Quirky Dogs

15/06/2022

Quirky Dogs is moving down under!
From 1st October 2022 we will be pausing all training tips and tricks and stopping in person training in the UK.
This move will limited contact for a short period until we have established our new base in Western Australia. Once established all existing clients will still be able to contact for advice via WhatsApp and facetime.
Until this date I'll will continue to work with new and existing clients at a reduced capacity.
I appreciate your understanding whilst we make this exciting step 🐶🐾

28/01/2022

The following is an updated to our price list effective as of 1st February:

One to One (in person or over video call) - £55
Transition sessions - £45
Update and check in calls - Free

At Quirky Dogs we understand the difficulties facing families of the most unconventional dogs. We believe a dogs mental health and the owners access to training is an essential part of being a dog owner. Because of this we strive to keep our training affordable and accessible to all.

08/01/2022

Pulling on the lead is a self reinforcing behaviour that can be difficult to shake once practiced. Add lead pulling to an already anxious or hyper dog and you have a recipe for a stress filled walk.
With a little dedication and the know how, stopping this behaviour is simple. 🐾🐶

21/12/2021

Rescues are just as capable ❤️ well done to the fab four 🙌🐾

The "fab four" are trained and ready to sniff out drugs and fi****ms in Gloucestershire.

20/12/2021

🎄A big shout out to this ex kleptomaniac, 20 days of the Christmas tree being up and all the decorations are intact 🙌. Massive progress compared to the decoration a day last year

11/12/2021

🐾 Separation Anxiety 🐾
Separation anxiety is probably one of the most well known anxiety driven behaviours in dogs. Probably because it is one of the easiest behaviours we owners can unintentional create in our otherwise confident dogs. It is also one of the most inconvenient behaviours for us humans to live with.
Urinating, defecating, howling, barking, chewing, digging, destruction, pacing and coprophagia when an owner leaves the dog, are all signs of separation anxiety.
Most owners become frustrated, believing the dog should 'just know' they will be returning, not realising that dogs with separation anxiety have a chemical reaction in their brain when they believe their owner is about to leave the house. This rush of hormones through the dogs brain puts the dog into fight or flight mode. When the dog is in this state it can no longer learn or understand anything other than the state of panic it now finds itself in, this is what causes the behaviour we all think of as separation anxiety. When you return, the dog is likely over the moon with excitement as it brain is now rushed with all the feel good hormones. The dog views the whole process as simple as this;
You left and I felt Terrible + you came back and I felt wonderful = you going is bad, you being with me is good.
Treating separation anxiety is simple but takes dedication and commitment from the owner. Like all good training, putting in the hard work pays off for a long and successful result.
Preventing separation anxiety is so much easier than a cure.
If you want more advice on preventing separation anxiety or what tips on helping your dog with separation anxiety please contact Quirky Dogs for more information

28/11/2021

04/11/2021

Had to share! There is no such thing as stubborn dogs just stubborn owners 🐾

26/10/2021

This is our lovely long distance Quirky Dog, Jam. Isn't he beautiful 😍!? Jam had a really tough start to life in Vietnam but thankfully crossed paths with a wonderful family who took him home to Ireland. His dedicated family have done a great job in helping Jam overcome the ghost of his past. It's lovely hearing updates from this guy. 🐾♥️

15/10/2021

So many of the dogs we work with are too nervous for us to spend time getting a pic with, but this beautiful boy was full of cuddles and love. Toris was an absolute pleasure to meet ❤️