Happy Dog, by Flying Lemming

This week a simple poem, in memory of our friend Jaxon. 

 
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Happy Dog, by Flying Lemming

I’m a happy dog at the beach
If I had the power of speech
I would tell you all
To throw my ball
I’m a happy dog at the beach

I’m a happy dog at the beach
There are no new tricks you can teach
I’m bouncy and glad
And my tail wags like mad
I’m a happy dog at the beach

I’m a happy dog at the beach
My joy is always in reach
Whatever the talk
It’s the best place to walk
I’m a happy dog at the beach

I’m a happy dog at the beach
As I hear the seagulls screech
I chase and I bark
Long into the dark
I’m a happy dog at the beach

I’m a happy dog at the beach
And I don’t want to start to preach
But if you ask me
The best thing to see
Is a happy dog at the beach 

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Ice Cream for Dogs - Fruits Of The Forest
Ice Cream for Dogs - Fruits Of The Forest

Here is another fun recipe to try for your dogs during this hot weather.

You may remember a few years back a lovely client called Jeremy shared with me his recipes for making lovely Bobby some dog friendly Ice Cream.
We have put it together for you to have a go yourself. Don’t forget to tag me on instagram with your creations @olijustedogtrainer. I love to see what you’re up to with your furry friends.

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Are you like me, trying to think up fun ways to help keep our dogs cool in this increasingly hot weather?

You may remember a few years back a lovely client called Jeremy shared with me his recipes for making lovely Bobby some dog friendly Ice Cream.
We have put it together for you to have a go yourself. Look out for another blog with a different flavour! and don’t forget to tag me on instagram with your creations @olijustedogtrainer. I love to see what you’re up to with your furry friends.

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Well this is rather exciting, we are now onto series 3 of A Dog’s Best Friend , with the first 4 episodes being sponsored by the wonderful gang at Tractive. They have even got a discount code for you to get your hands on one of their Dog GPS Trackers, but you’ll have to listen to one of the episodes to find out what the code is.

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Well we only went and won Most Inspiring TV Programme at the 2019 National Reality Television Awards.

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HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT !

We are so excited to announce that Channel 4’s Puppy School has been nominated for a National Reality TV Award in the Most Inspiring TV Show category.

We need your help to make it o the final. please click the link below to register and vote for us….

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I'm so excited to be able to share this news with you!
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Every dog owner should know about Xylitol

If you and your dog have ever worked with me you’ll know I like to train our dogs so they have tools to sometimes make up their own decisions. 

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I have written about Mayhew before and supported their work throughout the years, but this Tuesday we were exposed to first hand experiences of how amazing their work truly is. I am amazed and humbled by their work and vision. Let me tell you more…
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I was going to call this Blog; The Challenges Of Training Urban Puppies. Then I realised it should simply be called; Training Urban Puppies, because I think calling it a challenge is unfair. Young dogs, like us, are brilliant at adapting to their environment- we just have to support them along the way. We can use smart training techniques...

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Dog Shaming...are they really guilty?

The Most Harmful Misconception In Dog Body Language… Guilt!!

In my opinion one the the biggest miscommunications between dogs and humans, and potentially the most harmful too, is the impression we can recognise “that guilty look” in our dogs when we "catch them” after having done something they shouldn’t have done.

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Can you recognise stress in your dogs’ behaviour during everyday day situations?
Not sure? Not always? Maybe?
This new video was made for you…

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Mayhew, not just a Dog & Cat Shelter, but also a strong, thriving and proactive charity.

We recently organised to meet up at their Animal Home for a visit, and I now realise the extent of their work, not only with the animals they care for, but also with our London community, and around the world. My first question to Duschanca...

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Want to branch out a bit and try some more creative canine activities?...

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Collaboration is the first step towards trust

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Kong Niçoise
Kong Niçoise

One of our lovely clients has been at it again with a wonderful Kong recipe for the summer months. Take it away Jeremy: 

Out of all the seasons summer is the one I love the most. On a sunny day nothing beats getting a gaggle of friends together (both two and four legged) for some al fresco dining. Bobbie, my Rottweiler puppy, has been enjoying some summer food and I wanted to share with you one of her favourite recipes....

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Once again this wonderful day is almost upon us and we have again proudly sponsored this great initiative.
This Friday (24th June) is Bring Your Dog To Work Day 2017. HOORAY!

#BringYourDogToWorkDay is an annual nationwide event that raises money for charities dedicated to making a difference to the welfare of dogs.

Last year, businesses from across the UK....

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So as many of you already know (if you are following us on Social Media) we've trialled the food prepared and delivered by Butternut Box (sounds like a fashionable Californian trend diet) for a few weeks and we loved it. So we though who else would be best to ask but you guys...

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Some dogs will be clean within a couple of weeks; some will take...

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In just over a week, June 24th sees 'Bring Your Dog To Work' Day return. Hooray!

#BringYourDogToWorkDay is an annual nationwide event that raises money for charities dedicated to making a difference to the welfare of dogs.

Last year, businesses from across the UK (including vet surgeries, pet product manufacturers, investment firms, national energy companies, estate agents, private jet charters and...

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Machine is not a coffee shop (well that’s a good start), It's a coffee shop and a bike shop. Now, I agree this is not a new concept (Look Mum No Hands opened in 2010 and a few others since), but this coffee/bike-repair/anything-bike-related shop is one of my favourite spots to grab a coffee on-the-go or to stay...

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**Book To Read** - Clever Dog
**Book To Read** - Clever Dog

Sarah Whitehead is probably one of the most qualified Dog (and cat) Behaviourists in Europe; and the UK’s most respected Behaviourist. Sarah wrote a few books, however my favourite one is Clever Dog. Clever Dog is the compilation of some of the Behavioural Cases Sarah’s dealt with over her 25 years of experience.

There are a few things I like about this book; firstly, it’s very accessible to everyone (very little Dog Training and Behavioural jargon). Secondly...

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Sometimes it feels like london isn't such a dog friendly city, especially when it comes to doing everyday things such as shopping, but here are a few shops that welcome our best friends as long as they are on their best behaviour, and why wouldn't they be?! Over time I'll let you know about other dog friendly places but here are 5 to start us off...

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