Pawspectives - Ginger and Tails

Welcome to Pawspectives. This is where I share my passion for raising standards in an unregulated pet care industry and give pet owners in Colchester a place to come for clear information, support and education to help them make informed choices. Happy reading!

February 15, 2026

The alpha myth: why your dog isn’t trying to dominate you

The idea that dogs are driven by pack hierarchy and dominance has affected how people talk about behaviour for years. But what if everything you thought you knew is wrong?

January 28, 2026

From wolves to woof: what science really tells us about how dogs became dogs

Many dogs still have instincts that go back to the work their ancestors did, long before dogs were pets. When you understand this, you can start to understand why realistic expectations matter so much. Are you helping or hindering your dog with what you're expecting of them?