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Canine Author, Blogger and Freelance Writer

Canine Author, Blogger and Freelance WriterCanine Author, Blogger and Freelance WriterCanine Author, Blogger and Freelance Writer

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 One dog represents the catalyst, the trigger for my transformation into a writer specialising in canine training and behaviour with particular focus on the sensitive souls that come under the label of 'reactive dogs'. A dog needing extra help, empathy, and understanding to cope with our world, and my devoted companion laying at — or when cold, on — my feet as I type. Finn is the reason that I found my way into the dog world, and the inspiration behind all that I do now I am here. 

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Good Guardianship Reactivity Support Hub

Does your dog struggle with aspects of the world around them? Do they overreact to things that bother them, making walks and going out into the world difficult for you both? Then the Good Guardianship Reactivity Support Hub is designed just for you.


Find empathy, help, and support with the realities of living with a complex and sensitive reactive dog, how to help them with their big feelings, and how to cope with our own feelings. All without fear of judgement or being made to feel like a failure.


Access to direct support from accomplished reactive behaviour specialist and author Jay Gurden, and the support of a group of people who understand how it feels living with one of these special but complicated dogs. Together with helpful handouts, discounts on services and a few freebies, all for £32/month. 

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New Book!

Create the relationship you have always dreamed of having with your dog.

 Man’s best friend. This is a title that has been bestowed on dogs for a long time. What does it actually mean for our dogs today?

There are many factors involved in our relationships with the dogs in our homes, and all of these things can influence that relationship for either good or bad. In this book explore the different areas of life with dogs and how we can make sure that we and our dogs are living together in the best way possible. Learn about the different elements of canine life that can affect the bond between human and dog, and what we can do to help our dogs be happy and have our best lives together.

Join me to take a journey towards being the best dog people we can possibly be as we build the bond and discover how to live in harmony with our dogs. 

Explore life with dogs through a whole range of factors.

When you have finished reading this book you will see how to create a bond and relationship unlike any other - a whole new level of connection between you and your canine companions.

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Good Guardianship Store!

Good Guardianship aims to educate guardians and caregivers, and to spread the message of kind and ethical life with dogs. To help take that message wider we now have a store with loads of great designs, all aimed at getting that positive information out there to as many people as possible and, by extension, helping as many dogs and their families to have a great life together.

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Good Guardianship

Understanding of dogs is better now than it has ever been. Science has proof of dogs' emotional lives, reinforcing what many have known for a long time. Kindness and empathy for the dogs in our care is becoming central to how we coexist. We can go further. There is more understanding to gain. More ways we can empower our dogs. Enrich their lives as they enrich ours.


Come with me on a journey towards harmony. Learn how to the very best life for you and your dog together. Join me to discover Good Guardianship – your dogs will thank you! 

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My Book Recommendations

 I was approached recently by a fast growing book recommendation site to put together a list of books on a topic important to me, together with a link to one of my own. It will be no surprise to any who know me that my chosen subject was helping people understand their dogs! This is a topic that has become a real passion of mine as understanding out dogs makes life so much more harmonious and easier for all involved. More understanding will help us find truly cooperative ways to coexist and live the best lives possible together.


Whittling the list down to 5 was SO hard, but it has now gone live and can by found by clicking the picture of Finn with what is, in my opinion, the best book I have written so far.

Border Collie dog lying on floor with book called Understanding Reactive Dogs between nose and paw.

Imposter Syndrome Support

Imposter syndrome is a pervasive and persistent feeling of fraudulence or inadequacy. Widely experienced but far less widely known of, it can severely damage or even halt career progression. One of the best ways to begin tackling imposter syndrome is to find support. You can do that in my Facebook group Conquering Confidence: Imposter Syndrome Support. I have also started a Conquering Confidence blog.


Live online workshops in small groups or individual sessions will also be available soon. If you want to register interest, send me a message via the 'Contact' page.

Support for Reactive Dogs and Their Guardians

This is something that is so close to my heart, having been there as the guardian of a scared and misunderstood dog. One of my passions has become providing help and support for these dogs and the humans who live with them, My aim is to guide both canine and human towards a more relaxed and easier relationship with the world around them, whether by talking through what the dog is feeling, how to help change those feelings, or providing emotional support and an empathetic ear for the people involved.


Send me a message via the Contact page if you need some completely non-judgemental help and support.

Now Available in Audiobook at Amazon, Audible & iTunes!

Dogs are one of the most popular companion animals, and many of them go through life confident and happy with the world around them. A significant number do not - the scared dogs, the anxious dogs, the ones who are terrified when approached by another dog, person, or a whole range of possible things. These dogs react to the causes of their fear in a range of ways, all of which combine to make what are called 'reactive dogs', the ones who cannot cope and have to find a way to tell us. They may be labelled 'bad’, ‘aggressive’, or 'vicious' when they are none of those things. They are scared, and it is up to us to learn and to help.


Learn how fear, anxiety and stress affect the dog. Follow the chemical and physiological changes that happen in the fear response. Find out the potential causes of reactive behaviours, and how to help a puppy have the best chance of avoiding reactivity as they grow and mature into an adult. Discover how to help the reactive dog develop a better relationship with the world. Finish reading this book better understanding reactive dogs.


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Canine Principles Tutoring

Conquering Confidence

Find my ebooks via my Books2Read page. Paperbacks available from Amazon. UK purchasers can order paperbacks direct from me. Message for more details via this site's 'Contact Me' page.

Books2Read

Conquering Confidence

Canine Principles Tutoring

Conquering Confidence

An empathetic guide to Impostor Syndrome, including information on what it is, how to tell if you are suffering from it, and techniques to help reduce its impact and influence on your life and career.

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Canine Principles Tutoring

Canine Principles Tutoring

Canine Principles Tutoring

I am very proud to say that I am now part of the wonderful tutor team at Canine Principles. My opinion of the courses CP offer is clear, and I am so happy to have the chance to help future students learn.

Canine Principles

Canine Principles Blog

Canine Principles Tutoring

I have written blogs for Canine Principles on a range of subjects: quality dog walks, dogs as a career, and solving some common problems. Check them out, and the brilliant CP founder, Sally Gutteridge!

CP Blog

CP Skills Hub

A great subscription learning resource, with a range of courses to help people understand their dogs better. There are also loads of video workshops (including some from yours truly) all for £20/month!

CP Skills Hub

My Instagram

Contains pictures of a certain blue merle boy (he's very handsome, so why not?) and his little sister. Also contains things connected to imposter syndrome support.

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