From Shelter to Sofa: Helping a Rescue Dog Settle In
Adopting a rescue dog is one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever done – but I’m not going to lie, it’s not always easy. Those first few weeks? Equal parts heartwarming, chaotic, emotional and, […]
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Training Humans 101: What Dogs Really Teach Us
People think fostering is about teaching dogs. Sit, stay, heel. Toilet training, recall, not eating the post. But honestly? After fourteen fosters (and counting), I can tell you this: it’s not about training dogs at […]
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From Bounce to Bed: How to Spot When Your Dog Is Overtired
From the second I agreed to foster Marley, I knew I had bitten off more than I could chew. You see, I’m not puppy people. I am Beagle people, but not puppy people. And I […]
Read moreSeparation Anxiety in Dogs: How to Help Your Pup Feel Calm When You Leave
I am antisocial. Let’s just get that out there. I love nothing more than chilling at home with a dog I recently dog-napped from Dogs Trust and not having to set foot outside the front […]
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The Bloody Nightmare of Walking a Social Dog When You’re Not
Adopting or fostering a dog changes your life in so many ways. You adjust your routine, you sacrifice your sofa space, you resign yourself to never eating a meal in peace again. What I wasn’t […]
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What It’s Like to Be the Spare Human
There’s an unspoken tradition in our house that kicks in the second a new foster dog walks through the door: we place informal bets on who the dog will choose as their person. It’s not […]
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When the House Feels Too Quiet: Grieving Between Fosters
When a foster dog leaves, the house doesn’t just feel empty — it feels wrong. there is a silence between fosters you just cannot comprehend until you’re there. The food bowls are gone. The blankets […]
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How Do You Know When It’s Time: Saying Goodbye to a Much-Loved Dog
This is one of the hardest posts I’ve ever written, but also one of the most important. If you’ve ever loved a dog, you’ll know the joy they bring. But eventually, for many of us, […]
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Understanding the 3-3-3 Rule: Helping Your Rescue Dog Feel at Home
Adopting a rescue dog is one of the most rewarding and joyous things you can do. It’s a journey filled with highs and hiccups, as I’ve experienced firsthand through fostering and adopting from Dogs Trust […]
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How to Keep Your Dog Cool in the Heat: Tips, Warnings & What to Do in an Emergency
With the UK sunshine finally making a proper appearance, it’s tempting to take our furry friends out for longer walks and adventures. But summer heat can be sneaky and dangerous for dogs, even here in […]
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