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I don't want my dog on pain medication, what else can I do?
As you can imagine, I hear this a lot. I know how you feel. Four years ago I had to make the "awful decision" to put my beautiful girl on...

Karen Young
Nov 8, 2021
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Wolves become dogs - how did that happen?
Little about the domestication of our dogs is known, leaving lots of space for stories. Here I give my theory on this amazing partnership

Karen Young
Aug 26, 2021
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Dog Training - with a difference
Why do we train our dogs? My dog training aims to give you and your dog new, and useful, skills. Whilst improving strength and movement.

Karen Young
May 9, 2021
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Adolescence Dog – 5 ways to boost your relationship during this “special” time
Has your adolescent dogs behaviour changed? This article will give you the knowledge to navigate through this stage in their life.

Karen Young
Mar 13, 2021
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What type of dog should you have?
How do you choose the right puppy or dog for you? This article written by Penny Dent gives some useful starting points
Penny Dent
Feb 25, 2021
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Strengthening the core - 5 things you need to know about exercising your dog.
Your dogs body has adapted to be as efficient as possible at moving about. So what do you need to know about your dog and exercise?

Karen Young
Feb 22, 2021
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Is every day feeling like Groundhog Day?
Is your dog's life more Groundhog Day than Ferris Bueller's Day Off? This blog gives you some ideas that will enrich your dog's life.

Karen Young
Feb 2, 2021
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Sustainable Development to Canine Massage - how did that happen?
I am often asked how I got into Canine Massage, especially when people hear that I used to influence large scale construction projects. I...

Karen Young
Nov 30, 2020
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Keeping your puppy healthy for life
A puppy is often full of energy. It is therefore tempting to play with, and exercise them lots to tire them out. Find out more...

Karen Young
Nov 25, 2020
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Myofascial pain - a most common, little known condition
Does your dogs back twitch? Are they slowing down? Do they look stiff when they first move. It may not be arthritis. Find out more here

Karen Young
Nov 23, 2020
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Syringomyelia - helping your dog live with this condition
Syringomyelia commonly affects small breed dogs - find out more about the condition and how to manage it with general advice for owners

Karen Young
Nov 23, 2020
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Have you noticed your dog slowing down lately?
Slowing down might not be just a natural consequence of aging. Your dog may be in pain. So how do you know if your dog is in pain?

Karen Young
Nov 22, 2020
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Ball throwers - Just say no!
I really don't like ball throwers. This blog gives you some reasons why they can be so damaging and provides safer, rewarding alternatives.

Karen Young
Nov 22, 2020
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Can my dog be grieving and what can I do to help?
How can you tell if your dog is grieving, what is happening on the inside and how you can help them.

Karen Young
Nov 22, 2020
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Canine Massage - one clients perspective
Tricia Kennedy owns and shows Finnish Lapphunds. Here Tricia writes about her experience and observations of my treatments.

Karen Young
Nov 19, 2020
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Trigger Points - Your dog almost certainly has them!
Active trigger points can mimic and are associated with other conditions such as arthritis and myofascial pain. Find out more...

Karen Young
Nov 13, 2020
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