Paws for Thought - Canine & Equine Coach

03/05/2026

Please watch if you let your dog greet others!!

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03/05/2026

Is your dog......

🐾Stressed the moment you’re out of sight?
🐾Following you from room to room?
🐾Unable to settle unless they’re touching you?
🐾Being destructive?
🐾Vocalisating and constantly “talking” to you for attention?

It can look like separation anxiety…....

But what if it’s something deeper?

Your animal isn’t just showing you a fear of being left.
They’re showing you something far closer to home.

Click on the comments to find out more.

01/05/2026

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Hi everyone,

I'm introducing… The Sensitive Dog Digital Magazine

For the dogs who feel the world a little more — and the guardians (and professionals) who love them.

Something special is taking shape behind the scenes, and I’m finally ready to share it.

For years I’ve wanted to create a calm, intelligent, genuinely supportive space for guardians of sensitive, senior, complex and “big‑feeling” dogs. A place where behaviour, nutrition, gut health, botanicals, first aid, and emotional wellbeing are all treated as one connected picture — because that’s how our dogs experience the world. And, I love writing!

So I’m building The Sensitive Dog, a monthly digital magazine designed to support the whole dog, gently and practically.

And even though it’s still in its early days, I can already promise you this:

It’s going to be AMAZING.
Beautifully designed.
Evidence‑informed.
Guardian and Professional friendly.
And full of the kind of support I wish every sensitive dog guardian had from day one.

What your £5 monthly subscription will include:

🌱 Whole‑Dog Articles
Clear, calm guidance on behaviour, emotions, gut health, skin, nervous system, and the connections between them.

🌿 Botanical & Self‑Selection Guides
Gentle, practical introductions to plants dogs naturally choose — like cleavers, chamomile, plantain — and how to offer them safely.

🌸 Seasonal Wellness Support
What to expect each season, how to reduce load, and how to help your dog feel more settled year‑round.

🩹 First Aid Essentials
Confidence‑building guidance for the things sensitive dogs struggle with most — written calmly, clearly, and without overwhelm.

🍽️ Nutrition for Sensitive Dogs
Simple, supportive feeding ideas that help you understand what your dog needs — without confusion or pressure.

🧠 Gut–Brain–Behaviour Insights
Because behaviour is never “just behaviour”.
You’ll learn how the body and emotions shape the dog you see each day.

🐕 Monty & Shilo’s Corner
Gentle, honest stories about the two dogs who inspired this entire project — and the lessons they continue to teach me.

💛 A Calm, Supportive Community
A space where sensitive dogs are understood, celebrated, and supported — not judged.

🐾 Why £5?
Because I want this to be accessible.
Because sensitive dogs deserve better support. Because you deserve a resource that feels like a deep breath, not another overwhelm.

And... because this magazine will be packed with value — thoughtful writing, practical guidance, and real‑world experience — created with care every single month.

If you’d like to be one of the first to join when subscriptions open, just drop a 💚 below and I’ll keep you updated.

Your sensitive dog is not “too much”.
They’re just more — and this magazine is for them 🫶🐾🫶

01/05/2026

29/04/2026

Words Matter - Especially to Our Dogs

https://pawsforthoughtcaninecoach.newzenler.com/blog/words-matter-especially-to-our-dogs

28/04/2026

Demand for boarding is through the roof right now! 🚨🐾

If you're looking for dog boarding this summer, PLEASE check the provider has a valid council licence.

✅ It's not just a box-ticking exercise – it's the law.

✅ A licence means they’ve been inspected and meet DEFRA standards for safety, cleanliness, and welfare.

✅ It covers things like emergency plans, secure premises, and how many dogs they’re allowed to care for.

Always ask to see a licence – a good boarder will be proud to show you. 🐶💼

Check out out licensed home dog boarders here 👇
https://yappily.co.uk/explore/

28/04/2026

The cheek!

26/04/2026

𝗜 𝗮𝗺 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 - 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗜 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂?

🐾Are you having some challenges with your pet’s behaviour?
🐾Would you like help figuring out how to help your pet?
🐾Do you want to feel closer to them and really listen?

Animal communication can be approached as a 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹 for pet and horse owners who are looking to better understand their animals’ needs, behaviour, and overall wellbeing.

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻, it may be helpful to think of it as an additional perspective rather than a replacement for veterinary or training expertise. Sessions are intended to 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲, professional care.

In practice, working with an animal communicator can sometimes highlight areas of possible 𝗽𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁 such as indicating where a horse or pet may be experiencing pain which can then be explored further with a qualified veterinarian. In this way, it may contribute to 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 and informed decision-making.

It can also offer 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀. Whether these are linked to stress, environmental adjustments, or potential discomfort, having another lens through which to view the situation can 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 adapting care routines, management strategies, or training methods where appropriate.

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿, 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲, 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹, 𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹, 𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀.

Additionally, some guardians find value in using sessions to support animals through transitions, such as moving yards or changes in routine etc.

Periodic check-ins can also provide a general sense of an animal’s condition, offering reassurance and a structured way to reflect on their wellbeing over time.

You don't need to have a specific reason for a communication, you could just let a session go where it needs to and just listen!

𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀, 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

For those who are curious but cautious, animal communication can be explored in an open-minded yet grounded way used alongside established veterinary care and evidence based training to support a well rounded approach to animal welfare.

𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀, 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂.

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