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09/10/2026

🐾 BIG NEWS FOR BOGNOR REGIS DOGS! 🐾

We’ve been doing our homework… and we’re VERY excited to share this one! 👀🐶

🎉 Truelove harnesses are coming to Around The Block Dog Supplies! 🎉

We have placed our first order for official, certified Truelove dog harnesses, sourced directly from their official UK distributors, That Dog. 🇬🇧

And when we say we’ve done our due diligence, we mean it! ✅
Certificates examined ✔️
Supplier credentials checked ✔️
Quality scrutinised ✔️
Range investigated ✔️
Order placed ✔️
Countdown started! ⏰🐾

We’re bringing in a selection of dog harnesses designed for different dogs, different shapes and different personalities — including some fabulous Step-in Airmesh Harness & Lead Sets, lightweight everyday harnesses and some gorgeous patterned and lifestyle designs. 🌈🐕

Because finding the right fitted dog harness matters. A harness should be comfortable, secure and properly fitted to your individual dog — and that’s where our fitting service comes in. 🐾❤️

And there’s more…

🌿 Truelove bamboo combs
🌿 Truelove bamboo slicker brushes

We’ve only ordered limited stock of the grooming range to start with, so these will be FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED!

We genuinely think these are going to be a fantastic addition to our range, and we hope our Bognor Regis dog friends and their two-legged shopping assistants love them as much as we do! 🐶🛍️

📍 Around The Block Dog Supplies
Harfield Court
High Street (on the corner of Lyon Street)
Bognor Regis
PO21 1EH

🐾 Quality dog supplies. Natural choices. Personal service. And lots of love for dogs. ❤️

The That Dog/Truelove countdown is ON! ⏳🐾

28/09/2026

Day 2 at PATS, these new protein blends are coming soon!

Just off to see Wayne Moore at Albion Pet Foods

How many boxes should I order? 12 in a box...

21/09/2026

🚨📢 If you usually drop by on a Monday please get enough food and treats today to last two weeks, as we are off to the trade show next Monday 🐾🧡

07/09/2026

As you know, Tracy and I work closely together to ensure we only offer the best food, treats, toys and training aids.

And just to clear something up… it might look like we’re off for a jolly, but PATS is actually hard work! 😂🐾

We spend our time walking what feels like miles around the show, talking to suppliers, discovering new products and asking A LOT of questions.

We also use PATS as part of our CPD (Continuing Professional Development) — learning more about the foods, supplements, treats and products we sell in store, so that when you ask us a question, we can hopefully give you a proper answer based on what we’ve learned.

We’ll also be asking the questions you might want answered — because if we’re going to stock something, we want to understand it properly.

So yes… there will be lots of walking, lots of talking, lots of learning and probably very tired feet by the end of it! 😂

Good job we’re both good at walking and talking! 🤣🐶

And if there’s something you’d like us to investigate while we’re there, tell us below — we’ll add it to our list! 👇🐾

05/09/2026

09/08/2026

So annoying, especially as I know exactly how hard Tracy works to make this a little slice of doggie heaven.
As Tracy has said, please share, rather than reacting with 😡 or 😢

🚨 PLEASE SHARE — ITEMS TAKEN FROM MY SHOP 🚨

Please take a moment to read this post all the way to the end. There’s an important request at the bottom about how you can help us get this seen by as many local people as possible. 🙏

I'm incredibly disappointed to say that several items were taken without permission from our outside toilet this morning, Saturday 8th August 2026.

🐾 2 trays of Nature’s Menu dog food — just under £70

🐾 1 large bag of Burns dog food — £35

🐾 16 bottles of dog shampoos & fragrances awaiting disposal

🐾 1 white metal bar stool with wooden seat

The shampoos and fragrances were being disposed of and are not intended for use. They may cause irritation to dogs, so please do not use them.

For a small independent business, losing over £100 of stock, plus the other items, is a significant hit. I’m already facing rising product costs and my electricity bill has increased by over 33% during the recent hot weather, with extra fans and freezers working hard all day.
I work incredibly hard to keep my little shop going, so this really does hurt. 💔

If you saw anything unusual around the shop this morning or have any information, please get in touch.

🙏 PLEASE SHARE RATHER THAN REACT WITH 😡 OR 😢

I completely understand that people may be angry or upset on our behalf, but Facebook uses engagement signals when deciding what content to show people. A share or 👍 helps us much more than an angry or sad reaction and could help this post reach someone who knows something.

So please, give us a 👍 and share this post locally — it really could make a difference. 🧡

Around The Block Dog Supplies
Shop 4, Harfield Court
Bognor Regis PO21 1EH

Thank you for supporting my little independent business. 🐾🧡

07/08/2026

We've had a busy couple of days in the shop moving things around... We're not quite there yet, do ask if you can't find what you're looking. Always happy to help 😊

18/07/2026

Disengagement is a skill I talk about a lot.
It’s a critical part of being able to behave in an “acceptable” manner, but something so many dogs (and humans) struggle with

When we see a dog fixating on another dog, staring at wildlife, obsessing over a toy or struggling to walk away from something, it's easy to assume they're being stubborn, distracted or simply "not listening."

But behaviour science suggests something far more interesting may be happening.

The dog may be struggling with disengagement.

Disengagement is the ability to stop engaging with something that has captured your attention. It isn't about obedience. It isn't about impulse control alone. It's a cognitive skill that allows the brain to shift attention, release emotional investment and move on.

Imagine two dogs walking down the same street.

They both notice another dog.

They both experience the same initial emotional response.

One dog continues staring, becomes increasingly tense and eventually reacts.

The other glances, looks away, sniffs the ground and carries on walking.

The difference may not be how they felt.

The difference may be their ability to disengage.

This concept has huge implications for how we assess behaviour.

Instead of asking...

❌ "Why won't this dog listen?"

We might ask...

✅ "Can this dog actually disengage from what has captured their attention?"

That single question changes everything.

Because dogs don't only struggle to disengage from things they find frightening.

They may also struggle to disengage from:

• Other dogs
• People
• Toys
• Food
• Wildlife
• Movement
• Sounds
• Smells

The underlying skill is the same.

And perhaps the most exciting part?

Disengagement isn't fixed.

Like many cognitive skills, it can be developed through carefully designed learning experiences that build flexibility, emotional regulation and better decision-making.

When you begin looking beyond the behaviour itself and start asking what the brain is finding difficult, dog behaviour becomes far more logical—and far more compassionate.

That's what behavioural science allows us to do.

There's an entire module dedicated to this exact concept - understanding the skill, building the skill and resolving struggles - in the Canine Behaviour Diploma for that reason!

23/06/2026