K9ology - Dog Psychology & Training

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Fully Qualified & Accredited IMDT Trainer, Behaviour Consultant & Mentor. Specialist in rescue, anxious, puppy & adolescent dogs.

With 9+ years’ experience, I’m passionate about ethical training & mentoring trainers to grow with confidence. Fully Qualified & Accredited with The IMDT
Gold Professional Member of The Pet Professional Network
Member of the UK Dog Behaviour & Training Charter

This gorgeous fella can find the outside world a little bit scary, so we’ve been working with him and his lovely family ...
21/08/2026

This gorgeous fella can find the outside world a little bit scary, so we’ve been working with him and his lovely family to better understand his behaviour and help him feel more confident and comfortable when out and about 💛🐾

Understanding why a dog behaves the way they do is such an important part of helping them. Rather than expecting him to simply cope with things he finds worrying, we’ve been looking at what he needs, giving him the space and support to feel safer, and working at a pace that’s right for him ☺️

We started by looking at his behaviour on lead and doing some loose lead walking training, and as you can see, he absolutely nailed it! 👏🥰

We then moved on to lots of distance work, allowing him to observe things he may find challenging from a distance where he was still able to feel comfortable and make good choices. From there, we gradually progressed onto some street walking too.
And he really aced it all! 🥳👏✨

It was so lovely to see him coping so well and growing in confidence. His family have done an amazing job supporting him and taking the time to understand what he needs 💛
Huge well done, guys! ⭐️🐾 I’m really looking forward to catching up soon and hearing how you’re all getting on! ☺️

This gorgeous fella absolutely aced his session this week! 🥳👏🥰We’ve been helping him and his lovely family since they re...
21/08/2026

This gorgeous fella absolutely aced his session this week! 🥳👏🥰

We’ve been helping him and his lovely family since they rescued him around three months ago 💛
He’s had a lot to adjust to in that time, from going into rescue kennels, to finding himself in a completely new home and navigating adolescence too!

It’s understandable that there have been a few ups and downs while he’s been figuring out his new life and learning how to cope with the world around him.

His family have been truly incredible though! ☺️ They’ve persevered, been patient, and, most importantly, taken the time to really understand the why’s behind his behaviours and the best ways to support him.
When working with dogs who find certain things difficult, it’s so important that we listen to what they’re telling us. Giving them the space they need, working at a distance where they can cope, and progressing at their pace can make such a difference. Training isn’t about pushing a dog through something they find overwhelming, it’s about building their confidence and helping them feel safer and more comfortable. 💛
And this week, he truly did us all proud! 🥹👏

At various distances, he was able to cope and disengage from his triggers like a pro! We then took the training onto the streets too, gradually introducing a more challenging environment, and again, he coped so incredibly well👏🥰

Huge, HUGE well done to you all! ✨⭐️ The patience, consistency and understanding you’ve given him are really shining through, and you should all be so proud! 💛☺️👏

18/08/2026

Excellent advice from
Spirit of the Dog Rescue 🐾

Just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who came to see me at Newlands Pets today 🥰It was so lovely chatting wit...
08/08/2026

Just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who came to see me at Newlands Pets today 🥰
It was so lovely chatting with both new faces and some familiar ones too, and meeting some of your beautiful pooches made my day 💛🐾

A big thank you as well to the fantastic Newlands Pets team for having me along. I had such a wonderful time ☺️

07/08/2026

Looking forward to this tomorrow! 🥰🐾

Just had to shine a little spotlight on another fantastic client and their incredible gorgeous rescue dog! 🌟 When he fir...
01/08/2026

Just had to shine a little spotlight on another fantastic client and their incredible gorgeous rescue dog! 🌟

When he first came home, the outside world was a lot to handle, and he needed time to settle in.
His family have been absolute stars though, guiding him through each step. Indoors, he’s really come into his own, and outdoors, the transformation has been amazing! 🥰

Just yesterday, he absolutely rocked our training session, calmly handling every single “engage/disengage” exercise. In fact, we got even closer than what you’ll see in the pictures, but I was so focused on the training that I couldn’t capture every moment! He was able to sniff, play and just relax too 😊
We’ve still got some work to do, but this is a huge win 👏☺️
Massive kudos to this dedicated family! 💛🙌🐾

Just wanted to give a little shout out to one of my wonderful furry clients and his lovely family 💛We’ve been working to...
01/08/2026

Just wanted to give a little shout out to one of my wonderful furry clients and his lovely family 💛

We’ve been working together step by step, and his progress has been incredible. This boy went from being absolutely terrified of the car to calmly sitting inside for a full 15 minutes, relaxed, settled, and choosing to stay there 👏

With behavioural work like this, patience is everything. We never rush the process, and sometimes we even take a step back so the dog can move forward with confidence. That’s all part of doing things kindly, gradually, and at their pace.

Huge shout out to his dedicated family for all their hard work, they’re doing amazing 🙌☺️🐾

Lots of exciting things happening at Newlands Pets from 3rd–8th August 🥳I’ll be there too, hosting a friendly drop‑in se...
25/07/2026

Lots of exciting things happening at Newlands Pets from 3rd–8th August 🥳
I’ll be there too, hosting a friendly drop‑in session on 8th August, 2pm–3.30pm 😊🐾
Pop by, say hello, and have a chat about a dogs body language & communication, puppy challenges and all things training! 😊🐾

08/07/2026

Hi everyone!

Hope you and your pooches are coping ok in this heat and managing to keep cool! 🪭💛🐶

I’m now back from holiday and will be catching up with all messages tomorrow. Thanks for bearing with me - I promise I’m not ignoring anyone! 😅😊🐾

Thought I’d share a video of some wild dolphins we met 🐬💛

☀️🐾 Caring for our pooches in Hot WeatherWhen the sun is blazing, sometimes the kindest choice we can make for our dogs ...
21/06/2026

☀️🐾 Caring for our pooches in Hot Weather

When the sun is blazing, sometimes the kindest choice we can make for our dogs is to skip the walk ✅

Heat affects them far more quickly than it does us, especially puppies, older dogs, flat faced breeds, or those carrying a little extra weight.
Missing a walk isn’t “letting them down”; it’s protecting them from overheating, paw burns, and exhaustion.

Instead, opt for calm enrichment at home: scatter feeding, puzzle toys, or a gentle training game in the cool indoors. These activities keep their minds busy without risking their health 🐾

Putting safety first means our dogs stay happy, comfortable, and ready to enjoy their next adventure when the weather cools 💛🐶

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