Logan’s Death
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
Thank you Logan
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
Help on Labrador Sit-stay Training
Training the Sit Stay 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 … Read More
DogFest North
Hounds Connect at Dog Fest North 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 … Read More
Dogs and human emotions in therapy sessions
Dogs and Human EmotionsIntroduction This 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 … Read More
Understanding Feelings
Where’s my house? 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 … Read More
…..everything is connected to everything else
“Learn how to see. Realize that everything connects to everything else” Leonardo Da Vinci Yesterday, 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 … Read More
Wisely and Slowly. They that stumble run fast
A day in the life of ‘Hounds Connect’ This morning on waking, I was trying to decide how to progress with my day. I had various chores and activities that I needed to do and also a host of things … Read More
Is Your Dog the Key to Your Unconscious?
Is Your dog the key to your unconscious? Is your dog the key to your unconscious? Does how your dog behaves tell you things about yourself ? Is your dog tuned into feelings that you are trying to tune out … Read More
Experience in Animal Communication
Experience in Animal CommunicationA little while ago I was involved in a Facebook conversation in a dog group I’m a member of that discussed ‘animal communication’. The discussion was around a dog owner employing the services of an animal communicator to … Read More