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Embracing the Whole Dog: Finding Balance in Life's Ups and Downs

In the pursuit of happiness, we humans often seek pleasure and avoid pain. It's a natural instinct rooted in our biology, as it helps us...

What is “Conscious (Dog)Parenting”

Did you know that the average age of dogs who are rehomed or given up to a shelter is between 9 and 18 months old? And I guess that this...

You have to really want change for it to happen.

What is secondary gain and how does this sabotage the change process? We all want to see our dogs happy, healthy and balanced, right?...

Is Your Dog Socially & Emotionally Immature?

Bouncy young dogs, who lack social skills are often the focus of ‘hot’ debate amongst dog guardians and trainers. Understandably so. ...

Dances with Coyotes

A true story, by guest author: Deborah Dobson It was a late summer mid-afternoon and time for my dog Nora and I to go for our usual...

Eco-Savvy Dog Guardianship

We all demand significant quantities of the earth's resources in order to sustain our modern-day lifestyles, and that demand extends to...

What I learnt through getting COVID...and what this has to do with our dogs.

Only a couple of weeks ago I was thinking about how well I have been for a long time. Guess I spoke too soon…. A little over 10 days ago...

Why did my sweet, shy rescue dog turn into a growly, barky, bitey dog?

People are often surprised when the timid, shy and friendly dog they brought home from the shelter, suddenly changes character for no...

Are you struggling to find the right solutions to resolve your dog’s behaviour?

Ever wondered why despite your best efforts and trying everything that has been suggested, it hasn’t really worked to change your dog’s...

No, you did not fail your dog.

Don’t believe anyone who tells you that, and don’t believe the voice in your head trying to convince you of that either. “If only I had...