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Welcome To Roo's K9s

Offering training and behaviour support in Portishead and surrounding area.

Need a hand with your training or dogs behaviour?

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CLIENTS

Andrew has been unwell and in and out of hospital, hopefully by now all clients have been contacted.
If you have any questions or queries please email andrew@roosk9s.co.uk and we will get back to you.

We will keep you updated as Andrew starts to return to work

Andrew has been unwell and in and out of hospital, hopefully by now all clients have been contacted.
If you have any questions or queries please email andrew@roosk9s.co.uk and we will get back to you.

We will keep you updated as Andrew starts to return to work

A question I get asked a lot is “why does my dog do that?!?”.
A lot of people want to understand the “why” before tackling the “how”. This is the right instinct as having an idea as to what is causing the behaviour is usually where the really interesting stuff lives.

So I’ve finally finished something that will hopefully answer some of those questions. A free 14 page guide on how dogs learn, what actually motivates their behaviour, and how that translates into practice for you.
Minimal jargon, no guilt tripping, just the science hopefully laid out in a way that actually makes sense.

6 sections, 3 case studies, zero cost!

Link in bio to grab your copy

#dogbehaviour #dogtraining #dogscience #animalbehaviour #portisheaddogs

A question I get asked a lot is “why does my dog do that?!?”.
A lot of people want to understand the “why” before tackling the “how”. This is the right instinct as having an idea as to what is causing the behaviour is usually where the really interesting stuff lives.

So I’ve finally finished something that will hopefully answer some of those questions. A free 14 page guide on how dogs learn, what actually motivates their behaviour, and how that translates into practice for you.
Minimal jargon, no guilt tripping, just the science hopefully laid out in a way that actually makes sense.

6 sections, 3 case studies, zero cost!

Link in bio to grab your copy

#dogbehaviour #dogtraining #dogscience #animalbehaviour #portisheaddogs

Can dogs be autistic?

It’s a question I have seen more and more and is doing the rounds again in the dog world and from some of what I’ve seen I believe it needs a better answer than most of what’s circulating online.

The TL;DR: there is some real science here and is genuinely interesting. However, the way it is being reported often blurs an important line between dogs being used as research models for human conditions, and dogs actually having those conditions, a distinction that matters both clinically and ethically.

Swipe through for a bit more of a detailed breakdown, why the labelling question is more complicated than it looks, and what I think is a more useful lens at this point in time for understanding dogs who seem to experience the world differently.

#dogbehavior #dogtraining #dogscience #animalbehavior

Can dogs be autistic?

It’s a question I have seen more and more and is doing the rounds again in the dog world and from some of what I’ve seen I believe it needs a better answer than most of what’s circulating online.

The TL;DR: there is some real science here and is genuinely interesting. However, the way it is being reported often blurs an important line between dogs being used as research models for human conditions, and dogs actually having those conditions, a distinction that matters both clinically and ethically.

Swipe through for a bit more of a detailed breakdown, why the labelling question is more complicated than it looks, and what I think is a more useful lens at this point in time for understanding dogs who seem to experience the world differently.

#dogbehavior #dogtraining #dogscience #animalbehavior

Big news! The Roo’s K9s website has had a full refresh! And there’s a lot that’s new.

The first of many bespoke puppy services. Introducing the Puppy Walk & Train, focused on confidence building, socialisation, and getting the foundations right from the get go.

Training & Behaviour Packages: structured ongoing support for dogs and owners who want more than a one-off session. Three packages are currently available, built around your dogs and your goals

Head to the website link in my bio to explore the new website, services, and packages.
Not sure where to start? Drop me a message and we’ll figure it out together.

#PortisheadDogs #BristolDogTrainer #dogbehaviour #EvidenceBasedTraining #puppytraining

Big news! The Roo’s K9s website has had a full refresh! And there’s a lot that’s new.

The first of many bespoke puppy services. Introducing the Puppy Walk & Train, focused on confidence building, socialisation, and getting the foundations right from the get go.

Training & Behaviour Packages: structured ongoing support for dogs and owners who want more than a one-off session. Three packages are currently available, built around your dogs and your goals

Head to the website link in my bio to explore the new website, services, and packages.
Not sure where to start? Drop me a message and we’ll figure it out together.

#PortisheadDogs #BristolDogTrainer #dogbehaviour #EvidenceBasedTraining #puppytraining

Application received for junior decoy role
Physical stature: minimal
Required awareness: absent
In-field judgement: developing
Limitations: several

First deployment authorised
Oversight: recommended
Observed behaviour: committed
Long-term viability: unclear
Summary: active situation

#aprilfools #dogtraining

Application received for junior decoy role
Physical stature: minimal
Required awareness: absent
In-field judgement: developing
Limitations: several

First deployment authorised
Oversight: recommended
Observed behaviour: committed
Long-term viability: unclear
Summary: active situation

#aprilfools #dogtraining

Charlie the courageous! Making great progress on his reaction towards other dogs!
Big thank you to my Dad (Richard) for handling Moe.

