
15/07/2025
This weekend has been an absolute gift for both the brain and the soul.
I had the privilege of attending the behaviour conference, hosted by Animal Behaviour Kent.
A weekend full of thought-provoking discussions, challenging ideas, and the kind of debate that sparks genuine growth. It reminded me why I love this field: we’re never done learning. The more we explore, the more we realise how much there still is to understand.
And I wasn’t the only one soaking it all in…
Teak was invited to attend the second day of the conference and he rose to the occasion with his usual grace.
Whether stretching out for a nap mid-talk, quietly exploring the space, making people smile or in what may have been the highlight of his day... snooging Kathy Murphy, he does like a highly educated lady!
He brought his unique mix of sensitivity, connection, and calm.
Then today, I had the absolute honour of learning from one of my all-time favourite people, the incredible Suzanne Clothier
Her work has shaped not only what I do at Dog Smart, but who I am as a person.
Suzanne helps us truly see the dog and once you see through that lens, there’s no going back. If you haven’t read Bones Would Rain from the Sky, you should, it’s not just a book, it’s a shift in how we relate to other animals.
And as if that wasn’t enough meaning for one day, the workshop was held at the venue where I got married 10 years ago! Life comes full circle in the most unexpected ways.
Huge thanks to for putting on such a brilliant event. I’ve come away inspired, grounded, and deeply grateful.
We never stop learning. And if we do it right, we never stop getting better for the dogs and people we serve.