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
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
Few breeds combine stamina, instinct, and scenting ability as seamlessly as the German Shorthaired Pointer (GSP). Developed as a true all-rounder, this breed was designed not for one narrow task but to excel across the full spectrum of scent-based work — from tracking and pointing… Read More »The German Shorthaired Pointer – Built for Scent, Born to Work
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
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
A heartwarming client success story that shows the power of professional dog behaviour support. The Challenge Begins Meet Lana, a beautiful Rottweiler who came into her owner’s life at just 9 weeks old. Like many puppies, Lana was curious, playful, and eager to explore the… Read More »From Reactive to Relaxed: How One Rottweiler Overcame Her Fear of Children
By Emma Goulding-Bosworth Have you ever watched a dog spinning frantically, jumping wildly, and acting seemingly “playful” only to sense that something wasn’t quite right? That dog might not be playing at all—they could be displaying what we call “fool around” behaviour, a stress response… Read More »Understanding the “Fool Around” Dog: When Play Isn’t Really Play
