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Leadchanges Leadchanges is all about dogs, dog/human psychology and exploring the connection between them. Fully insured. It did. And so Leadchanges was born.

Behaviour support using science based methods and positive reinforcement. Helping dogs gain more agency via problem solving to build confidence. Tamasine Smith worked with horses for over twenty years and taught and studied horsemanship for around half that time. For a number of years she was also a teacher and trainer of horsemanship at her own centre, around South Africa and other countries. Oft

en those coming to the centre would meet the resident Ridgebacks and ask if she also trained dogs – to which the answer would be “no, only horses”. However, over time, it became clear that although horses are considered prey animals and dogs predators, they actually both need the same thing when it comes to the humans in their lives – leadership and consistency given with calmness, confidence and compassion. She discovered that what she taught in horsemanship lessons: that it’s about “who we need to be more than a method of training” – also applied to dogs. This led to her taking up studies in dog behaviour and starting on a training programme for dogs. After working with a friend and colleague to create a self-development course called Inner Game (after W. Timothy Gallwey’s books) initially using horses as the teachers, it seemed that it might work just as well with dogs. Tamasine continues her studies, also attending workshops and gaining inspiration from others. One such group was DogsandAll in South Africa who prepare dogs for protection work and sniffer dog work including drug and bomb detection. Leadchanges is now based in Norfolk and in addition to the original workshops, has grown to encompass Tamasine’s own work and work with rescue groups such as Lab Rescue, Ridgeback Rescue (South Africa), Axarquia Animal Rescue and Alhama Street Animal Protection (Spain). This work involves fostering, rehoming, home checks and rehabilitation. Tamasine in particular loves helping with shy and fearful dogs, people and dogs who do best with individual one on one training and who do not thrive in group classes and confidence building both people and dogs - often those who have stopped enjoying going out and about because of the challenges they face. Tamasine studied for her Diploma in Dog Behaviour with the British College of Canine Studies in the UK and passed with Distinction. She also took her First Aid and Dog Law Certificate with the BCCS, also passed with Distinction. She continues with her CPD attending veterinary behaviour conferences, canine welfare conferences and has studied various behaviour, body language and other courses through Sarah Whitehead’s on line school. She is registered with the ITD (I Train Dogs) and is currently studying for her L6 in advanced dog behaviour with the ISCP (International School for Canine Psychology and Behaviour). She is a Friend member of INTODogs and member of ICAN (International Companion Animal Network)

26/12/2025

Get • Rotating proteins is one of the easiest ways to support your pet’s long-term health.

Feeding the same protein every day, especially over long periods of time, can contribute to sensitivities, nutrient gaps, and even picky eating. Variety helps nourish the body more completely and keeps meals exciting.

When feeding raw or lightly cooked foods, different proteins offer different amino acids, minerals, and fatty acid profiles, all of which support a diverse gut microbiome and overall balance. Nature didn’t design animals to eat the exact same meal forever.

Rotation doesn’t have to be complicated. You can switch proteins with each new bag or case of food, alternate weekly or monthly, or slowly introduce novel proteins as needed. Transitions should always be gentle and guided by your pet’s individual needs.

Most brands offer protein options like chicken, beef, turkey, pork, and lamb. And some other brands carry more novel proteins like rabbit, venison, duck, goat, and bison.

If you’re not sure where to start, we’re always happy to help you build a thoughtful protein rotation that works for your pet’s body, lifestyle, and preferences.

What’s your dog’s current favorite protein?

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rawfooddog

Yes. Yes and again yes!! I have been talking about this now for over 5 years and we need to get this information out the...
20/12/2025

Yes. Yes and again yes!! I have been talking about this now for over 5 years and we need to get this information out there!! I have had OSS done for Aishta and I wish more vets would understand this procedure and offer it. I am horrified at the misinformation some of them give to those I work with proving that they don’t really know about it. Additionally I wish vets supporting rescues would offer this. There are countries where it is now illegal to neuter unless there is a health reason and they are “not” overrun with unwanted pregnancies in their dog population. That’s about the guardian’s responsibility! Educate yourselves and do your dogs a favour. Do not be bullied into the conventional route just be side you are told it’s healthier - this is just not the case!
Naomi Farrow Paws 4 Training

Get • I want to be clear: I am NOT discounting the serious issues we have with dog overpopulation and dog homelessness. I am very grateful to all the dedicated and hardworking people in shelters and rescues.

What I hope for is that we will change the practice of how we prevent unwanted pregnancies in dogs (including those in rescues) so we can prevent the unnecessary disease, suffering and heartbreak caused by the absence of s*x hormones.

O***y Sparing Spay (OSS) and vasectomy are the procedures that can be done in place of the conventional spay and neuter and based on research, they are safer and prevent a whole array of issues.

Want to learn more? Sign up to watch the FREE video series with Dr. Karen Becker and I here: https://hormonehealthfordogs.org/

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