Shannon Blair Pet Behaviour Counsellor

Hey everyone! Back in the country now so will be getting through my admin today, bear with me, will try and reply to all emails and messages today 😊😊😊

Hey everyone, just to let you all know that I am now officially out of the office and on holiday until 10th May. Will get back to any messages or calls then. Thanks 😊😊😊🎉🎉🎉

Peanut helped me choose a winner and the lucky person to win a one to one training session is Samantha Lane!!! 🐕🍾🎉

Hi Guys! So this evening I will choose a winner for the free one to one training session out of a hat. Keep your eyes peeled for the results 👏🐕🍾🎊🎉

I’m as happy as Sookie looks in this picture right now! The page has reached over 200 likes so to say thank you I want to offer someone the chance to win a free one to one training session. Just like and share this post and I will pick a name out of a hat.

New Services and Offers for Spring!
I am very pleased to offer the following services and offers to clients both current and new.
-One to One training: either at your home or out and about £30/hr
... -One to One training: 6 sessions for £150, that means you get the 6th session free!
-Pre arrival session: this session helps to cover some of the essential things to have ready and be aware of before your puppy comes home to ensure as smooth a transition as possible, 1.5hrs session for £35
-Puppy package: ideal if you struggle to get to a set weekly class or want to work on skills at home or out and about, 5 x 1hr sessions £120
-Follow on training (after initial behaviour consultation) for help implementing you behaviour modification plan, working on the next steps or training under guidance, £20/hr
-Easter discount of 20% off of initial consultation packages if booked before Good Friday (consultations do not have to take place before then, only booked in)

For more information or to book please contact me on the page, via email shannon.petbehaviourist@gmail.com or on 07508331050
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A great guide for anyone interacting with dogs!

Oh dear Chase are you sticking your tongue out at us? What a cheeky boy! Post your dog's pulling funny faces in the comments below 🤣🤣🤣

This is the handsome Angus, who can struggle with over arousal when out on a walk. We went for a training walk and our aim was to keep his arousal level low, this meant we had to work in a quiet area where he has minimal distractions, setting him up to succeed. As you can see he was quick to pick this up. By the end of the session we had reduced the rate of reinforcement. What a clever boy!

It’s been a glorious morning here in the West Country, had a lovely time down at Charmouth beach. First up was a run on the beach for Sookie and Beau with their friend Finnick, followed by a training walk with these two handsome chaps-Rafferty and Malachi.

Scout has been staying with Sookie, Beau and I for the last 12 days. While out walking he was struggling to remember his usually very reliable recall, likely due to the excitement of his friends and someone different walking him. To ensure his safety and allow us to carry out some recall training using high value food rewards, I have had him on a long line for the past few days. As you can see from the pictures below this didn't stop him from having fun. The training has paid off and this morning he was allowed his off lead privileges again and was a star!

I had the pleasure of going for a training walk with these two cuties today. Bubbles finds unfamiliar dogs scary on a walk and can become vocal, Toby finds them far too exciting and can get frustrated when he can’t bound over and say hello.
His owners have been working on focus and loose lead walking at home and we put some of this into place today. Both dogs worked so well and were a testament to their owners. Well done boys!
If you would like some help with your dogs then please feel free to get in touch.

Really interesting article here by Kamal. Was just discussing this issue the other day with a couple of clients, how over arousal can then lead to behaviour problems. Trying to tire your dog out isn’t necessarily the best way to have a well behaved pet.

Lifeskills for Puppies Class
I will be aiming to start a new course shortly. Small class numbers to maximise learning and success.
This is a 7 week course aiming to give your puppy the skills to make the correct choices in life and become a well mannered member of the family.
... Skills taught include: -Bed and park settle -Polite greetings -Loose lead walking -Recall -Sit, down, stand and stay -Food manners -Polite off lead play -Confidence exercises -Handling -Frustration tolerance and impulse control and many more......
Puppies must be between 8 and 20 weeks of age and have had their first vaccination. The course is £99. Classes are held in Donyatt, near Chard and Ilminster.
Please get in touch via the page, 07508331050 or shannon.petbehaviourist@gmail.com
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What a great way to sum up why dominance training is not necessary.

Never underestimate the power of desensitising your dog to being handled and to be happy with while you are doing it!!!!
Poor Beau is recovering from a very large open infected wound on his neck and I have been able to manage it at home (I won’t post the pics of the wound as I know some of you may be having lunch).
This means dressing changes every two days and today he stood and allowed me to clean, flush and redress his wound all on my own. He did amazingly well and this i...s a brilliant achievement for this dog as 2 years ago I could barely touch him apart from under his chin and chest. All of this has been built on a foundation of trust and positive reinforcement.
If you need help with handling your dog or are just interested in preparing them for experiences they may have at the vets then do not hesitate to contact me.
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So while I spent a large portion of the day doing paperwork Sookie relaxed, snuggled up in a blanket. It's a tough life being a lurcher hey!

I have seen these online a lot recently, so thought I would test them. Well they were a huge success, my two loved licking the peanut butter off them and the grid design meant that it lasted well over an hour for them.
It was also an activity that was fairly static and could be done stood or laid down, so ideal for those dogs who may be on restricted exercise due to injuries or those with arthritis, who are unable to engage in more energetic activities.