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Things to be Thankful For

01/01/2026

It’s been a busy 2025 with amazing animal experiences that I couldn’t have imagined before qualifying with COAPE. Working with Elephants and their handlers on my trip to South Africa has to be the utmost experience. As for Zeke, he is 4 years old now, he is mature and wise with the enthusiasm of a Lab. He’s been so accommodating and taken the changes at home in his stride. We’ve added to the family with the addition of Oaken, if you don’t recognise the breed

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On My Travels

13/09/2025

Last month I visited South Africa for a MHERA Wildlife week hosted by Karin (author of Mood Matters). It was an opportunity that enabled me

Open Water

15/06/2025

Aside from the occasional rainy day, it does feel like summer again. More daylight, warmer weather, longer walks, and holidays. Zeke loves water. When he

On or Off Lead? Revisited

24/04/2025

A revisit to a blog I did back in 2021, while I write up some new blogs on what Zeke and I have been up

Catching up

05/01/2025

I’m conscious I haven’t been updating my blog, life has been very busy. Working in a full time contract role, rather than short term interim

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About Me

I’m a certified animal behaviourist and qualified dog trainer, but the primary purpose of this blog isn’t about training. The aim of this blog is to share what I’ve learnt from my own dogs over the years, and if it helps you in any way with yours then that would be a great outcome.

If you want further information on a topic, please contact me and I will endeavour to point you in the most appropriate direction.

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