Murphy&Co

25/07/2026

Holiday reminder! 🌞

Just an early reminder I am away from 17th-23rd August!

My first one of year😂

25/06/2026

Business as usual tomorrow everyone! Unbelievably it won't be going over 23°C tomorrow?!
Thank goodness!
Heat subsides and we can have proper walkies again 💖🐾

20/06/2026

I looked after the very wonderful Milo over this weekend and I absolutely adore him 🥰😺💖

He lives with one of our regulars Tess and he's always hiding when I come to collect her for her walks so it was soo nice to get to know him 😍

19/06/2026

Imagine explaining to someone that almost anyone can call themselves a dog trainer, yet those same people may be advising owners about fear, aggression, anxiety and welfare.
Why do we ask more questions when choosing an electrician than we do when choosing someone to help with our dog's behaviour?
A slightly philosophical blog about qualifications, expertise, experience and the questions dog owners should really be asking.
https://www.thedogenius.com/blog/dog-trainer-qualifications-matter

16/06/2026

16/06/2026

This beautiful lot!! 🥰😍

Love my job so so much!

We currently have spaces on a Thursday & Friday for Saltash based customers!!💖

07/06/2026

COMMON SOURCES OF FIGHT AND FALLOUTS IN MULTIDOG HOUSEHOLDS

Living with multiple dogs is generally great but it can take some management. It’s rare that households with several dogs don’t need management and it’s often not a Disney film where everyone shares bones, sleeps in a big pile, happily lets other dogs walk over them and they never fall out 😂 in reality, it takes MUCH more management to make sure dogs don’t fall out.

I work with many cases each month where dogs in a household fall out and the triggers are generally really predictable and are often avoidable.

This is just guide to potential issues and if you have concerns about issues with your own dogs please seek qualified professional help.

COMMON TRIGGERS FOR FIGHTS ARE:

🥩 RESOURCES - food/toys/access to favoured people

Feeding separately and giving chews separately is just common sense if you have potential issues. New toys may be worth guarding but old toys may not be. Long lasting chews may be an issue especially if buried or hidden. Stairgates and having separate space can prevent so many issues!

📦 TIMES OF HIGH AROUSAL - e.g postman knocking on the dog

Being excited at the start of a walk can also be an issue for some dogs and they may fallout as everyone piles out of the car. We can try to keep arousal low by doing calm activities and scent work as we get out the car. Outdoor post and parcel boxes can often help postman related issues

High arousal in play can also be a factor- some dogs need careful management in play to make sure that arousal doesn’t get too high.

High arousal and frustration can also cause issues if dogs are fence running etc in the garden and the other dog gets in the way. Seek professional help if you are struggling with reactivity issues.

🚪 NARROW SPACES- gateways/hallways especially if combined with high arousal
Postman at the door combined with a narrow hallway is a recipe for disaster in some dogs. Doorways can also be an issue- running into the garden at speed whilst very excited etc.

🛑 STRESSED DOGS- other sources of stress can disrupt household harmony

Even if dogs get along brilliantly normally, if one is very stressed they may not cope with things they would normally cope with (trigger stacking). A house move, owners changing work pattern, a new dog walker etc are common themes. Other sources of anxiety like noise worries and separation issues all contribute to stress.

Being really tired can also be a factor and reduce tolerance- we see this lots with puppies and adult dogs. By 8 or 9pm many adult dogs just want to rest and sleep without being disturbed and many issues with adults getting cross with puppies happen in the evenings. Let your adults rest in peace away from annoying puppies.

🏥 PAIN AND ILL HEALTH- tolerance may be lower and stress higher

The first sign that a dog is unwell can be loss of tolerance around their housemates. Pain may make them suddenly unable to cope with another dog lying on them in the night for example or bumping into them as they run into the garden. Any changes- see your vet!

🐕 GROWING UP! moving into adolescence can be a trigger for fall outs

Dogs may get along swimmingly but maybe fall out as they mature. Dogs change a great deal emotionally and mentally as they go into and through adolescence and it can be a tricky time to manage. They may be finding life generally difficult to navigate at this age and may have lower tolerance around their housemate or they may change in confidence and the dynamic with older dogs may alter.

Hormones may also make things more complex- females approaching a season or who are having a phantom may be much more bothered about resources and you may need more household management. Boy dogs may change when hormones peak in adolescence and this may impact on dynamics in the household too.

Most multi dog households do get along well with some simple management and for me, the benefits of having several dogs and the rich and complex relationships they have far outweighs any negatives.

Laura McAuliffe, 2026 Dog Communication

28/05/2026

This weather really hits our industry hard.

Over the last few days, many of us in the dog industry have had to make the decision to cancel classes, workshops, walks, training sessions, daycare activities and events.

As small businesses, every cancellation has an impact. We lose income, spend hours rearranging schedules, and often absorb costs that can’t be recovered.

But dog welfare will always come first.

No class, walk, workshop or training session is worth putting a dog at risk. When temperatures soar, our responsibility is to keep dogs safe, even when it’s the harder business decision.

So today, I’d love to shine a light on the amazing small businesses who are also putting welfare first. If you know a dog trainer, walker, daycare, groomer, physio, hydrotherapist, pet sitter or any other pet professional who has been affected by the heat, tag them below and give them a follow.

Supporting small businesses costs nothing, but it can make a huge difference.

Let’s show some love to the people who spend every day caring for our dogs. ❤️🐾

10/03/2026

A big welcome to Tess!! Can you guess her breed mix?!
We've had one successful guess of Border collie... Can anyone pick out the two other breeds?

She's an older girl but still adores her walkies I can't wait to get to know her 😍🐾