The Dog's Way UK

20/08/2024

At risk of sounding like a paid promo post (it isn’t), Our affiliate partners over at are having a 25% off sale for international dog day! We get an awful lot of clients up at the farm who struggle with their dogs allergies and dietary health - and these guys are in our opinion one of the best starting points for a long term resolution, which is why we recommend them. They offer microbiome testing, pre/post biotics, and other supplements which we use for our sausage dog fleur, who’s had long term health issues that we wanted to get to the bottom of. They’re one of those companies that frankly speaks for themselves, but if you want to find out more about why we work with them, you can read about it in our Journal Online.

20/08/2024

Underhill Farm from the top of the hill. My best friend came to visit from London a couple of weeks ago, and it was the first time I’ve had to show him around. I think this hike was worth the view!

20/08/2024

I think some people believe that dog training is just cuddling puppies all day, and whilst that’s rarely the case - it was an extra special treat to have a little Luca up for some puppy development work. We don’t do “normal” - pretty much all of the dogs that we work with need a little extra support to help them succeed, and the one on one time does so much for being able to really get to grips with the issues. This cool dude had a bit of a slow start due to very poor care in his first 8 weeks on the planet - but he has an awesome family who are getting him back to healthy with great nutrition, and our support to raise him optimally alongside their other Swiss shepherd! Isn’t he stunning? White wolves all round.

20/08/2024

Fleur and Charlie have been trying out the new dogs beds we’ve ordered for the centre! Any of you who have worked with us in the depths of winter may know that our current waterproof dog beds still get very wet - so I’m really excited about these elevated mesh beds to solve a problem and elevate experience. Absolutely loving them so far!

30/07/2024

A study in sunshine. If my dogs all had superhero powers, the little sun worshipper herself has the ability to always find the warmest place in the room. I melt for this dog! By comparison, Théo who is aptly called ‘the dark knight’ on his KC register tends to stick to the shadows.

30/07/2024

Summer is truly here. Always so grateful to have such beautiful scenery on my doorstep. Charlie clearly agrees. We get the dogs out later in the evening for exercise when it’s cool, and it always means the scent is strongest and their prey drive just that little bit more elevated. It reminds me of how much we don’t know or fail to notice about our dogs experience of the world.

26/07/2024

Client spotlight: I was asked a couple of weeks ago what my favourite kind of case was to work with, and if there was ever a dog that could answer that question, it’s Freya. I will admit, her original brief isn’t pretty. Chronically fearful, ex breeding dog, abuse and neglect case. There’s a lot of ways in which I could describe her issues, but to put it simply, the initial challenge was getting her out of either hiding in her crate or a cupboard, and getting her walking from one room to the other without her wetting herself in fear. You’ll be glad to hear she’s doing awesome now - but here’s the truth. When a dog is this bad, as professionals we have to remember - we WILL fail, if that dog doesn’t have the most patient, most committed and most resilient owners. I Have spent maybe 10-12 hours working with Freya over the last year. Her owners spend more time than that working with her every single day, and they have done it for that same year. I can put my A game face on for the couple of hours I spend with her.I can be my best self, I can go to my calmest and most patient place and I can give the dog in front of me everything they need - for the two hours that I am there. Then I can get back in my car, cry out all of the sadness and anger and frustration I am feeling at how a dog could suffer that much - and then I can drive home.Her owners couldn’t do that - they stayed by her side, practiced the training activities at every single stage, for months to get her to the dog that she is today. She now toilets outside, she goes on walks with other dogs, she wags her tail and she plays with toys. Normal, beautiful dog things that mean SO much when you have a dog that started where she did.And why? Because her owners have sacrificed and dedicated everything to a dog that anyone else would have just put down because she was too much work. That level of strength is something that I cannot succeed without. I am humbled by it, I am so grateful for it.So Kirsty and Craig - here’s to you. For a strength of character that is superhuman - to not give up on a dog when everyone else did.I am so grateful for your trust and so proud of you all.

