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11/10/2026

Why would you do such a thing?! 🤣🤷🤦‍♀️

09/10/2026

Need help with your dogs behaviour?

Spaces available for new clients. Whatever the problem, get in touch and let's chat how I will help you achieve your dog behaviour goals, in-person, in the Perth or Dundee area.

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07/10/2026

Love following this wee boy! Also love that his human get lscseparation anxiety (not just for dogs) - although I can't help with that kind 😂

07/10/2026

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05/10/2026

It is perfectly natural to want to dive straight into "fixing" your dog’s behaviour. When you’re dealing with barking, lunging, or a dog that’s terrified of the doorbell, you want results fast.

But here’s something I’ve learned over two decades of behaviour work: if you don’t build a stable foundation first, your progress will almost certainly be short-lived, stall, or worse!

Check out this latest blog for more about how to fully prepare your dog for their reactive dog training...

Reactive Dog Reset — Why Your Reactive Dog Needs a Training Break and how to make the most of a break for ultimate progress!

03/10/2026

Need help with your dogs behaviour?

Whatever the problem, I can help...

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02/10/2026

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01/10/2026

Anxious dog behaviour isn't a reaction to what's happening now (that's fear). Anxious behaviour is a reaction to what the dog expects could happen next.

When we change the dogs expectation, their anxious behaviour fixes itself.

Problem is, it takes more then just a few reps and a handful of treats to do that!

Changing expectations means doing the same thing every single time (whether it looks like its working or not), until the new outcome is predictable to your dog and they can trust it.

That's when the magic happens!

29/09/2026

Imagine walking into a bustling local coffee shop. At a corner table, a dog sits perfectly still and quiet. To a passer-by, it looks like an incredible milestone of training and obedience—a drama-free, embarrassment-free outing. But if you look closer, the dog’s tail is tightly tucked, their ears are pinned back, and their eyes are popping out. Underneath the quiet exterior, the dog is wearing a prong collar and is not calm at all, they are scared to move. This is owner centred behaviour training...

In this blog I'll reveal the four pillars of dog centred behaviour training and how to achieve the same results without risking your dogs comfort or mental health. Check it out...

Prioritizing the Canine Experience: The Four Pillars of Dog Centred Behaviour Training and how to include them in your dog behaviour training

27/09/2026

A recent study published by Dogs Trust revealed that 90% of dogs show signs of behavioural or mental health challenges in the previous year!

Over 90%.

And yet... there has never been more dog training and behaviour information available than there is today. You don't have to look hard to find thousands of courses, tutorials, blogs, tips, and videos on all kind of behaviour training problems like reactivity, separation anxiety, and pulling on the lead - I've made hundreds of my own!

So why are so many dogs—and their humans—still struggling?

Because the real problem isn't a lack of knowledge, it's our own anxiety and the fear of getting it wrong.

*What if I fail?
*What if I make my dog worse?
*What if everyone judges me?
*What if...?

That intense pressure to be a "perfect" handler makes us freeze. We save the videos we never try. We make excuses. We hold back from taking that first small step because the fear of failure is overwhelming.

But here is the truth from a behavioural perspective: Your dog does not need a flawless human They just need a consistent, calm advocate with a plan.

Action beats perfection every single time. It is entirely okay to start messy. Taking an imperfect step forward with the right support is infinitely better than staying frozen in anxiety.

*What if... everything worked out and your dog went on to live their best life?

As a canine behaviourist, my job isn’t just to understand your dog—it’s to support and guide you. Behaviour training isn't a test you can pass or fail. It is a process.

Let’s do it together.