Scottish Canine Wellness at Duffys - Dog Training West Lothian

Scottish Canine Wellness at Duffys - Dog Training West Lothian Supporting the canine-human connection by teaching communication, wellbeing & life skills. ❤️
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It breaks my heart 💔 how many dogs I see out and about who are clearly struggling to cope.So many are pulling on uncomfo...
23/08/2025

It breaks my heart 💔 how many dogs I see out and about who are clearly struggling to cope.

So many are pulling on uncomfortable equipment, showing anxious or shut-down body language, and getting told off for behaviours rooted in fear.

I know most guardians want the best for their dogs, but we still have a way to go in understanding their emotional needs. ❤️

I’ll always promote kind, force free teaching and keep speaking up for the dogs who can’t speak for themselves. Please do the same.

🤣🤣🤣Happy Friday
22/08/2025

🤣🤣🤣
Happy Friday

While I’m “on holiday” 🏖 …☕ I’m still people-watching🐾 Still dog-watching (and behaviour analysing… some habits never st...
22/08/2025

While I’m “on holiday” 🏖 …
☕ I’m still people-watching
🐾 Still dog-watching (and behaviour analysing… some habits never stop)
📚 Still scribbling down new ideas for games and teaching plans
🍦 And yes, still making time for ice cream.

Time away always fills my head with fresh ways to help you and your dogs thrive.
So if you’re ready to work on recall, loose lead walking, or building calm confidence, my diary for when I’m back is already open.

Let’s get you booked in and ready to roll when I return. 🐾

Our new puppy class is full up with the cutest little bundles of curiosity and mischief! 🐾💛These tiny paws are learning ...
21/08/2025

Our new puppy class is full up with the cutest little bundles of curiosity and mischief! 🐾💛

These tiny paws are learning big skills, from building confidence and focus, to gentle social skills and foundations that will last a lifetime.

Puppyhood is such a precious stage, and it’s our joy to guide guardians and pups through it together. ✨🐶

If you’ve just welcomed a puppy into your life, this is the perfect start for both of you.

🐶 Mini Sessions Are Back!Quick, focused, and supportive — perfect if you want help with:✔️ Lead walking✔️ Calm greetings...
21/08/2025

🐶 Mini Sessions Are Back!

Quick, focused, and supportive — perfect if you want help with:
✔️ Lead walking
✔️ Calm greetings
✔️ Building confidence
✔️ Focus around distractions
✔️ Small training tweaks with big impact

🕒 45 minutes | 💷 £40
🎯 Great for dogs who just need a bit of extra guidance

These were a hit last time - limited slots available!

DM to book or ask if a mini session is right for you ⭐️

At our 121 sessions, classes & workshops - I want you to know that it's perfectly okay to shed a few tears. I understand...
20/08/2025

At our 121 sessions, classes & workshops - I want you to know that it's perfectly okay to shed a few tears. I understand that training and bonding with your dog can be an overwhelming experience.

Crying is a natural and healthy way of expressing emotions, and I'm here to be supportive, lend a listening ear and a comforting atmosphere. Whether it's frustration, stress, or even tears of joy, I want you to feel safe and understood.

My priority is to create a nurturing environment where both you and your dog can thrive. I believe that tears are a sign of your dedication, love, and desire to build a strong connection with your dog.

Sharing your emotions during a 121 session can deepen your understanding and strengthen the bond between you and your canine companion. My aim is to provide emotional support and guidance, helping you navigate any challenges you may encounter along the way.

Remember, we've all been there! We've all experienced the triumphs and the setbacks, the joys and the frustrations too.

Fi. ###

🚀 LEVEL 1 DOG CLASS – 6 WEEKS 🚀Beginner dog? Adolescent chaos? Skills in need of a reboot?This is for you. 🐾We’ll tackle...
20/08/2025

🚀 LEVEL 1 DOG CLASS – 6 WEEKS 🚀

Beginner dog? Adolescent chaos? Skills in need of a reboot?
This is for you. 🐾

We’ll tackle:
✅ Loose lead walking
✅ Recall
✅ Emergency stop
✅ Polite greetings
✅ Focus around distractions

Fun, friendly, force-free, with your dog’s emotional & physical needs at heart.
Small groups. Real-life training. Big results.

📅 Spaces are limited - grab yours now!

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We share our homes, our lives, and our hearts with dogs.But they are a completely different species.They don’t speak our...
19/08/2025

We share our homes, our lives, and our hearts with dogs.

But they are a completely different species.

They don’t speak our language - we have to learn theirs. It’s our responsibility to understand their signals, their comfort, their fears.

Because if we don’t, they pay the price for our ignorance.💔

Have a great week!
18/08/2025

Have a great week!

💡 Behaviour Change Isn’t Linear - And That’s Not Just My Opinion!In 1998, psychologists Andrew Hayes and Jennifer Straus...
17/08/2025

💡 Behaviour Change Isn’t Linear - And That’s Not Just My Opinion!

In 1998, psychologists Andrew Hayes and Jennifer Strauss studied patterns of change and found something important: real progress almost never moves in a neat, straight line. Instead, it’s full of peaks, dips, and plateaus. That’s not failure, it’s the natural rhythm of learning. 👩‍🏫

Developmental researcher Robert Siegler described a similar pattern called U-shaped development, where skills improve, appear to slip backwards, and then return stronger than before. The dip isn’t a loss of progress; it’s the brain reorganising and making those skills more resilient.🧠

This applies just as much to our dogs. If your dog goes backwards, it’s not the end of their training success, it’s part of the process. Those moments give us vital information about what they can handle, where they still need support, and how to help them succeed next time. 🐾

So the next time things feel bumpy, remember: science says this is exactly how change happens. Keep going. You and your dog are still moving forward.⭐️

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Training & Behaviour Specialist. Classes & 121’s. We believe in nurturing & enhancing the human-canine relationship through training with kindness. Expert in Separation Anxiety, Reactivity, Aggression, Hyperactivity, on/off lead issues & puppy life skills.