Case Study: Buddy's anxiety and defensive behaviour When I first met Buddy he was too nervous to come near me, would bark and lunge at other dogs on walks, was impossible to take anywhere, difficult to handle at the vets, barked all the time at home and would [...]
Ernie's Story: From Struggles to Snuggles The start of Ernie's story We actually don't know the start of Ernie's story. Only he knew that, and I don't know whether I wish I knew it or not. Suffice to say this is [...]
Behaviour: Doodles vs Purebreeds, what does the research say? Delightful Doodles! Poodle crosses, often affectionately termed Doodles, are everywhere! They are cute, no getting away from it! The influence of that Poodle coat, whilst sometimes troublesome, just immediately seems to add to the [...]
Choosing friends for your dog Oftentimes, if you have a dog-sociable dog then your dog may be encountering and choose to play with others out on walks. And the word "choose" here is so important! If your dog is minding their own business and comes across another dog, they [...]
When it comes to dogs, you sort of can choose your family! OK so this isn't totally clear cut, but we get to choose a dog that is most likely to suit our lives. We can make a best guess at a dog's personality by their behaviour as young [...]
Case Study: Poppy and the bins I first met Kim and her beautiful Cockerpoo Poppy in January '25. Kim contacted me because Poppy's anxiety was leaving her in a state of high alert. She was highly vocal and reactive in and near the [...]
Dog Hates Their Harness? Here's How to Make It Easier Nobody wants to have to chase their dog around, corner them, or do battle before walks or a car journey. Least of all your dog! Should you be using a harness at all? [...]
Online Dog Behaviour Consultations Considering online behaviour support? Not sure how it works? This post will walk you through how remote support works and how it can make a real difference for your dog. Are online consultations right for your dog? Real [...]
3 tips for sound sensitive dogs Sound sensitivity can be a big issue for many dogs, but it doesn't have to be that way. Who are sound sensitive dogs? Dogs who are sound sensitive struggle to cope with certain noises. Usually sudden loud [...]
Uses for Free Work I recently heard from a wonderful dog guardian who had found and watched my Free Work YouTube video. We got to talking and it turns out all three of their dogs had had a go, each with varying responses. I think it demonstrates the [...]
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