When the weather gets hot, many of us worry about how to keep our dogs happy without risking overheating. Walks become shorter, parks are quieter, and even the most energetic dogs can seem frustrated. The good news is that dogs don’t need hours of physical… Read More »Why Scent Work Is the Perfect Warm Weather Activity for Your Dog
A word of warning: when it’s hot, your dog or pet can’t regulate their body temperature the way we can. They can’t sweat. They can’t make choices for themselves — they rely entirely on us. Sometimes their signals that they’re struggling are subtle, but it’s… Read More »Your Pet’s Summer Survival Guide
When we first adopted Maru—a nervous and reactive rescue dog—we knew we were taking on a challenge, but also that she deserved the chance to feel safe and happy. Early on, we worked with Emma through 1-2-1 sessions, and that was a turning point for… Read More »Maru and Me: Finding Wellbeing on Both Ends of the Lead
I hear the most horrendous stories of well… blatant animal abuse from people, and some of their experiences with people calling themselves ‘trainers’ or ‘ behaviourists’, all labelled under the guise of ‘dog training or behaviour ’. The UK dog training and behaviour sector is… Read More »How to Find a Qualified Dog trainer or Behaviourist in an Unregulated Industry
I am currently looking into HRT for myself, and a great question came up with a client as she started HRT 3 weeks ago and her dog’s behaviour has changed since…If you use HRT and you have pets, this matters. Some hormone treatments, especially topical… Read More »How HRT can affect pets, including dogs and cats, and what to do about it.
As the days get longer and the first green shoots start peeking through the soil, it’s natural to want to fill your home and garden with the vibrant colors of spring. However, as a behaviourist, I often see how a dog’s natural curiosity—or a cat’s… Read More »Spring Blooms: A Guide to Pet-Safe Gardening and indoor flowers.
I’m not a fan of using the word ‘owner’ when it comes to companion animals, for obvious reasons, so from here on in I’ll be calling you your dogs ‘Kahu’. Kahu = (Hawaiian) means a guardian, protector, caretaker, or steward, signifying a deep, spiritual bond… Read More »How Dogs Can Mirror Their Kahu’s Behaviour
A lot of people describe their dog as “just not a calm dog”.High energy. Always on the go. Can’t settle. The problem with that label is simple. Calm is not something a dog either has or doesn’t have. Calm is a behaviour. And like any… Read More »Why Calm Is a Skill, Not a Personality Trait
The Hidden Danger of “Just Saying Hello” We’ve all been there. You’re walking your dog down the street when another owner approaches with their friendly-looking pup. “Don’t worry, he’s friendly!” they call out as the dogs strain toward each other on their leads. It seems… Read More »On-Lead Greetings: Why They’re Risky & How to Protect Your Dog
Bull breeds are the Elphabas of the dog world.Judged on sight. Misunderstood. Labelled as “wicked” long before anyone gives them a chance. You don’t need to know the Wicked story to follow this, but in the musical, Elphaba is feared for how she looks, blamed… Read More »Bull Breeds: The Elphabas of Our World
