Yorkshire Pooches Therapies

29/07/2026

🐾 I’m not that dramatic 🐾

Ok, well I am a bit dramatic but honestly I feel like a record on repeat.

Mild diagnosis doesn’t equate a mild pain experience.

Please pass the message on because I’m too old to be rolling around on the floor crying 🫪

27/07/2026

📚Study Update📚

You lot have been through the trenches with me on this one, the support with every assignment deadline has not gone unheard.

The colleagues who understood my “I’m going underground to finish this work” phases.

Running a busy pain management clinic, an online business, lecturing, writing, content creation all whilst studying was brutal.

There have been tears, moments of what the f**k am I doing. Thankfully after 2 years part time study I have boxed away a tidy 84. This first acedemic year doesn’t count towards final degree grade (as is standard) but has taught me so much about various body systems and scientific academic writing.

I’m taking a year out from studying, to finish writing my second book. Much of what I have learnt will inform several chapters.

For those who want to look at further education and think it’s not the right time or too late…. just start.

Don’t think you’re clever enough… just start.

This is my second degree in a completely different realm to my previous studies. If you’re passionate about a topic… just start.

Thank you to those closest who have kept my spirits up and had faith in me when I had none.

20/07/2026

🐾 Working Dogs 🐾

When Impact Working Dog Consultancy enlightened me to the world of Police and Military dogs, I wondered what I could bring to the table?

Working dogs are a far cry from the pet dogs I usually work with but alas a dog is a dog and pain is pain!

So I’ve spent today with Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary learning as much as I can. What does training look like, work schedules, operational requirements, feeding routines, standard handler checks, common ailments, the list goes on.

Lawrie and the team were so welcoming, answered my millions of questions and trusted me with recruits at the start of their career all the way through to those enjoying a well deserved retirement.

The 5am alarm was absolutely worth it

08/07/2026

🐾 Pain Trials🐾

Shall we just assume that if a pet parent reports suspected pain, that they may be onto something?

Radical ey, well not really as caregivers are incredibly insightful into what life looks like for our patients.

Slut dropping for pain trials is both a promise and a threat.

07/07/2026

🎥 Photizo Studio Weekend 🎥

Well that’s a wrap on two full days filming with and what an absolute blast it has been!

With all creatures great and small we discussed the versatile use of photobiomodulation.

Huge thank you to Photizo and Liv for trusting my creative vision for this project. Photizo has been with me as long as I’ve been a therapist and it’s a dream come true to see this project come into fruition!

for supporting and facilitating two intense days of filming, my endless bloopers and bringing your creativity and expertise.

Last but not least to every single member of the YPT family, those who took time out of their weekend to bring this project to life. For allowing me to share your dogs pain management journey. Every single pooch and animal was incredible.

It was towards the end of filming on Sunday I was sat having a cuddle with Beau (black Cockerpoo) I realised what a journey we have all been on together. The dogs that have been there since the beginning of Yorkshire Pooches Therapies, the dogs who have moved clinic spaces with me and watched the business grow. The new dogs who are coming on leaps and bounds with their pain management. I can’t even put into words how grateful I am that I can be part of your dogs journey. Thank you again, your support means the world.

Now we wait on the edit, it will be so worth it because the sneaky peaks we have so far look phenomenal!

Lots of love Auntie Yaz

03/06/2026

11/05/2026

🐾 Impact Working Dog Conference 🐾

Buckle in folks, because I’m back on my soap box! Actually I don’t think I ever get off said box, because I always have a lot to say when it comes to canine pain.

What an honour to be invited to speak at this year’s theme, going beyond tradition! I’ll be delivering two lectures,

That Ruddy Hurt- Pain in the Working Dog

Fetch Another Bag- GI Health in the Working Dog

Attendees will gain an understanding of the biomechanics of pain and how pain can present in the working dog. A deep dive into GI health, why it matters and what we can do to support the working dog.

I’ll be there of course with the wonderful team to again chat pain and photobiomodulation!

📍Niagara Conference Centre, Sheffield
🗓️ 2nd & 3rd October 2026

Catch ya there!

08/05/2026

🐾 Making Pain Fun?! 🐾

Understanding pain is my bag.
Educating on pain is my bag.

Pain can be pretty grim for the most part, but that doesn’t mean sharing knowledge can’t be mixed with some dry Yorkshire humour.

I’m absolutely thrilled to announce your gal is the new Pain Columnist for , a publication that lands in 1000s of Veterinary practices up and down the country.

Want to know a secret? This publication isn’t just available in the vet practice staffroom but also OPEN access in their digital archive!

✨ Very much a pinch me moment ✨

06/05/2026

🐾 Tweet Tweet 🐾

This month sees the kick off of You Can’t Train Away Pain day Seminars at YPT Education Centre!

I adore this day seminar, the content changes a little every time I deliver it. Small cohorts means engaging conversations with fellow professionals, I just love it!

30/05/26 - SOLD OUT
30/06/26 - SOLD OUT
17/10/26 - Limited tickets

Also is so tired of my “can you help me film a video” 😂😂😂

Also also I hope people get the film reference, if not Apex on Netflix!

20/04/2026

🐾 Pause & Reflect 🐾

Sunday night, 8pm and the sun is setting on YPT clinic. With a face of make up and clothes not saturated in dog hair, I prepped for the biggest lecture of my career.

Dog Behavior Conference 2026, a real pinch me moment to see my name on the line up with real heavy weights of the dog industry!

Never in a million years did I think that I would be lecturing to such a large audience with the YPT canine pain message.

Rodney sat on my lap and listened to me waffle, it was then I saw Snoopy & Pennys picture on the wall. Always there watching over my desk and I think I will have made them proud last night.

Victoria the conference was incredible, thank you again for giving me a platform to share the YPT pain message and for being a dear pal and colleague 💙