24/06/2026
Cancelling sessions is hard.
Not because of the financial impact, but because I always wonder whether I've made the right call for the dogs.
Even at 8pm last night, when it was cooler, Rascal was struggling. Heat takes its toll throughout the day, and dogs don't suddenly feel fabulous again just because the temperature drops a few degrees in the evening.
The heat also disrupts sleep, for both us and our dogs, and that's something else to consider, especially when we're working on behaviour challenges that require a calm and regulated nervous system.
And although scent work is physically low impact, it's a tough cardiovascular workout for the dogs. Imagine yourself going for a run in this heat!
Then there are car journeys. How many of us can honestly say we've managed to keep our cars cool enough all day to guarantee a comfortable journey for our dogs at 6pm? I certainly haven't.
So, I hope I've made the right decisions this week with all the cancellations and reschedules. If not, I hope my reasoning at least makes sense 😊
