The Canine Way

16/11/2024

10/09/2024

That is adorable!!! Such a smile!!

10/09/2024

He's such a clever pup!

10/09/2024

Just look at that smile! Loving life and the great outdoors. Thank you Animal Rescue Cumbria for giving him all the love and care for the year he has been in care.

Share his story to find Mike a home where he can flourish and thrive. ♥️

10/09/2024

Mike is such a special boy, please share far and wide. I can't believe it's been 1 whole year. He has so much love and joy to give and he deserves to find a home where he can be himself, relax and enjoy a loving and trusting relationship with his new people. 🥰

01/08/2024

Teaching your dog to use a ramp for entering and exiting a car is an important skill for many reasons! 🐶🚗 Here’s why:

* Prevents Injury: Reduces joint strain and helps avoid conditions like arthritis, especially for large breeds.
* Supports Health Issues: Eases pain for dogs with arthritis or mobility problems.
* Ensures Safety: Minimises fall risks from the car.
* Builds Confidence: Creating a positive and stress-free experience.
* Provides more Choice: The dog may not like being lifted into the car.
* Convenient: Easier for owners as they don't need to lift their dog.

Take things slow and work at the dogs pace. Never force them onto the ramp or into car, give them choice where possible. Reinforce with treats and praise for a positive experience. Begin with the ramp flat so they get used to the feeling under their feet. Make sure it is secure and not wobbly when you attach it to the car. 🐾✨

If you have a dog who is anxious about the car or car travel - contact me for help. [email protected], 07493 453031.

29/07/2024

Puzzle toys for the win! These are some of my favourite enrichment items to keep pups entertained. These activities tire both the body and mind, they use up excess energy and are perfect for reducing boredom in the home. What's your favourite enrichment toy?

17/07/2024

Walk and Train sessions can consist of many different things depending on what the learner needs: loose lead walking, waiting patiently before crossing the road, walking politely past another dog or person. It also includes time to sniff and take in the smells, to sit and observe, to slow down and allow the dog to watch the world go by and to reinforce them for being calm and relaxed. Here's Bosco doing just that..Happy days!

08/07/2024

I love a "Touch" (Hand Target) behaviour. It can be used for so many things: using up excess energy before going for a walk, building a connection with your dog and creating handler focus, something fun to do on a wet day or when you're not feeling up to a walk.

Reward the nose bump with a tossed treat that your dog can chase and find 😊

06/07/2024

I had the privilege yesterday of witnessing a family of foxes, playing and galavanting in the sunshine.

The similarities in body language to dogs when they are playing well together was fascinating. Loose bodies, taking turns chasing and wrestling (role reversal) , moving backwards and forwards in a loose bouncy way (feint and parry) , playing with open relaxed mouths (jaw sparring), low relaxed tails, frequent breaks and giving space (natural pauses), rolling around on the grass. I’m sure there was more I missed and I wished I could have videoed it!

Learning to observe and interpret animal body language is such a wonderful thing!

06/07/2024