Contented Canines with Jules Ballard

31/05/2026

30/05/2026

Look for potential root causes......

Like discomfort, boredom, genetics, trigger stacking, gut microbiome, noise sensitivity, needs not being met, environment, loneliness, anxiety, poor sleep, inappropriate diet, poor socialisation, learning, emotional dysregulation, health, aversive training methods, lack of enrichment, grief, trauma or stage of development.

25/05/2026

17/04/2026

Holistic Haven Circle turns one this month… and we’re celebrating

Just over a year ago, Holistic Haven Circle was just an idea… a quiet nudge that there needed to be a space where people and their animals could be supported in a more compassionate, connected way.

A year later, it’s become something truly special.

Not just a place to learn, but a place to feel, connect, learn, explore, and to be held in understanding.

On the 22nd, we’re gathering for a special birthday session, a moment to reflect, connect, and honour everything this space has become over the past year.

If you’ve ever felt curious about the circle, or wondered what it might be like to be part of it…This is a lovely place to begin.

A gentle step in. A warm welcome waiting. Come and celebrate with us

https://holistichaven.newzenler.com/courses/holistic-haven-circle-membership

14/04/2026

I love this time of year where the plants and flowers are coming back to life and starting to bloom.

It is the perfect time of year to start planning your own sensory garden for your dog to explore.

I'd love to see some photos of your dogs interacting in the garden

https://contented-canines.newzenler.com/courses/create-a-sensory-garden-workbook

09/04/2026

My dog Millie loves her sensory garden, whether she is just chilling or actively sniffing and engaging with the herbs.

If this series of posts has inspired you to build your own sensory garden then this workbook might be just what you need to get you started

It’s just £5 and if you choose to go deeper later, you can put that towards my Sensory Garden Course.

https://contented-canines.newzenler.com/courses/create-a-sensory-garden-workbook

05/04/2026

There’s a moment…
when your dog is outside, nose to the ground, completely absorbed in the world.

Not rushing. Not distracted. Just… being. And it makes you wonder, what if they had more of that?

More space to explore, more calm, more moments where their nervous system can soften. Spring is the perfect time to begin creating that for them.

I’ve put together a Sensory Garden Workbook to help you start seeing your space through your dog’s eyes (and nose)

It’s just £5 and if you choose to go deeper later, you can put that towards my Sensory Garden Course.

No pressure. Just a place to begin.

https://contented-canines.newzenler.com/courses/create-a-sensory-garden-workbook

31/03/2026

Spring is the perfect time to start planning a sensory garden for your dog

The ground is warming up. Plants are waking up. And your dog is naturally spending more time outside.

A sensory garden space isn’t about making it look pretty, it’s about how it feels to your dog.

🌿The scents they’re drawn to
🌿 The textures under their paws
🌿 The spaces where they can truly relax

If you’ve ever thought: “I’d love to do something like this, but I don’t know where to start…”

I’ve created a simple, guided workbook to walk you through the first steps. It’s gentle, intuitive, and designed to help you build something that actually suits your dog.
https://contented-canines.newzenler.com/courses/create-a-sensory-garden-workbook

And the best bit....it's only £5 (which is fully redeemable if you join my full course)