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Luna’s Story At 13 months old, overexcited dog Luna’s former owners had already rehomed her. We met her when she lived with her new family in a lovely nearby Newmarket village. Luna had not been well socialised as a puppy. She would do somersaults of excitement when she saw other dogs, birds, and other triggers. Her new family had put some of her basic training in place.

I’ve noticed that increasingly more pet owners are starting to use Melatonin for dogs. What we’ve been taking to help us sleep turns out to have a long list of benefits for dogs too.

This guide offers effective, science-backed methods to alleviate dog anxiety, focusing on calms commands and building a routine that promotes relaxation. It highlights recognizing early stress sign…

Does your dog seem nervous, destructive, or withdrawn? Just like people, dogs experience anxiety, and as loving pet owners, we want to help…

Ever look at your dog acting out and think, "Is it them, or is it me?" If you've ever wondered if your dog's relentless barking or leash reactivity is less about them and more about your own stress, you're about to find out. Welcome to the podcast that sits at the intersection of pet wellness and dog owner mental health. We’re pulling back the curtain on the incredibly complex human-dog relationship to ask a controversial question: Are we projecting our own anxieties onto our dogs? This isn't about blame; it's about understanding the deep, often invisible, connection we share with our pets. We dive into groundbreaking research from the NIH and top universities that explores how an owner's personality—things like emotional stability and even depression—can directly correlate with common dog behavior problems like aggression and anxiety. Discover the fascinating and slightly unnerving concept of "emotional contagion," the proven idea that dogs can literally mirror and absorb their owners' stress levels. We also unpack a shocking paradox: while a strong human-animal bond provides us with incredible emotional support, studies show it can also be linked to higher anxiety for the owner. We’ll examine how well-meaning training methods can sometimes make things worse, and what the science of canine behavior really tells us about creating a healthier, happier home for everyone. This episode is a must-listen for every pet parent who wants to improve their dog's psychology... by first understanding their own. Ready to transform your relationship with your dog? Hit that subscribe button now and share this with a fellow dog lover who needs to hear it. Let's get healthier, together.