When our dog’s behaviour changes quite suddenly it be common to panic and only focus on that one thing. But… if we stop and take a breather, give ourselves a minute to look at the whole dog, we might uncover what’s truly going on without much disruption. At The Dog Witch, I teach dog owners to look at the whole dog, that is the 6 key pillars of their wellbeing - my signature SEEHN(B) approach to canine health. This video talks you through exactly what to look at if your dog’s behaviour suddenly changes and what you can to about it to get life back on track. If you’re struggling to find answers, check out my free Happy Dog Quiz for some quick tips Happy Dog Quiz - The Dog Witch | Natural & Holistic Dog Care

How much sleep does your dog need?Sleep is one of the most important foundations of your dog’s wellbeing, yet it can be surprisingly easy to overlook. We often focus on exercise, food and behaviour, but your dog also needs enough time to properly rest, recover and switch off.In this video, I explore how much sleep dogs generally need, why individual dogs can have very different requirements and why the quality of their rest matters just as much as the number of hours they spend sleeping.We’ll look at:• How much sleep dogs generally need at different stages of life• Why sleeping isn't always the same as properly recovering• How busy households and environmental stimulation can affect your dog's ability to switch off• Why an overtired dog doesn't always look tired• How sleep can influence your dog's ability to cope with everyday life• The connection between physical discomfort and disrupted sleep• Why more exercise isn't always the answer when your dog is struggling to settle• How to recognise patterns in your dog's sleep, behaviour and recovery• Simple ways you can give your dog more opportunities for genuine downtimeYour dog’s Sleep, Environment, Exercise, Health & Wellbeing, Nutrition and Behaviour are all connected. Looking at sleep as part of the bigger picture can help you understand your individual dog and the support they need.If you'd like support understanding your individual dog and creating a bespoke approach to their wellbeing, find out more about the Happy Dog Reset: https://thedogwitch.co.uk/the-happy-dog-reset/I'm Lisa, The Dog Witch and Dog Wellbeing Consultant. I help dogs who are anxious, unwell or struggling with mobility thrive, so they and their owners can enjoy life more fully.Subscribe for more practical, whole-dog wellbeing advice.#DogWellbeing #DogSleep #DogBehaviour

Why can your dog seem completely fine one day and then suddenly struggle the next?They may become more anxious, restless, reactive or clingy, or find things difficult that they seemed perfectly comfortable with the day before. If you’ve been working hard to support your dog, these difficult days can be particularly frustrating because they can leave you wondering whether you’ve somehow gone backwards.In this video, I explore why your dog’s ability to cope can change from one day to the next and why a difficult day doesn’t necessarily mean that their progress has disappeared.We’ll look at some of the things that can influence your dog’s capacity, including:• Cumulative stress and why small things can add up• The importance of sleep and recovery• How physical discomfort can affect behaviour• Changes in your dog’s environment and routine• Why progress isn’t always a straight line• Looking at your dog’s capacity rather than focusing only on the behaviour you can see• How taking a whole-dog approach can help you understand what your dog may be communicatingYour dog’s behaviour doesn’t happen in isolation. Sleep, Environment, Exercise, Health & Wellbeing, Nutrition and Behaviour all form part of the bigger picture.A difficult day can be information rather than a setback.If you’d like support understanding your individual dog and putting together a bespoke approach to their wellbeing, find out more about the Happy Dog Reset here: https://thedogwitch.co.uk/the-happy-dog-reset/I’m Lisa, The Dog Witch and Dog Wellbeing Consultant. I help dogs who are anxious, unwell or struggling with mobility thrive, so they and their owners can enjoy life more fully.Subscribe for more practical, whole-dog wellbeing advice.Check out The Happy Dog Reset here: https://thedogwitch.co.uk/the-happy-dog-reset/#DogWellbeing #DogBehaviour #AnxiousDogs