Bulah’s Dog Training

23/06/2026

🌞🐾 HOT WEATHER WARNING 🐾🌞

With the temperatures set to stay high over the next few days, please take extra care of your dogs.

If you’re unsure whether it’s safe to walk your dog, try this handy tool: https://goodtowalk.co.uk

Simply enter your dog’s breed, age, and the time you’d like to walk, and it will help you determine whether conditions are safe or unsafe for your dog. It’s a fantastic resource for making informed decisions during hot weather.

A few important reminders:

💧 Make sure your dog has constant access to fresh, cool water.

🧊 Use cooling coats, cooling mats, and other safe cooling aids where appropriate.

🏠 Keep dogs indoors during the hottest parts of the day, especially around midday.

🌳 Limit time spent in the garden during peak temperatures.

☀️ Remember: just because your dog chooses to lie in the sun doesn’t mean it’s safe for them to do so.

🚫 Avoid walks during the hottest parts of the day and opt for early morning or late evening if temperatures allow.

Heatstroke can develop very quickly and can be life-threatening. Prevention is always better than treatment.

Please stay vigilant, keep your dogs cool, and don’t take unnecessary risks in this heat.

Stay safe everyone! ❤️🐶

Sofie

Bulah’s Dog Training

Free UK tool. Enter your postcode and get an instant dog walking safety rating based on live local weather. Advice tailored to your dog's breed, size and age.

08/06/2026

Happy Gotcha Day, Bulah. ❤️

As your gotcha day approaches, I’ve been looking back through photos and videos and thinking about just how much you changed my life.

When you came to me, you’d already experienced so much hardship. You had been let down by people, and although it was hard you somehow found a way to trust, to love, and to teach. Although our time together wasn’t nearly long enough, the lessons you gave me will stay with me forever.

You taught me patience, resilience, forgiveness, and unconditional love. You showed me that a difficult start in life doesn’t define who you are. No matter what you’ve been through, you can still be someone’s whole world. You can still bring joy, happiness, and unforgettable memories.

The person I am today is because of you.

You inspired my passion for dogs, my commitment to force-free training, and even the name of my business. Bulah’s Dog Training exists because of you. Every dog I help, every owner I support, and every success story I celebrate carries a little piece of your legacy with it.

When I lost you nearly two years ago, I wasn’t sure how I’d move forward. Then came Zylah, bringing light back into my life when I needed it most. And more recently, Edith joined our family, helping Zylah navigate her own challenges with epilepsy and bringing even more joy into our home.

No dog could ever replace you, but I like to think you had a hand in sending them my way.

So today, I celebrate you. Not with sadness, but with gratitude. Thank you for every lesson, every adventure, every cuddle, and every moment we shared.

Your story didn’t end when you left. It lives on through the dogs who followed you, the business that carries your name, and the countless lives you’ve touched through me.

Happy Gotcha Day, beautiful girl.

You are loved, you are missed, and you will never be forgotten. ❤️

01/06/2026

Did you know that walks aren’t the only thing your dog needs?

Enrichment is just as important as physical exercise, especially for puppies. Activities like lick mats, snuffle mats, puzzle toys, searching for food, and other enrichment games give your dog’s brain a workout too.

Mental stimulation helps dogs learn to focus, build confidence, and can be incredibly calming and soothing. In fact, many dogs will be more settled after 15 minutes of enrichment than after a long walk.

The key is balance. Dogs need opportunities to move their bodies and use their brains. When we meet both needs, we often see happier, calmer, and more fulfilled dogs.

What enrichment activities does your dog love most? 🐾

29/05/2026

Confidence starts with fun 🐾💦

Swimming is such a great way for puppies to build confidence, explore new experiences, and just enjoy being dogs 🐶✨ No pressure, no perfection — just happy pups having fun in the water.

27/05/2026

First walks are never about perfection 🤍🐾
They’re about building confidence, exploring the world at the puppy’s pace, and making every new experience feel safe and positive.

Today we focused on sniffing, choice, curiosity and connection — because confident dogs are built through trust, not pressure ✨

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21/05/2026

Loose lead walking isn’t about control. 🐾

You don’t need to pop the lead, yank, or intimidate your puppy into walking nicely beside you. Real heel work comes from connection, trust, and teaching your dog that being with you is the best place to be. 💙

Train the relationship, not the restraint. ✨

16/05/2026

Tug isn’t “making dogs dominant” 🙅‍♀️

When done properly, tug can:
✨ Build confidence
✨ Improve engagement
✨ Strengthen your relationship
✨ Teach impulse control

The important part is making sure both dogs are happy, relaxed and choosing to re-engage in the game 💛

I LOVE seeing older dogs gently adjust their play style for puppies 🥹

14/05/2026

POV: your puppy’s first garden centre visit 🐾🌿

Not every outing needs to be about obedience.
Sometimes the best thing you can do is slow down, let them sniff, explore, and take the world in at their own pace.

Sniffing builds confidence, reduces stress, and helps puppies learn about their environment 💛

The world is brand new to them — let them enjoy it.

12/05/2026

Teething puppy? Give them a healthy outlet to chew before your skirting boards and shoes become the next victim 🐶

Chewing is natural, soothing, and helps prevent destructive behaviour when puppies are bored or teething 🙌

Save your house… give your pup a chew 😅

Ps: This isn’t rawhide

06/05/2026

She’s never seen a stream before… and look at her go 🥹💧
This is your reminder that the “little things” are actually BIG moments for your puppy.
New sights, sounds, textures… it’s all part of building a confident, happy dog.

Let them explore.
Let them figure it out.
Let them be puppies. 🐾