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 was an adolescent, whilst wearing his long line, Zeke ambled off a jetty and had an unexpected introduction to open water. I’d already been taking him
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 to this year. We’ve continued scent training, albeit it’s 121 training while I look for a club. I remember how Jake and Leo loved mixing
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 makes a big difference. I lose the breaks between contracts, which is why I decided to take on contacts in the first place. But my
I’ve noticed the darker evenings and mornings. I don’t mind the seasons changing, not that I can do much about it, but I do miss walking Zeke in daylight. Able to get up out before anyone else is always good, and last minute booking that final session at the paw
Zeke has flourished through puppyhood and adolescence, and I can honestly say he has grown up well. Of course, he is a Labrador so will be forever young at heart. But, as he passed the 2.5 year mark, I can see his emotional maturity bloom. I advocate choice wherever possible,
An energetic Labrador, who is also jet black, can be a bit of a challenge when the weather is hot. Zeke doesn’t seem to notice at all, thankfully it’s not been too hot for morning walks. Zeke has been patrolling the garden, keep an eye on all the birds tweeting
I’ve been feeding Zeke his new foods on a slow feed platter, it’s a great way to see what he likes most. I lay the food out as per the picture, instead of it all being piled into his bowl so he can choose. I find it hypnotic watching him
I’ve been on a journey with Zeke’s diet. I want to share the path we’ve followed to get where we are now, in case any of this resonates with your dog. Having been to the Vet for yeast in his ears (poor thing). Yeast has a particular odour, so I
I’ve done it?. I’m a COAPE Certified Animal Behaviourist, and a MHERA™ Practitioner. Hands down the best course I’ve ever done. The tutors are amazing and the evidence-based, structured, and supported learning was just what I needed. Okay yes, it has been hard work over the last two years (still
I try to spend one of our daily walks giving Zeke practice in walking nicely on the lead, interspersed with free sniffing opportunities of course. How does Zeke know what kind of walk we are having? Well, I communicate it through use of the lead. By clipping both ends of
