Canine Behaviour Decoder

18/08/2025

29/07/2025

05/07/2025

🚨URGENT: LOST FOX RED LABRADOR IN LICKEY END🚨
(Birmingham Road Area - B45)

MISSING Dog: SCOTCH
Last seen: Yesterday (4/7/25) near Birmingham Road, Lickey End (We’re new to the area - he doesn’t know his surroundings!)

👉SEE PHOTO BELOW 👇

Description:
- 🐕 Fox Red Labrador (distinctive reddish coat)
- ⚡ Very friendly but jumpy/excitable
- Responds to name "Scotch"

IF SPOTTED:
➡️ *CALL/TEXT IMMEDIATELY: 07973 319 048*
➡️ *DO NOT CHASE* - He may bolt! Stay calm, keep eyes on him, and contact us.
PLEASE:
✅ Share with Lickey End/Bromsgrove friends & local groups
✅ Check gardens, sheds, and quiet spots
✅ Tag nearby communities ( )

REWARD OFFERED for safe return to his owners!
His family our heartbroken - he escaped during our move. Thank you for helping bring Scotch home! 🙏

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03/07/2025

🐾 SNIFFING IS THEIR SOCIAL MEDIA! Why Your Dog NEEDS "Sniffari" Time 🐾

Ever feel like your dog is obsessed with sniffing p*e mail, grass graffiti, or that suspicious lamp post? 📬🌿
GOOD NEWS: They’re not being rude… they’re scrolling their DOGGO FEED!

Just like we check Instagram or Twitter, dogs gather crucial intel, through their noses. A quick sniff tells them:
🔹 Who’s been here? (Doggy ID!)
🔹 What did they eat? (Yelp review for bins?)
🔹 How are they feeling? (Stressed? Happy? Sick?)
🔹 Was something WEIRD going on? (“OMG, a squirrel did backflips here yesterday!”)
🔹 Are they friend or foe? (Dating app + neighborhood watch, all-in-one!)

💡 URINE, POO & PHEROMONES = STATUS UPDATES!

That fire hydrant isn’t just a potty spot, it’s a biochemical bulletin board packed with gossip, warnings, and life updates. Dogs leave messages in scent like we leave comments. Denying sniff time is like taking away their phone! 📵

SO WHY DOES THIS MATTER?
➡️ MENTAL GYM: Sniffing tires their brain MORE than a 5k run! 🧠💤
➡️ STRESS RELIEF: It lowers anxiety & fulfills their natural instincts. 🌿😌
➡️ BETTER BEHAVIOUR: A sniff-satisfied dog is a calmer, happier companion. No more pulling? YES! 🙌

LET THEM SCROLL!👇
✅ Slow down walks, Let them “read” the news!
✅ Try “Sniffari” walks, Pick nature trails or new routes for FRESH CONTENT.
✅ Hide treats, Create “trending topics” at home with scent games!

Your dog isn’t wasting time… they’re gathering DATA. Let them binge!

🐶 Need help balancing sniff time & loose-leash walking? We speak DOG!

👉 DM us or book a session to design YOUR dog’s perfect enrichment plan!

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See video below ⬇️
“The dogs reading the latest neighborhood drama!” or “Just saw Brenda’s update… she ate chicken!” 😂 l

Let those noses lead! 🐽💨

02/07/2025

☀️ Run Free Dogs - Cool Adventures & Cooler Paws! ☀️

Beat the heat, not the fun! Here’s how our pack stayed safe & happy today:

🐾 PICKLE (Collie)
Sniffari king → treat detective!🕵️‍♂️🍖
Early morning woods = cool trails + hidden snacks! Paddle breaks? Always approved. 💦

🐾 HENRY (Boxer)
Woods = zoomies. Shade = smiles!🌳⚡
Sunrise sprint session burned energy before the heat kicked in. Mission: Cheeky success!

🐾 ZEMBA (Alsatian)
Trail leader by dawn, stream-spa king by 9am!” 👑💧 Guided our shady hike, then soaked paws. Pro hydration move.

