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The Day She Chose Us
I went to assess a rescue dog at a lakeside kennel. She bopped me in the face, climbed into my car, and changed the shape of my pack forever. This is the story of Nala, Kai, and the day a… Continue reading
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Dreaming of Montana Ranches, Cowboy Husbands & Very Illegal Dog Heists
A perfectly normal Sunday: browsing multimillion-dollar Montana ranches I absolutely can’t afford, daydreaming about a bearded cowboy called Cole, and planning a fictional bank heist starring my dogs. As you do. Continue reading
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The Great British Dog Bath-Off
What began as a noble attempt to bathe the dogs for our holiday quickly descended into a full-blown fur storm. Nala took on the hose like a caffeinated goat, Louis gave an Oscar-worthy performance of tragic suffering, and Penny? Sat… Continue reading
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Thirteen Today
A birthday without the birthday boy. Kai would have been thirteen today — and though the candle flickered without him, the love remains solid as ever. This one’s for you, old chap. Continue reading
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If My Dogs Had £10 and a Day Off…
Ever wondered what your dog would do with a tenner and total freedom? Mine would cause absolute chaos — from pupcakes to fox poo, here’s how they’d each spend their perfect doggy day off. Continue reading
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Paws Off the Pavement: Keeping the Pack Cool in a Heatwave
“Sun’s out, tongues out! From damp towels to drama queen zoomies, here’s how I keep the chaos crew cool, safe, and only slightly soggy during a heatwave.” Continue reading
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Rainy Sundays & Roast Dinners: A Pause in the Puddle Parade
There’s something rather wonderful about a rainy Sunday—when the world outside is soggy, and the only thing on your to-do list is making sure the roast doesn’t burn. Today, we hit the brakes. No soggy walks, no frantic towel rotations,… Continue reading
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Riot and the Case of the Muddy Puddles
A tale of trust, betrayal, and very dirty paws It was a beautiful evening — the kind that tricks you into forgetting every past experience involving mud, dogs, and regret. The sun was shining, the birds were chirping, and Riot,… Continue reading
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The Great Escape: Nala’s First Camping Trip
When a midnight zip leads to chaos, one German Shepherd makes her mark on the great outdoors — and her owner’s dignity. Continue reading
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Why My Dogs Know “Stay” at the Door (and Why I Don’t Chase Them in Pyjamas Anymore)
There are some lessons in life that come with a bang — or, in my case, a blur of fur, an open door, and the unmistakable sound of paws hitting pavement as I launched myself down the street in my… Continue reading
Kai and company: Balanced by Nature 