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Lead The Way Wirral Hi! My name is Beki and I provide dog walking & training, specialising in reactivity and overseas rescues. 🐾

Updated price list for 2025! No changes to costs, just a new look 🫶🏻
13/08/2025

Updated price list for 2025! No changes to costs, just a new look 🫶🏻

Are you looking for some help or extra support in training your furry friend?Do you lack confidence in handling them, or...
13/08/2025

Are you looking for some help or extra support in training your furry friend?
Do you lack confidence in handling them, or need some guidance on helping them cope with the world? We can help!

Get in touch today to strengthen your bond together and start building the life you’ve always wanted with your dog 🐕🐾

🐾 Did you know… 🐾A research study found that approximately 80% of dogs that presented with behavioural issues had some f...
12/08/2025

🐾 Did you know… 🐾

A research study found that approximately 80% of dogs that presented with behavioural issues had some form of undiagnosed pain that was a direct cause or adding to the problematic behaviour (Mills, 2020).

Dogs that are in pain will not necessarily present with limping or whining. You dog may:

🧠 Struggle with reactivity or anxiety
👂Be hyper-sensitive to certain sounds
🏠 Struggle to settle at home
🐕 Pull excessively on the lead
😴 Have had a change in behaviour (more lethargic, showing displacement behaviours such as hu***ng, just not seeming “themselves”)

Often, people believe that because their dog still chases after a ball, or will be excited for a walk, that they cannot be in pain. However pain and behaviour are often closely linked, and pain-related behaviour is extremely complex.

Our dogs display emotions in lots of different ways, so it’s not always easy to tell. That’s why it’s so important that we consider reactivity in a holistic way, looking at the dog’s lifestyle as well as general health. For many of my clients, there have been underlying health issues that have only been recognised after a deep-dive into the dog’s life as a whole.

🌟 Getting support can help you significantly improve you and your dog’s lifestyle together

Please reach out if you’d like our help. You can learn more about how we can support you and your dog here: https://www.leadthewaywirral.co.uk

🐾 Here are 6 things your dog wants you to know 🐾💕 Let me sniff! Dogs have exceptional smell and sniffing is one of their...
05/07/2025

🐾 Here are 6 things your dog wants you to know 🐾

💕 Let me sniff! Dogs have exceptional smell and sniffing is one of their favourite things to do. It actively enriches their life and eases stress and anxiety.

💕 Be patient with me! Allow your dog to process the cues you give them. Repeating the same cue in short succession (“Sit! Sit! Sit!”) only teaches your dog to ignore you.

💕 Watch and listen to me! Often we hear of bite incidents ‘coming out of the blue’, but our dogs are always giving us signals when they are uncomfortable. Learn to read their body language and understand what your dog is trying to tell you. Allow them to communicate and learn to listen.

💕 Don’t punish me for doing something ‘wrong’! Instead, reward your dog for making the right decisions and help them navigate what is expected of them in a positive way.

💕 It’s ok to spoil me! We want to fulfil their lives with enrichment, exercise and mental stimulation. Enjoy your dogs and let them enjoy life too!

💕 I’m not trying to annoy you - I’m trying to tell you something! Is your dog always in your space? They may be simply seeking connection in a world where you are their centre. Chewing up your shoes? They may be seeking enrichment or mental stimulation. Understanding your dogs needs leads to a happier life for both of you.

Did you find these helpful? Let me know!
To chat with us about understanding your dog and work on improving your relationship, contact us on Whatsapp, Facebook or Instagram. 💛

A very gorgeous pet sit with Ted and Luna last week. So grateful to call this my job 🥰💛
05/07/2025

A very gorgeous pet sit with Ted and Luna last week. So grateful to call this my job 🥰💛

04/07/2025

Unless your dog has been professionally trained as a protection dog, in most cases, the dog isn’t protecting their person out of loyalty or love. They’re reacting out of fear.

