KIRSTY'S PET CLINIC

KIRSTY'S PET CLINIC Behaviour consultations, 1-1 & online training, puppy packages, dog and puppy classes 🐾 Kirsty is also the dog behaviourist for Wolfwood Animal Rescue.

Ethical, positive reinforcement Dog Behaviourist, Associate Clinical Animal Behaviourist, Anthrozoologist, Certified Dog Trainer, Puppy Coach & Rescue Dog Specialist. Kirsty is a fully qualified Dog Behaviourist that offers Home Visits and Dog Training to help with: Aggression (dog and people), Anxiety, Fear issues, Heel work, Recall, Puppy Training, Over Excitement, Toilet Training plus much mor

e. There are Socialisation and Training Classes available, to help dogs learn training commands in a group environment. Kirsty also offers Massage Therapy for older dogs that have Arthritic Joints, Long term illness, Bad circulation etc.

Yes, I have cut all my hair off 😂A little change seems to be the theme at the moment.Feeling inspired and quietly seeing...
08/08/2026

Yes, I have cut all my hair off 😂
A little change seems to be the theme at the moment.

Feeling inspired and quietly seeing where a few ideas lead.

All good things take time. 🤎

I know how you feel Ricky 🥰🐾🐕
29/07/2026

I know how you feel Ricky 🥰🐾🐕

I had a great time at VP Pet Hydrotherapy & Health Centre Morecambe’s Open Day this weekend.It was lovely speaking to so...
26/07/2026

I had a great time at VP Pet Hydrotherapy & Health Centre Morecambe’s Open Day this weekend.

It was lovely speaking to so many people and seeing lots of my current and past clients. Thank you so much to everyone who came along to support the day.

The VP team work incredibly hard, so it was lovely to see so many people there showing their support and enjoying everything they had organised.

I also somehow managed to resist taking a beautiful goat home with me 😂🐐 and really enjoyed meeting some of the other businesses there too. It was lovely to chat with the team from TRM Pet Nutrition - UK and listen to their talks throughout the day.

A huge thank you to Morecambe Bay Bee for the wonderful products ❤️🐝. Agnes and I can’t wait to try them ☺️

A huge welcome to puppy class, Umi and Trevor 🥰
24/07/2026

A huge welcome to puppy class, Umi and Trevor 🥰

I recently had the privilege of listening to a panel of speakers through my university, including the Born Free Foundati...
22/07/2026

I recently had the privilege of listening to a panel of speakers through my university, including the Born Free Foundation. Their vision for change is something I feel incredibly strongly about.

Coming from an RSPCA background and now working in clinical animal behaviour, this video really resonated with me, particularly the opening message.

Although the video focuses on a different aspect of animal welfare, it immediately made me think about dog training and how much our understanding has evolved. The same principle applies: as our knowledge grows, so too should the way we treat the animals in our care.

It's a question I ask people all the time...

Why is it that, over time, we've changed so much? We've advanced medicine, challenged outdated beliefs, improved our understanding of mental health, moved away from physically punishing children, and continue to update our knowledge as science evolves. Yet when it comes to dogs, the use of training methods that rely on pain, fear or intimidation is still widely accepted by many.

Every day I see videos on social media of dogs subjected to repeated harsh lead corrections and other training methods that rely on pain, fear or intimidation, with thousands of people applauding them. I genuinely find that heartbreaking.

We have a far better understanding of animal behaviour, learning and welfare than we did 20 or 30 years ago. That's exactly why our training methods should continue to evolve too. Our responsibility is to use what we now know to improve the lives of the animals in our care.

Working in this industry can sometimes feel isolating when you're trying to advocate for welfare-led, evidence-based approaches. But I truly believe change is possible, and conversations like this matter.

If we can evolve our thinking in so many other areas of society, why not for the animals who depend on us?

It's time for meaningful change across all areas of animal welfare.

Please take a few minutes to watch this important video and, if it resonates with you too, share it. Every conversation helps move us forward 💪.

Come on, Andy Burnham. It's time for change. Let's bring animal welfare up to date and set a better example for our chil...
19/07/2026

Come on, Andy Burnham. It's time for change. Let's bring animal welfare up to date and set a better example for our children. 🐾

A huge thank you to everyone who came along to classes last week. I really appreciate everyone being so flexible, as I c...
19/07/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who came along to classes last week. I really appreciate everyone being so flexible, as I changed all of the class times to much later in the evening, with us finishing at 9.15 pm.

I think it was definitely worth it though! We were treated to a lovely cool breeze down on the shore, and cooler temperatures. It was great to see everyone making the most of it, and all of the dogs did brilliantly.

It's lovely being able to work outdoors during the summer, but with the recent heat it's only really been possible to work one early morning session and then again later in the evening. That has been quite challenging, so I just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who adapted to the temporary changes last week. I am extremely grateful for your understanding, patience and flexibility.

Thank you all again for your continued support. I hope you enjoyed the change of scenery as much as I did!

I've been in Verona this week, which I know many of you have been asking about! 🇮🇹🍕 I'll be sharing a separate post very soon with some of the highlights, recommendations and plenty of photos.

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15/07/2026

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13/07/2026

Why teach your dog the "Around" cue?🐾

Teaching your dog to go around a tree, chair or other object isn't just a fun trick, it's a genuinely useful life skill.

It can help to:
• Improve body awareness and coordination
• Build confidence through problem-solving
• Encourage focus and engagement
• Help prevent leads getting tangled around trees, posts and benches
• Strengthen your relationship through working together
• Provide valuable mental enrichment
• Build useful foundations for other activities

A simple cue with lots of practical benefits , both at home and out on walks.

Here is Mack practising with his guardian 🥰

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