Sociable Dog
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Dog trainer and behaviour consultant Email: simon@sociabledog.com Tel:07779100079 Pre-order book More Than Just a Dog: https://lnk.to/MoreThanJustADog
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· May 14
Chapter Ten
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We specialize in helping fearful dogs be they inclined to hide away like #sophiefromromania or behave aggressively to get the scary thing to go away. It's always important to remember that there are two clients, the dog and the people. This is the start of Chapter 10 of my book.
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The outcome of that class action lawsuit against Radio Systems, via @stevedalepets.bsky.social stevedalepetworld.com/blog/shock-c...
Shock Collars Are NOT Safe or Harmless, Court Agrees in Class Action Law Suit
Dozens of peer review studies have demonstrated the dangers, potential short- and long-term impact of using shock collars (e-collars) on dogs. And just now a $1.9 million consumer class action arising...
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November 13, 2025 at 5:46 PM
The outcome of that class action lawsuit against Radio Systems, via @stevedalepets.bsky.social stevedalepetworld.com/blog/shock-c...
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Bark! spotted in the wild again, this time by me! At Indigo at Bay & Bloor in Toronto last week. Once again, in good company with More Than Just a Dog by @sociabledog.bsky.social
October 3, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Bark! spotted in the wild again, this time by me! At Indigo at Bay & Bloor in Toronto last week. Once again, in good company with More Than Just a Dog by @sociabledog.bsky.social
My friend, colleague, academic and author extraordinaire, @zazietodd.bsky.social just made me aware that More Than Just A Dog is on the table at The London Pet Show this weekend. Get.Out.Of Town 🤣 Seriously honoured to be in such great company as Zazie et al ☺️
I'm so happy to see these photos of Bark! and Wag at the London Pet Show this weekend. Look closely and you'll also spot Purr. Photos via Dr. Sarah Brown whose book, The Hidden Language of Cats, pictured, is a fantastic read. And so is More Than Just a Dog (at the back) by @sociabledog.bsky.social
September 22, 2025 at 3:31 PM
My friend, colleague, academic and author extraordinaire, @zazietodd.bsky.social just made me aware that More Than Just A Dog is on the table at The London Pet Show this weekend. Get.Out.Of Town 🤣 Seriously honoured to be in such great company as Zazie et al ☺️
Rommies certainly like their gardens 🪴
August 29, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Rommies certainly like their gardens 🪴
I don’t always feel comfortable punting my book here but the reality is it helps sales and I badly want to get good quality info into the hands of dog guardians facing challenges. Here’s a video of Mika working on her puzzle toy to help things along.
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August 28, 2025 at 7:41 AM
I don’t always feel comfortable punting my book here but the reality is it helps sales and I badly want to get good quality info into the hands of dog guardians facing challenges. Here’s a video of Mika working on her puzzle toy to help things along.
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Mika showing off her people skills with her dad at a local cafe today. She often reacts to traffic, people particularly men, dogs(she’s not scared of dogs but excitement and lead frustration can kick in) and cyclists. Today she saw a lot of her triggers and had a clean run. Well done Mika 👍
August 27, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Mika showing off her people skills with her dad at a local cafe today. She often reacts to traffic, people particularly men, dogs(she’s not scared of dogs but excitement and lead frustration can kick in) and cyclists. Today she saw a lot of her triggers and had a clean run. Well done Mika 👍
This is Mika. I’m coming to the end of a three week stay with Mika. She has problems with guests in the house and with people out on walks. It was important for Mika and me to form a solid bond before making a start with training. This was only after a couple of hours together.
August 26, 2025 at 7:18 AM
This is Mika. I’m coming to the end of a three week stay with Mika. She has problems with guests in the house and with people out on walks. It was important for Mika and me to form a solid bond before making a start with training. This was only after a couple of hours together.
If you haven’t yet read my book “More Than Just A Dog”, it’s on sale on Amazon for the remarkable price of £10.77!! I know. Incredible right? 😁
In the past these opportunities don’t last long so grab it while you can…. Just sayin’ 😉
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In the past these opportunities don’t last long so grab it while you can…. Just sayin’ 😉
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More Than Just a Dog: Understanding, loving and living with dogs. The indispensable guide for all dog lovers: Amazon.co.uk: Wooler, Simon: 9780008707484: Books
Buy More Than Just a Dog: Understanding, loving and living with dogs. The indispensable guide for all dog lovers by Wooler, Simon (ISBN: 9780008707484) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices an...
