My Happy Dog & Me

28/08/2025

✨ Calm isn’t boring… it’s the superpower your dog (and you!) are craving ✨

I know what it’s like to feel that mix of love & frustration on a walk.
Your dog pulls on the lead, or they get distracted and tune you out and you think “Why is this so hard? We’ve practiced, we’ve tried… but it doesn’t stick.”

Here’s the truth: it’s not about more commands.
It’s not about having the fanciest treats.
It’s about calmness.

When your dog’s brain and body can settle into calm…

➡️ they think clearer
➡️ they learn quicker
➡️ they can actually hear you over the chaos of the world

When you feel calmer, that energy ripples straight down the lead. 🌊

I’m running the 3-Day Chaos to Calm Challenge (starting 16th September). It’s your chance to dip your toe in 🌿 no pressure, no overwhelm, just a taste of how powerful calmness can be for both you and your dog.

Imagine:
🌟 A walk where your dog checks in with you instead of scanning the world for distractions
🌟 A coffee shop stop where you can sip without constantly fidgeting at your feet
🌟 A dog who starts to feel safer, braver, and more connected to you

This challenge is where it begins.
Small steps, gentle games and calmness become your dog’s new normal.

Are you ready to see what calm could do for you and your dog? 💛

Check out the link in my bio

28/08/2025

🌿 Because life is better, calmer & more connected when we grow with our dogs
💌 Begin with the 3-Day Challenge ⬇️

20/08/2025

✨ Calm isn’t boring… it’s the superpower your dog (and you!) are craving ✨

I know what it’s like to feel that mix of love & frustration on a walk.
Your dog pulls on the lead, or they get distracted and tune you out and you think “Why is this so hard? We’ve practiced, we’ve tried… but it doesn’t stick.”

Here’s the truth: it’s not about more commands.
It’s not about having the fanciest treats.
It’s about calmness.

When your dog’s brain and body can settle into calm…

➡️ they think clearer
➡️ they learn quicker
➡️ they can actually hear you over the chaos of the world

When you feel calmer, that energy ripples straight down the lead. 🌊

I’m running the 3-Day Chaos to Calm Challenge (starting 16th September). It’s your chance to dip your toe in 🌿 no pressure, no overwhelm, just a taste of how powerful calmness can be for both you and your dog.

Imagine:
🌟 A walk where your dog checks in with you instead of scanning the world for distractions
🌟 A coffee shop stop where you can sip without constantly fidgeting at your feet
🌟 A dog who starts to feel safer, braver, and more connected to you

This challenge is where it begins.
Small steps, gentle games and calmness become your dog’s new normal.

Are you ready to see what calm could do for you and your dog? 💛

Register below 👉

14/08/2025

🌿 Our walks aren’t just about exercise they’re about how we feel in the moment.

This morning on the canal path with Diggory reminded me that developing skills isn’t a race to a finish line. It’s a journey we share, one mindful step at a time.

Whether your dog is highly sensitive or just learning how to navigate the world, starting the day with calm intentions changes everything, for them and for us.

💛 Today, I’m grateful for plodding paws, the rustle of leaves, and the quiet connection that’s always there when we slow down enough to notice.

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.