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🐾 BSc Canine behaviourist
🌱 Applied zoopharmacognosy practitioner
🌟 Energy worker & Spiritual healer
💖 Animal communicator We look forward to meeting you!

Yani's friends is a bespoke service that has all relevant CRB checks, are fully insured with over 15 years experience in the animal sector with rescue and rehabilitation being the front line of this experience. As well as experience i also have a degree in Animal behaviour and Welfare, have recently completed the Pro Dog trainer programme with Absolute Dogs and am now working towards becoming an Applied Zoopharmacognosy practitioner. We will also be continuing our behaviour services through one-one consultation, both online and in-person, workshops and online classes. All our work will be taking on a holistic approach mixed with force-free positive reinforcement training, from up-to date information, to get the best out of your pet.

14/10/2026

🌱🐾 Rollercoasters 🐾🌱

How are we all doing with the change in seasons? I know my own canine team are having a ball with the stormy weather and enjoying their time exploring their favourite woodlands whilst we forage and then chilling in front of the fire on the evening.
They are certainly fantastic at showing you how to enjoy the simple things in life.

I have also been dipping my toe back into the realms of behaviour work with a new canine guardian going through my Reconnect, Rebalance. Recharge programme and I look forward to sharing you his story a little later.

However first off, I have also been enjoying working with a little Terrier called Freckles. He came to me in referral from a fellow trainer and has been seeking guidance through a behaviour clarity call and distance support.

These calls are ideal for those wanting a new set of eyes on a behaviour struggle or simply need additional support for the tweaking stage of their behaviour journey.

He has the best guardians who are not only supporting him on a behaviour and training level, but are taking into account wellness and health even when it’s not clear cut, and then going a level deeper into the realms of energy work.

It is a lovely supporting journey to be on and one that has reminded me why I enjoy working with animals and their guardians, and not just through the surface level work.
As let’s face it, it’s never just surface level.

Yes, it’s been quiet on the content front but there is lots going on behind the scenes.

If you would like to book a call or enquire about any of what we offer, drop a comment or dm below.

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Canine behaviour • Dog training • Holistic canine • Energy work • Animal communication

11/09/2026

💙🐾 Berezi’s Blog 🐾💙

Friday adventures

Day 2 of my challenge and I bet you all thought I wasn’t posting today..gotcha!!

I have had a busy day, first I had to zoom around the house and garden whilst the human got ready for the day.
Why do humans curl their hair with a funky twig thingy?!
After a morning nap, our human took us up into the woods at the back of the house and we went mushroom hunting, well I think that’s what the human was doing, I was too busy eating sheep p**p ☺️
We got to sit in the sun on the hill and have a good sniff about some rocks and bracken before finishing off the adventure with a dip in some muddy water.
After all that fun, I had to put the human to bed as she has a thing called a migraine which means I get to chill with my reindeer and my canine gang.

What a Friday!

What did you guys get up to, to wrap up another week?

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Dogs life • Challenge • Cocker spaniel • Adventures • Holistic canine

10/09/2026

🌱🐾 What is Zoopharmacognosy 🐾🌱

A bit of an introduction to this topic area, and one that has multiple names to it now including animal self-selection, Animal botanicals, Animals self-healing, so what is Zoopharmacognosy?

Our animal counterparts still have the innate ability to use plants, and other natural products to self heal on a physiological level.
The body is designed to always strive for a state of homeostasis and when that balance falls out of sync we are met with dis-ease and the pathways with the animals body kick in and do what they do best.

Wild animals have access to a selection of plants, clays, herbs etc. within their wild environment and can seek out what they need depending on their health and well-being. In captivity, or domesticated settings animals don’t always have the same opportunities to practise this innate ability, however you will witness your pets opting to choose to eat certain plants on walks, this is more than coincidence, this is them tapping into that ability of theirs to support their body.

In a nutshell, it is that simple.

Humans have lost this ability as such as we have become disconnected to it, however those cravings you get? yes that is this ability kicking back in, the more you listen to it and tap into this, the stronger it becomes, however compared to our animal counterparts it remains quite weak in comparison.

