Dog behaviourist- The Canine Counsellor Lytham St Anne’s, England

Dog behaviourist- The Canine Counsellor Lytham St Anne’s, England Dog Behaviourist friendly kind and patient; any dog problem is solvable with a little help 🐶🐶 Advice and support on all things dog related

Do you struggle to read your dog? 🤔🐶What do you think this beautiful Collie I was contacted about is thinking? Let’s fac...
04/09/2026

Do you struggle to read your dog? 🤔🐶

What do you think this beautiful Collie I was contacted about is thinking?

Let’s face it.. we may all have had moments where our dogs have confused us and with good reason- humans can act on emotional reasoning, our dogs act on instinct.

For example did you know, that when a dog is stressed, they exhibit almost EXACTLY the same body language as when they’re excited- they shake they pant they may wag their tail, make sudden moments.
Subtle details are easily missed between the two; it’s one of the reasons why some clients contact me saying their dog is nervous and anxious; when in actual fact they’re excited 💥
Ever heard someone say their dog (usually herding breeds or similar) doesn’t like hoovers? Or cars?
A lady I worked with today said her dog didn’t like bikes and became angry because they “chase them until they’re gone”
Her beloved dog was actually in their element… a little redirection and mental stimulation.. her dog became chilled around moving things 🐶
Collies have a love of working of herding; especially if from a farm or strong working line.
It’s what they’re bred to do.
But if not given a job to do or given instruction, they can and will chase moving objects; a lot of the time cars bikes and so on.

So it’s totally understandable why some misread their dogs behaviour and we humanise them; when actually dogs and humans think very differently 🤔💭🐶
We hold onto stuff for all our lives; good and not so good 🤮

Dogs on the other hand are lucky!

They don’t replay bad experiences over and over. Clients I’ve worked with have often been relieved and so glad their dogs aren’t worrying about their past 🫶🏼

If you want to know what your dog is thinking (apart from when it’s next getting a biscuit 😂) get in touch,
you CAN have the best companion you ever thought possible- a running buddy, a therapist, something that brings down blood pressure when you’re stroking them, something that gets you out so you meet people and interact with others, essential for our well being; even if it’s just one or two people.
Something that knows when we feel low; or are ill; they’re able to smell if our sugar levels need topping up and warn us of possible seizures.
They give us something to talk about other than the weather 😂 (a Great British pastime of course!)
They warn us of possible threats; to ourselves or to our family.
They can even smell when someone is tense or aggressive, confrontational or is lying.
And THAT is pretty clever.

Want to know how they do all these things?

Our body chemicals change in certain situations- our dogs pick up on these changes. Some breeds more than others its true; but all have the ability.
A massive help for those who are neurodiverse- our dogs can give routine and structure; can also comfort those that struggle with PTSD and social anxiety; low self esteem and lack of confidence.
Because our dogs love us whatever.. whatever we look like or how we function, or in some cases how we don’t (in my case if no caffeine/Jaffa Cakes 😕😂)

So let’s try to read them the best way we can; and read them correctly.
Because when we do; we really get to see why they were known as man’s (or woman’s) best friend 💯🐶

Is there anything your dog picked up on or alerted you to; I’d love to know 🩷

Or if there’s something about their behaviour that is worrying you or you just can’t quite work out, I’d love to know that too.

Anything is possible, with a little help 🫶🏼🐶
Think simply 🐶🫶🏼
Think dog 🐶🫶🏼

Got one of these? 🤭👇🏼As funny as this photo is.. and it is funny.. 😁.if you're at your wit's end with a reactive dog and...
28/08/2026

Got one of these? 🤭👇🏼

As funny as this photo is.. and it is funny.. 😁.if you're at your wit's end with a reactive dog and their over the top antics..

you're not alone.

Managing their relentless barking at every knock or passerby can be a real test of patience.
It can be upsetting, stressful and isolating for you, as well as stressful for your dog. The problem isn’t helped by uneducated, rude and judgmental people 🙁

There is no ‘one size fits all’ technique.
Thats why I work with each dog I’m asked to assess, individually- including when there is a multiple dog household.

Just like us, our dogs have different likes and dislikes, tolerance levels and fears. Plus what makes them the happiest and most joyful, will be different to another dog; even from the same litter and the same parents.

