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A Dog Is Never "Just a Dog": How to Form Deep and Kind Bonds

In "More Than Just a Dog," Simon Wooler stresses compassion, kindness, and the importance of demystifying the science of dog behavior to understand what they are asking of us.

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It's here! I'm ready to deliver the Sophie From Romania webinar that I have long been promising. This is going to be a deep dive from the trainer's perspective but Rory will be along to keep things real and answer questions. All proceeds to Cure Parkinson's 6th Oct 2026 patreon.com/sociabledog

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I am so looking forward to this.

Zazie Todd PhD@zazietodd.bsky.social · 2mo ago

I'm beyond excited to share the news that @rorycj.bsky.social and @sociabledog.bsky.social will be speaking at Bark! Fest on Sep 14th at 10am PT Get the details and sign up here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #SophieFromRomania #MoreThanJustADog #BarkFest

This is Kaşa, my current residency client. It may not look it but we’re both working very hard. We’re working on not barking at people who pass by the garden gate. This is the brief moment between getting a treat and hoping the next person comes by soon.

@ljb062.bsky.social Thank you for the lovely gift. We are all thrilled and Sophie will enjoy chasing my feet in the cattie socks 🤣. The book festival couldn’t have gone better. Thank you again for your support. Si, Nina and Ripley Dog

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Uncle Si Yes #sophiefromromania ? “We need to develop a strategy to deal with these foxees and squizzels and cattees”

The perfect family portrait. #sophiefromromania is such a different dog these days. Not just happy but joyful. That’s thanks very largely to just the kind of people Diane and Rory are. She still needs help with things of a scary nature but, well, what a wonderful family

Ripley Dog has been welcoming a vet special guest ready for this weekend’s Portsoy Book Festival 📚

If you’re thinking that April might be the time to take that trip to the north east of Scotland, why not time it to see @rorycj.bsky.social and me in conversation at the Portsoy Book Festival on 17th. youtu.be/GOWzeC8TpYg?... portsybookfestival.co.uk

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The audio book of More Than Just A Dog is No. 2 in Dog Training, Dog Keeping and Dogs and Wolves on Amazon. That’s more than just cool. Thank you to everyone who has bought the audiobook, the printed version or the Kindle version. Nina, Ripley and I really appreciate it ❤️ amzn.eu/d/04jIR7gn

More Than Just a Dog: Understanding, loving and living with dogs. The indispensable guide for all dog lovers

Buy More Than Just a Dog: Understanding, loving and living with dogs. The indispensable guide for all dog lovers by Wooler, Simon (ISBN: 9780008707484) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

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Big announcement! You can now buy tickets to see Rory and me talk dogs. Not surprisingly #sophiefromromania will play a big part in the conversation. Portsoy Book Festival: Fri 17th April 2026 www.ticketsource.co.uk/portsoy-book...

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We recently got an email from GoCompare the insurance comparison website asking if we would link to their blog on travelling with your dog. We’re not being paid in any way for sharing it. We just thought it was a really useful and comprehensive guide. www.gocompare.com/travel-insur...

Before Covid struck our little town on the coast of North East Scotland held a small but perfectly formed book festival. 2026 sees the return of Portsoy Book Festival on 17 & 18 April and Nina and I are helping to organise it. I will be presenting on 17th with a special guest on the stage with me.

I’m a real Rottie fan as those who have read my book will know. This kid, Bruno is a sweetie in need of an urgent foster or adopter. Anyone interested will have my support to settle him in. www.facebook.com/share/r/1DXF...

It never snows on the beach, they said..,, 🤪❄️☃️

Happy New Year 🥳

Merry Christmas to everyone who follows us or reads our posts on here. We very much appreciate your support 🎄🌲🎅🎉🍸

It’s one year since my publisher sent us this exciting video of my first book rolling off the production line. Where did that time go? 🤷‍♂️ If you need that last minute pressie for the dog lover in your family, it’s a bargain at the current price. amzn.eu/d/j13TKAp

More Than Just a Dog is at it’s lowest price yet on Amazon. That means it’s just in time to grab a pre-Christmas bargain for anyone you know who has had, is thinking of having or has a dog. Essential reading amzn.eu/d/fAkqPNd

Ordinarily I would be entering Christmas pressie buying panic mode about now. But, I've got them all way ahead of schedule (Those who know me will find that hard to believe 🤣). If you are looking for a gift for the dog lover in your life, here's a reminder of what's included in the pages of ...

The outcome of that class action lawsuit against Radio Systems, via @stevedalepets.bsky.social stevedalepetworld.com/blog/shock-c...

Shock Collars Are NOT Safe or Harmless, Court Agrees in Class Action Law Suit

Dozens of peer review studies have demonstrated the dangers, potential short- and long-term impact of using shock collars (e-collars) on dogs. And just now a $1.9 million consumer class action arising...

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Bark! spotted in the wild again, this time by me! At Indigo at Bay & Bloor in Toronto last week. Once again, in good company with More Than Just a Dog by @sociabledog.bsky.social

My friend, colleague, academic and author extraordinaire, @zazietodd.bsky.social just made me aware that More Than Just A Dog is on the table at The London Pet Show this weekend. Get.Out.Of Town 🤣 Seriously honoured to be in such great company as Zazie et al ☺️

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I'm so happy to see these photos of Bark! and Wag at the London Pet Show this weekend. Look closely and you'll also spot Purr. Photos via Dr. Sarah Brown whose book, The Hidden Language of Cats, pictured, is a fantastic read. And so is More Than Just a Dog (at the back) by @sociabledog.bsky.social

Rommies certainly like their gardens 🪴