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Pirate Dog. Behaviourist, trainer, photographer & 1-2-1 dog walker

Dog behaviourist, trainer, photographer, adviser & 1-2-1 dog walker

23/08/2025

Emotional contagion - your emotions affect your dog's behaviour.

Studies show that dogs perform better in training and show fewer problematic behaviours when their owners are happy compared to when their owners are sad or anxious.
This is a deep-seated emotional response that affects everything from your dog's stress hormone levels to their behavioural choices.
This means your dog's body literally changes in response to your emotional state, creating a biological foundation for behavioural changes, including reactivity and aggression.
When you feel anxious about a potential dog encounter, your emotional state essentially tells your dog, "Be on alert" Something threatening is happening.
Studies show that anxious owners often have dogs that display more reactivity and aggression than dogs whose owners maintain a calmer emotional state.
If you are calm, your dog is less likely to react.

18/08/2025

It was beautiful on the beach this evening, a lovely soft light over a calm sea.
Bailey loved it too.

14/08/2025

Living with a reactive dog can be challenging. Many owners find themselves avoiding public spaces to prevent their dog from encountering triggers that could cause a reaction. Over time, this can lead to feelings of social isolation.
The ongoing effort and vigilance required to manage a reactive dog can be emotionally draining, sometimes contributing to stress and anxiety.
But with patience, consistency, and training, a reactive dog can improve and go on to live a happy, healthy life.
This is Manos. He’s reactive — but he’s made incredible progress. Today, he greeted two dogs nose-to-nose.
Well done, Manos. Good boy. 🐾

24/07/2025

Where did Border Collies get their name?
The "Border" part of the Border Collie refers to the area where these dogs were originally bred, in the border lands between England and Scotland.
The "Collie" part of their name comes from the Celtic word, colley, meaning useful or faithful.
A border collie named Wiston Cap had a major influence on the border collie breed as we know it today. Wiston Cap was a collie born in 1963, and he went on to sire more pups than any other border collie stud. It is estimated that more than 90% of current border collies are descended from Wiston Cap in some way.
Border Collies are considered the most intelligent breed of dog, followed by the poodles and German Shepherds.

22/07/2025

Silly season has definitely started; the roads around Bude were chaotic today.
If I'm late picking up or dropping off, I am likely stuck in traffic somewhere and will be there as soon as possible.

18/07/2025

Dogs don’t sweat the way humans do. They only have sweat glands on their paw pads and noses, which are called merocrine glands.
Dogs pant to keep cool. When they pant, air moves quickly over their tongue and through their mouth and lungs, allowing moisture to evaporate and cool them down. This process is called thermoregulation.

15/07/2025

After the hot weather at the weekend, today was a complete change. Wet and windy. I got completely soaked. My first dog this morning, little Molly, wasn't too keen on the rain, but we still had a really good training session, and Molly did really well. Quinn in the photo was just happy to be out. After that, the rain eased, and the rest of the dogs enjoyed their sessions. The sun came out early evening, and Bertie and I had a lovely walk to finish the day.

10/07/2025

Most dogs love the beach. Beaches are filled with new and exciting scents from the sea, sand, and other wildlife. The wide, open space and the soft sand make it an ideal environment for dogs to run, play fetch, paddle, and explore. This combination of physical activity and new sensory experiences helps to mentally stimulate dogs, which can help reduce anxiety or stress.

09/07/2025

Sometimes, with rescue dogs, trust is built slowly and requires patience, consistency, and lots of positive reinforcement. When you have gained their trust, they can be some of the most loving, loyal dogs.

05/07/2025

We are staying at https://www.facebook.com/HuntersMoonCAMC in Dorset. It is probably the best campsite we have stayed on for dogs, in their off lead dog area, they have a small agility course. Never one to miss a training opportunity, Bertie and I had lots of fun.

03/07/2025

Thankfully, it's a little cooler today, and we had a lovely day exploring at RSPB Arne Nature Reserve.

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