Now this is a topic i will continue to unpack further moving forward but just to give you a taster of how vast this area is and its multitude of uses to support your animal guardian, here is just some of the ways we can harness this amazing ability to support and work with your pet:

* Nutrient deficiencies
* Stomach and digestion issues.
* Anti-viral concerns
* Anti-bacterial concerns
* Anti-fungal concerns
* Hormonal concerns
* Skin
* Pain
* Emotional well-being and relaxation

Want to learn more about this area, I would love for you follow and support the page as I delve into this area in more detail.

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Self selection | Zoopharmacognosy | Plant medicine | Holistic animal

06/09/2026

🌱🐾 Choice 🐾🌱

Animals have the innate ability to choose what their bodies need, it’s a connection to the natural world that humans have all but lost although we still have an element of it there as human babies and toddlers can do this too, up to a certain point.

Everything in nature is connected, everything. We dispute this, but its a known fact that many choose to ignore. When something is out of balance, nature does her thing and pulls everything back into a restorative process, even when us humans try and go against it. Nature will always prevail in that instance and we have seen it throughout history.

Animals are born with the ability to know what their bodies need to maintain balance and we see that in the way they interact with plants in the environment, nothing is coincidence. The dog that is going after certain grasses, the horses that are raiding the hedgerows looking for particular options or the felines that rub themselves against certain herb plants.
It is all intentional, us humans just have to be willing to listen better. To pay attention to the information that is being provided to us instead of shrugging it off as meaningless.

Have you ever found yourself craving certain foods, that’s your body trying to seek out what it needs and that’s about what us adults are left with.

However, like anything this is a skill that we can learn. The more we listen and pay attention to what our animals are choosing (or what your body is telling you it needs) the stronger the signals become.

The louder the silence becomes.

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So this is my challenge to you. What is the one thing your animal guardian is seeking out in the world. What plants is your animal drawn to. If they are fresh fed, what are they eating willingly and what are they nudging to the side.

What is your body telling you its craving?

Would love to hear from you in the comments.

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Self selection | Zoopharmacognosy | Plant medicine | Holistic animal

31/08/2026

🐾🔮 Canine Channeled Wisdom 🔮🐾
Natural activity-what really matters to your dog

The area we love to over complicate as canine guardians when really it doesn’t have to be.

My question to you is, are the activities and walks you do with your canine for their benefit or for you?

Sometimes the best thing we can do as a guardian is strip it all back and focus on what your dog truly enjoys, what lights up their soul.

Some dogs love adventures into the big wide world, others wouldn’t thank you at the sight of mud. Others enjoy going into towns and busier locations because they love people however, for many this would topple their nervous systems over the edge.
Others thrive in dog sports, whilst others literally walk out the venue and sit next to the car.
Others love to embrace what they were bred to do, whilst other individuals may disapprove entirely.

Regardless of the answer, make sure you are allowing your dog time to embrace natural activities that they thrive in and enjoy rather than focusing on what you want to do.

The two may be entirely different.

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Animal communication • Canine Wisdom • Holistic canine • Canine wellbeing • Canine wellness

27/08/2026

🌱🐾 Why it was time to change direction 🐾🌱

where has the summer gone! i’m not sure about you but we are definitely noticing the change of seasons here in the Scottish borders. The leaves have a subtle hint of change in them, its fresher in the mornings & of course the dogs are telling me loud & clear that the seasons are changing as their is fur everywhere but on the dogs!

We have been quiet on here of late & for good reason & it ties in with one of the reasons i walked away from working with highly reactive dogs on a behaviour/ training front.
Yes the passion disappeared from it for me, I hit compassion fatigue & ultimately burnout however there is another current that has actually led me down the holistic path.

I have said it before, that our canines come in as teachers & all mine have brought their own medicine to the table not just in terms of behaviour/training but also health. Yani was the best teacher for this, I shared her journey loudly over the years. It ultimately shaped how I chose to live with my own gang & also how i worked with others.
However, all those lessons in health & alternative therapies have become the forefront of my own journey.
Chronic illness has been something that has stopped me massively in my tracks in recent years & it’s safe to say I have a deep respect for the experience that comes with it, especially in terms of pain.

Yep, the journey that Yani took me on managing pain has now landed square at my feet & it has brought up so much with it.

Ladies, in particular if you are ever called to flip a table due to rage, anger or any other undisclosed emotion, do so as it could well save you from a life of chronic illness & no I am not making that up, it’s well proven.

