Flexibility is such an amazing trait to have in your dog. Most dogs do not come flexible but with easy changes to your daily routine you can create a flexible dog. Here are a few perks with having a flexible dog. For example, a flexible dog: In short, a flexible dog stays calm in all […]

Do you ever think… Is my dog ever going to have any friends? Is my dog feeling ok? Is my dog happy? Will my dog hurt someone? Maybe my dog will have a better life with someone else? Why doesn’t my dog trust me? Let’s shift the perspective! I want you to know that you […]

Stress management and calmness This is the number one thing for your training to work and for you to reach a harmonious life with your dog. Grab your free stress management resource here!

Calmer walks for you and your dog Do you have a dog that barks at other dogs, people or moving things on a walk? My number one tip for you is to implement “sniff and stroll walks” as often as possible. Imagine walking in a relaxed pace, taking a big breath in and smiling because […]

Happy gut = Calm dog Did you know that 90% of the calming hormone serotonin is produced in the digestive tract? We want your dog’s body to have as much of this happy hormone as possible, in order to contradict the massive cortisol response they get every day from being reactive…and it all starts in […]

A reactive dog is a dog who over-reacts to stimuli that scare or frustrate them. Usually fear is driving the behaviour and the reaction can be anything from barking and lunging to biting or even panicking. Reactive dogs usually don’t start life like this but some are scared from day one, like my dog Bruce […]

I know that life with a reactive dog is hard. Decreasing your dog’s daily stress is a great first step towards giving you and your dog a more harmonious and happy life! By reducing your dog’s daily stress, you will get a dog that: is easier to train can more easily focus on you is […]

I will never blame you for your dog’s behaviour because it’s NOT your fault. So much pressure and guilt are put on dog owners and we get blamed for everything our dog does. So, when you have a reactive dog, it’s non-stop blame and evil eyes. ???? I want you to know it’s NOT your […]

This is the story about me… Many of you might remember me as the dog walker and petsitter who lived in Edinburgh, Scotland a few years ago, or maybe as the dog mum to a big lovable Rottweiler called Stella. Or maybe you don’t know me at all…but let’s change that why don’t we! ???? […]