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It actually stayed dry for our Social Sunday dog walk ♥️
07/06/2026

It actually stayed dry for our Social Sunday dog walk ♥️

Don't forget its dog walking Sunday tomorrow.A social walk for dogs that are confident and happy around other people and...
06/06/2026

Don't forget its dog walking Sunday tomorrow.
A social walk for dogs that are confident and happy around other people and dogs.
Meeting in Cardinham woods car park from 10.45 am, to start walking at 11am.
See you all there 🙂

Every few weeks I see another post from one of the numerous balanced trainers i am surrounded by suggesting that the div...
06/06/2026

Every few weeks I see another post from one of the numerous balanced trainers i am surrounded by suggesting that the divide in dog training is really just a disagreement between different opinions, different labels, or different philosophies.

I disagree.

For me, this isn't about politics or picking a side.
It's about WELFARE

Yes, dogs need guidance. Yes, dogs need consistency. Yes, dogs need clear communication.

Nobody is arguing otherwise.

What concerns me is how often words like balance, fairness, boundaries, and consequences are used to make aversive training sound reasonable without ever clearly discussing what those consequences actually involve.

Let's be honest, if we're confident in our methods, we shouldn't need vague language.

Behaviour science has repeatedly shown that dogs can be taught effectively using reward-based methods. At the same time, research has consistently linked aversive methods with increased stress, anxiety, fear, pessimistic emotional states, and potential fallout effects.

So the question I keep coming back to is,

If we can achieve the same training outcome without causing fear, pain, intimidation, or discomfort, why wouldn't we?

I often hear, "But every dog is different."

Of course they are.

Every dog is an individual.

But being an individual doesn't exempt a dog from the science of learning or the ethical responsibility we have as trainers.

The burden shouldn't be on force-free trainers to justify avoiding aversives.

The burden should be on those using aversives to explain why they are necessary.

Not why they work.

Many things work.

The question is whether they are needed when effective, lower-risk alternatives already exist.

For me, dog training isn't about finding a middle ground between reward-based training and aversive training.

It's about continually asking,

What is the most effective, least intrusive, least harmful way to help this dog learn?

Until someone can show me why fear, pain, intimidation, or coercion are necessary when humane alternatives are available, I'll continue to advocate for reward-based, evidence-led training.

Because dogs deserve more than what works.

They deserve what is ethical.

The Pet Professional Network is one of the first international business support organisations and educational platform f...
05/06/2026

The Pet Professional Network is one of the first international business support organisations and educational platform for kind, ethical and trusted pet professionals.

Working in collaboration with world class training, behavioural institutes and business coaches, they help raise the standards of animal welfare and business ethics. They also provide members with a safe community to grow or expand their business, enhance their skillset and knowledge and connect with like-minded professionals.

I have been awarded Gold Membership after gaining a specific level of skill or competence in developing my business and a high level of skill in my field of work.

My workload has increased recently, I'm seeing more and more dogs attending free for all play groups, puppy parties and ...
05/06/2026

My workload has increased recently, I'm seeing more and more dogs attending free for all play groups, puppy parties and daycare settings, so I wanted to share a few thoughts from a positive training and behaviour perspective.
Firstly, this is not an anti dog park, anti play date or anti daycare post. Some dogs genuinely enjoy these environments and cope well within them.
However, they are not suitable for every dog, and more social interaction does not automatically mean better socialisation.
Socialisation is often misunderstood. It isn't about meeting as many dogs as possible or playing with every dog you see. True socialisation is about helping dogs learn to feel safe, cope well, make good choices and remain calm in a variety of environments.
As trainers, we're often seeing the effects of:
• Over arousal and overstimulation
• Stress stacking
• Difficulty settling at home
• Increased frustration around other dogs
• Lead reactivity
• Dogs struggling to disengage socially
• Dogs learning that every dog = interaction
• Poor recall and impulse control in busy environments

I'm also seeing owners miss some very subtle body language and stress signals because the dog appears to be "playing" or having fun.
Things to watch for:
- Lip licking
- Yawning
- Whale eye
- Avoidance behaviours
- Excessive panting
- Mounting
- One-sided chasing
- Repeated zoomies
- Stiff body language
- Difficulty taking breaks or disengaging

Healthy play should include:
• Loose, wiggly body language
• Consent from both dogs
• Natural pauses and breaks
• Role reversals during play
• The ability to walk away and choose not to engage

And a special note on puppies
Puppy socialisation is one of the most misunderstood areas of dog training. Socialisation is not about allowing puppies to interact with every dog they meet or placing them in large, uncontrolled groups.
While carefully managed puppy play sessions can be beneficial, puppies can also become overwhelmed, over-aroused or learn inappropriate social skills if interactions are not monitored carefully.

A puppy that learns to be calm, observant and neutral around other dogs is often developing more valuable life skills than a puppy that believes every dog is an invitation to play.

Sometimes one suitable dog friend, a calm parallel walk, enrichment activities and plenty of decompression can be more beneficial than large social settings.

Over the coming weeks, I'll be sharing more information about canine body language, stress signals, arousal levels and appropriate social interactions, as these are topics I'm discussing more and more frequently with clients.
Understanding what our dogs are communicating helps us make better choices for their welfare, confidence and long-term behavioural health. ❤️

Give your puppy the best start with our fun, positive training classes designed to build confidence, teach life skills, ...
04/06/2026

Give your puppy the best start with our fun, positive training classes designed to build confidence, teach life skills, and strengthen your bond together ❤️
6 week course
Positive reward-based methods
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From sit and stay to confidence around the world, we’ll help your puppy grow into a happy, well-mannered companion 🐶
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03/06/2026

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