They Did After All Take His Tail
He entered the world, and they took his tail. He then spent his life protecting the wound. He was tense, wound tight like a spring,...
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Sally Gutteridge
- Oct 27
- 2 min
Why Aggressive Dogs Don't Need Aggressive Training.
Let’s consider this idea that extreme dog behaviour needs more extreme methods for a little while. It seems to be based on dogs who show...
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Sally Gutteridge
- Sep 20
- 2 min
Looking for a Puppy?
Looking for a puppy? Let's talk about how to do it right shall we? But first, background. Our little dog Holly keeled over a couple of...
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Sally Gutteridge
- Sep 15
- 2 min
What Makes a Good Dog Professional?
What makes a person a good dog professional? A dog professional works with dogs in any capacity. What makes a good one though? There is...
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Sally Gutteridge
- Sep 12
- 3 min
Animal Welfare - Why Judging Less Means Teaching More
Last time I wrote a blog post someone told me I wasn’t a vegan enough vegan. Which leads really nicely into this blog post. There’s a lot...
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Sally Gutteridge
- Sep 6
- 3 min
What Dogs Deserve
Dogs are one of the most loved and most vulnerable parts of our society. They are adored and they are abused. They are protected and they...
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Sally Gutteridge
- Apr 25
- 3 min
It's Time To Stop Thinking of Animals As Pets
"Compassion for animals is intimately connected with goodness of character." Arthur Schopenhauer Dogs are amazing. In my life as a dog...
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Sally Gutteridge
- Mar 20
- 3 min
Is your dog a huge part of your family?
The picture above is Rory on his human family's wedding cake. Many of us have a dog or dogs central to our family lives, and what an...
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Sally Gutteridge
- Mar 16
- 2 min
Unleashing the Power of Scentwork: Easing Anxiety and Building Confidence in Your Dog
Scentwork offers a powerful tool for helping dogs, particularly those suffering from anxiety, by engaging their natural sense of smell...
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Sally Gutteridge
- Mar 10
- 5 min
Can Old Dogs Do Canine Scentwork?
As dogs age, they may not be as active as they once were. However, their sense of smell often remains strong, which makes scentwork a...
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Sally Gutteridge
- Mar 10
- 2 min
Scentwork Training: Strengthen Your Bond with Your Dog and Meet Their Needs
Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to bond with your dog while also meeting their mental and physical needs? If so, scentwork...
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Sally Gutteridge
- Feb 9
- 2 min
How to Develop Resilience as a Dog Trainer: A Practical Guide
Are you feeling overwhelmed in your job as a dog trainer? Does the daily stress of dealing with clients take a toll on your mental...
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Sally Gutteridge
- Jan 18
- 3 min
Dealing With Online Critics - For Dog Professionals.
I have read some sad feedback recently from dog professionals who find the dog world on social media so harsh that they are thinking of...
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Sally Gutteridge
- Jan 16
- 3 min
Vulnerability as a Key to Success
'Make myself vulnerable? What? No. This industry is cruel. Why would I even consider putting myself out to do something that might make...
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