Life With Multiple Dogs

Real routines, real chaos, and real life lessons from a dog groomer living in a multi-dog home Living with five dogs and grooming dogs for a living, isn’t simply a case of having “more dogs.” It transforms the way you organise your time, your home, your energy, and even your expectations. In my household, this consists of four Border Collies and one terrier , each with their own opinions—about each other, about what we should be doing, and about how each day should unfold. Th

The alarm is set for 7am, but honestly, it’s more of a hopeful gesture than a necessity. Fleck — our early‑rising ex‑farm dog — decides when the day begins. After two years on a working farm, he still believes dawn is a perfectly reasonable breakfast time. We’ve at least convinced him that 5am is not breakfast time, but he still insists on announcing the morning long before my alarm ever gets a chance. It’s usually John who braves the first descent downstairs, either volunta

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to share your life with a lively pack of dogs, let me introduce you to our gang. Each one has a unique personality, a story to tell, and together they make our home a place of constant adventure and affection. Holly: The Ball-Obsessed Sweetheart Our eldest, Holly, is a Jack Russell Terrier cross with a dash of Yorkshire Terrier and Springer Spaniel. She’s got the compact body of a Jack Russell and the boundless energy of a Springer. Her