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
‘…….our dog is our canary in the mineshaft of emotion.’ from Kevin Behan, Your Dog Is Your MirrorI first started to notice the effect of my emotions on my dogs with my hamiltonstovare, Jack. It started when I was driving. I used … Read More
Over the last few months I have been going very much with the flow, as far as the dogs are concerned, but also with life. I want to start a new business around people and their dogs, using the concept … Read More
Hounds are intelligent. Lately I have had the opportunity to spend more time with the dogs, getting to know them better as individuals. With my knowledge about Natural Dog Training I have been particularily keen to stay aware of my emotions … Read More
“It doesn’t matter to a dog what its owner says, does, or thinks; all that matters is what happens to the owner internally on the deepest level of emotion ……….Kevin Behan’s, ‘Your Dog is Your Mirror’ I have had Jack … Read More
Logan taking for the hillsWell, I was making great progress with NDT and wanted to tell everyone about it. Then losing each of the hounds in the space of a week stopped me in my tracks. I’ve always thought it … Read More
Well I read the books and watched the DVDs – I’ve never been a great one for jumping into action – I prefer the couch and a cup ot tea, to let me think about it for a while! Neil … Read More
I have been following the Natural Dog Training methods for some weeks now. Mostly pushing for food, to encourage the dogs to invest their energy in me. Things have been going well and I have been enthusing about the process. … Read More
So there I was, with 3 dogs, a full-time job, a frustrating life (usual mid-life crisis stuff, there must be something more to this…). I thought it was manageable even then. Once the pup got to a certain age I … Read More
I first started getting interested in dog training 5 years ago when I brought home two hamiltonstovare puppies (Jack & Ben). I was particularly drawn to hounds despite (or maybe because?) of their independent nature. I had been warned by … Read More