Spring has come

For people who work with animals, springtime as a symbol for everything nice: no more muddy paddocks, no more wet dog paws (or entire bodies!), no more constant rain and snow… Now we can just go out in the field and walk up to our horse without losing a rain boot. But should we? In the warm, dry seasons we …

Enough Stress For Everyone!

I took part in a Seminar from a well-known dog trainer here in Germany. It was two days working with “problem dogs” and, as always, problem humans… Amongst the bunch there were dogs with deep, loud growls – some wanted to chase rabbits more than breathe air – and some were afraid of anything that existed. It was such a …

Enough Stress For Everyone!

I took part in a Seminar from a well-known dog trainer here in Germany. It was two days working with “problem dogs” and, as always, problem humans… Amongst the bunch there were dogs with deep, loud growls – some wanted to chase rabbits more than breathe air – and some were afraid of anything that existed. It was such a …

Enough Stress For Everyone!

I took part in a Seminar from a well-known dog trainer here in Germany. It was two days working with “problem dogs” and, as always, problem humans… Amongst the bunch there were dogs with deep, loud growls – some wanted to chase rabbits more than breathe air – and some were afraid of anything that existed. It was such a …

The Left-Sided Myth

You must get on your horse from the left and only walk a dog on your left side, or else… Something horrible will happen! Right? Okay, rules like that have their place. Soldiers with swords would mount from the left side to keep their sword, hanging from their belt, away from the horse. (Yeah, horses that can do things like THIS.) …

The Left-Sided Myth

You must get on your horse from the left and only walk a dog on your left side, or else… Something horrible will happen! Right? Okay, rules like that have their place. Soldiers with swords would mount from the left side to keep their sword, hanging from their belt, away from the horse. (Yeah, horses that can do things like THIS.) …

The Left-Sided Myth

You must get on your horse from the left and only walk a dog on your left side, or else… Something horrible will happen! Right? Okay, rules like that have their place. Soldiers with swords would mount from the left side to keep their sword, hanging from their belt, away from the horse. (Yeah, horses that can do things like THIS.) …

The Power of a Half Halt

Half halts are a source of power and communication. Many of you might know the concept from riding horses; riding at any gate, you can ask your horse to slow down for a few steps as if to stop, only to then continue moving forward with energy. This brings their hind legs under them, collects their body, and brings their …

The Power of a Half Halt

Half halts are a source of power and communication. Many of you might know the concept from riding horses; riding at any gate, you can ask your horse to slow down for a few steps as if to stop, only to then continue moving forward with energy. This brings their hind legs under them, collects their body, and brings their …

The Power of a Half Halt

Half halts are a source of power and communication. Many of you might know the concept from riding horses; riding at any gate, you can ask your horse to slow down for a few steps as if to stop, only to then continue moving forward with energy. This brings their hind legs under them, collects their body, and brings their …