is familiar with them and the routine.

Sometimes we all just need a little help and having a dog walker can help make life a bit easier with a newborn and ensure our dogs needs are also being met.

Here is my dog Ralph loving his walks with .

26/02/2024

'A Family Life with Dogs' course completed

I always want to keep up to date on training so that I can support you to the best of my ability.

Helping you to create a harmonious home is my top priority, no matter what stage of life your children and dogs are at.

If you would like support, click the link in my bio and book a free call.

22/02/2024

Ralph loves going to see Bronwen. Definitely get in contact with her if your pup needs any chiropractic work. 💕

13/02/2024

Introducing Your Dog to Baby Equipment

Starting to walk your dog around prams before your baby arrives can be a great way to see how they respond and will give you ideas on what you will need to practise.

Ralph was comfortable around the pram but we discovered he would suddenly dash in front of it to get to a post with a great smell on it! He was able to ignore the baby and was more interested in the adults he knew and just sniffing as we walked along. This walk gave me some positives and some things to work on.

Ralph was rewarded for ignoring the pram and baby when we first arrived and for calm behaviours next to the pram. He was allowed to move away from the pram when he wanted.

If you are expecting a baby, grandchild, niece or nephew, etc, then I would start to practise walking your dog next to an empty pram before the baby arrives.

08/02/2024

Book Recommendation 📖

Doggie Language by Lili Chin

If you have children and are about to welcome a dog into your family, this is a fantastic book to look at together.

The beautiful illustrations make it easy for children (and adults) to understand dogs body language so they can identify what their dog feeling.

I can't recommend this book enough! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A nice activity to do on e you have looked at the book is to encourage your children to watch their new dog and see if they can identify things that make them happy/worried.

05/02/2024

Pet Scentwork Training

A big thank you to Natasha Underwood for delivering a fantastic day of training.

It was so interesting to watch all the different dogs work and look at how to support each dog and handler to progress. I loved how the dogs having fun was a real focus as well.

I'm looking forward to being able to help clients with everything I've learnt.

03/02/2024

Car Set Up 🚘

It can be nice to go for a drive to help your baby doze off or to drive somewhere quiet where you can walk the dog and stroll in some nature.

Before your baby arrives, set up your car in the new way so that your dog and you can get used to any changes.

I would also practise putting the pram in the car to see where it fits. Do you need a divider in the boot so the dog has one side and the pram has the other?

Set your self up for success by checking this before your baby arrives.

31/01/2024

Boundary Training

Have a think about your normal routine when you leave the house with your dog.

Does your dog pull you out the door excitedly or do they sit/stand calmly?

Before your baby arrives it can be good to set new routines when leaving the house to make it as stress free as possible.

Teaching your dog how to wait at invisible boundaries while you walk through the door can help set everyone up for success.

If this is something you would like help with, click the link in my bio to book a free call.

25/01/2024

Helpful Behaviours to Train when Expecting a Baby

Lots of your dogs will be able to do the above behaviours.

If your dog can already walk nicely on the lead, have you checked to see if they can still do this next to a pram?

If your dog can already settle on a bed, can they do it around distractions like a crying baby or when visitors are over?

Find out what you dog can already do and then you can help them to succeed with anything they find tricky before your baby arrives.

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