You don’t need to use electric shock on your dog. 🚫⚡️ Some trainers will dress it up with euphemisms to soften the blow (“it’s just a stim” or “just a tap”) but it’s still a shock by definition. (Continued in thread)

Happy World Mental Health Day everyone 🤍 Featuring two of my best mental health supporters - my best four legged friends. 💚🐕🐕 It’s okay to struggle, and please remember that you not alone. Normalise talking about mental health. 🌱 #dogtraining #dogtrainer #forcefree #dogsky #dogsofbluesky

🔍 Feature: Blog Post! ThinkDogs Creative: Doodles Inspired by Dog Behaviour & a Passion for Ethics In April 2026, I launched the Dog Drawings Bundle as part of my new project. This blog post explores how the project began, the reasons why I started it, and overcoming my own hurdles.

One of my favourite parts of my job is getting a lovely greeting from the dogs that I work with! Sweet Pippa gave me a big “hello” the last time I saw her. 😊🐶 #dogtraining #forcefree #assistancedog #assistancedogsuk #assistancedogintraining youtube.com/shorts/yVLMC...

One of my fav parts of my job is getting a lovely greeting from the dogs that I work with! #dogs

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This is your occasional reminder that generative "AI" in particular could have been developed on public domain materials and/or licensed and compensated works but the major players intentionally, methodically and systemically chose to steal labor from working creative folks instead

Today is World Smile Day - the perfect opportunity to share some of the gorgeous doggy grins of ThinkDogs Training & Behaviour! 😁 Share a picture of your dog’s smile in the replies ⬇️ 😃 #dogtraining #dogtrainer #ukdogs #positivedogtraining #forcefree

🚫 Just say F*CK NO to unethical dog training! If your professional recommends any of these methods or tools to train your dog… run! 🏃‍♂️ Visit the ABTC register to find an ethical practitioner! 👹 Aversive methods, get chomped! 🦈🐊 Your dog can learn without pain or fear 🐾 Train force free! 🍪🔥 #dogs

Force free training really works - train with JOY! 🤩 I just love working with my loopy, happy boy! #dogtraining #dogtrainer #tricktraining #positivedogtraining #forcefree

Introducing novel environments helps to build your dog’s confidence, and allowing them to explore new places offers great enrichment and mental stimulation. 🐾 #dogtraining #dogtrainer #positivereinforcement #positivedogtraining #forcefree

🔍 Feature: Dog Drawings Mini Bundle: “Harness Up” Edition by ThinkDogs Creative What do you get with the Dog Drawings Mini Bundle? 🐾 3 Unique Full-Body Illustrations 🖌️ Excellent value for money - commercial licences for 3 illustrations at a low price (Cont.)

Today is Suicide Prevention Day (Sept 10th), September is Suicide Prevention Month, and dogs deserve a special shoutout. 🐶🤍 If you struggle with your mental health, self harm, or thoughts of suicide, you are seen and you are not alone. 🌈💚 (Cont.)

Did you know that assistance dogs can be any shape or size, including small breeds? Little dogs can do it too! 🙌🦮 #dogtraining #forcefree #assistancedog #assistancedogsuk #assistancedogintraining

💖 A couple of the fabulous pride doggies in Leicester today! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🐾 #leicesterpride #dogsofbluesky #dogs #lgbtq #lgbtqpride🌈

Happy International Assistance Dog Week -celebrating the amazing work of wonderful life changing assistance dogs! Featuring some of the incredible owner trained assistance dogs and assistance dogs in training that I have worked with. #dogtraining #forcefree #assistancedog youtube.com/shorts/L3lF_...

Happy International Assistance Dog Week 🦮 celebrating the amazing work of ADs! #assistancedog

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At the weekend I got to speak alongside some amazing panelists on the topic of inclusivity & accessibility for the 2026 Control Unleashed Conference. I really enjoyed this discussion & it was great to be invited! #dogtraining #dogtrainer #positivereinforcement #positivedogtraining #forcefreet

I am speaking at the Control Unleashed Conference Unleashed 2026 as part of the Inclusivity Panel: What does accessibility mean in the world of dog training? 🐉🎲

Dog Drawings Bundle by ThinkDogs Creative 🐾 33 full body dog illustrations 🖌️ Unique hand drawn designs 🐶 Designed for ethical pet professionals 📝 Great for handouts, social media posts, & more ✅ An ethical alternative to using generative AI thinkdogstraining.co.uk/product/dog-...

