Juno & Co, Cumbria Dog Training & Behaviour

18/08/2025

me & had the best time hosting our first Murder Mystery night! These canine detection detectives worked super hard searching the crime scenes to find all the evidence. So much fun 🐾

12/08/2025

September classes are available to book now 🐾

12/08/2025

𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐓 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

I'm sure everyone has seen missing Ice on social media. Last night I went up to the area to help the owner out from a behavioural stand point. We put out scented items in the area she went missing and her own garden & talked through what to do when she ultimately does come within reach. Everything that should be done to get her back is in place - she was set up for success.

A few hours later, she left the wooded area we had been watching her in that held the scented items and she went home, where her garden had also been scented. What happened next is why I'm writing this post. A member of the public who probably thought they were doing the right thing, entered the garden and tried to corner her to catch her. She then bolted again. She was within metres and minutes of being safe and secure. Incredibly frustrating, but ultimately gutting for her owner who was so close to having her back.

𝐒𝐨 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠?

Ice is usually very timid, but as she's been missing since Sunday, her brain is now in '𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞'.

When a dog is lost, it's like a switch that goes off. They revert back to their primal instincts, focusing solely on shelter, food, water & safety - protecting themselves.

They find humans suspicious, which is why they tend to be most active from dusk till dawn. Again, why she was so active last night! They become extremely skittish, avoid people, heightened vigilance and nervousness & may not recognise their own owners or the voices of familiar people. So, we try to use their best sense - smell.

𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐓𝐎 𝐃𝐎 𝐈𝐅 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐒𝐄𝐄 𝐈𝐂𝐄

• Don't follow her, chase her or try to catch her
• Don't call her name or make any noises towards her
• Don't stare at her
• Don't throw food at her

Instead;
• Leave her alone. Trust that she's working her way home through the protocol that has been put in place.
• Report the sighting is the only thing you should do. Text her owner; 07507712034 or message me or Mackenzie.

I know people mean well & are only trying to help which is very kind, but the best way you can help get her home is to follow the advice laid out above. ☝🏼 Essentially, do nothing other than report the sighting.

05/08/2025

we have just TWO spaces left for this weekends special event 🐾 You must already be competent in searching for KONG to take part. This is an exciting collaboration with not one to miss! 🧡

22/07/2025

🐾 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐃𝐨𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 – Now Booking! 🐾 
4 weeks of training, bonding & tail-wagging progress! 🐶✨ 
 
🎓 𝐏𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 – start your pup off right with solid foundations! 
🌟 𝐏𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐏𝐥𝐮𝐬 – for pups ready to level up their skills! 
👃 𝐒𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 – tap into your dog’s amazing nose! 
🚀 𝐒𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐏𝐥𝐮𝐬 – for experienced sniffers who want more! 
 
🗓 Starts this August – limited spots available! 
📩 DM to book or get more info. Let’s train, sniff, and thrive together! 
 

15/07/2025

THIS! I know far too many dogs that have suffered from bloat & a twisted stomach, some that have lost their lives way too young. Sometimes the cause is unknown, but often it’s something that could have been completely avoided! Common causes that can be easily managed:
- eating too quickly
- eating large meals
- exercising after eating
- Stress & anxiety can also be a contributing factor

Deep chested breeds are at an increased risk so some of the things I do to prevent it are:
- feed multiple small meals rather than one big one
- waiting at least an hour before exercising after eating
- feed from a raised bowl (mixed research on this)
- I feed raw so don’t worry about any expansion in the stomach or excess water, but IF I were to ever fed kibble I would pre-soak prior to eating
- Juno doesn’t eat quickly but if she did I would use a slow feeder or hand feed

Food for thought 🧡

06/07/2025

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Juno has been waiting patiently at our shelter for 28 days, which is almost a month without a home to call her own 🐾
She is a beautiful, big-hearted hound with so much love to give. While she can be a little unsure in new environments at first, it doesn't take her long for her to settle in and show her true, gentle nature.
Juno is a friendly and affectionate girl who loves her walks, especially when there is space to sniff and explore!
She can be strong on lead, but is always eager to be out and about, enjoying the world at her own pace.

🐶 She could live with older children who understand her size and give her the space she needs to feel comfortable.

🐶 She could live with another dog in the home.

🐶 She would like an active home that she can go on lots of adventures.

If you think you could offer Juno the forever home that she deserves, please follow the link below and fill out an enquiry form:
JUNO - Animal Rescue Cumbria https://share.google/8egBonzp1PVppj0do

20/06/2025

At the moment we are working on behaviours in real life with this little one. Max is super motivated to work so any artificial training is always perfect (said no one ever 😂) so I’m focusing on having him switching off…then on….then off again, then on! Making it realistic by training in the actual environments he’s likely to go with his family, around distractions he’s guaranteed to face. We’ve covered local walks, brand new walks, town walks, country walks, water walks, busy dog walks, cows, sheep, birds, ducks, stooge dogs, stooge people, tourists, kids, multiple shops & cafes. His obedience training has been a dream, but it is his confidence that’s been the main goal, and he has come on leaps and bounds! Proud of him 💕

08/06/2025

🐾 July Classes Are Open! 🎉    
  
Ready to level up your pup’s skills this summer☀️ Join us for our July block featuring:    
🐶 Puppy (for the brand-new babies)    
🐾 Puppy Plus (for pups growing up fast!)    
👃 Scentwork Beginners (let their nose lead the way)    
🔍 Scentwork Plus (for seasoned sniffers)    
    
Spaces fill fast—secure your spot now and let the summer training begin! 💪🐕    
   

We run a range of classes & workshops throughout the year, including scentwork, puppy, junior, working dogs and reactive dogs.