Spirit Paws Ltd

14/06/2026

“It isn’t who they are. It’s what they’ve learned.”

🐾 Teaching a Dog Not to Hog You 🐾

At the beach, this is just another one of those behaviours I work on regularly.

You take your dog out for a lovely walk and before you know it they’re demanding every second of your attention. They climb all over you, jump on your belongings, push between family members, and make it almost impossible to have a conversation with anyone else.

You try to say hello to someone and suddenly your dog is jumping up, pawing at you, nudging you, or dragging you back towards them because they simply can’t cope with not being the centre of attention.

Most people accept this as “just their personality.”

It isn’t.

It’s learned behaviour.

Dogs repeat behaviours that work for them. If demanding attention gets attention, they’ll keep demanding it. If jumping, pawing, nudging and interrupting gets a response, they’ll do it more often.

Over time these behaviours become habits, and eventually owners start believing that’s simply what their dog is like.

But it isn’t who they are.

It’s what they’ve learned.

One of the most important things we can teach our dogs is how to settle, relax and enjoy being part of the family without constantly demanding interaction.

A calm dog isn’t a boring dog.

A calm dog is a dog that has learned self-control, patience and how to switch off.

These are life skills, and just like recall, lead walking and good manners, they can absolutely be taught.

Because so often what people think is “personality” is actually training.

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14/06/2026

“It isn’t who they are. It’s what they’ve learned.”

🐾 Teaching a Dog Not to Hog You 🐾

At the beach, this is just another one of those behaviours I work on regularly.

You take your dog out for a lovely walk and before you know it they’re demanding every second of your attention. They climb all over you, jump on your belongings, push between family members, and make it almost impossible to have a conversation with anyone else.

You try to say hello to someone and suddenly your dog is jumping up, pawing at you, nudging you, or dragging you back towards them because they simply can’t cope with not being the centre of attention.

Most people accept this as “just their personality.”

It isn’t.

It’s learned behaviour.

Dogs repeat behaviours that work for them. If demanding attention gets attention, they’ll keep demanding it. If jumping, pawing, nudging and interrupting gets a response, they’ll do it more often.

Over time these behaviours become habits, and eventually owners start believing that’s simply what their dog is like.

But it isn’t who they are.

It’s what they’ve learned.

One of the most important things we can teach our dogs is how to settle, relax and enjoy being part of the family without constantly demanding interaction.

A calm dog isn’t a boring dog.

A calm dog is a dog that has learned self-control, patience and how to switch off.

These are life skills, and just like recall, lead walking and good manners, they can absolutely be taught.

Because so often what people think is “personality” is actually training.

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13/06/2026

🐾 Recall Isn’t a Command. It’s a Relationship. 🐾

One of the most rewarding things I see when working with clients is the moment they realise that recall isn’t really about getting their dog to come back when called.

It’s about building a dog that wants to stay connected to them in the first place.

Over the years, I’ve worked with many dogs that arrived with little or no recall. Owners were worried about letting them off lead, frustrated by being ignored, or anxious that their dog would disappear the moment they spotted another dog, person, or interesting scent.

But through consistent training, relationship building, and learning how to become relevant to their dog, something amazing happens.

The dog starts checking in.

They walk a few steps ahead, stop, look back, circle around, and naturally keep track of where their owner is. Not because they’re being constantly called back, but because they’ve learned that staying connected is rewarding.

That’s when recall stops being a training exercise and becomes a way of life.

Of course, we still teach the cue. We still practise. We still reinforce. But the strongest recalls are built on trust, engagement, and a relationship where the dog genuinely values being with their owner.

For me, success isn’t a dog running back from 200 metres away.

Success is a dog that never felt the need to leave in the first place.

And perhaps most importantly, please, please don’t ever forget to reward those check-ins. Whether it’s a stroke, a smile, a kind word, a game, or a treat, let your dog know that choosing to stay connected to you was the right decision.

Too often, owners focus on rewarding the big recall from a distance and miss the dozens of moments beforehand when their dog voluntarily checked in, slowed down, looked back, or chose to stay close. Those little moments are where reliable recall is really built.

Every time your dog chooses you, make it worthwhile. ❤️🐾

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Have you noticed your dog checking in with you on walks? I’d love to hear your experiences below ⬇️

13/06/2026

Struggling to get your dog walking nicely on a lead?
Does your dog walk you? 🐾❤️
Would you love to go back to relaxing walks to the park without the worry of what’s around the corner?

Do you feel more anxious than your dog but don’t know what to do about it?

⬇️ Get at me we can work through it together with a series of games to play on the lead we can get your pouch under control in no time

Kirsty 🐾❤️

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09/06/2026

Don’t forget we’re at Dog World this morning!
If your free pop along and say hello to meadow and friends!

