Let's try something different.. Show off your dog, but Madlib-style using GIFS: My dog's name is [Enter name], she/he is a [GIF 1 eg breed/personality/type] and he/she loves [GIF2]. So you can copy and paste the above sentence, and then enter your 2 GIFs in the right order. Let's see who can show their dog via interpretive GIF. This might be complicated but it's worth a try 😆 I'll start...

🐶 Try This With Your Dog This Week 👇 The “3-Minute Calm & Focus” Challenge Most dogs don’t actually need more exercise… they need more opportunities to think, focus, and succeed. This week, try this simple routine once a day: Three minutes of Engagement 🎯 Before walks or meals (or even better use their meal for the training!): - Say their name once - Reward eye contact - Take 2–3 steps backward - Reward when they follow you. You’re teaching: ✔️ Focus around distractions ✔️ Check-ins with you ✔️ Calm excitement instead of chaos 💡 Bonus Tip:Dogs that sniff, problem-solve, and use their brain regularly are often more fulfilled than dogs that only get physical exercise. Try it for 7 days and comment below how it went with your dog!

Just a quick psa before we enter the warmer months: Heat stroke in dogs, is not uncommon - - especially in short faced dogs like bulldogs. Even on cool days they’re at risk. And especially in cars. I can post a longer video (let me know in comments if this would be helpful) about prevention/signs - but for now just remember this: Cool them first. That’s the priority. THEN go to the vet. And if possible, both at same time.

Whenever you are in the world, hope your long weekend (if there’s a holiday) is going well. Welcome 🤗 to our new peeps lately- so glad to see you here. Have a look around, in the classroom check out the - slim dog challenge if your pooch is packing a few extra pounds, or - the Dog Weight Loss Skool if done-with-you help with a vet nurse is more your style. 🐾 - In the calendar we’re doing casual catchup with coffee hours (30mins) once a week- drop in if you’re around! @Molly Skaer @Paula Newton @Peggy Peggy @Janet Harris @Carol Carol @Denise Reynolds @Chris Rodgers @Brian O'Neill @Jane Lockyer @Amanda Vickers @Yvonne Fallon @Tricia Marshall@Sharon Wells

A surprisingly low % of people typically identify their dog as carrying too much weight. I mean, there's a serious mismatch. Why is this? Social norms, for one. And it's nobody's fault. So why does this happen? I dive into this issue - that affects over 1/2 of dogs in the US, UK and other counties around the world - right here in this Youtube video with the incredibly cheesy thumbnail photo 😆.