So I had my Easter weekend all planned out. And you know what they say about best-laid schemes. This last month I have been focusing on training with Archie, my working lab, and noticing, and recording, my own emotions as … Read More
The cluesSo what has heel-work to music got to do with the lost feminine? What even is the lost feminine? Here’s my thoughts.I’ve moved house recently and I was unpacking boxes in the room that was to become my office. … Read More
The other day I was having a regular call with a friend of mine who is involved in the same line of work as me, but based in Belgium. We first met on the Internet and enjoy regular chats about … Read More
It is now 2 ½ months since Logan’s death and it has given me some time to think about it more deeply. We all go through loss in our lives and I think most of us find it difficult. I wanted … Read More
Dear LoganThanks for spending time with us. You taught us many things. And just so you know we were listening….Fences will NOT be seen as barriers, just challenges for jumping higherIf you have something to say, then make sure everyone … Read More
I have decided to get more focused on my dog training. I had attended a positive gun-dog training conference recently which re-fired my interest. So Archie and I went for a couple of days training away from home with a … Read More
What a weekend! Last weekend Hounds Connect were at DogFest North, a cornucopia of dog experiences for you and your dog. It was based in the beautiful grounds of Arley Hall in Cheshire. It’s the first time I’ve had a stand at … Read More
IntroductionThis is a short description of some of the work I have been doing with my own dogs, studying dogs and human emotions. The work has involved fellow therapists studying the relationship between our emotions and the dogs’ behaviour. BackgroundI had … Read More
I’ve been trying to write more about my therapeutic principles and I am finding it challenging. Which is good, but because that makes me WORK . I have been trying to explain to people in conversation, and in my writing, how … Read More
“Learn how to see. Realize that everything connects to everything else”Leonardo Da VinciYesterday, in London, UK, there was an anti-BSL peaceful protest being held. BSL stands for Breed Specific Legislation. The picture below was from the twitter feed publicising the … Read More