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Tigg standing on the deck waiting for her picnic pots - coffee cups and takeaway containers with small amounts of her fresh food diet that I'll hide around the garden for her to scavenge.

Learning, Reflecting, and Adjusting: Enrichment...

Annie Thorne

I recently revisited the Pet Harmony Enrichment Framework, this time with my own dog, Tigg. It was a timely reminder that enrichment isn’t about doing more; it’s about doing what...

Learning, Reflecting, and Adjusting: Enrichment...

Annie Thorne

I recently revisited the Pet Harmony Enrichment Framework, this time with my own dog, Tigg. It was a timely reminder that enrichment isn’t about doing more; it’s about doing what...

Wolly and Tigg, stamnding on a platform and a balance disc at Your Whole Dog in Wellington, busting myths around snacks in training

7 Myths About Using Food in Dog Training (and W...

Annie Thorne

Think food in training is bribery? Or that it’ll make your dog fat? Think again! We’re busting 7 common myths about using food to train your dog effectively.  

7 Myths About Using Food in Dog Training (and W...

Annie Thorne

Think food in training is bribery? Or that it’ll make your dog fat? Think again! We’re busting 7 common myths about using food to train your dog effectively.  

Wolly on a social visit to the vets - we're in receprion, he's on his mat, and has a snuffle mat for snacks

How to Make Vet Visits Less Stressful for Your ...

Annie Thorne

Dogs are always communicating, but are we listening? Understanding canine body language helps you recognise when your dog is happy, stressed, or needs space. By learning to read their signals,...

How to Make Vet Visits Less Stressful for Your ...

Annie Thorne

Dogs are always communicating, but are we listening? Understanding canine body language helps you recognise when your dog is happy, stressed, or needs space. By learning to read their signals,...

🐾 Myth Busting Monday: Treats Make Dogs Fat! 🐾

Annie Thorne

Worried that training treats will make your dog fat? Food rewards don’t cause weight gain - overfeeding does. Learn how to use treats wisely, choose quality options, and assess your...

🐾 Myth Busting Monday: Treats Make Dogs Fat! 🐾

Annie Thorne

Worried that training treats will make your dog fat? Food rewards don’t cause weight gain - overfeeding does. Learn how to use treats wisely, choose quality options, and assess your...

Wolly, standing on two Flexiness Stacking Bars

What Would My Drunk Best Mate Say About Me?

Annie Thorne

Ever wondered what your drunk best mate would say about you? Mine would have some strong opinions - mainly about how I work with dogs and their people (and judge aversive...

What Would My Drunk Best Mate Say About Me?

Annie Thorne

Ever wondered what your drunk best mate would say about you? Mine would have some strong opinions - mainly about how I work with dogs and their people (and judge aversive...

Sniffy Decompression Walks

Sniffy Decompression Walks

Annie Thorne

Decompression walks give dogs the freedom to move, sniff, and explore at their own pace; helping reduce stress, build confidence, and support physical well-being.

Sniffy Decompression Walks

Annie Thorne

Decompression walks give dogs the freedom to move, sniff, and explore at their own pace; helping reduce stress, build confidence, and support physical well-being.