Lorraine Tester is a Canine Behaviourist and Dynamic Dog Practitioner who offers a holistic approach with behavioural assessments and wellness checks.

She assesses how they move, behave & function in their daily lives. This helps bridge the gap between clinical findings & real - world behaviour.

In this fascinating episode Cheryl and Lorraine discuss:

• The role she plays and what a typical assessment looks like
• Her role working alongside Vets & Physios
• How she looks at the dog as a whole and its whole life
• Pain and behaviour connection
• Signs of pain or discomfort
• The shift from typical training to looking at the underlying issues first

Want to connect with Lorraine? Details below:

Website: www.lorrainetesterdogtrainer.com

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Listeners can receive a 20% discount on a assessment with Lorraine using the code ' welovedogs20' please quote when contacting Lorraine

For questions or to work with Cheryl, you can reach her via:

Website: Chel's Tails | Dog Walking and Training
Email: cherylmarney@outlook.com
Facebook: Chel's Tails Canine Coaching
Instagram: @chelstails
TikTok:@chelstails
Podcast Facebook: We Love Dogs

Dr Sophie bell is a Veterinarian & pet first aid educator.

Sophie has been practicing as a Vet for over 16 years, is the founder of Animal Love Pet First Aid, an online platform which teaches pet owners & professionals essential health, wellbeing & first aid skills.

In this incredible episode Cheryl and Sophie discuss:

• What happens during a neutering procedure
• Recovery after surgery
• Does neutering affect behaviour and growth if performed too early
• Is there a right time and when is this
• The pros and cons of neutering
• Alternatives to traditional neutering and much more!!

Want to connect with Sophie? Details below:

(1) Facebook

Website: animallovepetfirstaid.co.uk

Email: infoanimallovecare@gmail.com

For questions or to work with Cheryl, you can reach her via:

Website: Chel's Tails | Dog Walking and Training
Email: cherylmarney@outlook.com
Facebook: Chel's Tails Canine Coaching
Instagram: @chelstails
TikTok:@chelstails
Podcast Facebook: We Love Dogs

Andrew Hale is a well-known Certified Animal Behaviourist based in the UK. He runs Train Positive, a behaviour consultancy that focuses on complex dog behaviour issues, particularly aggression and reactivity.

Andrew is a strong advocate for what he calls Dog Centred Care, an approach rooted in empathy, compassion, and understanding the emotional experiences behind a dog’s behaviour. He is also the behaviour consultant for several organisations, including Pet Remedy, the British Isles Grooming Association, and Canine Arthritis Management.

With a background in human psychology, Andrew brings a unique perspective to his work—bridging the emotional needs of both dogs and their humans. He’s also active in education and has spoken at major conferences like the London Vet Show and the Association of Cats and Dogs conference.

In this very powerful conversation Cheryl and Andrew discuss:

• Andrew's Journey into the dog behaviour world
• Emotional safety for dogs
• Stepping away from task oriented training and taking a more care approach
• Understanding how dogs feel
• How to support your dog emotionally
• How the families of dogs need support

Want to connect with Andrew? Details below:

http://www.dogcc.org/

https://www.youtube.com/c/dogcentredcare

https://www.facebook.com/groups/dogcc

For questions or to work with Cheryl, you can reach her via:

Website: Chel's Tails | Dog Walking and Training
Email: cherylmarney@outlook.com
Facebook: Chel's Tails Canine Coaching
Instagram: @chelstails
TikTok:@chelstails
Podcast Facebook: We Love Dogs