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27/06/2026

A lot of us have been enjoying lakes, rivers & beach trips with our furry friends so far this summer, even more so with this heat wave! ☀️💧🐶🌊

Here is some know how’s that I think are important when trying to keep your besties stay cool in the water 😎🤍

Things to be aware of this swimming season:

⚠️ Water intoxication. It’s not so common however it can happen, if your dog swallows to much water it’s can lead to stomach upset and in some cases can be potentially life threatening condition caused by dangerously low sodium levels.

⚠️ Swimming can be great fun, but it is much harder work than you may think! (Especially for those larger/heavier breeds) Watch out for signs of fatigue. 😴

⚠️ Check water quality. Blue-green algae can be fatal and other polluted water can make your pooch seriously ill. I personally like to stick to moving water like rivers or the sea! However it’s important to be cautious of strong currents and deep water with moving water too.

⚠️ it’s is important to remember not every dog is a natural swimmer and not all breeds are built for it and of course make sure they’re supervised at all times. You can even supply your pooch with a buoyancy aid if you’re unsure on their swimming abilities and definitely if you’re headed out in to large open waters.

Swimming positives 🥳:

✅ Great low impact exercise. Brilliant option for growing puppies (when age appropriate ofc), senior dogs, and dogs returning to regular exercise after a injury!

✅ Builds body awareness. Swimming encourages muscle use that aren’t always activated on land!

✅ Confidence building. Learning to enter and exit bodies of water and work through something new can help build confidence in many dogs. 🐾

✅ Great for keeping fit without the miles. (Especially when the weather is hot hot hot)

Stay safe, have fun & stay hydrated 🐾🐶🤍

# staysafe

12/06/2026

Some may say an unpopular opinion? 👀🐾

I hear people reciting this all the time. It sounds nice sure, but it’s not true 😅

The reality is that dogs are individuals, shaped by BOTH genetics and environment.

Poor breeding, unstable temperaments, genetic predispositions to aggression do exist.

To pretend otherwise does a disservice to both dogs and yourself.

Of course, how a dog is raised matters exposure, training, life experiences and management all play a huge role in shaping behaviour but they simply don’t (and wont) overwrite genetics.

A dog isn’t born as a blank slate waiting for an owner to determine every aspect of its personality.

Some dogs are simply dealt a more difficult hand than others. That doesn’t make them unworthy and it doesn’t mean their owners have failed.

It just means behaviour is often more complex than the average person thinks.

Normalising talking to people about how genetics matter, breeding matters, environment matters, and that dog behaviour is rarely as black and white as people want it to be.

Comment below your opinions 👇🏻🤍🐾

Raising a puppy isn’t easy for many reasons! 🐶But one of the biggest mistakes I see is expecting too much, too soon. Pup...
04/06/2026

Raising a puppy isn’t easy for many reasons! 🐶

But one of the biggest mistakes I see is expecting too much, too soon.

Puppies don’t need to walk perfectly on a lead, ignore every distraction, or behave like fully trained adult dogs. They need time to explore, learn, make mistakes, and simply be puppies.

The same goes for exercise. More isn’t better. Their bodies are still developing, and too much repetitive exercise at a young age can have lasting effects on growing joints and bones.

Slow down. Focus on building confidence, positive experiences, and a great relationship. The obedience will come but they only get one puppyhood. 🐾



01/06/2026

“Move your back feet” is actually a very complicated request a lot of dogs 🤣

But once it clicks, everything changes 💃

Once they get their rear end engaged the benefits are endless! It builds confidence, coordination, body control and so much more 🤍🐾





If you’re interested in your dog having professional physio attention be sure to get at the lovely 🤍

Not every dog was bred to be social, neutral, calm, or easy going 🫣Your dog most likely isn’t trying to be difficult. A ...
28/05/2026

Not every dog was bred to be social, neutral, calm, or easy going 🫣

Your dog most likely isn’t trying to be difficult. A lot of the time they’re simply behaving exactly how generations of breeding designed them to.

The more we understand, the better lives we can give our dogs. 🤍🐾✨

Understanding changes everything.

My DM’s & emails (in bio) are open for bookings 🐾

Your dog doesn’t measure how much you love them by how many treat they get!They feel it in the trust, companionship, saf...
15/05/2026

Your dog doesn’t measure how much you love them by how many treat they get!

They feel it in the trust, companionship, safety & the life you have together.

You’d soon gasp at an emaciated dog in the street, so why has it become such a normalised sight to see a dog at the other end of the weight spectrum?

Fat is not cute, the truth is you’re simply reducing your dogs lifespan 😟

If you would like any help or advice on your dogs weight my DM’s and emails are open 🤍🐾

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