At the Suffolk Show recently, I met a lady whose story stopped me in my tracks. Like many owners of dogs with separation anxiety, she knew her dogs became distressed when left alone. What she didn't expect was just how serious that distress could become. One day, in a panic while left alone, her dogs caused a fire that spread through the upstairs of her home. The damage was extensive. The entire upper floor was destroyed. Thankfully, the dogs survived. Thankfully, there was still a house left...

Dog taking medication Over the last few days, there’s been a real buzz on social media about behaviour problems, firework fears, and whether dogs should be prescribed medication to help them cope. It’s an important — and often emotional — topic that many owners feel torn about. So, let’s talk about how behavioural medication really fits into a dog’s care plan and why it works best when behaviourists and vets collaborate closely. Why Collaboration Is Key In my work as a Dog Behaviourist , I...

When people contact me about their dog’s behaviour, they’re often expecting traditional training—commands like “sit,” “stay,” or “heel.”...