Written once and kept up to date, rather than a blog. Each one answers a question I get asked in consultations.
How the Tellington TTouch harness changed my nervous dog's walks — what it is, why the two connection points matter, and how to fit one.
Bunny hopping, a shortened stride, refusing food near a trigger, broken sleep. The physical signs behind behaviour that looks like fear or reactivity.
Scatter feeding, foraging mats and ACE freework — how sniffing lowers arousal, and what to try first with a nervous dog.
Why a muzzle is a kindness for some dogs, how to introduce one so your dog likes it, and choosing a shape that lets them pant and drink.
Why a five-metre line beats a retractable lead, where to walk a dog who cannot cope with other dogs, and how sniffing brings arousal down.
Letting your dog win, why tug is not about dominance, and how play builds the engagement that nervous dogs need on a walk.
Pet Remedy, plug-ins, sprays and bandanas — what the evidence supports, what to expect, and what no product can do on its own.
Chewing releases stress, but it can also signal pain. What to offer, what to avoid, and what a sudden increase in chewing may mean.
What is different about a dog who arrived from abroad, why the first months matter, and how to build safety before asking for anything.