Dog training should be about having fun, not about forcing your dog to dog what you want. Force free training helps to build your dog’s confidence and strengthen your relationship. 🐕 Fun not force! 🐾 #dogtraining #dogtrainer #positivereinforcement #positivedogtraining #forcefree

Giving your dog more safe, appropriate chewing opportunities can help to improve problems like barking and destructiveness. Chewing can also help to reduce your dog’s stress levels, and giving your dog a long-lasting chew can be a positive way to support their emotional wellbeing. 🐾 #dogtraining

ThinkDogs Creative is a project from ThinkDogs Training & Behaviour that blends knowledge of canine behaviour/training with unique, hand-drawn artwork. Visit: thinkdogstraining.co.uk/thinkdogs-cr... ⊹₊⟡⋆🎨🖌️🐾⋆⟡₊⊹ #dogtrainer #ukdogs #dogillustrations #dogdrawings #forcefree

Behaviour isn’t “good” or “bad” to your dog. Dogs just do what works for them. Your dog isn’t acting up on purpose - their behaviour is telling us something. #dogtraining #dogtrainer #ukdogs #positivedogtraining #forcefree youtu.be/GjVfu-cB7cU

Behaviour isn’t “good” or “bad” to your dog. Dogs do what works for them. #dogbehaviour

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✅ Force free training works - yes, even for teaching dogs to ignore wildlife! #dogtraining #dogtrainer #positivereinforcement #positivedogtraining #forcefree youtube.com/shorts/z0j8I...

Force free training works - yes, even for teaching dogs to ignore wildlife! #dogtraining #forcefree

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One mistake often made in training… simply not rewarding your dog enough! #dogtraining #forcefree youtube.com/shorts/YBiiH...

One mistake often made in training… simply not rewarding your dog enough! #dogtraining #forcefree

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Here’s your reminder that generative AI sucks and is not consistent with force free, welfare first ethics. If you also fucking hate AI, consider supporting a real artist and purchasing one of my ThinkDogs Creative products. Visit: thinkdogstraining.co.uk/thinkdogs-cr... #noai #antiai

“Balanced training” needs to get in the bin… anyway, look at the lovely sunrise photos of the dogs from 5:00 am this morning (beating the heat). 🌅 #dogtraining #dogtrainer #ukdogs #positivedogtraining #forcefree

Well done to assistance dog in training Amei for brilliant work in her training session! #dogtraining #forcefree #assistancedog #assistancedogsuk #assistancedogintraining youtube.com/shorts/iIkLD...

Well done to assistance dog in training Amei for brilliant work in her training session! #forcefree

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Happy pride month to all! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️💚 We will always loudly support the LGBTQIA+ community which we are proud to be part of as a trans, queer owned dog business! 🐕 #dogtraining #dogtrainer #ukdogs #positivedogtraining #forcefree youtube.com/shorts/44oFW...

Happy pride month to all! We are proud to be a trans, queer owned dog business! #lgbtq #dogtraining

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I am pleased to announce a new ThinkDogs Creative product - a themed Dog Drawings Mini Bundle! This theme is “Harness Up”. #dogtrainer #ukdogs #dogillustrations #dogdrawings #forcefree thinkdogstraining.co.uk/product/dog-...

#TuesdayTrainingTip - short, low-key sessions indoors at cooler times of day to keep your dog safe! #dogtraining #dogsky #dogsofbluesky #forcefree

Warm Weather Warning! ⚠️☀️ Today, and for the rest of the week, we have very high temperatures forecast. Make sure to keep your dogs at home and in the shade, and be aware of the signs of heatstroke. Stay safe! 🐾 #dogsofbluesky #dogtrainer #forcefree