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Eddy | Dog Training & Behaviour Coach | Devon

@eddythedogtrainer

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🙋🏼‍♀️ Founder of The Confident Dog Mum Club
🙇‍♀️ Helping overwhelmed dog mums enjoy walks
🐕 100s of dogs helped | Devon & Online
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Just in case you’re new here, here’s a refreshed post about me, my dog, and why I do what I do. 🤗

Say hi or pop any questions below! 💛

#dogtrainer #dogmum by @eddythedogtrainer

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4 months ago

Every dog and their dog mum is different. 💁🏼‍♀️🦮
That's why I offer different ways to work together, depending on the support you're looking for and where you are!
➡️ Swipe through to see which option feels like the right one for you!

If you're not sure, just send me a message or ask a question below. I'm always happy to help you choose the right place to start. 💛

#dogtraining #dogtrainer #devon by @eddythedogtrainer

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4 months ago

If you’ve been wondering what The Confident Dog Mum Club membership actually looks like… finally, here’s a sneak peek 👀

If you’re a dog mum and your walks don’t look how you’d like them to, then I am sure this is for you, but I know trying new things can be scary sometimes 😬 so I wanted to show you inside as much as I can.

➡️ Make sure to share so we can reach more dog mums that need this!

I’ve included screenshots of real questions, real live training sessions, q&as and workshops, as well as real words from some of our members. 💁🏼‍♀️

I’ve poured ALL my passion and life into creating this (the support programme AND the carousel post took me way too long😂), so I’m nervous but here it goes! 🫣

➡️ INSIDE, you’ll work through the Phased Approach to Better Walks at your own pace so you don’t have to worry about getting rushed. But self-paced doesn’t mean alone because you’ve got me (your dog trainer, behaviour specialist, coach, dog mum and a friend) and a whole community behind you the whole way. :) You’ll also find 200+ tutorials and live sessions you can join in on to take you further.

🧐 BUT... working on dog walks... ONLINE??

YES - forget expensive, high commitment and outdated 121s. Everything you need to know, learn and practice with your dog is in here to get you started and to progress. Including all the support you’ll need!
I teach you, you practice, put in the work, and we support you along the way - similar to how I would do with my 121 sessions. Even better, because it’s less time consuming, more hands on and perfect for hot weather when all 121s are being cancelled! 🙄🥵

If you’re a dog mum and your walks don’t look how you’d like them to, then I am SURE this membership is for you!

💬 If you want to join TODAY, comment “CLUB” or click the link in my bio. If you have ANY questions drop them below or DM me.

If you’ve missed the launch offer, now’s your chance to join. We do cap the number of members at 50 at a time but we have a few spaces left, so don’t miss out! 🤩

pulling on the lead - lead walking - reactivity - barking - lunging - dogs - dog training tutorials - dog mum community

#dogtraining #dogmumclub #dogmum by @eddythedogtrainer

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3 months ago

Want to make your dog’s favourite toy even more exciting? Don’t leave it lying around all day. 🐶

Some toys are best kept for special occasions - especially when you’re using them as a recall reward.

The Faux Fur Squeaky Bungee Chaser is perfect for short bursts of chase and play, so bring it out on walks or during training, then put it away again.

💡 Trainer tip: Keep your best recall toy just for walks and training. When your dog doesn’t have access to it all the time, it can become much more exciting when it does make an appearance.

Sometimes, making a toy special is as simple as not letting your dog have it whenever they want.

#RecallTraining #DogTraining #DogRecall #RecallTips #tugenuff by @eddythedogtrainer

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5 days ago

Our last Beyond the Lead morning was a big success! 🤩

🫂 Full of lovely conversations, making new connections and learning - all at the comfort of being with other people who understand the challenges of raising and caring for dogs who can be reactive or quite sensitive to the world. 🤗

🤝 We were joined by local professionals on hand to talk to @patientpawsbysam @eddythedogtrainer @k9careandrepair and even @amazingbrainhypnotherapy . We’ve also had so many local businesses support us by donating raffle prizes and offering generous discounts for our Beyond The Lead group. 🥹

💌 Afterwards, you told us:
“It was great to talk to people who know your struggles. You’re not alone.”
“Thank you! I really needed it, probably didn’t know how much I needed it.”
“The thing I found most useful was just having a space to talk to others in the same position.”

Well, we’re doing it again and extending the invitation to the wider public! 🙌🏻

🐕☕️ Join us for another relaxed Beyond the Lead coffee morning: a welcoming space to connect with people who understand, discover local support for you and your dog in an encouraging and supportive environment.

📅 Sunday 1 November ⏰ 9am–12pm 📍 The Maltings Press, The Maltings Taphouse, Newton Abbot
❕This is a human only event, so please leave your dog at home!

🫶🏻 If you’re nervous - please don’t worry - so were we! 🤗 Rest assured that we don’t take ourselves too seriously, we don’t judge or give unsolicited advice. You don’t need to bring anything and we’ll guide you from the second you arrive. Come as you are, share as much or as little as you like, and take a little time out for yourself. 🫶🏻

👩🏼‍💻 Book your place via the link in our bio and share with others who might be interested in joining us! We can’t wait to see you there! 💛

P.S. If you’re a local to Devon business that could offer a little something to support the members of our group - whether that’s a little discount off any human or canine services / products that could make their lives just a little bit easier - please message us!