If your dog’s struggles with reactivity, get in touch with Roo’s K9s. I am very lucky to have not just Moe and Dave as stooge dogs but a catalogue of stooge dogs I can call upon, we’ve got you covered!

#dogreactivity #dogbehaviour #dogtraining #cockerpoo #lurcher

Charlie the courageous! Making great progress on his reaction towards other dogs!
Big thank you to my Dad (Richard) for handling Moe.

If your dog’s struggles with reactivity, get in touch with Roo’s K9s. I am very lucky to have not just Moe and Dave as stooge dogs but a catalogue of stooge dogs I can call upon, we’ve got you covered!

#dogreactivity #dogbehaviour #dogtraining #cockerpoo #lurcher

The beautiful Annie, a teenage Border Terrier Cross keeping her owners on their Toes!
Please don’t hesitate to drop me a message if you need a helping hand with your adolescent terror!

#dogtraining #adolescentdog #borderterrier #dogbehaviour

The beautiful Annie, a teenage Border Terrier Cross keeping her owners on their Toes!
Please don’t hesitate to drop me a message if you need a helping hand with your adolescent terror!

#dogtraining #adolescentdog #borderterrier #dogbehaviour

A fantastic morning learning with @rosie_bescoby and other dog training and behaviour professionals!

#dogbehavior #dogtraining #dogs

A fantastic morning learning with @rosie_bescoby and other dog training and behaviour professionals!

#dogbehavior #dogtraining #dogs

Play is one of those things many owners underestimate the value and importance of during training and behaviour modification.

For some dogs who aren’t particularly motivated by food or have a finicky appetite, toys and play can offer a fantastic alternative reinforcer for desirable behaviours.

Furthermore, for dogs who love a game of tug and experiencing fear towards something (think dog or human reactivity) initiating a bout of play following a successful behaviour response doesn’t just reinforce the behaviour. It also has a synergistic effect on the dog’s emotional response, eliciting a positive emotional state, which subsequently aids in the counter conditioning process by eliciting and building a new positive association incompatible with fear.

#DogTraining #dogbehavior #counterconditioning
#tuglife #playbasedtraining

Play is one of those things many owners underestimate the value and importance of during training and behaviour modification.

For some dogs who aren’t particularly motivated by food or have a finicky appetite, toys and play can offer a fantastic alternative reinforcer for desirable behaviours.

Furthermore, for dogs who love a game of tug and experiencing fear towards something (think dog or human reactivity) initiating a bout of play following a successful behaviour response doesn’t just reinforce the behaviour. It also has a synergistic effect on the dog’s emotional response, eliciting a positive emotional state, which subsequently aids in the counter conditioning process by eliciting and building a new positive association incompatible with fear.

#DogTraining #dogbehavior #counterconditioning
#tuglife #playbasedtraining

Thank you to everyone’s continued support

Thank you to everyone’s continued support

A fun but interesting one today!

#dogtraining #dogbehavior #howtotrainyourdragon

A fun but interesting one today!

#dogtraining #dogbehavior #howtotrainyourdragon

An early birthday present for my nephew Tommy! Thank you to @theliveinkco for the amazing printed t-shirt. He loves it

#dogtraining #dogbehavior

An early birthday present for my nephew Tommy! Thank you to @theliveinkco for the amazing printed t-shirt. He loves it

#dogtraining #dogbehavior

Lazy Boyz

#seperationanxiety #dogbehavior

Lazy Boyz

#seperationanxiety #dogbehavior

The cutie Charlie has been working on his fear towards dogs after being attacked.

#dogtraining #dogbehaviourmodification #dogreactivity

The cutie Charlie has been working on his fear towards dogs after being attacked.

#dogtraining #dogbehaviourmodification #dogreactivity

Thanks to the help from my fantastic dad (and the push from an amazing client… you know who you are x) I’ve finally managed to sticker up my car!

#dogvan #dogcar #portisheaddogtraining #dogtraining

Thanks to the help from my fantastic dad (and the push from an amazing client… you know who you are x) I’ve finally managed to sticker up my car!

