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As a canine behaviour specialist with 30 years` experience, I believe that learning to observe and interpret canine (and feline!) body language is essential for us in building strong, trusting relationships with our dogs - and to keep them safe and happy in our company.
It`s also brilliantly addictive!
So, if you have ever wondered what your dog is thinking and feeling - this is for you!
Drop a 🦴 in the comments for the registration link!
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The greatest gift you can receive while on earth, is a dig as your best friend 💕
Double tap if you agree 🙌🏻
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Hello, to my lovely new followers 👋🏻
I’m Sarah,
At the start of my career, I was lucky enough to be mentored by, and then work alongside, John Fisher – the original ‘dog whisperer’.
As a result of John’s experience, knowledge and support, I succeeded in building a career that had my heart and soul at its very centre. Nearly 30 years on, and I am still just as passionate about helping dogs, cats and their owners, using kind, force-free methods, and getting great results using the science and art of positive reinforcement.
I help others to fulfill their potential as trainers and behaviourists, through education, coaching, mentoring and occasional hand-holding, (because sometimes the very best trainers seem to lack confidence in themselves).
The reality is that to be a brilliant behaviourist, you need to be an exceptional dog trainer. And to be a superlative trainer, you need to understand behaviour inside and out.
I’m here to help and guide you with both!!
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Help with (ouch!) puppy biting (for less than the cost of a few cups of coffee)
Positive, reward-based methods only
For puppies under 20 weeks’ of age
For all breeds and types ... Chihuahua to Labradoodle!
Practical training videos, not just theory
Easy to follow and implement
From Sarah Whitehead, CCAB, and canine behaviour specialist
You can access for £15! Using the link in my bio 🔗
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The one biggest challenge facing every trainer and behaviourist is…
…staying up-to-date in your behavioural and training knowledge without having to spend a fortune or taking days out of your already busy schedule to attend more courses. (Plus, of course, the confidence-building that goes with the reassurance that you are getting it right!)
Well, great news; you’re a step away from joining Sarah and her community of like-minded trainers, behaviourists and aspiring canine professionals by uncovering inspirational knowledge and insight on dog behaviour and training – every month.
As a member you get unlimited access to “The Vault”, an online library of all-things dog, so that when you want to dive into a new topic, look up an issue you may not have come across before or just escape for a while, it’s there for you – no matter what level you are at.
Would you like to join my Inner Circle?
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Japanese Spitz with Japanese water feature!
Bliss is really enjoying the nicer weather! Are you? 🌞
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Dear diary …
I LOVE my life 💕
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As a canine behaviourist, "He`s only playing" is possibly my least favourite expression in the world…
Of course, many dogs love to play with other dogs, but with an estimated 64,000 dogs being killed or injured by other dogs in the UK in one-year*, it’s clearly not without risk.
Good canine play is balanced. Both dogs get to have fun and enjoy themselves without feeling threatened or bullied at any point. Play can change quickly from happy and relaxed to frightening or even damaging, so it is essential that we monitor our dogs’ play, and intervene where necessary.
It’s simply not true that dogs should be allowed to ‘sort it out themselves’. Even if neither of the dogs are physically harmed, the emotional effects of a bad experience can last forever and can create serious behavioural problems that could have been avoided.
Good play, on the other hand, can be fun, stimulating and enjoyable for both parties – it can also create and maintain bonds between dogs that remain friends for life.
Get your copy delivered to your inbox today for just £10!
Drop a 🎾 in eth comments for the link! 🔗
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Kind, effective, pro-active, no-bite training
To help with (ouch!) puppy biting (for less than the cost of a few cups of coffee)
Positive, reward-based methods only
For puppies under 20 weeks’ of age
For all breeds and types ... Chihuahua to Labradoodle!
Practical training videos, not just theory
Easy to follow and implement
From Sarah Whitehead, CCAB, and canine behaviour specialist
You can access for £15! Using the link in my bio 🔗
#sarahwhitehead #sarahwhiteheadoffical #dogtrainingcourse #dogtrainingcourse #trainingyourdog #howtotrainyourdog #ukdogtrainer #puppytrainingclasses #pawfessional #dogbehaviourtraining #dogtraininguk #doggybootcamp #professionaldogtrainer #caninebehaviour #dogtrainingvideos #dogobediencetraining #doglanguage #dogsofinstagramuk #dogbehaviourist #puppytrainingtips #dogtraining101 #puppyintraining #berkshiredogs
With over 27 years’ experience, Sarah is an internationally respected authority on canine training and behaviour, bestselling author with over 25 published books, and a pioneer in the field of canine body language and facial expression.