If that dog is protecting anyone, it's themselves. They're uncomfortable with the situation and communicating this. "Stranger danger"—fear of unfamiliar people—is a much more likely explanation than guarding.

This often stems from a lack of proper socialization, especially during the critical early months of a dog's life. More often than not, a dog labeled as protective is actually overwhelmed, fearful, or frustrated—not being heroic.

Read more in my post and reach out for professional help. Complex behavior issues don't just go away on their own.

https://rescuedbytraining.com/2025/06/30/is-your-dog-protecting-you/

Draco is an absolute✨vibe✨, look at him ready for his modelling career 🤩It was very hot this week, so after some mandato...
04/07/2025

Draco is an absolute✨vibe✨, look at him ready for his modelling career 🤩

It was very hot this week, so after some mandatory garden zoomies, we spent time inside playing, cuddling and doing some enrichment!

If it is too hot for a walk then there is plenty we can do to provide for our pups - the most important thing is that they are safe and comfortable ☺️💛

🤩 Here’s my quick Thursday top tip. 🤩Find an appropriate outlet for your dog!👉🏻 If your dog is prone to digging up your ...
03/07/2025

🤩 Here’s my quick Thursday top tip. 🤩

Find an appropriate outlet for your dog!

👉🏻 If your dog is prone to digging up your garden, install a simple sandpit this summer and hide toys and treats within it. Teach them that it’s more fun and rewarding to play in the sand pit instead of digging up your borders and favourite plants!
👉🏻 If your dog loves to chase, flirt poles and long chaser toys that the dogs can enjoy chasing are great options. Some of the dogs will just enjoy the chase and others may want to catch the toy. You can have fun figuring out what your dog loves most.
👉🏻 For dogs that love to sniff, change up your feeding routine! Instead of using a bowl, scatter their dinner into the grass and allow them to scent it out. Make everyday activities fun and enriching!

Have fun! 🌸🐾

We all love our dogs, but sometimes we don’t talk about the challenges of having a reactive furry family member. 💛So ans...
30/06/2025

We all love our dogs, but sometimes we don’t talk about the challenges of having a reactive furry family member. 💛

So answer me this: What do you find most difficult about being a reactive dog parent?
Is it: �👉 The anxiety or embarrassment you feel when you’re out on a walk and your dog is reacting? �👉 Worrying about having guests over and not being able to fully relax in your home environment?�👉 Stressing about day-to-day management and wanting more from life with your dog?�👉 Or something else?

Reactivity is a common issue amongst our canine friends, and it can feel like an impossible task to tackle it at times. Some dogs have big feelings - and that is ok!

We can still have amazing, fulfilling lives with our reactive dogs when we learn to understand their needs and triggers, and help them navigate the world around them with a bit of love and trust.

If you would like help with understanding and managing your dog’s reactivity, get in touch via Whatsapp, Instagram or Facebook to get started. 🌸

🌸 TEXAS 🌸Texas is a gorgeous girl that I have been working with for a little while. We don’t know much about her backgro...
29/06/2025

🌸 TEXAS 🌸

Texas is a gorgeous girl that I have been working with for a little while. We don’t know much about her background as she was a rescue, but she really landed on her paws with her new family, who absolutely adore her 💛
We have primarily been working on lead work, but as part of this we discussed the importance of having outlets to let off some steam. It’s fair to say that Texas absolutely loved her off-lead run and causing chaos with the bungee 🤣

Texas is coming on so well and we have established several key boundaries and techniques to set her up for success, in particular not overwhelming her in over-stimulating environments and building up tolerance over time; finding fun and engaging outlets, and assessing her overall health and wellbeing (gait, vet checks and so on).

She is a ray of sunshine and I love spending time with her! ☀️

Lots and lots of happy pups from the last couple of weeks 🥰🤩
28/06/2025

Lots and lots of happy pups from the last couple of weeks 🥰🤩

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