There is no safer place for a dog than its home, garden and even the car. This can cause a dog to be highly reactive to new people or animals entering their environment or the perceived threat of someone walking past the garden gate or passing them while in the car.

Hmm.. territory 🤔
But is it their territory?

Unlike us, they don’t rationalise a situation in the way we do; and their only way of expressing how they feel can be to react.. some more than others 😂
Its up to us to try and prevent that behaviour and help them to be as relaxed and chilled as they can be 🐶🫶🏼

So we don’t feel we have to put them away when we have visitors; as that can quite often make the reactivity worse ☹️

So… if you are being tested by a reactive dog that you adore but they’re pushing your patience, perhaps you’ve even had thoughts of giving them up (as lots of my clients considered)
get in touch and let’s give the Amazon delivery driver/Postie a break 😬😀

Think simply 🐶🫶🏼
Think dog 🐶🫶🏼

Got a dog that thinks their ears are just for show? 🤭😂I can help 🫶🏼
22/08/2026

Got a dog that thinks their ears are just for show? 🤭😂

I can help 🫶🏼

Have you got an exuberant monkey like Paddy below.. ❤️🐶He’s a loving boy! But has a habit of jumping on people 😬Butter w...
19/08/2026

Have you got an exuberant monkey like Paddy below.. ❤️🐶

He’s a loving boy! But has a habit of jumping on people 😬
Butter wouldn’t melt.. 🥹

Does nothing you say work; does it sometimes make it worse; while you’re standing there feeling more embarrassed 🐶😬

Help is at hand! 🦘🦘

This is why is happens-

2. Jumping on People
Jumping is often brushed off as “friendly,” but it can quickly become unsafe and stressful—especially with guests or children.
You could also find yourself with a fine; and if your dog injures someone even accidentally, they could be seized by the Police 😕

Yes it’s fab your dog is friendly; but let’s be honest does anyone enjoy a strangers dog jumping on them; or even a friends dog however much we love them ❤️🐶
It’s one of the hardest things to prevent especially when our dogs are pups or going through their teenage years; but sometimes we could be encouraging it; without knowing 😳

Why it happens:

Excitement
Seeking attention
Inconsistent rules (“sometimes it’s allowed”)
Why it escalates:

Dogs repeat behaviors that get results. Even pushing them away can feel like attention.
Remember when we were at school.. and the naughty boys used to get attention even though they were being naughty!

What is needed with your dogs-
🐶Teaching impulse control
🐶Reinforcing calm greetings
🐶Creating consistent expectations at home and with visitors

You can do it!
And if you feel you and your dog might benefit from a little friendly help, get in touch!
Look forward to helping xx

Think simply 🐶🫶🏼
Think dog 🐶🫶🏼

A favourite of mine this German Shepherd mix is Dave 😍Dave was a complex case- reactive though gentle, aggressive toward...
14/08/2026

A favourite of mine this German Shepherd mix is Dave 😍
Dave was a complex case- reactive though gentle, aggressive toward other dogs and shouting them down; lunging uncontrollably so much that dog walkers wouldn’t walk him and friends stopped offering.
I had a soft spot for him because I saw behind all the bravado; he was in fact a gentle soul.
I ended up taking him out though not a dog walker; I knew he had been leading but wanted so much to be led and taken care of so he could relax 🙏

Working with Guide Dogs, he’s helped raise money with his owner for Guide Dogs for the Blind alongside my Golden Retriever (in the background somewhere!)

It’s not the size of the dog that can be a problem; or in fact the breed; ANY breed can have the potential to be reactive, some more than others perhaps but with a little work and understanding, any reactivity CAN be solved and stopped.

Dave was reacting and needed help regarding his behaviour towards people and other dogs as he would show aggression towards them and already had a long history 😕
After seeing his behaviour and doing an assessment I realised he was overprotective of his owners and was constantly on full alert; GSDs should be on alert but it can go too far; we have to show them we are on it too!
We want our dogs to feel relaxed; to feel we can take care of things if necessary.
*That doesn’t just apply with GSDs that applies to all our dogs; but working breeds need a little more leadership and direction, a job to do, or problems can arise.
I started working on things to try with Dave: had him with my own chilled dog and what a difference he was; like a different dog ❤️❤️
He visibly relaxed; no longer on high alert as you can see in the photo (tail relaxed, ears floppy, relaxed xx
No longer lunging, barking at dogs or trying to chase them off.

