Holistic Dog Support

Understanding dog body language is one of the most important skills a dog owner can develop. Long before a dog barks, growls, pulls the lead, or reacts, their body is already communicating what they feel and what they need. When we learn to read these signals correctly, training becomes calmer, safer, and far more effective. However, reading dog body language is not about memorising a chart of signals. Every dog is an individual. The same posture can mean very different thing

When we observe dogs closely, it becomes clear that a dog’s life is not made up of isolated actions or individual “problem behaviours.” Instead, it is a continuous sequence of behaviours , unfolding moment by moment. Every pause, glance, pull on the lead, bark, freeze, or disengagement reflects what is happening inside the dog at that precise time. To truly help dogs — especially those struggling with reactivity, anxiety, shutdown, or impulsivity — we need to move beyond aski

Dogs have a fascinating behaviour of burying items, which can sometimes puzzle their owners. Understanding why dogs engage in this...

Dogs are known for their affectionate and sometimes quirky behaviours, and licking is one of the most common. Understanding why dogs lick...