Young Kygo has been with us for just over a fortnight and what a woofing, wonderful whirlwind it has been! Prior to Kygo coming home, we had a fair few doggies through the doors of our Nero B&B so I had plenty of practice establishing the common house rules and...
Last Christmas, there was a different kind of Shepherd in our Christmas story. With a dog in your life, Christmas is guaranteed to be that much better. Our canine companions truly understand the spirit of the festive season. They motivate and inspire us to live for...
Did you know that dogs and their owners are given the opportunity to take a dip in the local swimming pools? The Netherlands continues to pleasantly surprise me with it's relaxed and open approach towards our canine companions. Apparently it's fairly common practice...
Been sniffing for a yummy cookie to motivate your dog during training? Perhaps you're searching for a canine compatible birthday cake? Maybe your dog deserves something special to sink their teeth into? Whatever reason you're seeking tasty treats for a hungry hound,...
One evening, a dog trainer and an animal physiotherapist met for dinner and discussions. What happened next? Well, we put our heads together, threw some ideas around, scooped them all up, mashed them together and made some magic! 'Build the bond' is an interactive...
Both humans and dogs can find themselves losing their freedom and living behind bars. The trust in others trickles away and the desire to form friendships of any nature quickly dissolves when placed in such an environment... Dutch Cell Dogs is a successful foundation...
Beneath this mask there is more than flesh, beneath this mask there is an idea and ideas are bulletproof... Let's be honest, I'm not your typical trainer and I tend to do things a little differently - including my dog blog. This post has next to nothing to do with dog...
One thing I discovered very quickly in the world of dog training is that it's extremely split. There are hundreds of ways you can train a dog and a thousand and one techniques that can be challenged or endorsed. Whatever method you chose to practice, you can be sure...
The story of an inspirational girl, her adopted dog, their revamped van and the open road... You may have previously seen this motivated young woman's story circulating on social media. Marina's adventures certainly captured my attention which is why I was absolutely...