Canine Navigator UK

03/09/2026

New Troubleshooting Sessions!

These will suit dog owners in Otley, Guiseley, Horsforth, Ilkley, Pool and nearby looking to get actionable advice on the one thing that's making life with your dog feel difficult.

We'll end the session with some genuine progress and you feeling confident with how to move forwards. I aim to make sure you have a good time with your dog too!

I'm opening up some extra discovery call slots tomorrow afternoon, the link is in the comments and my stories. You can also DM me to chat

01/09/2026

Has something been a sore point this summer with your dog?

Is lead pulling making you feel like you're disconnected from your dog? ➡️ I can show you how to teach your dog the lead is an opportunity to check in, not something to fight against. You are allowed to have a dog that walks politely!

Is your dog just too OTT in the house especially with guests? ➡️ I can show you how to teach calm, build a dog that accepts boredom and rest instead of needing constant stimulation and reward. The default can be calm, not chaos!

Are you relying on ball chasing and running to exhaustion on your walks? ➡️ Let's think about what your dog is actually bred to do, give you a purposeful game to work as a team without risking long term joint damage. Swap the adrenaline j***y for seeing your dog's potential!

Puppy or adolescent biting got you sore and worn down? ➡️ I can show you how to manage, give clear guidance without totally relying on redirection (this can backfire, or sometimes they really do just want your arm!), and spot when naps are needed. Yes it's a phase, but it doesn't pass if we don't give the right communication.

Something else? DM me or comment TROUBLESHOOT to chat.

As long as you're ready for consistency and building new habits, these sessions can benefit you.

If you're having serious issues with your dog, or feel overwhelmed with puppy or adolescent dog life, longer term support will be more suitable and my inbox is open.

° dog owners in North Leeds and Otley ° Ilkley ° Burley in Wharfedale ° Menston ° Guiseley ° dog training ° puppy biting °

26/08/2026

Let's celebrate our dogs today!

The working dogs, the medical assistance dogs, the therapy dogs, the pet dogs, all of the dogs 👏🏼

Post a photo of your dog in the comments and tell me one of your favorite things about them!

I'll go first: I love how excited and sometimes demanding Spider gets about her bedtime ❤️💤

And if you're looking for dog training and behaviour content and support that celebrates you and your dog on the journey, make sure you're following this page 🙏🏼

° dog training ° dog behaviour support ° dog owners in North Leeds and Otley ° Ilkley ° Guiseley ° Burley in Wharfedale ° Pool in Wharfedale °

23/08/2026

Life with your dog shouldn't be exhausting and draining. That doesn't mean it should be easy either. But when we are more intentional about how we spend time with our dogs, what we teach them, how we communicate - that calm space becomes normal.

It's true when you hear our job is to train humans as much as dogs. When working with me it's very likely I'll have you questioning and breaking down some habits. But I won't make you feel bad in the process. You don't know what you don't know!

If you feel like you need change, like life with your dog is more confusing and draining than it should be, my inbox is open and there's space in the diary in September.

If you know someone that this could help, send them this post 🙏🏼

(And I know an in depth, premium support program simply isn't accessible to everyone right now. So watch this space, make sure you're following, because I have ideas on the way)

° dog training ° dog behaviour support ° dog owners in North Leeds and Otley ° Ilkley ° Guiseley ° Burley in Wharfedale ° Pool in Wharfedale °

18/08/2026

13/08/2026

Promise I'll stop banging on about the eclipse now!

It's never been so easy to go into things with big expectations and lack of information. People have never been so disconnected from small moments, experiences and long term effort. I do think it's all connected to the issues we see with dogs and the demand for certain breeds now.
What do you think?

I might travel next year to see a total eclipse, and I'll remember to take jaffa cakes if I do!

Regular dog content resuming tomorrow

12/08/2026

Hoping this one finds the right dog owners in Otley and North Leeds (I'll travel up to 40 minutes from Otley) 🐾

If you want an honest, practical and effective service that helps you learn to be the steady guide your dog needs, so they can show you their potential and stop problematic behaviors, whilst having fun, then hit the follow button!

° Otley, Ilkley, North Leeds, West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire ° Dog training ° dog behaviour °

11/08/2026

I'm going to head out to a view point with Duncan and my grandparents tomorrow evening with picnic tea. Spider will be staying home where it's cool and safe for her!

Changes in wild animal behaviour and even communication between trees have been observed during eclipses. I'd be interested to know if you see anything in your dog but to be honest, I think they are used to more artificial and unexpected light changes thanks to living with us, so I'm not expecting anything significant.

And I know Spider will just sleep through the whole thing!

Stay safe viewing the eclipse, if you don't have glasses you can make a pinhole camera or use paper under a collander.

The Perseids meteor shower peaks tonight/tomorrow morning too 🌠