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Lessons from Lupin


When silence is mistaken for coping
One of the most persistent pieces of advice given to dog owners is to ignore crying, barking, or distress and only return once the dog has stopped or taken a breath. This is often framed as teaching independence, preventing attention-seeking behaviour, or avoiding reinforcing noise. While usually well-intentioned, this advice misunderstands emotional development, stress physiology, and how dogs actually learn to cope. Vocalisation is communication. Crying, barking, or whinin
Jan 14


Why Demonising Dog Food Brands Misses the Point
Dog food debates are increasingly driven by ingredient lists and marketing noise rather than evidence. This article explains why demonising certain brands misses the point, why ingredient lists are not a reliable measure of quality, and how to make nutrition decisions based on science and the individual dog.
Dec 19, 2025


Collars vs Harnesses. Why the welfare conversation misses the real issue
Collars and harnesses can both create welfare risk when a dog pulls. Here is what anatomy and biomechanics tell us, and why training matters more than equipment.
Dec 11, 2025


The Power of Collaboration: When Everyone Works Together, Dogs Win
When vets, ACPAT physiotherapists, and behaviourists collaborate — with the owner and dog at the centre — everything changes. Shared expertise turns information into understanding and insight into action. This kind of teamwork isn’t always possible, but when it happens, it’s transformative. Discover how this approach connects to my upcoming webinar The Way They Move, and why seeing our dogs through multiple lenses is the most powerful way to support them.
Oct 20, 2025


Rewriting Fear: The Science of Memory, Medication, and Compassionate Care
I am often called in after the event—after the scare at the vet, the unexpected bite, the traumatic encounter on a walk. By the time I...
Jan 1, 2025


For the Ones Who Are “Something Special”
professional lessons learned through love, loss, and Lupin's unwavering loyalty
Jan 1, 2025


Teenage Growing Pains . . . Busy Brain, Body Pain?
The brilliant Sarah Fisher shared a phrase at the Dog Detective weekend workshop that really struck a chord with me: " Busy Brain, Body...
Jul 14, 2022
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