Bark of Beyond

13/05/2026

04/05/2026

A nice relaxing training session with Joy today. Plenty of socialisation, a bit of recall and a chance to let off some excess energy. It is great to see how playful and, dare I say, friendly, she can be once the tension comes off. I did see some potential little issues appear though, not least some touch sensitivity and guarding of her back end*, as well as general mistrust of unfamiliar people.
Still a long way to go, but the transformation in just couple of weeks is amazing. Well done Joy!

*vet check up recommended

30/04/2026

Did someone mention, 'biscuits'?

27/04/2026

What a difference a week makes!
I really wish I'd taken a before video for this, as last week I did an assessment with Joy, an 'aggressive' and reactive Greek Shepherd/Balkan mix up. It was immediately clear to me that her reactivity was coming from anxiety, confusion and fear, paired with her strong protective instincts. After 2 other trainers and a behaviourist had failed, the owners had pretty much given up.
Last weeks assessment was quite tense, but I saw she just needed some clear guidance, trust and a little understanding. After this week's session, we got back and saw her tension visibly lift...she became a different dog. I certainly couldn't have done this last week. It was lovely to see and hugely rewarding.
Joy isn't 'fixed' yet, there's still a way to go, but hopefully I've shown that she is far from a lost cause.

24/04/2026

We've had two fantastic training sessions the last couple of days, helped by the lovely weather. Buddy (6 months) and Poppy (3 Yr old rescue), both working on their recall, both off lead by the end of their sessions, both absolutely nailed it! Couldn't have asked for two better students - Well done guys!!🥇👏👌🥳

27/11/2025

Today marks 3 years since Enzo arrived in the UK after being rescued in Hungary. He's now much loved and living his best life, and is the fastest dog on 3 legs.
🎉🥳Happy homecoming day Enzo🐾🏡