I've just added a brand-new guide to the Classroom — THE GOLDEN YEARS: Understanding Your Dog as They Grow Older. Five of my six dogs are now in their senior years, and one thing they've taught me is that there really isn't one way that dogs grow older. Some changes are obvious, while others — particularly changes in behaviour — can take us completely by surprise. This guide looks at some of the changes you might notice as your dog gets older, including behaviour and cognitive changes, along with practical ways to adapt everyday life and help them stay comfortable and keep enjoying the things they love. 🐶 THE GOLDEN YEARS is available in the free Guides Library for the next week, so head over to the Classroom → Guides Library and you'll find it waiting for you. After that, it'll be moving into the Premium Guides Library. If you've got a senior dog, I'd love to know their name and age in the comments. Mine apparently all got old when I wasn't looking! 🥹

I thought I’d share a little taste of the Food & Nutrition course with you. 🐾 In this short preview, we look at some of the marketing around dog food, what the labels on the bag can actually tell us, and why what we feed our dogs can be worth considering as part of the bigger behaviour picture. This is just one part of the mini course — we go much further into ingredients, processing, fresh food, simple things you can add to your dog's bowl and plenty more. If this gets you thinking about what you're feeding your dog, you can find the full Food & Nutrition mini course in the Classroom for $15. And if you've got questions about your own dog's food, bring them over to the Mini Courses | Discussion section too. 🤎

Have you ever wondered whether your dog's food could be affecting their behaviour? When we think about behaviour challenges, most of us naturally focus on training. But what our dogs eat is another piece of the bigger picture, and it can be worth looking at alongside everything else going on for them. If you've worked through the Food & Nutrition course, this is the place to keep the conversation going. I'd love to hear what stood out for you, what you're currently feeding, or anything the course has made you think about differently. 🐾 What are you currently feeding your dog? 🐾 Was there anything in the course that surprised you? 🐾 Is there anything around food or nutrition that you're still unsure about? And if you haven't done the course yet, you're still very welcome to join the conversation! There's no one perfect way to feed every dog, and this definitely isn't a place for judging what's in anyone else's dog bowl. Share as much or as little as you like, ask questions, and let's chat about what you're seeing with your own dog. 🐾💚

Hi 👋 I'm Deb — welcome to Busy Pawz! This space is here to help you better understand your dog's behaviour, build your confidence and make everyday life together a little easier. If you're new, here's where to start: 📚 1. Explore the Classroom This is where you'll find all your resources and courses.There's plenty you can access for free, including the Guides Library, Foundation Games Library and Your Dog Is Not Broken mini-course. If you've purchased one of my online courses, you'll find that in the Classroom too. Had a private consult with me? You'll also have access to the Beneath the Bark course, along with the full Games and Guides Libraries, so you can keep building on what we worked through together. 🐶 2. Join the Monthly Community Chat On the last Wednesday of every month, we get together live to talk dogs. Bring your questions about behaviour, training, something that's not quite working, or anything you'd simply like to talk through. Check the Calendar for the next call. 💬 3. Use the Community Got a question? Pop it in the Community. You're also welcome to join a conversation, share what's happening with your dog or simply have a read. There's no pressure to post or keep up with anything — use the space in whatever way is useful for you. 📩 4. Get my Friday emails Every Friday I send out one practical dog tip, along with our weekly Breed Spotlight and useful Busy Pawz resources and updates. If you're not already receiving them, you can subscribe here. 👋 And if you'd like to introduce yourself... Tell us a little about you and your dog in the comments below. Share as much or as little as you like 👇 • Your dog’s name, age, and breed • What you’re currently struggling with • What everyday life looks like right now • What you’d love it to feel like instead • Or even just something you love about them No judgement here — we’re all just doing the best we can with the dogs we love 🤍