An Introduction to Signs of Pain & Discomfort - Workshop
A workshop recording and handout to raise awareness of basic things to look for that could indicate your dogs may have pain or discomfort
Workshop Summary
Understanding the correlation between pain and behaviour is an incredibly important part of living with dogs, because obviously they cannot tell us when they're uncomfortable because of joint pain, or their ears feel painful, or their tummy feels sore, or they have an Ouchy somewhere.
But actually, they often do tell us... in how they behave and in how they move (or don't as the case may be) as well as by way of many subtle signs that may seem insignificant to us if we don't know what to watch out for.
Certain aspects of their physical appearance can also give us clues, and an introduction to all of this is what we cover in this workshop.
In a study done by Daniel Mills of Lincoln University, it was found that 60-80% of dogs that displayed over reactive behaviours were experiencing pain or discomfort.
That is a HUGE number and why this workshop will be valuable to every Dog Parent, and especially those with dogs that overreact.
Although there will be lots of valuable information shared in this workshop, it is merely an introduction to this HUGELY in depth topic, as I'm sure you can imagine, but what it will do is provide you with some basic understanding of what to look for and what to pay attention to so you can be aware of things your dog may be telling you that you might be missing.
Workshop Content
Meesh Masters
Hello! My name is Meesh Masters, founder of The Dog’s Point of View, and I specialise in working with Romanian and overseas rescue dogs. My mission is to help adopters and canine professionals truly understand and support these incredible dogs through one-to-one consultations, home study courses, webinars, workshops, and my Adopters Coaching Group - the leading online resource for Romanian and overseas rescue dog support.
My journey with these dogs began in 2015 when I started fostering and supporting new adopters. It quickly became clear that Romanian dogs were different from UK-born dogs. Their lineage - shaped by street life and natural selection - means they rely heavily on instinct and don’t always respond to conventional training methods.
Learning to work with them in a way that respected their nature changed everything for me, and I’ve been sharing that knowledge ever since.
Today, I’m proud to be Patron of Cloud K9 Rescue and Annie’s Trust and to advise several other rescue organisations. I also run the Romanian Rescue Pro Trainers Program for qualified trainers and have developed an education and resource program for rescues rehoming Romanian and Eastern European dogs, helping volunteers and adopters feel more confident in supporting them.
Everything I do is about helping adopters and professionals work with these dogs, in a way that truly aligns with who and how they are as individuals, rather than ignoring their ingrained natural instincts, so they can thrive in their new homes.
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