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

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

Tips For Socialising Dogs successfully in a Multi-Dog Home   It’s easy to assume that dogs living in a multi‑dog household become naturally well‑socialised simply because they share their home with other dogs. After all, they interact with them every day. But in reality, that isn’t quite the case. Dogs from multi‑dog homes still need opportunities to socialise with dogs outside their own family group. This helps them grow into confident, adaptable individuals in their own rig

SOLITARY MORNING  This morning began a little differently from the usual routine. I woke up to an unexpected silence, feeling momentarily confused and disorientated as I reached for my glasses and checked the time—06.57 am. Just then, as if on cue, Fleck’s unmistakeable demand bark shattered the quiet. Only then did I remember that John was away house-sitting, leaving me in charge of the morning routine. I let out a groan, rubbed my temples, and shuffled out of bed, pulling o