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Dog Trainer & Behaviourist in Torquay. Book a call or find out more: embrace-dogs.com

Helping dog owners make walks easier, everyday life feel more manageable, and their relationship with their dog better than ever.

13/09/2026

We're deep cleaning today. But of course, seeing at all those sofa cushions in a pile made me think... the dogs would love this!

So I may have got a bit side tracked...

A free obstacle course, and freework set up all in one.

Scentwork ✅️
Sensory enrichment ✅️
Exercise ✅️
Actual cleaning... I'll get back to it now 😬

08/09/2026

Before I work with anybody, we always have a discovery call first.

This is essential. There’s no way to book a session or join my programme without it.

These are crucial conversations, both for me and for you.

I won’t work with you before I have a good understanding of what you’re struggling with, what kind of support you’re looking for, and whether I’m the right fit for both of those things.

My programme was created to support people who want more than a quick fix for their dog.

It's for people who want understand their dog more deeply.

Who want someone to help them look at the full picture, create a plan and actually help them implement it.

People who are prepared to make some changes where needed.

People who care about their dog's happiness as much as they do fixing their problem.

It's not going to be for everyone, and that's OK. I have some wonderful colleagues that I'm more than happy to point you towards if I think they are more aligned with what you need.

These calls are there so we can figure out if it's right for you, or not, together.

If you'd like to have a discovery call with me and discover if I'm right for you, head to the comments for the link 👇

26/08/2026

Why did you get a dog?

I want the real reason.

If you wanted companionship, why canine companionship?

If it was because you just love dogs, why do you love them? What does it forfill for you?

Whatever your reason, what's at the core of it for you?

Please share with me in a comment 👇 I'm genuinely intrigued to know.

06/08/2026

If you struggle with grooming your dog, here's my top 3 tips:

1. Learn your dog's body language and slow down or take a break when you spot signs of stress

2. Make adjustments to make your dog more comfortable, things like getting down on their leve, handling your dog a bit more gently, and usingthe best suited tools fir your dog
And 3. Mini Grooms

Comment below with your dog's grooming needs, and I'll help you find your 1st mini step to introducing a mini groom.

08/07/2026

I'm about to drive over 3 hours up to Solihull where I'll spend the next 2 days at the Canine Business Academy Live conference. Yay!

But as excited as I am to go learn something to help my business and be around other fellow dog people, I can't help but a massive sense of unease about leaving these two behind.

I know that probably sounds silly to some, it's just 2 days. But something about closing the door, getting in the car and going so far away from them just doesn’t feel right to me.

I rarely go away and when I do, I've always taken dog friendly holidays.

Especially with now having a senior dog, I'm hyper aware of how precious time with my dogs is to me.

As hard as it is to leave them, I also know that investing in my own learning means I can do an even better job supporting the dogs and their people.

So here's to two days of learning, meeting some wonderful people, and coming back home with a head full of ideas.

27/06/2026

Remember this as the weather cools.

🔹 Your dog will be more reactive because they've not seen their triggers as much.
🔹 Your dog may be bouncier and more excitable because they've not been moving around as easily.
🔹 They will be more distracted due to all the new smells as the temperature drops.
🔹 Their recall, loose lead walking and settling will be at a lower standard as normal.
🔹 They will tire out quicker, as they feel more able to exert themselves more.

Give them grace as they (and you) readjust to normal weather patterns. Don't make this the week you aim big training wise!

16/06/2026

Dog owners of Torbay 🐕 ...

If you could wave a magic wand and change one thing about your dog's behaviour, what would it be?

Pop it in the comments and I'll create some free tips, videos and posts based on what the local community is struggling with at the moment.
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Hi 👋 I'm Heather from Embrace Dogs.

I help dog owners who are stuck in chaos with their dog, create a clear plan to restore calm and grow their confidence through my 1:1 training and coaching programme.

02/06/2026

What makes your dog walks stressful?

Dealing with other dogs? Squirrels? Pulling on the lead? Feeling like your dog has completely forgotten you exist?

Whatever it is, it usually comes down to this:

Your dog is telling you something in the environment is REALLY important to them.

And when something feels that important, emotions rise.

Thinking goes down. Habits take over. Listening to you drops way down the priority list.

So what do we do?

👇 One of the recipes I often use:

• Temporarily avoid the thing your dog finds important
• Build up importance for engaging with you (or another behaviour)
• Gradually reintroduce the old “important thing” while practising engaging or re-engaging with you or the new behaviour

There’s a bit of an art to it, and every dog is different.

But when broken down into a dog-led, and simple step-by-step process, it can completely change walks.

And honestly, there are few better feelings than your dog choosing to turn to you (or expert level: do nothing) instead of launching into chaos!

So, what’s your biggest stress on dog walks? Let me know below or send me a message.

01/06/2026

Batman (the dog) does not agree that this is a 3-4 seater sofa.

Here he is demonstrating it clearly only fits 1. 2 max.

19/05/2026

This food is 50% of what I feed my own dogs.

Good food is essential for good health. And good health massively supports good behaviour.

All dogs are different, but generally speaking, the less processed the better.

If you're looking to try out fresh cooked dog food, use my refferal link to save 40% on your 1st box + 20% off box 2nd and 3rd http://rwrd.io/9zdiumb?s

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