For all your dog behavioural needs, anything that may be troubling you about your dog/s that you feel is preventing you from fully enjoying your time with them,
please get in touch

Because the best bond we can have through everything life can and does throw at us, is the love of a furry blob, by our side
And that is a fact ❤️🐶

Think simply 🐶🫶🏼
Think dog 🐶🫶🏼

Excessive BARKING 😝👇🏼Is YOUR dog's constant barking driving you up the wall? 📣☹️You're not alone.Thousands of dog owners...
07/08/2026

Excessive BARKING 😝👇🏼

Is YOUR dog's constant barking driving you up the wall? 📣☹️
You're not alone.

Thousands of dog owners like you struggle daily with the relentless noise, the sleepless nights, and the awkward encounters with neighbours.
The worst part? Not knowing how to prevent it- we might accidentally be making it worse 😝
You've tried everything— commands, gadgets,internet searches and maybe even forked out for professional help;-but nothing seems to work.

Not easy knowing how to prevent it; even worse is a quick internet search and we have advice that contradicts advice you’ve just read 🤪

No wonder it’s in the top 5 of problems dog owners contact me about.

Whatever the reason, the noise can quickly escalate from a minor annoyance to a serious problem that disrupts your life, your family's peace, and even your relationship with your beloved pet; owners have often contacted me frazzled and worn out 😕

But what if you could turn things around and you find your dog stops the incessant barking…

Sound too good to be true?

Imagine a life where your dog is calm and quiet, where you can finally enjoy the chill time you've been craving. No more stressful barking fits-just a happier, more relaxed dog and a peaceful home.

If you’re reading this and you’re thinking “give me some of that” then get in touch, either phone or message, tell me about your dog/s and let’s get a little peace in the home 🐾🐶
And it doesn’t include getting a cat instead 🤭

Think simply 🫶🏼🐶
Think dog 🫶🏼🐶

Does this look familiar 🤦‍♀️😂All my dogs, every single one, have slept with me, on my bed.By choice!There’s nothing mor...
01/08/2026

Does this look familiar 🤦‍♀️😂

All my dogs, every single one, have slept with me, on my bed.
By choice!
There’s nothing more comforting and snuggly in my opinion, then having a hairy oaf beside me, no not my partner! I’m talking in the shape of a dog (or dogs in my case)
My clients sometimes whisper in a guilty voice that they allow their dogs on the bed, as if I’m going to say that’s terrible or they shouldn’t allow it.

If you love your dog being with you when you sleep, on your bed, do it.

But did you know.. 👇👇
Amongst so many benefits owning a dog can have, just stroking our dogs brings down our blood pressure; and as we know, it makes them feel pretty good too.

Win win 🫶🏼

But.. if your dog gets on your bed and growls at you; or maybe your partner when you are together or when they try to cuddle you; that is a def no no. There’s something wrong in the dynamic there.

It should be YOUR idea that your dog is on your sleeping area; and yours alone.

So to conclude- enjoy having your dog/s on your bed, security comfort and a proven fact that in doing so we sleep better and more soundly.

But if your dog is challenging you, and not in a playful manner, get in touch.

It’s often a simple solution, but we humans can overcomplicate things and that’s often the problem!
I look forward to helping you, with your pooch, as much as I can xx

Think simply 🐶🫶🏼
Think dog 🐶🫶🏼

Love GSDs or even better, have you got one 😃🐶Want them to be well rounded, happy and balanced?Willing to listen to you a...
24/07/2026

Love GSDs or even better, have you got one 😃🐶

Want them to be well rounded, happy and balanced?
Willing to listen to you as much as possible?
A little bit of knowledge with a GSD goes a long way 🫶🏼🐶

As a puppy….let different people play with them, interact with them and if they want to, walk them, including your children- *please supervise while they’re doing so

Doing this teaches our pup how to be respectful and gentle around children; but please ensure your children around your dog or any dog are respectful of them too ❤️🙏

GSDs are intelligent loyal dogs; respect their intelligence, stimulate that fantastic working dog brain as much as you can during their lives; and you’ll have the best companion you can think of.
(Socialize) Take them to farmers markets..parks, places where there are things going on and noise; get them used to as many different things you can think of.
Mine went with me everywhere even to the petrol station just for a ride- get them used to car journeys from an early age.
Meals..As a puppy never let them just snap treats or food out of your hand. Gentle is the word!
Because they are going to get bigger.. and bigger and a little bit bigger on top 🙈😂

And as cute or acceptable we find things when our dogs are pups; it’s a different matter when they’re 42kg of naughtiness!

