My Happy Dog & Me

02/06/2026

As I reflected on our journey together, I found myself thinking about one of the biggest lessons he's taught me over the years.

In my latest blog, I share what I've learned about helping dogs enjoy the world around them without becoming completely lost in it, developing those skills sit at the heart of so much of my work.

🐾 Read the full blog below.

These 5 years have allowed me to really show up and to help Diggory feel connected on walks without ignoring the world. Build calm, confidence and freedom.

21/05/2026

This is the moment that makes everything worth it.

A dog who feels free enough to just be a dog. A human who feels free enough to just be present.

This is what we're building toward.

19/05/2026

Is your dog's walk feeling a little unpredictable lately?

Some days feel okay. Other days everything feels, well, hard... they pull more, react more and you come home feeling defeated rather refreshed from your time outside.

If this sounds familiar, you're not imagining it and you're not doing anything wrong.

I've put together a free guide that explains what's really going on underneath those difficult walks and how to start making things feel a little steadier for you both.

Me and Diggory know this feeling well and it's exactly why I created this.

No quick fixes, no strict commands. Just a gentler way of understanding your dog, so walks can start to feel like something you actually look forward to again.

You can download your guide below

https://my-happy-dog-and-me.newzenler.com/f/calm-walk-guide

14/05/2026

Recall Foundations Journey

Starts June 1st

A 12-week guided journey helping dogs build calmer, safer and more connected off-lead foundations for real-life adventures.

Numbers are intentionally small as I want this to feel supportive, personal and genuinely guided, not just another internet recall course.

I want to get to know every dog and human involved in the journey.

Inside we’ll explore:

✨ skills for steadiness
✨ engagement and connection outdoors
✨ practical recall foundations
✨ real-life freedom skills
✨ and calmer adventures together

Are you ready to elevate your adventures?

11/05/2026

10/05/2026

Feeling really grateful for days like this.
There was a time walks wouldn’t have felt this easy.
Trying to stay present in conversation,
while also constantly managing your dog…
can feel like a lot.
But today, Diggory was amazing.
Checking in.
Staying close.
Moving through it all so calmly.
It meant I got to do something really special…
Relax.
Be present.
Enjoy the walk with someone I love.
Honestly, moments like that never feel lost on me.

08/05/2026

People often think recall is about being louder or more exciting…
But this is what I actually look for.
Diggory is really interested in the ducks and ducklings here…
but he’s still calm enough to think.
When mum duck started getting upset,
I recalled him away and took the pressure off.
No panic.
No shouting.
Just communication.

07/05/2026

Big open spaces.
Strong winds.
Sheep nearby…

Sometimes that can feel like a lot for sensitive dogs.

So instead of pushing on,
we pause.

A little reassurance.
A moment to feel safe again.

Today, that looked like putting the lead on
and moving forward together.

Because support isn’t failure…

Sometimes it’s exactly what they need.