🐑 EVER MET A THERAPY SHEEP BEFORE? 🐑

This is Meadow, and she's one of our much-loved therapy sheep at Spirit Paws 🤍

We're delighted to be joining the team at Dog World for a series of special meet-and-greet sessions from 10:00am – 11:00am on the following dates:

9 June
30 June
11 August
1 September
29 September
27 October

Meadow will be joined by some of our friendly miniature dachshunds, and we'll also have tortoises for you to meet too 🐾🐢

Come along and spend some time with these amazing animals, learn a little more about therapy animals and enjoy a unique experience for all ages ✨

🐕 For Meadow's comfort and wellbeing, these sessions are for people only, so sorry dogs, you’ll have to sit this one out.

📍 Dog World⏰ 10:00am – 11:00am

We look forward to seeing you and introducing you to Meadow and her friends 🤍🐑

03/06/2026

🐑 EVER MET A THERAPY SHEEP BEFORE? 🐑

This is Meadow, and she's one of our much-loved therapy sheep at Spirit Paws 🤍

We're delighted to be joining the team at Dog World for a series of special meet-and-greet sessions from 10:00am – 11:00am on the following dates:

9 June
30 June
11 August
1 September
29 September
27 October

Meadow will be joined by some of our friendly miniature dachshunds, and we'll also have tortoises for you to meet too 🐾🐢

Come along and spend some time with these amazing animals, learn a little more about therapy animals and enjoy a unique experience for all ages ✨

🐕 For Meadow's comfort and wellbeing, these sessions are for people only, so sorry dogs, you’ll have to sit this one out.

📍 Dog World⏰ 10:00am – 11:00am

We look forward to seeing you and introducing you to Meadow and her friends 🤍🐑

02/06/2026

My name is Kirsty and I’m the owner of Spirit Paws.

I’m a qualified Animal Behaviourist and Animal Scientist (BSc Hons) with over 20 years of experience working with animals and helping owners build happy, confident relationships with their dogs.

🐾 Puppy Training
🐾 One-to-One Behaviour Consultations
🐾 Recall Training
🐾 Lead Pulling
🐾 Separation Anxiety Support
🐾 Reactivity & Confidence Building
🐾 General Obedience & Life Skills

At Spirit Paws, we focus on correcting unwanted behaviours using kind, positive, food-based training methods that are enjoyable for both dogs and their owners. Our aim is to create lasting results through understanding, trust and clear communication, making training fun rather than stressful.

Every dog is an individual, which is why all support is tailored to your dog’s needs and your family’s lifestyle.

📍 Based in Par / St Blazey and covering surrounding areas.

If you’re struggling with your dog’s behaviour, have a new puppy, or simply want to strengthen your bond with your dog, please feel free to get in touch 🤍

📞 07851 291081
🌐 www.spiritpaws.org

26/05/2026

❤️🐾 CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR BRAVE RIVER 🐾❤️

Today we’re celebrating a huge milestone...

🐶 Learning that being home alone is okay
🐶 Feeling calmer and more confident
🐶 Relaxing instead of worrying
🐶 Settling happily without needing constant reassurance
🐶 Taking those little steps that turned into big wins🐶 Building independence one moment at a time
🐶 Trusting that their humans always come back
🐶 Showing just how resilient and amazing they are

Separation anxiety can be incredibly hard for dogs and their families, so every small success deserves to be celebrated.

From worried and unsettled to calmer and more confident — look how far you've come.

We are so proud of you ❤️🐾

If your dog is struggling, they may simply be feeling worried, overwhelmed or unsure how to cope.

Your dog may not be being “naughty” or stubborn ❤️

At Spirit Paws we help understand the “why” behind behaviours and support both you and your dog to build confidence, independence and a happier life together 🐾

Message us today

Get in touch NOW ⬇️ there’s no point wasting another dog walk or another meal time in-fact no point wasting another day!!

Let’s do this TOGETHER I can help you!! 🐾❤️🐾❤️ a little effort is worth a lifetime of Happiness ❤️

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19/05/2026

There’s something I absolutely love about working with dogs — learning to work with their natural behaviour rather than against it 🐾❤️

Three spaniels, sat patiently in the boot, eyes completely fixed on me (Except Ralph who was easily distracted that day!) waiting for their cue. Not because they’re scared to move… not because they’ve been forced… but because they’ve learnt that calmness, focus and self-control bring rewards.

Dogs naturally want guidance, structure and clear communication. Training isn’t about “controlling” a dog — it’s about understanding how they think, what motivates them and building a relationship where they genuinely want to listen.

And then comes the best part… “Okay!” 🏖️🐕🐕🐕

Off to the beach they go!

The little moments often say the most ❤️

27/01/2026

✨ “Because sometimes the greatest comfort comes with four legs and a gentle heart.” ✨

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🌐 www.spiritpaws.org.uk
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