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Carolyn Menteith
Carolyn Menteith
Dog Trainer & Behaviour Consultant.
She has been part of our Editorial Team since 2019, publishing over 108 articles that help pet owners understand their dogs' behaviour and build a calmer, happier life together at home.

She helps families understand why their pets behave the way they do, and build a calmer life together at home.

With 11 years of experience working with dogs and their families, she's certified in Applied Ethology and specializes in positive-reinforcement-based behaviour modification, with a focus on anxiety, fear, and socialization issues. Her work combines one-on-one sessions with group workshops, grounded in the idea that most "behaviour problems" are actually forms of communication we haven't learned to read yet.

Beyond her practice, she runs public talks and workshops, and speaks at animal welfare conferences, where she works to demystify traditional training methods and introduce evidence-based tools. She writes from the conviction that understanding animal behaviour matters as much as caring for physical health — and that prevention starts long before a problem shows up.

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The Dog Walking Etiquette Guide for Safer, Happier Walks

Good dog walking etiquette is all about making walks safe and enjoyable for everyone. It means paying attention to your dog’s needs, knowing how to handle interactions with other dogs and people, and following some simple do’s and don’ts to avoid stress or conflict along the way.

9 min read
Added 27/01/2026
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