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Dog Behaviour Consultations, One to One Training sessions, Puppy Packages & Training Classes 🐾 Kirsty is also the dog behaviourist for Wolfwood Animal Rescue.

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 more. 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.

10/06/2025

Meet Marley 🐾

Marley is a working Cocker Spaniel and a new client I’ve recently started working with. True to his breed, he’s bursting with enthusiasm, curiosity, and a strong desire to explore the world through his nose!

We are currently (we shall add more as we go) focusing on two key areas: building a reliable recall and helping Marley develop emotional regulation 😌

This isn’t just about teaching him to come when called. It’s about guiding him to work collaboratively with his caregivers, and learning how to channel all that natural spaniel energy in partnership, rather than acting on impulse.

As with every dog I work with, the relationship always comes first. Training is force-free and designed to be a safe, motivating, and an enjoyable experience. Watching a dog like Marley start to tune in to his caregivers, not because he has to, but because he wants to, is the best part of the process ☺️

05/06/2025

Meet the very handsome Bowie 🐩

In picture one, he looks his usual self with his fabulous bouncy hair. Picture two was taken after he got drenched (again) in my outdoor class.

What’s happened to the weather? 💦😩

31/05/2025

Cassie and her caregiver are learning to leg weave, and having so much fun together! 🎉

I teach this trick not just for mental and physical exercise, but to help build trust, confidence, and a stronger bond between dogs and their Caregivers.

It’s a fun, interactive way to connect while learning something new! 🐾

27/05/2025

Meet Mud

Mud is a 9-month-old German Wirehaired Pointer / English Springer Spaniel cross.

I've been supporting Mud through some changing behaviours as he navigates this tricky stage in his development, and he’s doing really well. During our first training session together, he picked things up quickly and showed great potential.

I say this a lot, but it's so important to treat each dog as an individual and work at a pace they can comfortably manage. That often means adapting your sessions to what the dog can do, rather than pushing for what we want them to do.

Adolescence can be a challenging time for many breeds, and it’s essential to celebrate even the smallest wins and stay positive. 💪

Mud’s caregivers truly understand this. They’re patient, consistent, and fully committed to his progress. This makes all the difference. 👏☺️

26/05/2025

Ronnie’s impulse control has come so far over the past few weeks! In this video, he’s working on a more advanced version of ‘leave’ and doing an amazing job! 👏👏🐾

25/05/2025

Meet Cole
Cole is a rescue dog I’ve recently started working with, and he’s been on quite a journey.

Cole has been experiencing some reactivity on the lead and found his new environment a bit overwhelming at first.

When I met his lovely caregivers, it was clear just how patient and supportive they’ve been throughout. Their calm, consistent approach is making a huge difference.

By our second session, Cole was already showing signs of progress - more relaxed, happier, and responding well to gentle, low-pressure cues.

It’s such a joy to see him starting to settle. I’m really looking forward to watching his confidence grow in the coming weeks…. 🐾

22/05/2025

The lovely Winnie has recently joined one of my puppy coaching classes. How sweet is she?!🥰

20/05/2025

Happy National Rescue Dog Day 🐾

Here are a few photos of the lovely rescue dogs currently in my life ☺️

17/05/2025

Recently, I’ve been holding outdoor training sessions in the mornings while it’s cooler, and my indoor sessions in the afternoons. Your dog’s welfare will always come first when we’re working together, especially in warm weather.

Heat can pose serious risks for dogs. Unlike us, dogs can’t sweat to cool down (except a little through their paws). Instead, they rely on panting, which is much less efficient in humid conditions.

Heat-related illness includes heat stress, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke. It doesn’t have to be a blazing hot day for dogs to be at risk. In fact, a study found that some dogs developed heatstroke at just 16.9°C.

Some dogs are more vulnerable than others, including:

Flat-faced (brachycephalic) breeds like Bulldogs, Pugs, and French Bulldogs
Puppies and older dogs
Overweight or unfit dogs
Dogs with respiratory or heart conditions
Large breeds
Dogs unaccustomed to warmer weather (like here in the UK)

I am keeping session’s safe, sensible, and tailored to each dog’s needs. This means morning sessions, shaded areas, plenty of water and most importantly, knowing when it’s time to rest.

Let’s look after our dogs, they rely on us ☺️🐾

09/05/2025

Happy belated birthday to the lovely Amica! 🎉❤️

04/05/2025

Skyler has crossed the rainbow bridge to join all our other special dogs 😔🌈

She was so lucky to have been rescued by a wonderful family who gave her the most loving life. Sadly, she became unwell, and her time was cut far too short.

I first met Skyler when she started coming to classes. She had such a beautiful bond with the junior member of her family and he was always so calm and patient with her. Some of you may remember Skyler and the incredible progress she made each week.

Losing a dog is one of the hardest experiences, and my heart goes out to her family. I'm sending them all my love during this difficult time.

02/05/2025

Meet Maxi

Maxi is a rescue dog I've been supporting with behavioural work. Before arriving at his new home, Maxi experienced some trauma that significantly affected how he responded to handling and grooming. Unfortunately, his new caregivers suffered a couple of bites before reaching out to me for help.

We began by implementing a behaviour modification plan to help Maxi feel safe and to begin rebuilding the bond between him and his new family, as trust had been compromised.

Next, we worked on Maxi becoming comfortable with me in an outdoor setting, gradually desensitising him to grooming equipment in a calm and non-threatening way.

Throughout the process, his caregiver and I stayed in regular contact and she often sent photos and videos documenting his progress, which helped us adjust our approach as needed.

As Maxi continued to improve, we decided it was time to take the next step and conduct a session at home. We focused on Cooperative care and gentle grooming techniques, ensuring plenty of fun and relaxing breaks in between. Maxi responded exceptionally well and quickly bonded with me, and by the end of the session he was happily showing me all of his toys.

Just a few days later, his family sent a lovely message to say they had successfully bathed him with no issues, and he had remained calm and cooperative throughout.

Maxi has been incredibly fortunate to find a family who truly understands him. They recognised that his behaviour stemmed from fear, not aggression, and they committed to moving at his pace, just as we would with a traumatised human.
Their patience and compassion have made all the difference.

I've grown very fond of Maxi, and I am looking forward to working with him further as we take on the next challenge together.

Address

Heysham Road
Morecambe
LA31DJ

Website

http://www.kirstyspetclinic.co.uk/

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