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’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
Teddie is a dog of big emotions. His anxiety swings like a pendulum—one moment he’s bouncing off the walls with overexcitement, the next he’s so overwhelmed by the world that he refuses to step outside. Living with a dog who experiences the world at such… Read More »How Scent Work Transformed Life with Our Anxious Dog
What Were Dachshunds Bred For? Dachshunds might be small, but they were bred for serious work. Originally developed in Germany, their name means “badger dog” — and that’s exactly what they were designed to do: track and flush out burrowing animals like badgers and foxes.… Read More »Dachshunds and Scent Sport
A Client Success Story Sometimes the most profound transformations come wrapped in the smallest packages. Darwin, a miniature dachshund with a larger-than-life personality, recently shared his story with us – and it’s one that perfectly illustrates how the right approach can unlock a dog’s hidden… Read More »Darwin’s Journey: From Savage Sausage to Confident Canine
Adolescence in dogs is a bit like watching your sweet puppy morph into a stroppy teenager overnight. One minute, they’re listening, cuddly, eager to please. The next, it feels like you’ve moved in with a whirlwind of hormones, selective hearing, and wobbly decision-making. This stage… Read More »Surviving the Teenage Dog Years: Hormones, Growing Pains and the Road to Adulthood
Dogs experience the world in a completely different way to us, and their hearing is one of their most finely tuned senses. Let’s explore just how remarkable it is, how it stacks up against cats and humans, and what this means for life with your… Read More »What Dogs Hear That We Don’t: A Sound Pawspective