🐾 DORA (Whippet x)
Puddle princess in her prime chill zone.” ✨🌧️
Gentle shaded stroll → VIP mud bath. Slow & cool = perfect!

🐾 LAB DUO
Therapy King: Cuddles > sunshine!🤗❤️
Morning walk wags = mood magic. Foodie Queen: Sniffaris + puddle spas = summer bliss!👑

🐶NEW FUR-CELEBS!
🐾 THOR (French Mastiff)
Gentle giant, master splooter!🛋️💤
Post-walk AC transport = instant couch sploot mode. Priorities sorted!

🐾MAGGIE (French Mastiff)
Puggy paddles in shallow streams! 🌊😍
Pug spirit! Kept cool with gentle dips and breeze-filled vehicle rides.

🍃 Trail-treat hunt → cool splash-down.

🌡️ KEEPING OUR PACK SAFE & HAPPY:
• Early/Late Walks Only in heatwaves (avoiding peak sun!)
• Home Visits Available for pups who prefer AC + indoor play! (Potty breaks, puzzles, cuddles 🏠❄️)
• Hydration Stations on every route + shaded trails only
• Floor. and Paw Checks & Breaks – always!

👉Concerned about heat?

DM us for:
✓ Sunrise/sunset walk slots
✓ Home visit options (no outdoor risk!)
✓ Custom "cool down" walk plans

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✨COOL RIDES FOR HOT DOGS!✨
Did you know? All Run Free Dogs adventures include fully air-conditioned transpor! We don’t just walk responsibly we travel responsibly too.

✅ Chilled vehicles to/from every adventure
✅ Hydration on board (water breaks en route!)
✅ Pup-safe temps from pickup to drop-off
✅ No panting, no stress just comfy, cool joyrides!

Because even superhero adventurers deserve first-class travel! 🌬️🐾

📸[Photo: Pickle splashing, Henry in shade, Zemba drinking, Dora mid-puddle bliss, Labs sharing a cool towel!]

Run Free Dogs: Where safety & joy run side by side. Always. 🐶💙 🌟

10/06/2025

Where Science Meets Connection: Training That Honors Your Dog’s Biology.

To replace frustration with flourishing, for both ends of the leash.

You and your dog share a biological truth:
You’re both wired for connection, not control.

Science proves it 👇
✅ Co-regulation shapes mammalian brains, including your dog’s. It’s how nervous systems calm, trust grows, and learning thrives.
✅ Connection triggers oxytocin (the "love hormone"), quiets fear (amygdala), and activates social engagement (Porges, 2011).
❌ Over-correction pushes dogs into survival mode (Siegel’s "window of tolerance").
Stress shuts down learning and strains your bond.
We don’t avoid boundaries. We build them with empathy, so corrections come from trust, not frustration. Your dog learns best when they feel safe, not scrutinised.

Ready to trade:
Anxiety to Calm
Frustration to Joy
Management to True Understanding?

Follow us for science made simple tips that transform your relationship and your dog’s behaviour

15/05/2025

🐾 Unlock the Secret Language of Dogs! 🐾

Did you know your dog is always talking to you, even without a bark or whine? 🐶 Dogs speak volumes through their body language, and understanding these silent conversations is key to building a deeper bond with your furry friend!

🔍 A tail wag isn’t always happiness.
🔍 Ears back might mean fear, not just listening.
🔍 A stiff posture could signal stress, not stubbornness.

Misreading these cues can lead to confusion (for both of you!). But when you learn to “listen” with your eyes, you’ll see a whole new world of trust and connection unfold. 🌟

Struggling to decode your pup’s signals?

Let’s bridge the communication gap! 💬 Our expert trainers specialize in translating canine body language, so you and your dog can finally understand each other.

👉 Book a consultation today and turn “misunderstood” into “mutually adored.” ❤️

Your dog is speaking… are you ready to listen?

📩 DM us or visit https://caninebehaviourdecoder.mystrikingly.com/ to get started!



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