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 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
After two weeks of rain I’m very happy to have a respite from the mud! Prefilled watering cans with warm water by the door to wash Zeke off, a good towelling, a trail of towels across the floor, and I still found puddy footprints through the house. I’m a fan
My final rescue centre case study is written, and kitchen table finally clear with my 29 behaviour books packed away. I’m not even going to think how much I’ve spent on books, but I have them for future reference at least. Psychopharmacology was probably my least favourite subject, but it
