Capable Creatures

User Led Non-Profit Organisation uses dogs to benefit mental health & helps people with mental health conditions train their Guides for the Mind Assistance Dogs

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How can you capture calmness in your dog? By rewarding positive behaviour, of course; but also by playing especially-conceived games. Why not give it a try, as your - and their - New Years' resolution? 😀🦴🐶

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Happy Holidays from Capable Creatures! Wishing you and your four-legged friends a truly joyful festive season. See you in 2022!

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Did you know it's not a great idea to let dogs greet each other on-leash? The good news is you can train him or her to stay close when other dogs or humans approach. Here's how!

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When it comes to introducing your dog to the world — a process called habituation — 12 is the magic number! By the time a puppy is 12 weeks old, it should have:

🧍 met 12 people
🔊 heard 12 noises
🦴 played with 12 objects
🛣️ walked on 12 different surfaces

More in our video...

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Have you ever wondered why dogs smell each other when they meet? Or what rolling over to show their bellies means? They're just two keys to how dogs communicate. Find out more in our latest video!

More dog care tips: https://t.co/o9PJVWEOii

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Did you know most dogs will "freeze" before showing more offensive signs of fear, like snarling or showing their teeth? Here's how to recognise stress in dogs; and how to help them overcome their fears.

Find out more about how to care for your dog: https://t.co/o9PJVWEOii

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Keeping dogs happy with everyone in the family is essential. Children are particularly fond of our canine friends; but do they know, for example, that many dogs don't like hugs? This and more tips in our latest video.

More dog care advice on our website: https://t.co/g7UgVUBxxQ

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@irwinmitchell Thanks very much for your kind words and support! James, Capable Creatures

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Assistance Dogs look after their owners' mental health; but how can owners look after that of their dogs? Countless simple exercises can help keep your dog's brain 'fit', and ready to handle all manner of situations. Here's one for starters. More soon! https://t.co/iHm3cjgroF

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Did you know you can also help Capable Creatures by sending us stamps? Full details in the image; let us know if you have any questions!

More info: https://t.co/BakxhTAAUx

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81% of assistance dogs are regularly refused access public spaces, despite a Dutch study proving "dogs' paws turned out to be cleaner than the soles of (people's) shoes," says Jasmijn Vos, Masters student at Utrecht University. Let us know what you think! https://t.co/bnt5foMCga

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Today is @WorldBipolarDay. A day when it's important to remember, especially in the current context, that social distancing does not have to mean social isolation.

Find out more about how you can get involved here: https://t.co/vcnKigyK8b

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71% of owners say they couldn't have got through 2020 without their pets, according to a US survey by @kinshipco. As lockdowns drag on worldwide, how are your pets helping you? Feel free to let us know!

Read the full article here: https://t.co/FPWzlNbVOn

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What a cute dog! But did you know it's important not to touch Assistance Dogs? You may break their concentration whilst they are helping their humans. So please, think twice. And always seek permission!

Find out how you can help Capable Creatures here: https://t.co/urTesLuI1C

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Do you know how Capable Creatures came about? When Assistance Dog Daithí helped our founder, Lise Marron, to manage her mental health condition like no human companion could. Discover Lise's story here. And why not share yours, in the comments?

More info: https://t.co/eig8d0t0Mv

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Is animals' importance for mental care underestimated? A majority of pet owners with mental health conditions cited animals as the main source of support in their everyday networks, according to 2016 UK university research, cited in this @BMC_series video https://t.co/MGeEcelHlp

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Happy New Year from Capable Creatures! Wishing you all the very best for a positive, successful and fruitful 2021. And why not make it your resolution to check in on friends and neighbours, to see if they need help, or just someone to talk to?

More info: https://t.co/eig8d0t0Mv

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And if you do need help, you can contact:

Samaritans: https://t.co/8GyCpiYh4R

Mind: https://t.co/TGT5zcLH3x

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Season's Greetings from us all at Capable Creatures! As a particularly challenging year draws to a close, try to reach out to anyone you know who may feel lonely or isolated. Just listening, without judging or minimising, can help a lot.

More info: https://t.co/eig8d0t0Mv

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You know how we help members manage mental health conditions with assistant dogs; but do your friends and family? Share this to spread some good news, and help end 2020 on a positive note!

Find out more about our work, and how you can help, on https://t.co/eig8d0bpnV 🐶🐶🐶