Last month I adopted another beautiful doggie into my family. It wasn't exactly planned, but I've always believed in that old training truism that you end up with the dogs you deserve and perhaps those that need you too. From the moment I saw little Leila in the dog shelter I knew she was coming home with me. Some might call this 'puppy love' at first sight, and while I think feeling a connection to a dog is very much part of...
I first met Tricia many years ago when I was starting my dog training apprenticeship. I was immediately impressed with her passion for training and her ever growing interest and pursuit to understand more about the science behind learning and the many benefits of Positive Reinforcement (R+) training. Since then Tricia has been a valuable source of knowledge and inspiration to me in these areas and in this guest blog we find out more about...
Turmeric or "Golden" paste contains the wondrous ingredient curcumin, which has been demonstrated anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-oxidant and immune-boosting effects. Many recipes for golden paste include some sort of a fatty base (usually coconut oil*), which helps with absorbing the curcumin into the the system. Heating the formula and adding cracked black pepper are also frequently noted as supporting its efficacy in the...
The term 'superfoods' can be a favourite of many companies who see it as useful way of packing a premium price on their supplements or exotic food items for us or our pets. In my mind, a superfood is any nutrient dense food that supports great health - basically most types of organic, wholefoods fit that bill. And the best part is, most them don't have to cost you a small fortune; in fact, many of the best superfoods are readily...
