Dog Training & Behaviour Blog:
Expert Dog Training Articles and Advice
Welcome to the Walkies dog training and behaviour blog, where you’ll find practical, compassionate advice to help you better understand your dog. This dog blog is full of evidence-based behaviour and training articles written to support you through everyday challenges.
When the World Feels Too Big: Mia’s Story
Real Dog Stories · Fear, Safety and Choice
Mia was rescued as a puppy in Romania, alongside her mum and siblings. She travelled to the UK and was adopted by Jane when she was around four months old.
I already knew Jane because I’d been working with her other Romanian rescue puppy, Milo - a story for another day.
During that time, Jane told me that Mia was nervous and struggling with going out for walks, and asked if we could book a session for her too.
And, really, the rest is history.
What followed became several years of working with a dog who taught us an enormous amount about fear, safety, choice and what progress can look like when we stop deciding what a dog should be ready for and start listening to what they are actually telling us.
When Behaviour and Pain Overlap: Rosie's Story
Rosie came into rescue as a frightened young Border Collie with an incredibly difficult start in life. Her fear and reactivity made sense - but over time, subtle physical signs made me wonder whether they explained the whole picture. This is Rosie’s story of behaviour, pain, investigation, surgery and recovery.
Why Is My Dog Still Hyper After Exercise?
Think your dog just needs more exercise? Sometimes more activity isn’t the answer. If your dog seems hyper, restless, reactive or struggles to settle, the issue may be over-arousal, poor recovery, or the wrong type of outlet rather than not enough exercise.