Not only is February the month of Love but this year we have an extra day to spend with our dog too because it's Leap Year! Do you have a dog who leaps on and off furniture as though they are trialling the next level of dog flight to reach the history books alongside...
The Effect of Cold Weather on Your Body and Your Dogs Body
Have you ever wondered what effects these "cold snaps" have on your dog's body? Or even your own? I always used to think December was the heart of "Winter" as a kid but i seem to have chosen to forget about January and February even though i grew up with snow drifts...
Relocating To New Brighton… My experience and how it impacts me and you.
So why New Brighton? Short story: The Community! I had never felt part of a group so quickly… Longer Story: Over the Summer of 2023, i was invited to join a friend at a few Beach Boxing sessions on the seafront on some gorgeous Friday mornings at silly o'clock. Ran by...
How Do I Know If My Dog Has Chronic Pain?
"But Dogs Can't Tell You They Are In Pain, Can They?" This is a comment I often get from Owners and my answer is always the same… yes they can and they often do. We just need to know what language they are speaking in and not expect them to use English. Whereas 'Acute...
Laboratories to Labradors: Why it’s never too late
Just like a Labrador, I talk to people whenever I get the chance because I see it as an opportunity to listen and learn, and although I need my alone time, I also thrive from those little interactions both online and in-person. This is one thing I have learnt...
Hydrotherapy and Canine Massage, What’s the difference?
Besides the obvious that one therapy uses bespoke massage techniques and the other is basically exercising in water, the results that are seen in your dog can have many similarities. Plus both therapies are now trusted by Vets because we all work together for the...
Mixing Science with The Royal Navy?
"I could never understand why you wanted to do Logistics in the Royal Navy Reserves when you were a scientist with a degree..." This was said to me by our Logistics Warrant Officer who i'd had the pleasure of personally working with and learning from on a past...
Why Did I Choose Clinical Canine Massage?
In truth, it found me. Picture the scene… I’d been struggling to find motivation for years in a laboratory setting whilst testing antiseptic handwashes; feeling at ease whilst I was diluting the products to test them on big machines but because we had to adhere to...
Do I Need To Wash My Dog Before A Clinical Canine Massage?
Do I need to wash my dog before a clinical canine massage? I personally don’t mind… I didn’t get in this profession to stay clean, I got into it to help reduce pain on dogs. So it’s up to you if you do or don’t… Obviously you wouldn’t leave your dog in a wet muddy...
Why I chose the name…
Why I chose the name… Imagine the scene… You’re nearing exam time and you have so much revision to get all this subject matter into your head and yet you still have to find a name for your business for that day when you pass with flying colours (yes, I was optimistic...
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