When a dog steps into an environment full of scent, movement and possibility, their nervous system ramps up. As a result they may find it hard to listen, respond or even take treats.

Going on holiday without your dog is harder than anyone admits. As a dog trainer and owner I wanted to share what I know to help you when you in a dilemma to stay or go?

Each week my newsletter goes out to dog owners across Reading, Caversham, and the wider Berkshire area, sharing what I am thinking about, what I am seeing with clients, and the ideas that sit at the heart of how I work. During April, I dedicated the whole series to exploring the four pillars of Lifestyle Dog Training. This framework shapes everything I do with dogs and their owners. Here is a summary of what I covered this month, along with some of the real stories that broug

Something I see often, and it matters to say it clearly. Sometimes the dog is not the only one who needs support on a walk. Owners, you carry your own history, your own fears, and your own expectations. I know I did. And those things are real. They affect how a walk feels before it has even begun.