Canine Bond Dog Behaviour & Training

21/05/2026

Last week Murphy had his vet check up and really pleased to say it went well.

There have been a few things we’ve found helpful to support us with appointments along the way.

* Speaking to our vets beforehand so they understand how Murphy feels and what helps to support him.

* Keeping a simple diary of Murphy’s routine and any changes I’ve noticed, which gives our vet information between appointments.

* If I’ve had any concerns, taking photos or videos and sending them by email before any appointments has been really helpful.

* Using Pet Remedy as a calming aid, alongside keeping things low key before and after appointments to give him some extra time.

* We also use drop in visits between appointments, helping him continue building familiarity with the environment and staff without any pressure.

* At home, as part of his confidence building, we’ve continued using similar equipment to what he may come across at the vets, giving him opportunities to engage with things in his own time.

So whilst waiting in a quiet area for our appointment, Murphy enjoyed a snuffle mat and took it all in his stride 💙

If your dog struggles with vet visits, here are some extra steps that may help support you both.

❤️Ask your vet the ways they may be able to support you and your dog.

❤️Waiting in the car park before appointments and ask your vets to phone you.

❤️Ask if your appointment could be arranged at a quieter time of the day.

❤️Ask about drop in or social visits between appointments.

❤️Take along familiar items such as their blanket, favourite treats, a licki mat or snuffle mat.

❤️Send any information, photos or videos by email before your appointment.

Supporting our dogs doesn’t always come from big changes, sometimes small adjustments, thoughtful support, and working together can make a big difference about how you and your dog feel.

16/05/2026

Who I am?

You smell different, look different and you behave differently. I know you aren't a dog.

I can pick up your emotion's and read your body language although you may be different from me.

I can distinguish between your different tones of voices and react accordingly.

I can detect the human face and discriminate between sad, happy, angry and neutral faces.

When I feel securely attached to my human, l am better at sensing my guardians moods and provide comfort with the ability to understand.

A study suggested that even the odour of a stressed, unfamiliar human affects my emotional state, perception of rewards and ability to learn, showing that stress odours can travel through the air.

I can learn your language and hope you can learn mine.

Who am I? I am your dog ❤️

I think it's just incredible to think how much dogs really know about us using their amazing senses

04/05/2026

🎉Canine Bond is 4 Years Old Today 🎉

It hasn’t always been easy, always learning, and a lot of hard work, but absolutely worth it!

I’m so grateful to the other professionals I work with, the people who have trusted me and even more so to the dogs who have let me into their world. Every dog, every client, every case has shaped how I work today.

Canine Bond has always been about doing better for dogs, through continuous learning, understanding, supporting and giving them a voice.

Thank you so much for being part of it 🐾

19/04/2026

Really proud to share my certificate from the Emotional Wellbeing Conference.✨

It was a great couple of days surrounded by knowledge, insight and thoughtful conversations from fantastic speakers.

There was so much to take away and reflect on with the work I do, including continuing my professional learning as accredited behaviourist. Proud to be part of this amazing community of professionals ✨

16/04/2026

One of the most powerful tools for "reactive" dogs is distance — not as a retreat, but as a way to keep the brain in a learning state.

When a dog is under threshold:

☑ Sensory processing improves

☑ Learning becomes possible

☑ Curiosity increases

☑ Recovery is faster

☑ Behaviour becomes more flexible

This aligns with the Yerkes–Dodson law: performance and learning drop sharply when arousal is too high.

Distance isn’t “avoiding the problem”. It’s giving the brain room to think.

08/04/2026

30/03/2026

Brilliant first day at the emotional wellbeing in animals conference!

Looking forward to Day 2 ❤️

17/03/2026

A lovely review to wake up to this morning, feeling very grateful. Thank you ❤️

15/03/2026

The special bond we share ❤️

I love the special ways we can connect with our dogs, whether it’s spending time together, sharing calming activities or just being present with one another.

That connection can happen quietly every day, in the way we learn, observe, communicate, trust and understand each other.

A part of what makes this bond so special could be oxytocin, sometimes called the “bonding hormone.” Studies suggest that both humans and dogs naturally release it during positive interactions. It can give a boost of happy feelings, feel calmer, more relaxed and strengthen social bonds.

Oxytocin was once thought to exist only between parents and babies, but studies show it’s released in many other close relationships, including the one between dogs and their humans.

It’s a lovely reminder that connection isn’t something that can be forced or taught, it’s something that’s felt and shared with our dogs 🐾

12/03/2026

March is Pet Anxiety Awareness Month.
Is your pet's STRESS BUCKET FULL?
Pet Remedy is like a TAP for draining pet anxiety!
(Click on the bucket, to see a larger image)
It is clinically proven and gets to work instantly.
https://petremedy.co.uk
Awareness of human anxiety is improving - Let’s do better for all our pets – our cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, horses, parrots...etc,etc!


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