Sarah is a CCAB (Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist), full member of the APBC (Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors) and member of the APDT (Association of Pet Dog Trainers), ABTC accredited, and recognised as one the UK’s most respected behaviourists in her field.
There’s so much to be discovered by becoming an Inner Circle member – so much to learn and put into practice.
So, if you are:
Just starting out and want to learn quickly
Have experience, but you need more confidence to practically apply all that you know
A seasoned professional – but you value new ways of thinking that you just don’t get elsewhere
…then the Inner Circle is the perfect place for you.
Would you like to join us?
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We just popped by to say … we hope you have a good day ☀️💕
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Playing with your dog is one of life`s great joys - or at least it should be!
Two-Toy Play is a step-by-step guide to teaching your dog to play with you (and bring back toys!)
This short course is fast and furious! It`s designed to help you teach your dog how to play with manners: including bringing the toy right back to you and letting go when you ask.
Three lessons with accompanying written step-by-step guides and tips!
Get your copy now for £15 by dropping a 🐕🦺 in the comments!
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We know that puppies have very small, but incredibly sharp teeth that quite honestly, a shark would be proud of! And they love to use them - to bite and mouth at toys, chews, and us!
It`s perfectly normal, but this often comes as a complete surprise to many new owners - who thought that they (and their kids) would be able to stroke, cuddle and kiss their pupster
It`s a shock to discover that they actually own a biting monster and that this sort of affectionate contact is effectively off the cards.
But why do puppies do this? And why some more than others? What makes it worse? And what makes it better? And... brace yourself... is it really a component to learning bite inhibition? Have we been barking up the wrong tree?
I was so curious about this whole subject that, with the help of an amazing colleague, I spent nearly two years researching the subject in-depth, and my findings are pretty remarkable and revealing. And if you want to geek out on it, I have a whole lecture online where I put forward my hypothesis, my research, and my results! I`d love you to watch that!
In summary though, and as a direct result of this work, I no longer believe it’s right to tell new owners to use the ‘ouch and ignore’ techniques of yesteryear.
Not only is this based on zero evidence, but it`s also reliant on using an aversive - which, quite frankly I simply don’t use in any other area of puppy training.
But, being completely honest, I realise that this has left a gap. What DO we tell people to do when their puppy is biting and mouthing, instead?
Here’s a sneak peek from my recent photoshoot with the amazing @amandaclarkephotography 📸
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Have you signed up to join me, Sarah Whitehead, for my mini-series `Puppy Watch` ?
It’s a video mini-series - focusing on body language and facial expression in ... you guessed it... puppies!
Your`ll a receive a mini video tutorial every day for ten days.... they`re fast, they`re fun and they`re free!
As a canine behaviour specialist with 30 years` experience, I believe that learning to observe and interpret canine (and feline!) body language is essential for us in building strong, trusting relationships with our dogs - and to keep them safe and happy in our company.
So, if you have ever wondered what your dog is feeling or thinking for that matter - then this is for you!
Drop a 🦴 in the comments for the registration link!
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Help with Puppy Biting, for owners
No-bite training, using a pro-active reward-based approach. Puppy biting is normal. It’s also annoying, painful, stressful & frustrating.
Sarah’s new way to teach puppies not to bite is kind and effective, and is not based on yelping or punishment.
🐶Positive, reward-based methods only
🐶 For puppies under 20 weeks’ of age
🐶 For all breeds and types ... Chihuahua to Labradoodle!
🐶 Practical training videos, not just theory
🐶 Easy to follow and implement
🐶 From me, Sarah Whitehead, CCAB, and canine behaviour specialist
Use the link in my bio to grab your access for £15!
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Help with Puppy Biting, for owners...
No-bite training, using a pro-active reward-based approach.
Puppy biting is normal.
It`s also annoying, painful, stressful & frustrating.
My BRAND NEW way to teach puppies not to bite is kind and effective, and is not based on yelping or punishment.
You can access for £15! Drop a 🐶 in the comments for the link.
#sarahwhitehead #sarahwhiteheadoffical #dogtrainingcourse #dogtrainingcourse #trainingyourdog #howtotrainyourdog #ukdogtrainer #puppytrainingclasses #pawfessional #dogbehaviourtraining #dogtraininguk #doggybootcamp #professionaldogtrainer #caninebehaviour #dogtrainingvideos #dogobediencetraining #doglanguage #dogsofinstagramuk #dogbehaviourist #puppytrainingtips #dogtraining101 #puppyintraining #berkshiredogs
If only we all had the energy and enthusiasm of a puppy!
This is Bliss, she’s just had a bath and she’s FEELIN GOOD 💕💕💕
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