Join Caroline, today, for the last in our '12 Days of Stressmas' tips as she discusses why SPACE can also be important for our dogs. Whether that's space from everyone - or just some time away from guests with special solo time with you.
When sharing spaces with friends and family that we wouldn’t usually do so with, it can become a little claustrophobic. Whether that’s, for you, because your visitors aren’t sympathetic to your dog’s needs. Or, for your dog, that they find it hard to relax with lots of people around and are becoming a little too used to you being around 100% of the time.
Creating space can help everyone. Whether that’s taking time out from your guests to go and walk your dog alone or taking a human-only walk that allows your dog some solo time. Making sure your dog has a little regular alone time will really help when you do return to your usual routine in January.

We hope you've enjoyed joining us for this special season. Both Caroline and Linda wish you a calm, happy, and relaxed Christmas alongside your canine. See you in 2023 for another double dose of wellbeing for you and your dog.

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Caroline Wilkinson is a Certified Animal Behaviourist. She is a Full (assessed) Member of the APDT and INTODogs – as well as a Registered Training Instructor (ABTC). Caroline is also a Certified Real Dog Yoga Practitioner and an Applied Canine Zoopharmacognosist. Caroline writes for Edition Dog Magazine, as well as a number of trusted pet brands. She also speaks around the country – presenting workshops and webinars with a focus on living more mindfully alongside our canine companions.
As the Founder of digital pet coaching service Barket Place, Caroline has a passion for improving connections between human and hound, with a focus on relationships and reduction of stress for canines living in a human world. She helps pet parents, like you, to work through challenges they may be experiencing with their dog's behaviour, so that they can get back to the important job of loving their dog.
Dr. Linda Blair is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist, Chartered Scientist, Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society and registered as a Practitioner Psychologist in the Health and Care Professions Council. She trained at Harvard and the Institute of Psychiatry in London, and has offered cognitive behavioural and mindfulness-based psychotherapy for over 40 years in the NHS and privately. She has also taught various aspects of psychology at the University of Cambridge and the Open University.
Linda is currently working as a clinician and freelance journalist. She’s written regular advice columns for the Guardian, Telegraph, Daily Mail, The Times, and Psychologies magazine. She’s a contact for the British Psychological Society’s media group, psychology expert for netmums, and author of five self-help books. Linda broadcasts frequently on radio, appears on TV and online, and is in demand as a speaker across the UK.