I often have to rush my dog walks for various reasons. I needed to walk my dog before I went to work, I needed to squeeze in a walk before my appointment. I needed to exercise my dog before doing the school run etc. But sometimes its wonderful to slow things down….. Yesterday I walked…

I work with lots of amazing owners and some pretty fabulous dogs. I’m often contacted by people for advice wanting to get their first dog. But haven’t quite thought through the whole process yet. Here’s what I discuss with them: Don’t get a dog if… To follow up or make an appointment or find out…

Here is Poppy at 16yrs old. There’s something profoundly moving about an old dog. The white hairs around their muzzle, the slow wag of their tail, the way they wobble when they walk – it all tells a story of a life well-lived. An old dog doesn’t chase every passing squirrel. Instead, they find comfort…

It is important to introduce your dog carefully to your cat. It is confusing to a resident cat if you march into the kitchen with a new dog and force him/her onto your household pet! Preparation is key to introductions and your dog should be on a harness and leash whilst doing controlled introductions as…

Owners rarely come to me asking to teach a behaviour. Usually, I’m asked to stop behaviours. ‘I want to stop my dog from pulling on the lead’ in comparison to ‘I’d like her to walk next to me’, ‘I want to stop my dog running off’ rather than ‘I’d like to teach him a good…

Here are 10 Top Tips for new puppy owners: Get your puppy chippedBy law, your pet should be microchipped with your current address and phone number. It is also the law to have a dog tag that includes your surname, contact number and address. Decide the rulesMake sure everyone in the house is on the…

I have been seeing lots of owners recently who require help regarding recall for their working dog. They find their dog gets distracted on walks, doesn’t listen to them, chases things or busy themselves with much more interesting things than their owners until they decide to come back! The problem (or sometimes not a problem)…

Here is a guide for keeping your dog safe and happy in the garden and be aware of potential dangers hiding in your garden. Escape RoutesDogs are inquisitive by nature so check any potential escape routes around the garden that they might be able to venture through. A fence panel blown out by the winter…