Kindred K9's - Meltham

21/06/2025

10/05/2025

Well trained does not mean a dog isn’t human or dog fearful.

Dogs that are fearful are often termed as aggressive when they’re actually displaying fearful aggression as a result of feeling unsafe.

Modern misconception at its finest!

A dog that is a ‘bite risk’ doesn’t automatically mean that the dog is a ‘biter’! Although, they have most likely bitten a person or another dog at some point in the past!

Therefore, it does mean that the dog may bite again if placed in a situation where they feel unsafe enough to do so.

It’s our responsibility to recognise and understand our dog’s emotional state and meet their needs to make them feel safe.

It’s our responsibility to manage their environment to keep our dog and any other dog or person safe within it.

It’s our responsibility to prevent our dog from doing something that they cannot take back! Simple!

Pic for cuteness. Eliza my girl, love bug, Diva, may muzzle punch if pushed, it’s just how she rolls and we recognise and understand this!

22/01/2025

What is agility? Agility is a fast-paced dog sport where a dog and handler work as a team to tackle a course of agility equipment. Dogs have fun accelerating through tunnels, over jumps, and around weave poles, but it takes clear, accurate information from a handler to ensure their dog completes all...

16/11/2024

Beneath every behaviour lies a question from the dog.

Is this safe?

If I lay here, am I safe?

Safety is built on trust, mutual respect and consent.

Not every move from a dog is an invitation to touch them.

When we take the time to really get to know our dogs, then we learn to read their signals the right way ❤️

05/11/2024

🎶 Calming Classics for Your Pups this Bonfire Night 🎶

While we enjoy the spectacular fireworks, our furry friends may feel a little overwhelmed by all the noise. Ease their anxiety with these calming classical tunes, perfect for a soothing Bonfire Night playlist:

🐾 Beethoven – Moonlight Sonata
🐾 Debussy – Clair de Lune
🐾 Satie – Gymnopédies
🐾 Brahms – Lullaby
🐾 Pachelbel – Canon in D

Turn up the volume on these gentle pieces and help create a cosy , peaceful environment for your pets during the fireworks. 🎇🐶

26/09/2024

If someone comes to me expressing concerns about a sudden behaviour change or a change in behaviour, the first advice I give to to have their dog checked over by the vet.

Dogs do not display pain or discomfort the way we assume they would. We tend to assume that they would display it the way a human does but they don’t because they are dogs and therefore, they do and act like dogs, not humans.

Any changes in behaviour should always be checked out with the vet in the first instance.

September is Pain Awareness month - and this is such an important topic to be aware of when thinking about our dogs and their behaviour.

It's vital to remember that we always need to think about the underlying cause of behaviour.

Consider behaviour as a symptom of the internal state of the dog - what state could make the dog feel that a certain behaviour is the one they need in that moment?

This is particularly true if a dog has started to behave differently suddenly. What has changed recently?

• Have they had a scare recently that may make them a bit fearful and feel like they need to defend themselves?
• Are they reluctant to do the things they normally would?
• Do they avoid touch more than usual?
• Have they become defensive when approached?
• Do they find it difficult or seem much slower to do things like get in position to toilet?

Pain can be a massive factor in behavioural change. Studies have shown that up to around 80% of behavioural cases seen in vet clinics can have pain as a main or contributory factor in causing behaviour change and inappropriate or unusual behaviours being shown.

This is the reason why a good canine professional will ask when the dog last saw their vet, and if that has not happened since the problematic behaviour started, will advise a veterinary check-up to rule out illness or pain.

20/09/2024

A contented dog that feels safe enough to settle and snooze 😴 is never afraid to show their toe beans 🫘 🥰.

17/09/2024

Question: How long will it take to “fix” my dogs behaviour?

Answer: This isn’t surgery, it’s a process!

Pic for cuteness 😊

17/08/2024

Announcing our very own TrackStars instructors scheme..🚀

We're very proud of our TrackStars scheme, and would love to make it more accessible for more people. So..following on from us now being available to host at your training club to teach TrackStars, we are also launching our very own TrackStars instructor scheme to bring the fun to more people across the UK.
Become an accredited Scent and Track UK TrackStars instructor and run your own group.

This won't be a 4 days and go home with a certificate kind of course. This will be an in depth theory and practical course, and you will have to work and qualify a dog to TS3 title level as part of the assessment.

The first intake will start in January 25, spaces will be limited, so register your interest now and we'll keep you posted when booking opens

It's gonna be awesome!

17/08/2024

💥Intro to TrackStars 2 part workshop💥
Wanting to join our regular TrackStars group? Thinking of giving tracking a try with your dog?
Come along and join us for this 2 part workshop.

👉Part one Sept 7th 11am
👉Part two Sept 21st 11am

🐾Held at our outdoor venue in Farnley tyas, Huddersfield

🐕Small group to ensure everyone has plenty of support. Experienced and friendly instructor.

🐾No previous experience is necessary, but dogs must be able to work around other dogs in a group environment. There's plenty of space!

£100 total per space

As per the TrackStars rules and regs,all dogs will be worked on lead at all times.

Book now via the website!

13/08/2024

When dogs do things we don't like it is never personal. Dogs don't do things deliberately to spite us. They are just doing what dogs do - being dogs. If something our dogs are doing is something we cannot live with it's up to us to manage the situation and show them what they can do instead.

• Make sure the shoes are out of reach and redirect the dog onto something they can chew.
• Reward them for having all four paws on the floor when you come in rather than jumping up.
• Consider the possibility that something is wrong with their health or in their environment if they suddenly lose their toilet training.

Most of all, don't punish them. There is always a reason why behaviour occurs, but it is never one that should result in a dog feeling fear or pain.

07/08/2024

Hugo says did you hear that?! 👂

My 2025 diary is now open !!!! 📆

I am now taking bookings for next year ☺️

Please message on WhatsApp 07713963508 this is so I can keep track of messages and requests 📱🙏

🐾I advise block booking for next year as I have over 300 customers so it will be first come first serve
Let me know if you have a preference day or time

🐾 If you don’t want to book for the year that’s absolutely fine but I do advise booking 3-4 appointments ahead if your in a regular schedule

🐾if you prefer Saturdays I suggest booking them in advance as I often don’t have an appointment available on Saturdays they fill up so quickly

🐾Message me if you would like me to start your bookings

My online booking is open for all of 2025 🐶🐾❤️

https://app.toplinedogs.co.uk/public/online-bookings?salon=MWIzYjk3NzItNWJkOC00M2UzLWU3M2MtMDhkYTIxNzgxYjA3

Thanks Cheryl 🐶🐾❤️