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August 23, 2025 at 5:59 PM
If you haven’t yet read my book “More Than Just A Dog”, it’s on sale on Amazon for the remarkable price of £10.77!! I know. Incredible right? 😁
In the past these opportunities don’t last long so grab it while you can…. Just sayin’ 😉
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In the past these opportunities don’t last long so grab it while you can…. Just sayin’ 😉
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Excited to tell you that the paperback edition of #SophieFromRomania with a new chapter about our second year with her is coming on September 11. And @waterstones.bsky.social has a special offer- 25% off on preorders 28-31 July
July 28, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Excited to tell you that the paperback edition of #SophieFromRomania with a new chapter about our second year with her is coming on September 11. And @waterstones.bsky.social has a special offer- 25% off on preorders 28-31 July
Just hangin’ out with a certain young lady in her garden.
July 18, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Just hangin’ out with a certain young lady in her garden.
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Congratulations everyone- fewer than 3000 to hit 100K. So let’s get signing #parkypetition100k petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
July 15, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Congratulations everyone- fewer than 3000 to hit 100K. So let’s get signing #parkypetition100k petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
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petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71... What do you mean, you haven't signed the Parky Charter petition calling for better Parkinson's care?? We Parkies have an excuse - one of the symptoms of PD is apathy. But as for the rest of you, jump to it! (pretty please..)
Petition: Increase funding for people with Parkinson’s and implement the "Parky Charter"
We want the government to take the decisive five steps set out in the Movers and Shakers' "Parky Charter" and to fulfil the Health Secretary’s promises.
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April 20, 2025 at 3:14 PM
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71... What do you mean, you haven't signed the Parky Charter petition calling for better Parkinson's care?? We Parkies have an excuse - one of the symptoms of PD is apathy. But as for the rest of you, jump to it! (pretty please..)
Just doing our bit for the pollinators!
June 24, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Just doing our bit for the pollinators!
I vote for misbehaving 😉
Well the prof left at 6am for Germany where she’s giving a week long series of lectures - #sophiefromromania and I have promised to be good while she’s away and we’ve started with a walk and a #bigbreakfast
June 22, 2025 at 12:07 PM
I vote for misbehaving 😉
Well it’s a bit tight - we still need 66 more signatures by 8:45am on Saturday..surely we can do that?! petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
June 21, 2025 at 5:45 AM
If, you have forgotten that it's Father's Day on Sunday & you have a dog, I can save you. Order a copy of More Than Just A Dog NOW (in time for tomorrow!). Wrap it in some dog treat packets (contents put in the dog- not all of them!!!). You'll look creative & like you planned it 😉
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More Than Just a Dog: Understanding, loving and living with dogs. The indispensable guide for all dog lovers: Amazon.co.uk: Wooler, Simon: 9780008707484: Books
Buy More Than Just a Dog: Understanding, loving and living with dogs. The indispensable guide for all dog lovers by Wooler, Simon (ISBN: 9780008707484) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices an...
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June 13, 2025 at 4:21 PM
If, you have forgotten that it's Father's Day on Sunday & you have a dog, I can save you. Order a copy of More Than Just A Dog NOW (in time for tomorrow!). Wrap it in some dog treat packets (contents put in the dog- not all of them!!!). You'll look creative & like you planned it 😉
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Bought the dog dad in your life a copy of More Than Just A Dog for Father’s Day or you’re going to (still time!)? Or you’re getting one for yourself. Or you already have. Thank you ☺️ Please remember to leave a review if you like it. It makes a huge difference to the algorithm. 👍 amzn.eu/d/j36puAx
More Than Just a Dog: Understanding, loving and living with dogs. The indispensable guide for all dog lovers: Amazon.co.uk: Wooler, Simon: 9780008707484: Books
Buy More Than Just a Dog: Understanding, loving and living with dogs. The indispensable guide for all dog lovers by Wooler, Simon (ISBN: 9780008707484) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices an...
