Dogs and Christmas – top tips

Dogs and Christmas – top tips

It’s the time of year that we are all starting to make Christmas plans.   Is your dog included in these?   Christmas can be full of chaos and hazards, so a few top tips here to help you will hopefully lead to a happy and safe celebration.  ...
Like to read a book about dogs?

Like to read a book about dogs?

I am super excited to announce that my first book will be ready to purchase from 7th March 2023!   Have a teenage dog and always wondered why they can be a challenge?   In my new book about Adolescent Dogs, I will be explaining what is going on in their...
Reba’s journey with Separation Anxiety

Reba’s journey with Separation Anxiety

I had no idea when I collected my puppy Reba just what a journey we would have, and how I would learn all about Separation Anxiety.   I knew there was something challenging about this cute fluffball of a puppy right from the outset, but I didn’t know what.  ...
BBC Radio Surrey interview

BBC Radio Surrey interview

This weekend (25th June), I was lucky enough to be asked to do a radio interview on the Nicky Patrick Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Surrey. Each Saturday morning, they have a slot near the end of the show to highlight local businesses, and being an animal lover, I was...
Dog poo – and the Dicky Bag

Dog poo – and the Dicky Bag

It’s no surprise that if we feed our dogs – one of their key welfare needs – then something has to come out the other end. And it is our responsibility to deal with the aftermath – a load of poo! When we toilet, we flush it away.  We clean up after ourselves.  So it...
Dog shows – good or bad?

Dog shows – good or bad?

Are dog shows just for us?  And do our dogs really enjoy being there? We had a great time at our local Dogfest recently – it was literally the next village along so we didn’t have to travel far. It’s a good size field, but the set up feels cosy without being cramped. ...