17/06/2026
At the festival I had a moment where I realised just how much progress can happen when we start helping them navigate the world, with no expectation of them to be perfect
My own dogs came along for the day, and they each reminded me why I love this work -
Marms, who came to me unsure and overwhelmed by so much of the world was able to walk into a busy environment and engage in enrichment around people and dogs
Eden, who when she first came to me was completely shut down and I genuinely didnāt know if off lead freedom would ever be possible for her! She was off lead at a busy event, exploring, making choices, and even interacting with other people and dogs. Was she 100% comfortable with every interaction? No.. But she felt safe enough to stay, to communicate and to enjoy parts of the experience. Nothing makes me happier than seeing how safe she feels now
Ritz, who can have big feelings around dogs showed me that progress doesnāt mean he never struggles. It means he has the skills to manage tricky situations and we've built the resilience that means he can experience stress and recover so he can still be part of life
He still needed guidance⦠and thatās okay!
And my friend Sharon and her dog River came along too. River can be a nervous dog bud Sharon has worked so hard on their confidence (both ends of the lead!). A year ago, this kind of environment would have felt impossible, but they both showed up!
And that is what this is all about - not creating perfect dogs, but creating confident teams
Helping dogs and their people build skills, grow in confidence,l and enjoy life together
Thatās the heart behind Dog Clubā¤ļø