Pawsitive Tails - Edinburgh Dog Training

17/04/2026

🌟Scatter feeding🌟 spreading your dog’s food over a wider area turns mealtime into a fun, enriching activity that taps into their natural foraging instincts and powerful sense of smell🐶

It’s a simple way to keep your dog mentally and physically engaged while supporting overall wellbeing.

Scatter feeding can help reduce anxiety, prevent boredom-related destructive behaviours, and slow down fast eaters for better digestion.

On top of that, it builds confidence by giving your dog a rewarding, stimulating “job” to do just like nature intended😊

05/04/2026

Happy Easter 🐣 🐰🐑

01/04/2026

Ever feel like your dog is the one running the show? 😅

Good news… it doesn’t have to be that way!
We help turn chaos into calm with training that actually works 😊

17/03/2026

Highly recommend this Canine First Aid training if anyone is interested! 🐾

Kerry Rhodes delivers the sessions in such an engaging and interesting way, and her great sense of humour means nobody gets bored 😁

https://rhodes2safety.com/event/edinburgh-area-canine-1st-aid-seminar/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAQmBCljbGNrBCYEHGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHpBgUUeu1lfafizrV2T5ryLierxAxZyrZA2ZSPJWnqM0A5_ZrUjv1SOsUw26_aem_bn62L41Lav6vhp96z0IMRw

We are delighted to have been invited to deliver a session in Balerno, Edinburgh while we are up in Scotland in April, 2026

17/03/2026

Morning routine completed😁
Walk 🐾 Breakfast🍗…and now it’s officially nap time 😴

Honestly, in this house a post-walk, post-breakfast snooze isn’t optional but it’s a must😁

Did you know? Sleep is essential for your dog’s health and behaviour!

Dogs need 12-16 hours of sleep a day (even more for puppies!) to:
✔️ Learn and remember training
✔️ Stay calm and well-behaved
✔️ Support their health and recovery

A tired dog isn’t a “naughty” dog-it’s often just an overtired one.

💤 Better sleep = happier, healthier, easier-to-train dogs!

18/10/2025

Had a fun session recently with these three lovely girls, working on their recall! 🐾
They absolutely love playing the recall game, especially when there are tasty treats involved 😁

Walking multiple dogs can be a bit of a juggling act when they’re curious and eager to explore the surroundings. But with strong recall skills, it becomes so much easier (and way more enjoyable) for both dogs and humans! 🐾

If your dog’s recall could use a little boost, you know where to find us! 😉

06/10/2025

🐾 Blanket Donations for Edinburgh SPCA 🐾

The Edinburgh SPCA are currently running low on blankets at their centre, and with the colder months coming in, they need our help to keep the pups warm and cosy. 🐶💤

If you have any spare blankets at home that you no longer use, please donate!!!

They’re well stocked with towels, sheets, and knitted blankets but they’re especially in need of larger, fluffy blankets to help line dog beds and provide extra warmth.

If you’re able to donate, it would be hugely appreciated! ❤️

Address:
Mansfield Road
Balerno
EH14 7JU

06/10/2025

Helping Your Dog Through Fireworks Season 🎆🎆
Especially those young pups who never experienced them before💥

Now’s the perfect time to start desensitizing your dog to firework sounds, so they can feel relaxed as much as possible and safe when the real bangs start.

Here’s a simple daily routine that can really help:

👉 1. Play firework sounds using Alexa, YouTube, or a speaker. Start at very low volume – so low that your dog barely notices.
👉 2. If your dog is calm, raise the volume just a little each day.
👉 3. If they react or seem worried, lower the volume again – no big deal. Just keep things calm and normal.
👉 4. Pair the sound with something positive, like a stuffed Kong, licky mat, or chew.
👉 5. Stay calm and neutral – no fussing, just carry on as usual so your dog takes their calmness from you.

💡 This daily practice builds your dog’s confidence and helps them associate the sounds with calm, positive experiences.

🎧 Here are a few great YouTube firework sound videos to use:

🔊 Fireworks Sounds for Dogs- https://youtu.be/ryNlmw8745U?si=jqYWB33Fr0mKO5DR

🔊 Firework for dogs- https://youtu.be/PDsN836MKXg?si=WjnJ89YFdL6mAQmv

Start now and give your dog the best chance at a stress-free fireworks season 🐾

✨ More tips coming soon on how to help your dog cope on the actual day if they’re still struggling a bit, stay tuned!

26/09/2025

Just spotted this online, great sale on Mountain Dog!
If anyone's looking for a waterproof jacket for their pup this autumn 🍂🐶 now’s a good time to grab one!

Stay dry, stay stylish! ☔🐾

https://www.mountaindog.uk/products/non-stop-dogwear-fjord-jacket?fbclid=IwdGRjcANDVFZjbGNrA0NUU2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEefSWfQdFhS1RaXbX90hkIlct_XokaDr3akZd-EKApUIzm_HjbVuNHOyAAt5A_aem_4vEhOuTqWIjxx824LexzNg

20/09/2025

Just recently, we attended a fantastic training weekend with Kamalfernandezdogtraining 🐾

We got some really valuable guidance and feedback to help us level up our obedience training.

The weather was classic Scotland, four seasons in one day! 🌧️☀️From sunny day to torrential rain and thunder lol
But not even that could dampen our motivation😁

We are feeling ready to put everything we have learned into practice.

26/08/2025

🐾 Happy International Dog Day from all of us at Pawsitive Tails! 🐾

Today we celebrate the incredible companions who’ve walked beside humans for thousands of years. A one we’ve changed more than any other species...
We expect so much from dogs- to be endlessly loyal, to show us constant gratitude and love and to spend hours alone at home when we are working...

But what if we flipped the script?
What if we started living in a way that gives back even a fraction of what dogs give us every single day? What if we looked at them the way they look at us — with unconditional love, trust, and joy?

Every dog deserves love, acceptance, understanding, and respect. They deserve to feel safe, seen, and cared for — not just today, but every day!

So please give them the safety, kindness, and understanding they so deeply deserve.
Not just today, but every day. 💛

19/06/2025

🌞 Hot Days Ahead! Let’s Help Our Dogs Stay Cool 🐾

Summer heat can be tough on our furry friends — they rely on us to keep them safe and comfortable. 🐶💦
Here are some simple but important tips to help your dog beat the heat!

Let’s keep our pups happy and healthy all summer long! 💛
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