Think owning a dog or “loving dogs” makes you a pro? Think again.

If you’re paying for dog walking, training, or behaviour help, there’s a lot more at stake than you might realise. Insurance, qualifications, honest advice. None of it optional.

I’ve just written a blog about what separates true professionals from hobbyists and hype artists in the UK dog world. No hype, no guaranteed miracles. Just the facts.

If you want to know how to spot a real behaviourist, check if your sitter’s licensed, and why “guaranteed results” should make you suspicious, this is for you.

Dogs aren’t robots. They’re thinking, feeling beings with personalities, fears, strengths, and needs. And that means our training methods should reflect that reality.