The Pet Happiness Centre

2 weeks ago

Happy bank holiday! Hope you’re enjoying nice weather and walks with your dog.

On the subject of walking, quick dog tip that might change your walks….

Some of you know this already, some don’t… I’m actually a trained dog trainer and behaviour advisor.

I don’t offer it as a service (because your dogs already keep me busy enough with walks and adventure days), but I do use that knowledge every single time we’re out. It’s what keeps things fun, safe, and a lot less chaotic.

Funny thing is, I was reading about human behaviour earlier and thought… wait, this is exactly what I do with dogs. Not that surprising when you realise we all learn the same way, repetition and consequences.

So here’s something simple you can try 👇

If your dog “forgets” their name or ignores recall on walks… it’s probably not because they don’t know it.

It’s because the walk is too predictable.

Same route. Same pace. Same outcome.

Your dog thinks: “I’ve done this before, I know how this goes.”
That’s when you get the “zombie mode” dog who is marching ahead, no check-ins, selective hearing suddenly activated.

The fix? Be a bit unpredictable.

✋Stop randomly
👉 Change direction for no obvious reason
⭐️Mix things up, even on familiar routes
🥳 Reward every time your dog checks in with you (a glance, a look back, anything)

You’re not trying to control every step. You’re just reminding them that you matter on the walk too.

The result?
A dog that still enjoys the world… but keeps one eye on you.
More engagement. Better recall. Less “are you even listening to me?” moments.

Try it next time you’re out and watch the difference 👀 ... See MoreSee Less

The Pet Happiness Centre

1 month ago

Bluebells out, winter gone,
Longer days and walks go on.
Sniff, explore, tails that tell—
Spring has sprung in bluebell spell.

My office is so beautiful in April 🦋 ... See MoreSee Less

The Pet Happiness Centre

2 months ago

🐾 IMPORTANT SERVICE UPDATE 🐾

With fuel prices continuing to rise, we’re always looking at ways to keep our services running efficiently without compromising on care.

From next week, we will be trialling a “One Stop Collection & Drop-Off Point” system.

This means all owners will be asked to bring their dogs to a single agreed location at a set time for collection… and return later in the day.

We believe this will:
✔ Reduce fuel usage
✔ Keep costs manageable
✔ Encourage a lovely community vibe (and possibly mild chaos)

We appreciate your flexibility while we trial this new system and will be in touch shortly with your allocated time slot…

…which of course will suit absolutely everyone perfectly 😌 ... See MoreSee Less