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June 12, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Bought the dog dad in your life a copy of More Than Just A Dog for Father’s Day or you’re going to (still time!)? Or you’re getting one for yourself. Or you already have. Thank you ☺️ Please remember to leave a review if you like it. It makes a huge difference to the algorithm. 👍 amzn.eu/d/j36puAx
There is never a day goes by that something doesn’t happen to make us appreciate our lives in north east Scotland. Yesterday, for the first time since we moved here five years ago, we saw a pod of Orca in the bay by the house. Still feeling thrilled and humbled by the experience today. 😄👌
June 12, 2025 at 6:32 AM
There is never a day goes by that something doesn’t happen to make us appreciate our lives in north east Scotland. Yesterday, for the first time since we moved here five years ago, we saw a pod of Orca in the bay by the house. Still feeling thrilled and humbled by the experience today. 😄👌
There’s still time to grab a copy of More Than Just A Dog for all those doggy dads out there…… Just sayin’
Show them they’re More Than Just A Dad this Father’s Day 👍😁
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Show them they’re More Than Just A Dad this Father’s Day 👍😁
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More Than Just a Dog: Understanding, loving and living with dogs. The indispensable guide for all dog lovers: Amazon.co.uk: Wooler, Simon: 9780008707484: Books
Buy More Than Just a Dog: Understanding, loving and living with dogs. The indispensable guide for all dog lovers by Wooler, Simon (ISBN: 9780008707484) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices an...
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June 10, 2025 at 3:41 AM
There’s still time to grab a copy of More Than Just A Dog for all those doggy dads out there…… Just sayin’
Show them they’re More Than Just A Dad this Father’s Day 👍😁
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Show them they’re More Than Just A Dad this Father’s Day 👍😁
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I recently had a really interesting chat with Nick Duerden, the author of “People Who Like Dogs Like People Who Like Dogs” and freelance journalist, about taking your dog on holiday with you. Here is his article in today’s Guardian. Beautifully written.
www.theguardian.com/travel/2025/...
www.theguardian.com/travel/2025/...
Should you take your dog on holiday? We went on a European road trip with our border terrier to find out
Dogs have a sense of adventure, don’t they? We thought Missy would enjoy exploring France and Spain. She had other ideas
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June 7, 2025 at 11:01 AM
I recently had a really interesting chat with Nick Duerden, the author of “People Who Like Dogs Like People Who Like Dogs” and freelance journalist, about taking your dog on holiday with you. Here is his article in today’s Guardian. Beautifully written.
www.theguardian.com/travel/2025/...
www.theguardian.com/travel/2025/...
Happily Ripley, Nina and I met two #sophiefromromania fans this afternoon. It was a delight to spend some time chatting to Marlene and Bev about dogs, of course.. Ripley gave them her usual enthusiastic welcome. Safe journey home Tomorrow Marlene and Bev. Hope you enjoyed your time in Portsoy.
June 6, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Happily Ripley, Nina and I met two #sophiefromromania fans this afternoon. It was a delight to spend some time chatting to Marlene and Bev about dogs, of course.. Ripley gave them her usual enthusiastic welcome. Safe journey home Tomorrow Marlene and Bev. Hope you enjoyed your time in Portsoy.
This handsome young man is Troy. He has two amazing guardians, Peter and Frances (Pablo and King King). Troy, much like #sophiefromromania is scared by the world. But, with patience and a bucket full of gentle kindness, he’s learning to feel safe. Big steps this week. Watch this space for more.
June 1, 2025 at 6:03 AM
This handsome young man is Troy. He has two amazing guardians, Peter and Frances (Pablo and King King). Troy, much like #sophiefromromania is scared by the world. But, with patience and a bucket full of gentle kindness, he’s learning to feel safe. Big steps this week. Watch this space for more.
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Another little flavour of yesterday’s historic encounter between #sophiefromromania and the grandkids
May 19, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Another little flavour of yesterday’s historic encounter between #sophiefromromania and the grandkids
I’m not a fan of acronyms but I have one for fearful dogs. You’re looking for A.C.E. A=anticipation. You want them to anticipate good things happening. C=curiosity.. curiosity breeds resilience and confidence. E=expectation. They expect good things to happen not bad. ACE job Team #sophiefromromania
A great leap forward in the project to get #SophieFromRomania used to the grandkids - she’s always been terrified of our two year-old grandson but look what happened today
May 18, 2025 at 4:45 PM
I’m not a fan of acronyms but I have one for fearful dogs. You’re looking for A.C.E. A=anticipation. You want them to anticipate good things happening. C=curiosity.. curiosity breeds resilience and confidence. E=expectation. They expect good things to happen not bad. ACE job Team #sophiefromromania
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I loved the book and have been following the advice for counter-conditioning for my 2 little Rommies, one reactive with strange dogs and the other who runs home. And I can promise everyone - it WORKS! It takes time, but we can let strange dogs walk past now so long as they aren't too close ❤️
May 14, 2025 at 10:27 AM
I loved the book and have been following the advice for counter-conditioning for my 2 little Rommies, one reactive with strange dogs and the other who runs home. And I can promise everyone - it WORKS! It takes time, but we can let strange dogs walk past now so long as they aren't too close ❤️