Bringing a Puppy Home: What No One Tells You (But Should)

Bringing a puppy home? I thought I was ready. After all, I’m a dog trainer. I’ve had adult dogs before. I knew about enrichment, management tools, and training methods. But getting a puppy? That was something else entirely. What I wasn’t prepared for was just how hard it would be. Not just practically but also […]

Small Choices, Big Welfare: Why Dog Autonomy Matters

And how to add it to every day life… Sadie chose the route today. Not my usual “safe” loop. She angled towards a busier road I normally avoid. I nearly redirected her… but I paused, checked it was safe, and let her decide. What followed wasn’t stress; it was curiosity. Calm trot, soft eyes, nose […]

Teaching your puppy to be home alone.

When your puppy moves in, it is quite normal that they follow you around everywhere. After all they have never been alone before and it is absolutely fine to let them follow you. In fact I would encourage it. Your puppy needs to learn that you are there for them and that they can trust […]