First night that Archie was not allowed on the lounge with me. I don’t know who disliked it more as after a day of work I could not wait to get home and snuggle on the lounge with my boy. I encouraged Archie to stay on his bed. A very small win for us but this coming week I am working on structure for Archie and not making him decide on how much freedom he has. I felt awful not giving Archie the freedom he is used to but I used a lot of praise when he was working with me on giving him structure from when I got home from work till he went to bed. After this week I will reintroduce crate training again. Wish me luck 🤞

If you missed today’s session, this one matters. We broke down how to build real calm through structure, not hope. Crate at night. Place bed during the day. Clear routines that lower arousal and build impulse control. We covered: • Why some dogs never truly switch off • How overnight crate sleep resets the nervous system • How daytime place work teaches calm around real life • The difference between tiring a dog out and teaching them to regulate • What to do when protest barking, restlessness, or pushback shows up This wasn’t about quick fixes.It was about building an environment where calm becomes predictable. If your dog paces, barks, struggles to settle, or feels constantly “on,” this replay will give you a simple, structured plan to start immediately. Watch the replay, apply the 7 day plan, and then drop your questions below. Calm is built through repetition. Let’s tighten it up this week. 🐾

In today’s Walk & Talk Q&A we worked through the exact issues many of you are dealing with right now, not theory, not perfect dogs, but real life. We answered client questions around jumping, puppy management, separation anxiety, and the grey areas that sit in between where things feel messy and confusing. We also spent time unpacking genetic fulfilment and why so many behaviour struggles stick around when a dog’s natural needs are misunderstood or only half met. This session is especially valuable if you have ever felt like you are doing “all the right things” but the behaviour is still leaking through in daily life. The answers were practical, honest, and grounded in what actually works long term. Any questions, comments or wins please drop in the comments! also if you cant make the live next week and have questions you want asked drop them in the comments or post in the community tab!

This morning we sent the beautiful Sunny off to her new forever home💌. Her lovely new family have changed her name to Wilma, which suits her beautifully. Off she went with a spring in her step and jumped in car. Its always bittersweet saying goodbye to foster pups but she will be in great hands and has been an absolute pleasure to see grow over the last few weeks. I have welcomed the family to join Skool to ask any questions over the first month of her settling in. Lets support them along this journey.

How many in your pack but how many would you love to have? Lex :-)