Many children develop a fear of dogs, often due to a lack of exposure, a frightening experience, or simply picking up on parental anxieties. While a healthy respect for animals is important, an extreme fear of dogs can pose risks—not just in terms of missed opportunities to interact with friendly pets, but also for safetyContinue reading “Helping your child overcome a fear of dogs”
Project Rescue
I’m delighted to support Greyhounds in Need adopters in welcoming their new galgos (Spanish greyhounds) home. The charity rescues and rehomes 10 to 30 of these beautiful Spanish greyhounds in the UK every year. Many come from heartbreaking pasts, making their transition to a loving home—and an entirely new country—both exciting and challenging. I helpContinue reading “Project Rescue”
Let’s talk muzzles!
How many of you still encounter judgment or prejudice when your dog wears a muzzle? Muzzles have such an important place in responsible dog ownership. They’re not just for dogs who might bite—though they can be a vital safety tool for reactive dogs—they’re also useful for: 🐶 Preventing street snacking🐶 Ensuring safety during vet visitsContinue reading “Let’s talk muzzles!”
Book a Walk with Me
I know what it’s like to not want to walk your dog. I’ve had dogs all my life—some have been a dream on the lead, while others… well, not so much. Take my two Staffies, for example. Separately, they walked beautifully. Together? It was a full-on pulling contest. Now add a pram with a babyContinue reading “Book a Walk with Me”
What does ‘NO!’ mean to to your dog?
We all do it —our dog jumps up, grabs something they shouldn’t, or pulls on the lead, and we say, “No!” But have you ever thought about what the word “No” actually means to your dog? For most dogs, “No” is just noise. It doesn’t give them any helpful information about what they should doContinue reading “What does ‘NO!’ mean to to your dog?”