My Happy Dog & Me

31/07/2025

💛 Today marks the anniversary of saying goodbye to my beautiful Rew Bear.
He was my world, my shadow, my heartbeat, my joy.

I like to think he’s still with us, watching on, tail wagging from somewhere soft and golden.

I hope he sees how we’re still making memories, still laughing, still walking his favourite paths.
And I hope he knows how deeply he’s loved.

Always in our hearts. Always part of our story. 💛

22/07/2025

Going away with your dog?

Here's why calmness, connection and support matters more than perfection when holidaying together.

Going away with your dog? Here's why calmness, connection and support matter more than perfection when holidaying together.

21/07/2025

Sometimes when I’m out on a walk, I see someone working through a struggle with their dog. Maybe the dog’s pulling, not listening, ignoring treats and you can see the human getting more flustered too.

If we end up chatting, I’ll sometimes gently mention I work with dogs and their families. Only if they’re open to it and if they are, I’ll often say something like:

“If your dog won’t take food, that’s not them being naughty. It’s your dog saying: ‘I’m not okay right now.’”

Because dogs can’t learn when they’re overwhelmed, overexcited, or just not in a calm headspace.

It’s not a failure, it’s important feedback
and once you start noticing it, it changes everything.

❤️ If you’ve seen this in your dog and want to understand it better, pop a “why” below and I’ll do my best to explain.

Charlotte xx

19/06/2025

☀️ Hot Day? Here’s how we stay Calm & Cool 🐾

When it’s too warm for wild adventures, we shift the pace,
because calm isn’t just for training… it’s a lifestyle.

🧊 Turn mealtimes into experiences - scatter, lick, freeze.
🌳 Sleep in shade or indoors with the fan on.
🐾 Early walks only - slow, sniffy, shady.
🍦 Frozen food dispensers = summer gold.
🧠 Swap sprints for brain games.
🌞 Shade-bathing is an activity. Repeat as needed.
💤 Rest is productive. Especially on hot days.

It’s not about doing nothing, it’s about doing what feels good.

27/05/2025

Choosing calm, even just once, is a step towards a new way of being, for both you and your dog.
It matters more than you think.

It doesn't have to be perfect
It doesn't have to be every time.
It just has to be one time, one choice to take a breath, to pause, to walk away instead of pushing through.

Because every single time you choose calm over chaos, even once, you change your dog's world and that shift is worth celebrating.

Your dog doesn't need to you to get it right all the time, they just need you to keep showing up, with kindness, awareness and care.

Let this be your gentle reminder: the small moments matter.

08/05/2025

If ever there is a reason to work hard.... when you achieve what you're working towards the rewards are amazing....

13/02/2025

🌟How to Grow Calmness✨️

At the centre of everything is Calmness.

Develop the skill, and it will be the greatest gift you can give your dog.

Calmness can help your dog physically and physiologically too.

Want to learn practical ways to build calmness with your dog? 🐶
Join my upcoming webinar, where I’ll share simple tips you can start using straight away!

📅 Feb 27th 2025
💻 https://my-happy-dog-and-me.newzenler.com/webinar/chaos-to-calm-intro/register

"Calmness isn’t just a mindset—it’s a skill. Grow it, and you'll transform your dog’s confidence, resilience, and overall wellbeing."

12/02/2025

Chaos to Calm: The Three Pillars of a Thriving Dog-Human Partnership

Every skill we help our dogs learn, whether it's recall, loose lead walking or settling in a cafe, it starts with these three core pillars:

🌟 THE ART of being CALM - Helping our dogs with emotional regulation.

🌟 CREATING CALM CONNECTIONS - Stregthening trust and understanding of each other

🌟 CREATING ZEN - Learning how to settle mind and body to help with relaxation in real life.

If you're navigating chaos with your dog right now, know that calmness is always within reach. It's not about control as you know, it's about giving our dogs the skills to feel safe, confident and happy.

🐾 Which of these pillars do you feel your dog needs the most support with right now? Drop a comment below, I'd love to hear your experience.

04/02/2025

Is Off Lead Joy with your high energy dog feeling out of Reach?

You love the idea of your dog running free, but do any of these sound familiar?

🐾 You feel nervous about letting your high energy or highly sensitive dog off because you're scared of losing them.
🐾 You worry they'll run up to other dogs causing stress to others or even conflict?
🐾 You feel embarrassed when they ignore your calls to come back to you?
🐾 You're fed up with the judgement of others.
🐾 You find yourself frustrated on those moments and unsure what to do next?

If any of this resonates, it's not just about recall, it's about building a rich tapestry of skills that allow your dog to be off lead safely and successfully.

Especially if you have a high energy or independant breed there's so much to consider. It takes time, consistency and the right training approach bu the goo news!! it's absolutely possible.

I don't just teach recall as a one off command, we develop all the reliable skills through kind, effective training that makes you feel confident and your dog feel happy to enjoying the freedom.

If off-lead feels like a challenge let's start at the FUN'damentals and build the skills together.

Drop a 🐾 if this something you're working on or struggling with! let's chat about where to begin.

https://www.myhappydog.co.uk/best-way-to-recall-your-dog

04/02/2025

A truly great walk isn't just about distance or exercise, it's about connection and enjoyment and safety for both you and your dog.