When teaching our puppy classes, one of the main principles we emphasise is starting your dog’s training from day one with the end in mind . In simple terms, this means having a clear picture of the dog you’d like to be living with in two years’ time. Not just how they look or their basic behaviours, but how it feels  to engage, train, and live alongside them. Holding this picture helps shape what is truly important in your training journey. It becomes an orientation point — a reference for...

I have a confession. Some mornings, although I know it’s a really bad habit, the first thing I do is scroll through social media. Despite knowing it’s not a great way to kick-start the day, sometimes a little mindless content is all too tempting. This morning, as I once again fell foul of that temptation, I was drawn to a Facebook post that overnight appears to have spread itself across multiple pages and groups. The article, headed: ‘NEW LAWS ABOUT DOGS WORRYING LIVESTOCK’ It claims to...

You sit across the table from the other person staring blankly into space. Neither person talking, and even if they did, they doubt the other person would listen, not really listen. It's hard to imagine how things have got to where they are now, the two of you, living two separate lives. The spark has left the building, those spontaneous dates, the surprises, and excitement are all gone and all that's left is going through the motions. Have you ever found yourself in a similar relationship?...