It seems that the universe is challenging me. The last few months have been difficult and trying to find joy has been increasingly hard.My constant – other than my amazing husband and our two sons, is LJ our beloved Springer Spaniel. LJ is my joy. When I wake up, I see her warm loving brown…
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Do you smile at your dog? I smile every time I see LJ. LJ brings so much joy, love, laughter and light into my life its crazy. I bet you all feel the same way. BUT when you smile at your dog do you show your teeth? I don’t and I won’t to any dog…
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Yes, dare I say it’s tick time already. Those nasty little blighters are out! How do I know? – My Springer Spaniel… LJ! Yesterday I found a huge tick on LJ’s neck. It took both myself and hubby to remove it. My hubby holds her still while I remove the tick. LJ wiggles a bit!!…
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Maintaining inner peace amidst chaos can feel like a whirlwind task in today’s fast-paced world. Yet, amongst the hustle and bustle, safeguarding our inner tranquillity is essential for our mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. As some of you may know, my campervan is my little piece of calm, aptly named SID (Serenity in Disguise). Over…
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The following blog has been written by me, Ian Hensely, and refers to how I have adjusted to living with terminal cancer. It is intended to help those who have cancer or indeed those who wish to see how an ordinary man in the street copes with such an illness. When it all began In…
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Passionate post alert!!! I feel very strongly about this and my husband thinks I’m being a tad preachy but all I ask of you is to bear with me! In light of all the recent dog attacks and breeds being banned, it’s quite opportune. When you are out and about with your dog, have you…
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“You are bonkers” is a phrase that I often hear. I smile as I write this as last night I delivered a talk to a local Women’s Group about my PCT hike. After the talk and grabbed a cuppa and a piece of cake a lady approached me and said “I just have to ask,…
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Doesn’t time fly? or, in this week’s article, doesn’t your dog fly? Yes – its performance time. The last of the 5 subtle indicators of pain. Fact – Sighthounds (Greyhounds and whippets e.g.) can fly! When they are at full speed their gait (locomotion) is called a double suspension, four-time asymmetrical gait. This is the…
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As we journey through life, we may find ourselves on a path that is not conventional and diverges from the norm. Life may lead us into unknown territory and choices that are a bit out of the ordinary. In this adventure of existence, we encounter a profound truth: the older we get, the more we…
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Welcome to another pooch corner blog. Over the last few weeks, we have covered gait, posture, and ADLs, but I think “behaviour” is probably the most common area where guardians are aware of when behaviours change but rarely understand the potential causes behind it. So without further ado, let’s look at behavioural changes, that may…
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