Mucky Pup Pet Services

20/07/2025

Our 2 weeks have come to an end. I'll be sad to leave this sweet boy, but he's grown so much both physically and mentally and we've had a great time together. Time for this pup to introduce the 5am wake up call to his Dad now! Lol

26/05/2025

Just a heads up, we are fully booked for dogsitting for 2025.

2026 availability is flying out the door and and now taking bookings for 2027.

If you've got dates in mind, give me a shout to avoid disappointment .

17/05/2025

Let's talk RED FLAGS in dog training! 🚩🚩🚩
When exploring training methods, be aware of approaches that heavily rely on:
❌ Dominance & Being the "Alpha": Modern science shows our relationship with dogs isn't about a rigid pack hierarchy. Forceful attempts to assert "dominance" can create fear and anxiety.walk away from anyone who talks about leadership.
❌ Corrections & Punishments: Frequent use of physical corrections, lead pops, yelling, or tools designed to cause discomfort (like slip leads, choke chains, prong or e-collars) can damage your bond and lead to unwanted behaviours rooted in fear, not understanding.
❌ Force & Intimidation: Training shouldn't involve intimidating your dog into compliance. Look for methods built on positive reinforcement and clear communication.
Instead, seek out trainers who prioritise:
✅ Positive Reinforcement: Rewarding desired behaviours makes learning fun and builds a strong, trusting relationship.
✅ Clear Communication: Helping your dog understand what you want through positive methods is key.
✅ Understanding Dog Behaviour: Look for trainers who understand the underlying reasons for behaviours and address them humanely. Do you really want to pay for someone to abuse your dog and cause physical and/or psychological issues? Yes, it's abuse!

Let's build happy, confident dogs through kind and effective training! ❤️🐾

16/05/2025

I've just seen a heartbreaking video of a dog learning to loose lead walk. Dog showing signs of stress, wearing a slip lead tight up the back of the ears for discomfort and getting 'lead pops' for having a sniff at something.

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE, use an ethical professional who knows what they're doing when it comes to walking and training dogs, there is no place for this type of 'training' when it comes to welfare. A dog should never feel discomfort of pain or risk damage to any part of their body or be in fear of punishment for bad and unethical training by a handler.

And yes, it's local 😞

14/05/2025

Fantastic afternoon, it was great to meet so many young minds and discuss the potential of their future in whichever field they choose!

07/05/2025

Very excited to be part of the Futures Fair at Springfields Academy today. I Can't wait to meet everyone who want to have a career working with animals and try to inspire the next generation of caring and compassionate pet professionals!

Max is having to stand in as a school dog today as Jacko is on his holidays. Max decided he was too lazy to walk and I had to carry him all the way over... we did get get a lot of second glances lol

11/04/2025

Pets can teach the human race so much about humanity.

17/03/2025

14/03/2025

Since coming back from Crufts, apart from catching up with sleep and replying to messages, I've been full on immersed in this amazing course. A whole world of knowledge passed on by some fantastic experts in their field, some solidifying what I already live and work with.

I'm looking forward to using this course to help local neurodivergent kids and their dogs.

07/03/2025