If you’ve ever watched your dog light up when given a 'job to do,' you’ll understand why I’m so excited to be offering Treibball classes soon.

Say goodbye to the nuts (kinda)!

Perfectionism has always been my kryptonite, especially as someone who’s neurodivergent. The fear of making mistakes, getting things wrong and being or looking anything less than brilliant at something has created an invisible barrier between what I want to be doing and where I’m starting (hello hobby graveyard).

Something I see a lot is the assumption that ‘Leave It’ and Impulse Control are the same thing - but they’re not, and here’s why:

I love this time of year, with crunchy leaves, gorgeous colours, being able to cosy up under a blanket and refreshing dog walks that don’t end up with you feeling like you’re starting your own swamp ecosystem under your clothes. However, Autumn does also mean more wind, more rain, more mud and darker nights.

It’s September, which means - love them or hate them - we’re not far from bonfire night and fireworks season.

Does your dog love to destroy things and de-stuff their toys? Far from them being naughty, this is actually a very normal and natural behaviour for dogs.

Raising a confident, well-adjusted dog starts early and one of the most powerful tools we have is socialisation. But socialisation isn’t just about meeting other dogs… it’s about helping your puppy feel safe and secure in a wide range of situations.

Struggling to think of ways to keep your dog both cool and entertained in this heatwave? Then keep reading!