#dogsofdevon #newtonabbot taken in Newton Abbot by @eddythedogtrainer

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6 days ago

Genuinely don’t care about the algorithm right now just wanted to show off our spooky 👻 Training Club we did this evening inside The Confident Dog Mum Club 😂 🧟‍♀️

We learned ‘play ded’ 😵 and ‘hide’ 🫣

Fun tricks for Halloween but you can also use ‘hide’ under your legs as a nice safe space for your dog when out and about too! 🥰

Recording is up on the hub for those who want to rewatch it and have a go 🙌

Made my day 🎃🥰

#halloweendogs #dogtraining #dogtricks by @eddythedogtrainer

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11 days ago

We did a thing @patientpawsbysam @eddythedogtrainer 🥹🫣

Hands up if you still love your dog despite their challenging behavioural quirks? 👀🙋🏼‍♀️

What an incredible morning connecting with other dog parents, and building a supportive community to be proud of. 🥹

A massive thank you to all the local businesses that have supported us and helped to make this happen!

@sensorydogs2025 @kgbeautyartistry @palmroomstorquay @handmade_with_hugo @petremedyofficial @pwpetsupplies @sterlinghairdecoy @muttsonthemoor @pool4paws @k9careandrepair @devonmade.co

More information coming soon - but for now, thank you to everyone for coming today, it was so great to see you 🫶🏻🙋🏼‍♀️♥️

#beyondthelead #reactivity #dogsofdevon taken in Paignton by @eddythedogtrainer

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15 days ago

I see too many people that don’t ever play with their dogs and I find that really sad. 😔

It’s great if your dog can entertain themselves - that’s an amazing skill to have but you’re really missing an opportunity if you don’t play together sometimes.

An opportunity to build engagement with your dog, to bond, to meet different needs through play, to relieve stress together and just have some fun. When is the last time you played?! 👀

Don’t be afraid to let go a little and roll around on the floor with your dog 🥰

Some people might play with their dogs only at home and if there’s one tip I can give you, it’s to take that play outside on walks, especially if walks is something you struggle with! It will build their confidence, your confidence and will help you stop temporarily caring about things you might be worried about 🫶🏻

#dogmum #dogplay #dogtrainer by @eddythedogtrainer

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15 days ago

I swear lots of us forget every year! 😬 My dog used to be absolutely unbothered by fireworks and an incident happened so even if you’ve done this before, it’s always useful to refresh it as a precaution.

🫶🏻 SHARE this with others to remind them and to avoid unnecessary stress for you and your dogs! 🐶

It’s really simple to do it:

Set up a few calming enrichment stations such as snuffle mats, chews and lick mats.

Open YouTube on your phone or on your TV making sure your volume is turned all the way down - important!

Type in ‘fireworks desensitisation sounds’

Play sounds on the lowest of volumes keeping an eye on your dog to make sure they are not bothered by the sounds - if it’s too loud play those sounds from another room.

As your dog gets comfortable, you can gradually increase the sounds of fireworks over the coming days with short positive sessions

Make sure to also set up a safe space for your dog for firework nights in the quietest room of the house. And if you need any extra help, I really recommend the Pet Remedy calming sprays which you can find in the link in my bio! (Not an ad I genuinely use and recommend them).

#dogtrainer #dogmum #dogtraining by @eddythedogtrainer

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17 days ago

Want your dog to come flying back when you call? Make it worth their while. 🐶💨

Recall doesn’t have to mean ‘come back and the fun is over.’ In fact, we want the opposite! Grab the Fauxtastic PowerBall Bungee and make coming back to you part of the game.

Try this ➡️ Throw the toy away, let your dog have a good run and play, then call them back. When they get to you? BOOM - straight back into the fun.

They’ll soon learn that coming back to you doesn’t mean game over… it means another game is about to start. 😉

Who says recall training has to be boring?

#RecallTraining #DogTraining #DogRecall #GundogTraining #TugENuff by @eddythedogtrainer

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17 days ago

Do you agree?! Let me know below! 👇🏻

Do you know of any nice trends instead!? 🥰

#dogmum #dogtrainer #dogtrends by @eddythedogtrainer

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a month ago

If you're walking your dog 4 times a day, chucking the ball for them to fetch, walking them multiple miles a day AND YOU THINK THEY'RE STILL NOT TIRED... You've got a big problem just like I did! 😭

➡️ Don't forget to share with another dog mum who needs to listen to a professional instead of a stranger on the street more! 👀

The fact is that we often overdo it or don't do enough to meet our dog's needs, but did you know exercise is NOT THE ONLY NEED YOU NEED TO MEET? 👀

And if there is no balance in meeting those other needs - the behaviour will really show that!
In general, you want a good balance exercise (not necessarily running after a ball! Gentle movement is enough), mental stimulation (e.g. training, problem solving), using that nose (sniffing), PLENTY of sleep, and socialising/bonding.

Not having the right balance can affect behaviours such as barking 😪, not wanting to engage with you and finding their own entertainment 🐿️, inability to settle 🥱, inability to learn effectively 👩🏼‍🏫. It can also impact their health & wellbeing, and cause irritability or frustration. 🥺

Before we do any training, we learn all about meeting our dog's needs, how to build a good routine and how it affects behaviour inside the Confident Dog Mum - Comment "Club" if you'd like a free 3 day trial!

Let me know if you have any questions below and don't forget to share!

#dogtraining #dogmum #dogmumuk #dogbehaviour by @eddythedogtrainer

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