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Behaviour issues? They’re not your dog being “naughty” — they’re signs of unmet needs.Your dog is struggling and asking ...
25/06/2025

Behaviour issues? They’re not your dog being “naughty” — they’re signs of unmet needs.

Your dog is struggling and asking for your help.

Here’s what might really be going on:

Biting or grabbing?
That’s not dominance — it’s a need for play, expression, and connection.
Try tug! Teach “on” and “off” so they can learn boundaries while still getting that need met with you, not against you.

Dragging you on walks?
They’re not trying to dominate — they’re overstimulated or unskilled.
Teach calm approaches, build engagement, and help them emotionally regulate instead of just correcting the pull.

Excited and frantic around food?
That’s a sign they’re not just hungry — they’re mentally under-stimulated.
Deliver food in rewarding, calm, dynamic ways. Make meals a chance to think, sniff, and settle.

Can’t settle in the house?
Ask yourself: Have I created a space for that?
Have I practised and rewarded stillness and calm? Dogs don’t come pre-installed with the “chill” setting — we have to teach it gently.

Here’s the truth:
You can’t modify a behaviour you don’t understand.
Fulfilment comes before obedience. Meet the need first, then guide the behaviour.

Your dog is always communicating. Are you listening?

Follow for more supportive training tips or message to work 1:1 — let’s fulfil your dog’s real needs together.

🎯 The Power of a Reliable Sit – More Than Just a Trick!A solid sit might seem basic, but it’s one of the most powerful t...
25/06/2025

🎯 The Power of a Reliable Sit – More Than Just a Trick!

A solid sit might seem basic, but it’s one of the most powerful tools in your training toolkit.

Here’s why ⬇️

👉 Impulse Control: Teaching your dog to sit for exciting things (like food, play, or walks) helps them pause and think and work instead of reacting on instinct. Over time, this builds emotional regulation and beautiful focus.

👉 Calmer Greetings: Jumping up? Pulling towards people or dogs? Practising a sit during greetings gives your dog a clear alternative that promotes calmness and manners.

👉 A Window Into Your Dog’s Mind: If your dog can’t sit in certain situations, it’s not disobedience—it’s information. It shows where they’re struggling with excitement, fear, or distraction, giving you insight into what they need help with.

A sit isn’t about control—it’s about communication, confidence, and clarity. ✅

📌 Swipe through to learn how to use sit-in real-life situations and strengthen your connection through understanding, not just commands. 💛

Ignoring your dog’s stress won’t make it disappear.It doesn’t get easier by avoiding the problem — it gets easier when w...
24/06/2025

Ignoring your dog’s stress won’t make it disappear.

It doesn’t get easier by avoiding the problem — it gets easier when we give our dogs the tools to cope.

Stress is part of life, but when dogs feel safe and supported, they can learn to face the world with more confidence. 💪🏾🐶

🧠 Here’s how to start helping your dog manage stress:

1️⃣ Create space & observe calmly
If your dog is reacting or overwhelmed, don’t rush them. Give them distance and watch their body language. This helps them feel heard and safe. Create some back and forth conversation by utilising your body language to shift their focus.

2️⃣ Use food or toys to create positive associations
Pair the scary thing with something amazing. Whether it's cheese or tug, this teaches your dog: “Hey, this isn’t so bad.”

3️⃣ Incorporate play as a regulation tool
Play lowers stress hormones and boosts your connection. A quick game of chase or flirt pole can help your dog reset and re-focus.

You don’t have to "fix" your dog — you just need to support them through the hard moments.

Training never stops. 💚
Let’s make the world less scary, one walk at a time.

👉🏾 Drop a 🐾 if you’ve seen your dog get stressed outdoors — or DM me for support with reactivity or confidence building.

Every training tool — and i mean EVERY dog training tool — is designed to apply pressure in specific ways, at specific m...
21/06/2025

Every training tool
— and i mean EVERY dog training tool —
is designed to apply pressure in specific ways, at specific moments.
That pressure should mean something to the dog.
It’s not random.
It’s part of a clear pattern that helps them understand:
🟢 This behaviour leads to reward
🔴 That behaviour leads to pressure
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When used fairly and clearly, tools can teach predictability and boundaries. They help a dog learn how to turn off pressure through their own choices — building confidence and clarity.
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But tools are not the training.
They’re a bridge — not the destination.
The danger comes when we fixate on the outcome
(“the dog must walk perfectly”)
instead of the process
(“what does this dog need to feel safe and choose engagement?”).
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Tools are easily misused when we prioritise control over communication. When we’re chasing quick fixes instead of trying to understand the dog in front of us.
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Use the tool to teach, not to dominate. And always ask yourself:
👉 Am I helping my dog learn… or just helping myself manage?
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You shouldn’t have to wait for behaviour issues to show up before you decide to connect with your dog on a deeper level....
20/06/2025

You shouldn’t have to wait for behaviour issues to show up before you decide to connect with your dog on a deeper level.

✅ Training isn’t just about fixing things—it’s about building trust.
✅ Fulfilment isn’t just about burning energy—it’s about meeting your dog’s emotional and mental needs.
✅ Communication isn’t just about cues—it’s about listening, too.

Even the calmest, easiest dogs have needs. They might not bark or pull or chew the furniture—but that doesn’t mean they don’t get bored, anxious, or misunderstood.

💛 Every dog deserves an owner who: – Learns their body language
– Builds routines that support their instincts
– Spends time playing, bonding, and being present
– Shows them love in their language, not just ours

Your dog doesn’t need to be “difficult” to earn the right to be seen and supported.
They already deserve that—just by being your dog.

Because dogs are speaking all the time—we’re just not always listening.So many behaviours are misread through a human le...
20/06/2025

Because dogs are speaking all the time—we’re just not always listening.

So many behaviours are misread through a human lens, and it creates confusion, frustration, and sometimes even harm.

👅 Licking your face isn’t always a cute “kiss.”
It’s often an appeasement gesture—your dog saying, “I’m trying to keep the peace here.”
But if we miss that, we may push them into situations they’re not comfortable with.

🐾 Begging for food might look adorable, but when we reward it “just this once,” we reinforce persistence over patience.
And that can escalate to frustration, stealing food, or guarding it.

🐕‍🦺 Growling is communication, not defiance.
It’s a warning. A way of saying, “I’m uncomfortable, please give me space.”
If you listen and step back, your dog learns that they can trust you to respect their boundaries.

But if we punish the growl or hold pressure, they stop warning us—and that’s when things escalate silently.

✨ When your dog feels listened to, they don’t need to defend themselves from you.
They don’t need to shut down, act out, or build walls and chose avoidance.
They begin to trust, open up, and work with you—not against you.

💬 Speaking your dog’s language is the difference between managing behaviour and nurturing a relationship.

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