Puzzled Pets

I admit that I detested my sewing teacher at school. A rather large chested lady who I was absolutely terrified of and who took against me. Put me off using a sewing machine for over 20 years but luckily I kept on with the hand sewing. Who knew that this would be an essential ‘mum’ skill now #handsewing #scout #badges #flashback #schooldays #sewing #mumskills

Lovely Lenny, I’ll miss this boy so much but know he will have a brilliant time in his new home in Cornwall. He’s got all the basics sorted and has been an absolute delight to hang out with. 💕to you Lenny

Wanted to make my visit with Lenny more fun so tucked various treats in folds of this blanket. I think it’s important for owners to realise, and have confidence, that they can create enrichment opportunities at home without having to have all the toys. #puppytraining #enrichment #homemade #game

Little bit of co-sniffing from earlier this week. Ivy is starting to realise that the one we thing we aren’t doing is rushing. Life is so exciting for her at the moment that the best thing we can do is give her a chance to process it all. Slow down peeps! #puppywalking #puppytraining #takeyourtime

Can we keep her?! #houseguest #fourfooted #foxredlab #foxredlablove #foxredpuppy

I put together a quick box of hidden kibble for both dogs to enjoy. Low grade treats to avoid any potential for squabbling and I think they enjoyed it! #enrichment #homemade #puppytoy #luckydipbox #foxredlab #foxredpuppy #foxredlabrador #petsbehavingwell

Tired out. Poppy is staying with us at the moment. Initially the play was pretty constant but things have settled down loads. A walk in the rain and their own space to chill is working well. #foxredlab #foxredpuppy #foxredlabrador #houseguest

She looks hot but I’ve given Bramble the option of sun or shade and she’s chosen. I brought the picnic blanket along just for her! #whippetsofinstagram #whippet #whippetlove #sunny #sunday #cricket

Not going out for walks in the heat doesn’t need to be the end of fun. Ivy had a great time with my ragger, tugging with me, carrying it, chewing it and holding it while I rubbed her tummy. One happy pupster! . . #workingcocker #workingcockerpuppy #workingcockers #workingcockersofinstagram #workingcockerspaniel #dogtoy #keepcool #dogbehaviourist

It’s been a hot week. Most walks have been home visits instead. I take a selection of toys. Brodie chose his favourites to chew in the shade! . . #keepingcool #keepdogscool #stayintheshade #englishspringerspaniel #springerspanielpuppy #springerspanielsofinstagram #dogbehaviourist

Why go abroad when within walking distance are fabulous views like this? . . #icanseethesea #backwell #englishcountryside #northsomerset

Today we worked on two of the three ‘Ds’ in puppy training: Distance Duration We have progressed from offering a sit on the mat to either a sit or down. Good effort today by Lottie and by the end she even went to the mat when asked. .... . #mattraining #puppy #puppytraining #blacklab #blacklabpuppy #blacklabpuppiesofinstagram #blacklablove #blacklabradors #blacklabrador #blacklabradorpuppy #blacklabs #blacklablove #dogtraining #dogtrainingtips #trainituseit #petsbehavingwell
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To prevent the pupster from counter surfing I make sure to hide the food up high and out of reach. Prevention easier than cure with a lab! . . #puppytraining #puppytrainingtips #puppytraining101 #countersurfing #preventionbetterthancure

It was great to see Ginny join in with the chase game today. She sometimes hangs back, I think because the other two can be a bit rough but today she had a great time. . . #shetlandsheepdog #sheltie #sheltiesofinstagram #shelties #dogwalking #dogwalker #dogtrainer #dogbehaviourist

A variety of toys to tempt Lottie the lab puppy. Still trying to work out her favourite things. . . #puppy #puppytraining #trainingtools #dogtoys #dogtrainer #dogbehaviourist

Further cuteness!

‘Would you mind cuddling 10 kittens?’ Which of course I didn’t need to be asked twice!

Spent a bit of time with the lovely Loki on Tuesday and was really impressed with how calm he was when we stumbled across several deer 🦌 in the woods. He’s a lovely boy who with the right home and a little hard work could easily settle brilliantly. . . #adoptdontshop #dogadoption #northsomerset #hollyhedge #lurcherlove #lurcherpuppy #lurchersofinstagram