Competent Pup

02/10/2025

There will never be another like her. Thank you for your wisdom, passion and teachings. May you rest in peace, Jane Goodall.

04/09/2025

21/08/2025

Since I’ve relocated over the pond 🇺🇸 , I am overwhelmed by the sheer volume of prong and electric collars around.

Virtually every other dog wears them (frequently both at the same time). Even service dogs 😟

🫥You see them not just in every pet shop (even those which describe themselves as holistic), but also in every supermarket.

🫥It’s official- abuse has been normalised.

But let me make it clear ➡️ just because you see it everywhere, doesn’t make it right. Just because the description says they are “humane” ➡️ they are NOT !! How can they be ???? Just stop for a minute and think how they actually work !!

🫥Ignorance is not an excuse to mistreat or harm animals.

💡There is no humane, kind way to use an electric or prong collar. They ARE designed to cause pain and discomfort (also fear and anxiety), and they do. There is no “correct” way of using them, which doesn’t cause pain / discomfort, unless you simply don’t use them. A torture equipment doesn’t work unless it harms. And these are exactly that. They are torture tools for dogs. And for what??? Human convenience.

😕We must do better by dogs. We owe them that much. They deserve better from us.

20/08/2025

01/08/2025

wut nuffin’

20/07/2025

Sale on freeze dried turkey treats so we stocked up!

We are sticking with safe proteins and single ingredient treats to ride out the hot summer months in good health

Keep it simple and prevent extra inflammation and allergens and sensitivities

Turkey is considered a neutral/cool protein by some, which is a good compliment to the season

My pups and pup campers are dealing with A LOT - heat, pollutants, pollens, BUGS GALORE and everything in between

There are many ways to reduce bodily stress which can affect both health and behavior

11/07/2025

What does your pup’s genetic sequence look like?

This Predatory Motor Patterns infographic is in my book and I've received several requests to make this chart available as a download/poster.

NOTES here: https://doggiedrawings.net/blogs/whats-new/new-free-download-predatory-motor-patterns

DOWNLOAD for free here: https://doggiedrawings.net/products/predatory-motor-patterns

Edit to add: What was the [breed] traditionally bred to do? Buy my book :) http://doggiedrawings.net/pages/dogs-of-the-world-book

08/07/2025

Today’s dog walk ground score!
This is what Possum found on our walk today.
I hope she knows how to use it - I do not. A thought journey for the both of us together, really.

03/07/2025

HENLO from the outside 🌻

17/06/2025

Post lunch smoosh fest

12/06/2025

1k words

04/06/2025

Every adoption that we do is special. But sometimes there is one that just sticks out in the hearts of our staff. This is the case for Waylon’s adoption. ❤️

After waiting 95 days for someone to notice just how special he was, Waylon hit the JACKPOT. When Marvy came with her son to “just look around,” we knew instantly they were amazing adopters. Her son asked so many great questions not only about Waylon’s personality, but how to help him safe and healthy with heartworm prevention and microchips. Our staff were truly blown away by this young man.

And if that does not give you an insight into how prepared this young man was to adopt a dog, he even dressed up for the adoption! Just look at that fancy outfit! When asked why he dressed up, he simply replied that it was a “special occasion.” 🥹

Now Waylon is living his BEST life. He not only is spoiled (he has racked up quite the Petco and Amazon haul of new stuff lol) but he never leaves his new best friend’s side. From sharing a bed at night to hanging out with his new duck friends (yes, you read that correctly), Waylon and his new family were meant to be! 🥰

* Check out Waylon and Cai’s new social media on Instagram and TikTok: @ waylonandcai *