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Helping Unhappy Dogs and Owners get Understanding, Support, Gain New Skills and Find Relief

11/11/2026

"Did you know that the misconception that dogs only drink water is not entirely true? While it's true that dogs need water to survive, they can also get hydration from other sources such as moisture in their food. So don't be afraid to mix things up and offer your furry friend some wet food every once in a while to help keep them hydrated. "

10/11/2026

Did you know that a practitioner “being there” changes the dynamic and your dog may not behave as it would in its natural/normal setting...

What’s The Answer?

Remote/ Virtual Consults

Book a FREE Discovery Call Now to see if this would benefit you and your dog

https://www.k9confidential.co.uk/behaviour-counselling-swindon.php

09/11/2026

I don"t want to go for a walk cos I am comfortable here. Thank you, unless you want to take me to the Secure Field Cricklade then let"s go!! www.k9confidential.co.uk

04/11/2026

"Contrary to popular belief, dogs are not completely colourblind! While their color vision is not as vivid as a human's, they are able to see colors – including blue, yellow, and shades of gray. So next time you're wondering if your pup can see that bright red toy you just bought them, the answer is yes! but in a grey. Apart from being distracted by sniffs thats one reason they take an age finding it in the grass - grey on grey. So They might just not be as blown away by the color as you are. "

03/11/2026

At The End of Your Tether?

Noticed a Change in Your Dog?

Feel Like You Are Out of Control?

If you are concerned about you dog, we can help you. Work with us and introduce lifestyle changes, learn new skills and discover effective tools. You will gain an understanding of your dogs needs allowing for a more relaxed situation for you all to enjoy.

Are You Facing Any of These Situations With Your Dog? Aggression, Barking, Reactivity, Urinating in the home, Anxiety....

Book Your Free Discovery call at https://www.k9confidential.co.uk/behaviour-counselling-swindon.php

02/11/2026

Whoops [Picture of dog leaving muddy paw prints on a white rug]

28/10/2026

"Did you know that the common misconception that dogs only wag their tails when they're happy is actually not true? It's true that dogs do often wag their tails when they're happy, but they can also wag their tails when they're excited, anxious, or even threatened. So next time you see a wagging tail, don't automatically assume that your furry friend is feeling happy – pay attention to their body language and other cues to get a better understanding of their emotional state. Please do post up pictures and videos of your dog and lets talk about what we see - then interpret "

27/10/2026

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21/10/2026

Want more information on how we assess your dog before committing to a session?

Book a FREE Discovery Call now to meet me online and to discover how I work with you.

https://www.k9confidential.co.uk/behaviour-counselling-swindon.php

20/10/2026

"Shaving or Clipping a dog's coat in the summer will keep them cooler." True or False

So which breed? What is the context?

At the moment the debate on line is "does a double coat keep a dog cool" - it is an insulator - meant to keep warmth in or can it act as a buffer?? - in most of the posts i see no evidence is presented or facts of the situation either way, just opinions and so from there people jump straight to you therefore should clip or not clip - and that is what the debate is around (or should i say - people pick a side). With no other context...

I wanted this to be a regular post to get people to think about this topic and wanted to keep it short but with the amount of "hit and run" advice and people putting up links of opinions rather than facts I wanted to do a post to get you thinking about context and to make an informed decision for your dog...

FOR CONTEXT is anyone asking -

" how much do these dogs spend outside - even in the shade" could Shaving or clipping a dog's coat actually make them more susceptible to sunburn and overheating?

" can the dogs cope with being clipped " could spending excess time on a grooming table or standing still could make the dog uncomfortable and heart rate to go up ?

"has the dog suffered or nearly suffered from heat stroke before"?

Also discuss the alternatives and has regular brushing and grooming too help remove excess hair and kept your dog more comfortable int he past?.

Look at using cooling mats, walking at cooler times.

Clipping is an option for some double coated dogs - but then how much do you clip?

Social media is a breeding ground for them vs us - please focus on the dog in front of you and what do they need and do your research for your dog. Look at articles and books of the anatomy, function and structure of your dogs skin, coat and body. If you ask a professional - ask their sources - have they studied dermatology and the dogs anatomy and functions???

Even talking to experts I trust they do not fully know the answer to this question - so instead of us beating each other up over clip or not clip - lets do what we can for these dogs to keep them cool in hot temperatures

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