Alright, pack… it’s time to check in! 🐶🎉 Drop a comment below and tell us: 🐕 Your dog’s name: 📍 Where you’re checking in from: 🐾 One word that describes your pup this week: 📸 BONUS: Share a photo of your four-legged superstar! Let’s see who’s in the house, who’s barking the loudest, and which pups are ready to take over the week! 🦴🐾 Sound off, Skool Pack! 🐶🔥👇

Don’t feel like you need to spend hours training your dog every single day 🐶 Sometimes, the simple things make the biggest difference: 🐾 Movement and exploration 🎓 A few minutes of focused training 😌 Time to relax and switch off Small, consistent habits really do add up. You don’t need to do everything perfectly — just focus on giving your dog what they need each day ❤️ What’s one thing you and your dog do every day? Let me know below! 👇🐾

Forest Bathing with Your Dog The idea is simple: slow the walk right down and experience the forest through your senses — together. Instead of trying to cover distance, spend 20–30 minutes exploring slowly. The challenge: - 🌿 Find a woodland, forest or tree-filled walking route - 🐕 Leave the pressure to “get somewhere” behind - 👃 Notice what your dog is sniffing and investigating - 👂 Pause and listen to the birds, leaves and sounds around you - 👀 Stop and take in the trees, light and surroundings - 🖐️ If appropriate, touch the bark, leaves or moss and notice the textures - 😮‍💨 Take a few slow breaths and simply be present with your dog The fun part: At some point during the walk, stop for 2 minutes and do absolutely nothing. Let your dog sniff, sit or wander around you while you both just take in the environment.

Did you miss this week’s live?! Catch up here! 🌿🐾 Is your dog constantly scratching, licking their paws or shaking their head? Seasonal allergies could be playing a part. In my live, we’re talking all about seasonal allergies in dogs — what they can look like, common triggers, why some dogs struggle more than others, and practical ways you can support your dog through allergy season. We’ll cover 🌱 🐶 Common signs to look out for 🌾 Environmental triggers 🐾 Paw licking, itching & ear problems 🥣 The role of nutrition and overall health 💚 Simple things you can do at home 👩‍⚕️ And when it’s time to speak to your vet If your dog seems to suffer every allergy season, this live is for you! Drop a 🐾 in the comments if your dog is an allergy sufferer — and tell me what symptoms you’re seeing. 👇

Dogs Are Social Animals — But What Does “Pack” Really Mean? 🐕 We often hear that “dogs are pack animals” — but what does that actually mean for the dogs living alongside us? Dogs are highly social animals. They naturally form relationships, communicate through body language, and often feel safer and more confident when they have predictable social connections. But being social doesn’t mean your dog needs to be treated as though they’re living in a strict wolf-pack hierarchy. Your dog’s needs are much more practical: 🐾 Connection and companionship 🐾 Clear, consistent communication 🐾 Feeling safe in their environment 🐾 Opportunities to socialise appropriately 🐾 Time with their trusted humans 🐾 Choice, rest and space when they need it And remember: socialisation doesn’t mean your dog has to love every dog they meet. A well-socialised dog can be perfectly comfortable choosing not to interact. So rather than asking, “How do I show my dog who’s boss?”, a better question might be: “How can I build trust so my dog feels safe with me?” That relationship is where the magic happens. ❤️🐾 What does your dog enjoy most — being around other dogs, being with their humans, or a bit of both?