As much as I miss the more complex cases, I also know my own limitations & my capacity is nothing compared to what it used to be hence why I have pivoted in such a direction.
I knew i still had something to give, my knowledge & experience hasn’t gone anywhere hence the pivot from being reactive & treating the symptom to actually being proactive, creating a foundation that can change the whole picture to how we share our journey with our canine guardians.

Life will forever throw curve balls and this is mine, so it’s time to get back into the swing of things & move everything forward once more.
Yes i will still be discussing behaviour, I can still offer general training for lifeskill with your canines, however my main focus is now taking canine guardians on a slightly different adventure, one from the roots up, not the branches down so to speak.

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Holistic canine | Dog training | Canine Behaviour | Compassion fatigue | Burnout | Chronic illness | Pain

16/07/2026

🌱🐾 Retrograde🐾🌱

How are we all doing? It’s certainly been an intriguing month to say the least here behind the scenes. The dogs are struggling in the heat, I on the other hand am loving it.
What I am not loving is the utter chaos although it all serves a purpose. So with no car this weekend for the second week, and me running out of things to do around the house, I figured it was a sign to open up the diary for the weekend.

There will only be a small number of spots available and I want to fill them with the right people, those that feel they need a little clarity or are ready to explore different approaches.

If something’s been sitting with you, like a behaviour you can’t crack with your dog, horse or cat, something you’re carrying that needs space to be seen, or you’ve been curious about what your animal is actually trying to tell you now is the time.

I am opening these spaces to cover all that I offer, across animal behaviour, energy healing session (similar to reiki) and Animal communication.
Fifteen years, a BSc, and a whole lot of lived experience behind every session.

Your investment:

🐾 Behaviour clarity call — £95
🌿 Energy healing — £75
🕯️ Animal communication session — £75

DM me or drop a 🙋 below and I’ll send you the link. Limited spots, this weekend only.

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09/07/2026

🌱🐾 Healing 🐾🌱

I don’t believe in coincidences, I never have and when our animal guardians cross our paths, I believe it is for a reason.

We tell ourselves that we choose them, that they come into our life purely as a matter of coincidence because we have thought about it long and hard. That it is the next step on your journey.
And no one can say it’s not a commitment because it is one of the biggest you will make.

However sometimes the timing can appear off, especially in a well thought plan. Suddenly the animal you have been thinking about welcoming into your home simply turns up and it is clear from the off they are meant for you.

No they aren’t always in the form you expect, or the breed or the fit the picture you have created in your mind but they are meant for you and there is no denying that.

Whether they come with lessons of simplicity, to be more present or to heal a heart they didn’t break they can fill a void you never know existed and lead you down a path you perhaps weren’t aware you needed to be on.

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07/07/2026

🌱🐾 Your teacher 🐾🌱

The puppy isn’t a problem to be fixed, the puppy is your teacher.

We live in a world where everything is meant to fit into a near and tidy little box.
To conform to a standard that was set somewhere and often a standard that serves no one as it is unreachable.

Our canines are no exemption to this rule as it were and it’s something I have seen often both as a canine guardian and as a professional.

The silent judgement because I don’t raise my own dogs the way many have told me I should.

The judgement that guardians receive when their canine is doing something it shouldn’t, or being more difficult in its behaviour.
The receiving of everyone else’s opinion when wellness takes a detour and the advice you receive pulls you in a thousand different directions.

And somewhere along the lines, we have come to a place that we seek quick fixes, we bandaid the situation and 99% of the time it has nothing to do with your canine.

We do it because we don’t like the feelings that come up in ourselves when our canine doesn’t fit into that pretty little societal box.

Their character and quirks are called problems, and sometimes that behaviour struggle is indeed a real struggle that does need work, I am not saying otherwise as yes our canines have to have manners and boundaries.
However, such struggles need a treatment plan built from the roots up not the tip of the ice-berg down.

So it is time for a shift in perspection, rather than view your canine guardian as a problem that needs to be fixed, it is time to ask yourself what are they teaching you instead.

What feelings are coming up in you?

What are those stories and patterns you are seeing over and over as I can assure you, they are cropping up in other areas of your life and not just with your canine guardian.

What is the problem really being mirrored to you? Is it surface level or does it go deeper, and if so how much deeper?

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