I've been sitting, thinking and reflecting about how us professionals are seen as a "dog trainer/behaviourist' and how we are viewed as that one title. In our job, every single session is different, even if we go from one Labrador to another in the same day, whilst we may still be the professional trainer/behaviourist, our skill set, knowledge and training programme will all operate differently throughout each individual conversation we have, because your dog is an individual, so for us, it is never a one size fits all approach. So, with this in mind, I am opening myself up here, - how do you see me and describe me as your trainer/behaviourist?

Are you planning on making any as we head into 2026? Do you believe in them? Personally for me, I don't ever set a resolution for the New Year. I think the past 3 years especially, have taught me that you cannot plan to too many things, because life happens, and that is absolutely OK. I like to set myself some goals, and whilst it is nice to have an end date on them, they are flexible goals. So in 2026, for me, I want to; Become a better dog trainer and behaviour modification expert Play some golf - this is very much subject to my spinal disease Grow my SKOOL community Develop new courses and content Attend the Inside Out Synopsis in June (Tickets and hotel booked - this WILL happen) Now, with me, as always, there's a twist! What do you want to achieve with your dog next year, but you understand there is no time frame, because your dog needs you to go at their pace and advocate for them at all times! What are your 2026 plans?

Loose lead walking can be a tough cookie to crack. It is about training, patience, repetition. But here's the thing, whilst we want our dog to walk beautifully by our side, we also need to incorporate what our dogs WANT and NEED into their training. Have a think, take a step back! Observe your dog.

So, we all know your dogs got loads for Christmas, thats just standard right? Show us what your pooches got, whether a new toy, a luxury dinner or something nice to wear out and about...... My 2 had a little Christmas Dinner Licki mat

We've been busy creating our new E-book all about crate training..... I am very excited to be writing more of these books and we will be launching them very soon!