Many people worry that crate training is cruel or restrictive, but when introduced properly, a crate becomes something very different: a safe, familiar space where a dog can genuinely relax. Kaytee’s Recovery Following on from my post about Kaytee’s post‑injury recovery, I want to highlight something that often gets overlooked until you really need it: how much easier it is to rest a dog that has been crate‑trained. The benefits of Crate-Training Beyond Puppyhood All our dogs

Grooming Four Border Collies and a Terrier How it all began Before I began my formal training as a dog groomer, I always took care of grooming my own dogs at home. This involved regular bathing and brushing to keep their coats clean and healthy. Over the years, I have shared my home with a variety of breeds, including Yorkshire Terriers, Jack Russell Terriers, a German Shepherd, and a Doberman Pinscher. This mix gave me experience with both small and large dogs, as well as th

Planning for the Week Ahead with Five Dogs and a Grooming Business Sunday in our house is less a day of rest, and more a chance to tackle the chores that pile up during the hectic workweek. It’s become a weekly ritual of tidying, planning, and occasionally wondering if there’s a less tiring way to manage another week of rain, mud, and dog hair. This season is especially challenging when it comes to keeping mud at bay, and the dogs dry for more than a few hours at a time. Part

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