Freedom Canines Training and Dog Day Care Centre

11/06/2026

Happiest of birthdays to our Bodhi!
This absolute legend is 5 today!

He has been with us almost from the start and attends 4 days a week…sometimes more 😍🤣

He is the “Uncle” of the daycare. Super caring but hilariously funny 😁
He’s clever and d***y, silly and incredibly switched on too! His scentwork is BRILLIANT

We love you so much bum-bum xx

10/06/2026

It’s the ears….Tinker conveys so much emotion using those ears! She absolutely melts my heart ❤️

10/06/2026

Bella doesn’t like the look of those clouds!

10/06/2026

Beautiful Poppy ❤️

10/06/2026

Our insistence is a problem.
We can be so focused on wanting them to play, wanting them to have friends and wanting them to meet that dog across the road, that we forget what we are trying to actually achieve.

It is always with the best of intentions.

Truly it is.

And then suddenly, “out of the blue”, your dog is now dragging you towards that dog in the distance.
They’re single mindedly intent.

It can start as puppies, its cute and you’re thrilled they want to make friends.

“She just wants to say hello to every dog”
She probably does but are we already knee deep into a well-rehearsed habit?

What happens when they don’t meet?

Is your dog scrambling to get closer on the lead?
Is there barking or whining?
Obvious frustration?

Are they able to walk away and accept “not now”?

More won’t necessarily teach the skills they need.

What does?
Being choosy and careful, especially when on a lead.

Because not every dog wants interaction.
Not every dog is socially skilled.
Not every dog is a good match.

And a few appropriate interactions often teach far more than dozens of random greetings.

10/06/2026

Tinker is 1!

We are a little late celebrating this little speedy nuggets birthday

She had so much fun yesterday and had some special treats ❤️

She is such a special girl, sweet but sassy and the fastest pup you have ever seen!
We love you Tink ❤️🐶❤️

09/06/2026

09/06/2026

Some of today’s daycare pups ❤️

08/06/2026

Our lovely Maggie is back 😍❤️
She is just a beautiful soul and we love her

05/06/2026

I think it’s raining in Silsden 😬