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Dog training, canine science certified behaviourist, (school of canine science) behavioural consultations, kids around dogs approved trainer, children's social worker
School dog specialist, working with neurodivergent kids and their dogs specialist.

11/11/2026

Flo and I play and train for fun 🐾 After my realisation that Flo didn't understand down when my back was to her, we set to work 🤣👌
Here we are practicing an off lead down whilst moving. It's quite challenging for her, but she surprised me.
She is able to stay with me off lead 🐾
She is able to understand the verbal cue 🐾
She is able to transition from movement into the down 🐾
She is able to do this in a public field with lots of distractions around 🐾
She is able to hold the position until released 🐾

11/11/2026

Gorgeous afternoon 🐾

11/11/2026

Last walk with Seamus today 🐾 And he gave me this fab card, and some lovely gifts!
Thanks so much guys 😍🐾👌

11/11/2026

Bruno and Buddy 🍂🐾🍂

11/11/2026

I honestly can’t recommend Sinead enough! She has been absolutely amazing in helping me with Ziggy and all the different challenges we’ve faced. From lead walking and improving his listening skills to managing his arousal levels and teaching him new skills, she has helped us make so much progress.

What I’ve really appreciated is her patience, understanding and knowledge. She takes the time to understand Ziggy, his individual needs and the things we struggle with, and gives us the guidance and confidence to work through them together.

We’ve come such a long way, and I’ve learnt so much along the way too. It’s not just about training Ziggy; it’s helped me understand him better and feel more confident handling different situations.

I’m so grateful for all the support, encouragement and hard work Sinead has put into helping us. Thank you for everything you’ve done for me and Ziggy. We wouldn’t be where we are today without you! ❤️
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10/11/2026

Kids walking dogs 🐾👌My kids have NEVER walked my dogs. Partly because they're bone idle, and partly as I wouldn't allow it.
As I choose to own and live with very powerful breeds, and it is a LOT of responsibilty to keep everyone safe. Even though they are much stronger me. The boys, I mean, not the dogs 🤷‍♀️🤣. Although the dogs would have given us all a run for our money!
But last week, I came home, and couldn't find Flo 🤷‍♀️🤣. Fortunately, (I think 🤷‍♀️), I couldnt find Oliver either, so I assumed they had gone out together. (Turns out, he'd taken her to meet his girlfriend from the bus 🐾😍)
I'd assumed no one had 'dognapped' her, and if they did, they'd bring her back 🙈🤣
So...I thought maybe its time to release the reins a little. Oliver and Flo had fared well, apart from her harness being on upside down 🤣 (but still fully secure 👌)
But.. if my nearly 18 year old 'man child' is going to walk Flo, we need to go together several times, so I can be sure all is well 👌
Plus, someone wrote it on the fridge... so... 🤷‍♀️

10/11/2026

Last session with Ziggy today. The size of him and he's not even 1 yet!
I am honestly blown away by his human's commitment to trying to meet his needs and manage him safely, as it's not easy.
He's a VERY excitable chap, but still a 'baby' - just a bloody massive one!
Today we introduced a flirt pole, to start helping him manage some of his arousal and frustration. And he aced it.
We also discussed introducing some scent games.
His lead walking is now much improved and his over reactions to triggers significantly reduced, so well done Ziggy and 'mum' 👏👏👏

10/11/2026

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10/11/2026

Bella, Luna and Max 🐾

09/11/2026

Clarity of cues 👌 Is your dog clear about what you're asking them to do? Are you clear what you're asking? Does everyone use the same cues?
In our house these are the cues we use around objects / possession:
Release - item in Flo's mouth, and only in her possession - means - release item from her mouth 👌
Leave - item is in no one's possession - do not pick it up 👌
Out - we both have hold of item - shared possession - means - Flo to let go 👌
To me - means bring item in her possession to me, so I can check what it is. We use this a lot 🙈🤣👌
Flo understands all of these cues 👌
Video of Flo releasing an item, and then picking it back up, which she is not supposed to do 🤣

Address

63 Arundel Avenue
Manchester
M416

Telephone

+447815171118

Website

http://www.shortbarknstrides.co.uk/

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