Posts where my dogs have taught me something about myself
Here’s an interesting coincidence about dogs and counselling which I’m having a little fun with and would love to hear your thoughts on! I have been using Google Trends this week. Google Trends allows you to look at usage of … Read More
Here are four emotions that are good indicators to try with your dog to see how his or her behaviour is linked to you. I have chosen emotions that we typically try and avoid or deny, because they are uncomfortable. … Read More
This is a video of a discussion between myself and Leah Twitchell, of Canine Core Method, discussing why ‘knowing yourself’ is important to your dog. We talk about how our dogs are affected by our emotions and how we can … 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
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 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
I find the world of dog ownership rife with judgmental attitudes, both from dog owners and non-dog owners alike. Your dog should do this , it shouldn’t do that. As a dog owner you should be like this, or this, … Read More
Its been a while since I have written. Some would say I’ve just been lazing about, my own inner critic in particular 😉 But I haven’t, I’ve been doing a lot of work and now I am catching up with … Read More
“Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage”Why does your dog hump you? This is another story leading on from a previous post about how my dogs reflect my emotions My Labrador retriever, Archie, occasionally humps me. Because I have … Read More