The Woof Pack

05/11/2026

When we choose someone to help with our dog, most of us naturally look at things like qualifications, experience and whether they keep up to date with current knowledge.

But there is another question that is just as important: who are they accountable to? If something goes wrong, is there a clear code of conduct? Is there an organisation behind them? Is there actually somewhere you can go with a concern?

That is one of the reasons The UK Dog Behaviour & Training Charter matters. It brings organisations together around shared professional and welfare standards, helping guardians make more informed choices about who they trust with their dogs.

www.dogcharter.uk

05/11/2026

Bonfire Night is Upon us!

How wonderful it is this evening to be receiving this lovely little clip of little Frenchie Pearl who is incredibly sound sensitive 🥹

Nestled up to her Mum watching The Dog House; her Mum having began conditioning BEFORE firework season started! Often guardians do all the right things… THE SAME day as the Fireworks start and see little fruit from their labours!

Give your dog a head start and the best chance of success; do it before Fireworks start, keep all background music on before, during and long after the fireworks. The latter probably the most important part.

04/11/2026

A new opportunity for international learners 🌍

We’re delighted to share that The DoGenius Institute has been approved as an international centre for AIM Qualifications.

This means we can now welcome learners from outside the UK who want to study our AIM qualifications. Our courses are delivered online, with tutor support and a learning community around you as you work towards your qualification.

If you’re interested in studying with us from outside of the UK, get in touch and we’ll help you explore the options.

03/11/2026

Writing in Yorkshire Life Magazine, Dr Amir Khan said he thinks fireworks should be banned.

We couldn't agree more, Amir!

Do you also think the public should be banned from using fireworks?

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03/11/2026

When a dog turns away, moves back, refuses food, freezes, hides, barks, growls or tries to leave, they are not necessarily being difficult. Quite often, they are telling us that the situation has become too much. If we notice those early signs and respond to them, we have a much better chance of helping the dog before they feel the need to escalate.

That doesn’t mean we never challenge dogs, introduce new things or ask them to learn. It simply means we do it at a level where they are still able to cope and take part, because a dog who feels safe enough to stay engaged is in a far better position to learn.

www.dogcharter.uk

31/10/2026

24/10/2026

In what has been an emotional few months behind the scenes with the loss of Pea and my Lucy this week; it feels uplifting to write about something bittersweet yet so wonderful…

The Dawsons are moving away ❤️ the Dawsons have had their dogs with me since opening… so I have had the privilege of knowing and loving (obviously their humans) Lottie, Max and Benji for approaching 10 years.

In equal parts all three of these dogs have been a huge part of my life and the day to day runnings of the business, and they are dogs my family know by name (which says a lot when you have 35+ dogs on your books)

I think we would agree, Lottie was the reason I was chosen. She had met a few others before me; yet I was the first to walk through the door that she wasn’t wary of. Max I met as a tiny puppy sat in Robbie’s lap… Benji came into all our lives from Cyprus.

Individually I could write a book about all three of them, they’ve all given me so many laugh out loud moments (especially Max)

This family (two legs and four included) is a perfect example of an emotional, personal and professional relationship that has always worked both ways. I don’t think I have ever been treated with such trust, appreciation and kindness in my time in this industry by another family such as the Dawsons. Who ever takes the baton will be lucky to have them ❤️