Welcome to my first blog of 2025! After all the festivities, you may be thinking about New Year’s resolutions to get healthier, perhaps lose weight, or simply exercise a little more. We are all often reminded about the rise of obesity, and while some of us may be tired of hearing it, weight and movement […]
Well I’ve already heard Wham! and Last Christmas for the 3rd time today so it must be that time of year again already. This is a season where we are often under a little more stress than normal, both mentally and physically. Routines quickly go out of the window with parties and the need to […]
As we enter the last week of November I wanted to take a moment to share my thoughts on this months subject “senior dog month”. Taking care of you dog as they inevitably get older can seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. A little knowledge and a few simple changes […]
I’m afraid another very personal and difficult blog that thankfully has a happy ending. Poor Moonstone is a Staffordshire Cross Bull Terrier puppy that was found at the side of the A10 in Hoddesdon on the 16th June, just 8-12 weeks old. Unfortunately for Moonstone she was found to have both elbows broken from what […]
The season that many of us dog owners fear the most is upon us and I wanted to share my thoughts on how best to navigate this tricky time of year. Fireworks can be a problem for so many dogs across the UK (and abroad!) Fortunately, I’ve been lucky enough to own dog’s who weren’t […]
If there is one thing I’ve learnt working in this fantastic industry, it’s that successfully treating an animal with an illness or injury requires a team effort. Of course, the primary person you must call is your vet, they are the only member of the multi-disciplinary team that can diagnose a condition, prescribe medication and […]
Last weekend I was fortunate enough to be invited to the “Paws on the Green” show in Potters Bar and had the fantastic opportunity to support my friend Louise Guiver of Dog First Aid Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire (www.dog-first-aid.com). Louise led a excellent demonstration of canine CPR and reminded me of the importance of these potentially […]
This is a particularly personal blog for me about the journey I have been on with an amazing animal that has spanned my professional training through to being one of my very first patients of “Lead the Way”. For nearly a year I have been working with a dog called Finnbar as his appointed physiotherapist. […]
Recognising and treating pain in canines is something I feel passionately about. I also understand that thinking our beloved pet might be in pain, let alone then recognising the symptoms is difficult for us to process. What loving owner wants to admit their friend is suffering, even a little bit….. Interestingly, over my years of experience, I believe I’ve […]
Walking your dog should be one of the most enjoyable things about owning your pet. Yet during my time as a behaviour trainer, I saw many people struggling and not enjoying their walks due to their dogs insistent pulling. This behaviour can lead to less walks, of a shorter duration and ultimately negative side […]