But did you know… 🤔
GSDs were the first breed in this country to be used as a Guide Dog- that says so much about the breed.

Misread, incorrectly judged, incredibly gentle when trained to be and oh.. have one of the most powerful bite forces in the world for a domestic dog, hence use in the protection world and the police force.

Welcome to the amazing versatile agile powerful but incredibly sensitive dog that is the great GSD.
*Photo is of a gentle young female I worked with, particularly sweet as you can see from the expression! 😍🐶

Do you know of a launching dog 🙈😂Whether you are dealing with an overenthusiastic family pet or facing someone else's do...
19/07/2026

Do you know of a launching dog 🙈😂

Whether you are dealing with an overenthusiastic family pet or facing someone else's dog, handling jumping requires consistency and establishing clear boundaries 🫶🏼🐾

🎯Perhaps it’s YOUR dog that does it.. and we have no idea how to prevent it and find it awkward when there are people around 😳

🎯We want everyone to love our dog as we do and not see them as a nuisance; we certainly don’t want anyone reporting them 🙁

🎯Dogs usually launch at people, to get attention or out of excitement.

Or.. because they’ve not been told to do otherwise so think it’s ok

Maybe we panic; maybe we don’t know how to stop it. Maybe we keep our dog on a lead around other people to avoid the situ..

🎯But is that helping or could it accidentally be making it worse 🤔

Not easy knowing what to do that’s for sure; that’s the feedback I’m getting from people I meet, and those I work with 🙁

🎯Do we avoid people completely?

🎯Do we allow our dogs to jump on people and pretend we’ve not seen?

Perhaps we struggle knowing what is the best strategy to prevent it, or our heads get overwhelmed with all the contradictory info available out there 🤕

Whatever it is, if you have a leaping frog of a dog that launches itself onto others 🐸maybe other dogs maybe people (or both!) get in touch so I can help you understand why they do it and help you prevent it; ultimately giving you a dog that other people are happy to have around; and other dogs don’t tell off all the time 😂

Let’s work toward that!

Think simply 🫶🏼🐶

Think dog 🫶🏼🐶

Do you know of a launching dog 🙈😂Whether you are dealing with an overenthusiastic family pet or facing someone else's do...
17/07/2026

Do you know of a launching dog 🙈😂

Whether you are dealing with an overenthusiastic family pet or facing someone else's dog, handling jumping requires consistency and establishing clear boundaries 🫶🏼🐾

🎯Perhaps it’s YOUR dog that does it.. and we have no idea how to prevent it and find it awkward when there are people around 😳
🎯We want everyone to love our dog as we do and not see them as a nuisance; we certainly don’t want anyone reporting them 🙁
🎯Dogs usually launch at people, to get attention or out of excitement.
Or.. because they’ve not been told to do otherwise so think it’s ok

Maybe we panic; maybe we don’t know how to stop it. Maybe we keep our dog on a lead around other people to avoid the situ..

🎯But is that helping or could it accidentally be making it worse 🤔

Not easy knowing what to do that’s for sure; that’s the feedback I’m getting from people I meet, and those I work with 🙁

🎯Do we avoid people completely?
🎯Do we allow our dogs to jump on people and pretend we’ve not seen?

Perhaps we struggle knowing what is the best strategy to prevent it, or our heads get overwhelmed with all the contradictory info available out there 🤕

Whatever it is, if you have a leaping frog of a dog that launches itself onto others 🐸maybe other dogs maybe people (or both!) get in touch so I can help you understand why they do it and help you prevent it; ultimately giving you a dog that other people are happy to have around; and other dogs don’t tell off all the time 😂

Let’s work toward that!

Think simply 🫶🏼🐶
Think dog 🫶🏼🐶

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