Your Dog Questions – Answered
For the last year on TikTok ( Nose To Trail đŸ (@nosetotrail) | TikTok ) every Saturday I have done #WeeklyQuestionTime, where I asked the general public a range of questions about dogs. This week however, I turned it round and gave my followers the chance to ask ME their dog related questions. In this […]
Wrenbury Canal Walk
During the Christmas Holidays (even this strange version of them) people are often looking for new dog walks to try. Having recently moved house, I have been exploring the local area and finding some little gems for you to try. As always, I was accompanied by my faithful companions – Rico and Maisy. Location: Wrenbury […]
Why Your Dogâs Reactivity Isnât About Protection
“Is your dog reactive? Itâs likely not protection. Discover the real reasons behind dog reactivity and learn how to help your dog with professional training.” Introduction:Is your dog constantly barking or growling at people or other dogs? Many dog owners mistakenly believe their dogâs reactivity is because theyâre trying to protect them. However, this is […]
Why does my puppy pretend to bury stuff?
And other dog behaviour questions… At the start of September I answered some of my social media followers’ dog related questions in a blog post. In this blog post I will be answering some more for you! Question 1: From @hermesmodernlife on Instagram Why does my cardigan corgi puppy pretend to bury things around the […]
Why do behaviour cases need a referral from your vet?
The usual January trend of a spike in behaviour cases continues this year! I even received enquiries for behavioural support for dogs on Christmas Day. One dog had bitten a child on the face, and another had weed all over the presents under the tree! Both emails were from very upset and concerned owners who […]
 Which dog breeds are best to take on holiday?
Maisy and Rico, Rachel (owner of Nose to Trail’s) dogs enjoying the beach in Creswell, Northumberland. As the summer holiday approaches, Jeremy Clarke a veterinarian and animal lover, has kindly written this guest blog for Nose to Trail on which dog breeds are best to take on holiday. Whether you already have a dog or […]
What is socialisation?
Socialise, socialise, socialise! This seems to be the new thing that every puppy owner is being told. “You must socialise your dog!” The thing is, what does socialise actually mean? If you are a first time puppy owner you may be a bit lost and not be very sure what is expected of you and […]
What happens to the dog in the event of a divorce?
Photo by Constantin Panagopoulos I’ll be honest, I didn’t know either! So, when I spoke to a solicitor about this recently, I thought it may be something that sadly some of my clients would need to be aware of too. In this article, John from Austin Lafferty, a solicitor in Scotland kindly explains more. What […]
Wait! Stop! Humping and Jumping
Are your dog’s behaviours a sign they are hyper aroused?! This image illustrates just some of the signs that your dog may be hyper aroused. Hyperarousal signs from the Vet Behaviour Team If looking at this you are now thinking, my dog is hyper aroused, you probably want to know what you can do to […]
Travelling with Dogs
Trip to France 2022 Blog 1 â the journey, the admin! There’s so much to say about our dog friendly holiday to France that I’ve split this across two blog posts, this first one which should help those thinking of going to mainland Europe with their dogs for a holiday and another which suggests some […]