I don't have a big name in the sports scent work world. And, actually, I quite like it that way. There are trainers within scent work, and the wider dog training world, who have built incredibly successful personal brands. Their names are instantly recognisable. They have large followings, busy workshops and people actively seeking them out. Good for them. Building that kind of profile takes work, confidence and a willingness to put yourself out there. It is a skill in its ow

There are moments you don’t realise are significant at the time. Small, everyday things that quietly become part of your routine—so normal you don’t question them. Until one day, they’re gone. And suddenly… cheese slices aren’t just cheese slices anymore. The Little Things That Hit the Hardest Life after Arnhem hasn’t been defined by one big moment of loss. It’s been a thousand small ones. The absence of weight leaning against your legs. The silence where there used to be mov

Trigger note : This post discusses degenerative disease , end-of-life considerations , and the emotional impact of caring for a dog with late stage illness . At Curious Canine, dogs are never just dogs. They are partners, teachers, and family. Living with late stage Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) alongside Arnhem has brought that truth into sharp focus. Arnhem was once a strong, active, vivacious dog. Powerful, capable, and full of quiet confidence. His body co