Eryn Martyn-Godfrey

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 whining during...

When behaviour appears to improve overnight, it is tempting to call it success. But fast change does not always mean ethical change. This article explores what happens when behaviour is interrupted rather than understood, and why welfare-led training must prioritise movement, emotional regulation and long-term outcomes over speed and compliance.

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.