Vicky Kelly - Dog Listener

26/04/2023

Hello again! As was hinted at in my recent post about what I am up to these days, I have added a second string back to my bow. As a self employed person it has always made sense to me to have more than one way of earning, but in today's times of spiralling costs of everything it is making sense to lots of employed people too! I am loving my new business and having a few extra hundred pounds each month for only a few hours work that fit in around all my other commitments. I am currently looking to grow my team. Do you know any smart, motivated and ambitious people that would benefit from a bit more income each month?

12/04/2023

Hi everyone!

It has been 3.5 years since I posted on this page! I kept it open as I never knew if I was going to make a come back as a Dog Listener one day. I still don't think that is likely.

Just to fill you in. I decided to take a 6 month sabbatical at the beginning of 2019 as I was suffering with exhaustion. Within a month of stopping I was pregnant with my now 3 year old daughter, so the game changed entirely! Keeping myself healthy during pregnancy and then being available for her once she arrived became top priorities.

Three years on, returning to Dog Listening still does not feel quite right to me. I continue to refer people who contact me onto other excellent Dog Listeners. I continue with my coaching business (see www.butterflyeffectcoaching.co.uk for more info) and have recently added another string to my bow - more info on this will follow as it might be of interest to some!

It's always lovely to keep in touch with old faces. There are other ways to be connect with me if you would like to. I have an instagram profile .kelly_coaching or you can connect with my personal Facebook account.

This picture was taken yesterday at the top of the new big wheel at Adventure Island with my daughter snuggled into my cardigan as she was a bit chilly up there. 🥰

04/09/2019

Please note that the sabbatical has been extended until further notice. Back-up support still available, but new clients are not being taken. Many thanks. 💛

13/05/2019

Struggling to get any of your frequent visitors to join in on the ignoring bit? Show them this article: https://www.adogs-life.co.uk/ignoring-your-dog-from-their-perspective/

14/02/2019

It’s Valentine’s Day today, and as an act of self-love, I’ve come to a difficult decision that I have been toying with for a while. For those who have had a consultation with me, you will know that it is quite an intensive period of time. This is not without its side effects, and my health has been suffering. After 12 wonderful years, I’ve decided it’s time for a period of rest.

As of 1st March, I will be starting a 6-month sabbatical from this business. I will of course, still be providing back up support for those who have already had a consultation. I am toying with some other ideas of ways that I may still be able to help, so please keep an ear to the ground on that front.

My love for dogs and what we teach hasn’t wavered, which is why this hasn’t been an easy decision. I still wholeheartedly recommend this approach with dogs. I have no doubt that it gives dogs the best chance for a happy life with humans. If you haven’t already, please read one of Jan Fennell’s books, then visit her website to find a Dog Listener in your area. http://janfennellthedoglistener.com/

I will be continuing my work coaching people. If you are curious to know more about that, please hop over to my sister business. Butterfly Effect Coaching

01/02/2019

NO MAGIC WANDS

As much as I would love you to be able to outsource your dog behaviour problems to me, to be fixed, it just doesn't work like that. My role is to empower you with the information you need to make the changes yourself.

For some people, it's relatively easy and their dog doesn't resist too much, for others it's more of a challenge. Some people are very vigilant, others are more forgetful. Whatever the situation, it does take some work. Changes generally take time. Think about diet and exercise. How long and hard you may have to work before you see results.

But it's worth it. If your dog isn't behaving the way you want, it's not happy. I know you love your dog. I know you want your dog to be happy, so channel that desire into what you need to do to make the change. I'm in the background to support you on your journey.

Vicky x

28/01/2019

It's been a while since I've written a blog, but inspiration hit recently. Here's an article about how our compassion for our dogs is often misplaced, due to our misunderstanding of what certain behaviours mean:

An odd title, perhaps. But bear with me while I explain. We humanise dogs so easily. Readily believing that they: Get excited about things (e.g the walk, or our return home)

24/12/2018

Oh so true!

True story! 🤣

23/12/2018

Merry Christmas everyone 💛🐕🎄

04/12/2018

I've already been booked by 2 families in advance of them taking in new pups. While Christmas may not be the ideal time to settle a dog into your home, there are lots of things you can do to make it any easier start for everyone. I do in-home consultations for all the family.