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Top 8 Questions to Ask Before You Hire A Dog Behaviourist
I know you want the absolute best for your dog. From finding a great vet to the perfect behaviourist to investing in pet products from companies whose business practices resonate with you, where you spend your money matters. You want the best for your budget and also...
How to Pick the Right Dog Behaviourist for You
As a dedicated Clinical Animal Behaviourist, I meet a lot of dog parents who are overwhelmed by the daunting task to find someone trustworthy and knowledgeable enough to address their dog's behavioural issues effectively. Finding the right dog behaviourist can deeply...
Time to Unleash a New Companion? A Guide to Considering Another Dog
Thinking about getting a new dog? The prospect of welcoming a new furry companion into your life usually means imagining the joy and unconditional love they will bring. Certainly when we added Flint to our family the excitement was not just because we were going...
From Trash to Treasure: DIY Dog Toys for Boredom-Busting Fun
While dogs can get bored and find their own fun by say chewing the table legs, most often this is a case of natural dog behaviour not having a outlet. It’s important for dog welfare to give them the opportunity to express normal dog behaviour. Things like...
Prevent Boredom, Reduce Problems: Toy Rotation for Dogs Made Easy
Have you ever had a friend whose house seems to change a little every time you visit? They rearrange the furniture, or there’s new art on the walls, or even the towels change colour in the bathroom? It often gives the place a new feel. You suddenly notice how large...
9 Bucket List Activities To Do With Your Aging Dog
It can be hard to admit your dog is getting on in years. You might not realise it at first, but one day you'll suddenly notice that things have changed and you're living with an older dog, without knowing exactly when it happened. You may have stopped doing what you...
How a Daily Reflection Practise Helps With Reactivity
Living with a reactive dog can be a challenging, overwhelming, exhausting experience. As someone living with a reactive dog you may find yourself constantly on edge and anxious, never knowing when your dog will react to a trigger. You may feel frustrated, ashamed or...
7 Eco-Friendly Dog Enrichment Ideas
While the adage is that a tired dog is a well-behaved dog, really it’s about contentment and having needs met. Dogs who haven’t had their needs met will try to find their own outlets, often in ways their humans don’t like. Chewing up inappropriate things, restlessness...
5 Fun Spring Activities to Share with Your Dog
April 9 is Easter this year. Soon we’ll see the Sloe trees start to blossom and bluebells carpet the woods. Spring will really be here and it’ll be time for Easter festivities. Most of the Spring activities in the UK come from the Pagan traditions celebrating the...
Why I Don’t Need to See the Problem Behaviour
One of the things I get asked a lot is “do you want to see what happens when….”. It seems that many clients are desperate for me to see the problem behaviour in action. There is a belief that I need to see it to be able to help, or that maybe I won’t believe how bad...