16/07/2024

No, this isn’t Théo! This is Busby - who visited last week to work on his fear of water. His Labrador instruction manual got lost in the post, so he’s been scared of everything from puddles, paddling pools, to garden hoses and the waves at the beach. I think for a first session he did pretty great! Given that I forgot my Wellies and ended up wading around in my socks and shoes, it was a pretty good trade off to see this guy reconnecting with his instincts.

14/07/2024

Need ideas for a better way to spend a rainy day? Fleur has got you covered.

13/07/2024

Olive would like to let you all know that July is officially cancelled. This weekend has been February 2.0. Layla is going through her integration with the ambassador dogs, and she’s been helping out with sessions over the last few weeks. It’s essential that our own dogs trust each other, and have a healthy, social pack to interact with in between the work they do with our clients. Layla is particularly sensitive, but Olive has an incredible calming influence!

08/02/2024

To put into prospective how big this study is, each year over 3,000 golden retriever owners report data of behaviour, health and environmental factors to their vets in the hope that this can help identify nutritional, environmental, lifestyle and genetic markers for cancer and other genetic diseases in dogs.

04/06/2023

Couldn't have said it better my self Steve Del Savio.

08/11/2022

09/10/2022

I am so grateful every day to get to do what I do and work with such incredibly beauty around me. Young Shanti looks like a postcard in these hills!

19/09/2022

Charlie has injured his back leg, and he’s off to the vets tomorrow for follow up x-rays. As any of my TCW friends will know, I tend to fall to pieces whenever Charlie isn’t well - it is THE hardest time in my life to practice the CALM CONFIDENT LOVE JOY that I teach all of my clients with their own dogs. But I am doing my best! He’s been resting at home over the weekend and his absence has already been so noticeable. Fingers crossed he will be back to full health very soon, but for now he’ll be taking a break from helping me with sessions whilst young Théo steps in to assist. We will keep you all updated! ❤️

30/07/2022

When the rain comes up the hill at Underhill Farm, it can come in quite heavy - but this was something else!

05/07/2022

Welcome to the Dog's Way! If this is your first point of contact with us, please visit our website at www.thedogsway.co.uk for all of our most up to date advice, session information, contact details and more.

The home of dog psychology in North Yorkshire.Calm Confident Love Joy | The Dog’s Way  Welcome.My name is James, and I am a Dog Behaviourist - which means I rehabilitate dogs with behavioural issues that impact their lives, and yours. I’m part of a worldwide network of trainers that use a “be...

11/05/2022

Nail on the head as always Jamie.

04/05/2022

Introducing Théo! This little prince has been in the planning for quite a while, as my next ambassador to work alongside Charlie in providing support to dogs in need of socialisation and rehabilitation. (And to let Charlie take it a little easier as he turns 7 this year!) Théo was chosen for his Calm, Confident nature and adventurous personality - as a compliment to Charlie’s sensitivity. I’m so excited to watch him grow and share his progress with you all!

19/04/2022

Daffodils are in full force up at the Farm! Spring is such an optimistic time of year and the best time to be out with your dog!

28/03/2022

Graduation cake for TCW2!

28/03/2022

Last day in the Kennel Garden!

28/03/2022

Views of a misty sunrise from one of the many lookout points.

28/03/2022

Morning meditation on our last day at the DPC. There are some views that you just want to hold onto forever.

27/03/2022

This mornings walk was a silent meditation I can’t capture the heat of the sun or the sound of the birds, but these wild lupins are my favourite flowers at the ranch.

27/03/2022

Rio Appreciation Post. The Queen herself.

27/03/2022

Each day of is long and full of growth and learning. We arrive each morning with the beautiful Sunrise in this special place that Cesar has created. Safe, Peace & Love - the perfect environment for dogs, humans, and every other animal we work with.

27/03/2022

Cesar’s statues act as inspiration for so much of the work we do!

27/03/2022

Another beautiful day at the DPC. TCW2 has a huge emphasis on personal growth and development. The instinctual world of dogs is one of complete honesty, and to work with any dog requires a deep level of self understanding and self value.