#dogvan #dogcar #portisheaddogtraining #dogtraining

Apologies for the slightly ranty undertone of this post however the BBC sounds clip really rustled my Jimmies 🤣. #dogtraining #dogbehaviour #dogbehaviourist #dogtrainer

Apologies for the slightly ranty undertone of this post however the BBC sounds clip really rustled my Jimmies 🤣. #dogtraining #dogbehaviour #dogbehaviourist #dogtrainer

If you need any help with your dog’s behaviour or training needs please don’t hesitate to contact me! #dogtraining #dogbehavior #portishead

If you need any help with your dog’s behaviour or training needs please don’t hesitate to contact me! #dogtraining #dogbehavior #portishead

The wonderful Archie on a walk & train! If you are interested in a walk & train or any other training or behaviour help for your dog please don’t hesitate to contact me! #DogTrainingUK
#UKDogTrainer
#PortisheadDogTrainer
#PortisheadDogs
#NorthSomersetDogs
#WalkAndTrain
#DogBehaviour
#DogEnrichment
#InteractivePlay
#GoldenRetriever

The wonderful Archie on a walk & train! If you are interested in a walk & train or any other training or behaviour help for your dog please don’t hesitate to contact me! #DogTrainingUK
#UKDogTrainer
#PortisheadDogTrainer
#PortisheadDogs
#NorthSomersetDogs
#WalkAndTrain
#DogBehaviour
#DogEnrichment
#InteractivePlay
#GoldenRetriever

Happy national Labrador day! A day to celebrate one of the best breeds! Pictured above are the delightful and delicious Bear (brown) and Lucy (Black) #labrador #dogtraining #dogbehaviour

Happy national Labrador day! A day to celebrate one of the best breeds! Pictured above are the delightful and delicious Bear (brown) and Lucy (Black) #labrador #dogtraining #dogbehaviour

What a fantastic Saturday! If you are interested in joining a dog class give @underdog.trainingacademy a message! A special thanks to Diz of @patient.paws.pack for assisting the class and very bravely doing a little bit of teaching! #clevedon #portishead #dogtraining

What a fantastic Saturday! If you are interested in joining a dog class give @underdog.trainingacademy a message! A special thanks to Diz of @patient.paws.pack for assisting the class and very bravely doing a little bit of teaching! #clevedon #portishead #dogtraining

Feels good to be back to work and getting into the swing of things again! #dogtrainer #dogbehavior

Feels good to be back to work and getting into the swing of things again! #dogtrainer #dogbehavior

Merry Christmas from Roo’s K9s!

Merry Christmas from Roo’s K9s!

The birds, the bees, and how we get puppies is the topic of today’s affective state.
#affectiveneuroscience #animalbehavior #dogbehavior #dogtraining

The birds, the bees, and how we get puppies is the topic of today’s affective state.
#affectiveneuroscience #animalbehavior #dogbehavior #dogtraining

A lovely session working with Mabel (pink harness) and her sister Hattie (red harness). Mabel had a slightly sheltered start in her old home however with the help of some training and a very caring owner, Mabel is gradually gaining confidence. #dogtraining #dogbehavior #dogbehaviour #dogtrainer

A lovely session working with Mabel (pink harness) and her sister Hattie (red harness). Mabel had a slightly sheltered start in her old home however with the help of some training and a very caring owner, Mabel is gradually gaining confidence. #dogtraining #dogbehavior #dogbehaviour #dogtrainer

Lurcher or Labrador? While retrieving doesn’t come natural to all breeds, it’s something that can be trained and makes interactive play far more cooperative and fun! Wan’t to improve your interactions and relationship with your dog?!? Give Roo’s K9s a message! #lurcher #dogtraining #dogbehaviour

Lurcher or Labrador? While retrieving doesn’t come natural to all breeds, it’s something that can be trained and makes interactive play far more cooperative and fun! Wan’t to improve your interactions and relationship with your dog?!? Give Roo’s K9s a message! #lurcher #dogtraining #dogbehaviour

Apologies for the delay on the RAGE system but here it is! #dogbehavior #dogtraining #affectiveneuroscience

Apologies for the delay on the RAGE system but here it is! #dogbehavior #dogtraining #affectiveneuroscience

I’ll be going in for a sleep deprived EEG tomorrow so the next system RAGE will likely be delayed.

Pinch punch first of the month, remember to open the first door of your advent calendar (had to buy my own this year, apparently 27 is too old to have your mum buy you one)

#dogbehavior #affectiveneuroscience #dogtraining #animalbehavior

I’ll be going in for a sleep deprived EEG tomorrow so the next system RAGE will likely be delayed.

Pinch punch first of the month, remember to open the first door of your advent calendar (had to buy my own this year, apparently 27 is too old to have your mum buy you one)

#dogbehavior #affectiveneuroscience #dogtraining #animalbehavior

The SEEKING system

#affectiveneuroscience #dogbehavior #dogtraining

The SEEKING system

#affectiveneuroscience #dogbehavior #dogtraining

Hopefully I keep to the schedule of uploading each system. Affective neuroscience is a fascinating but complex topic and I hope I can convey the core ideas underlying it.
#dogbehavior #dogtraining #clinicalanimalbehaviour #animalbehavior

Hopefully I keep to the schedule of uploading each system. Affective neuroscience is a fascinating but complex topic and I hope I can convey the core ideas underlying it.
#dogbehavior #dogtraining #clinicalanimalbehaviour #animalbehavior

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