Joanna, Author at Joanna Taylor

April 27, 20120Comments

The Teachings of Dog – No. 23: When the Gates of Life are left open…

We've had a lot of rain this week here in Wydale, and the canine members of staff have not been impressed. When we open the kitchen door to the garden,

March 14, 20120Comments

The Teachings of Dog – No 22: Why break the habit of a lifetime?

We had some old friends round for supper the other evening. We hadn't seen them for ages, and they were enchanted to meet the two new part-time canine members of

February 13, 20120Comments

The Teachings of Dog: No 21 – How Not to Worry

Poor Lily recently developed an infection in one of her toes. We didn't realise she had a problem at first - it was snowy outside, and so a certain amount of foot

December 19, 20110Comments

The Teachings of Dog – No 20: “All I want for Christmas is…”

It's that time of year again... enticing cooking smells drift from the Aga, the postman brings parcels to the door (much barking required from the canine members of staff), friends

October 4, 20110Comments

The Teachings of Dog: No. 19 – Limitless Beliefs

Tizzie is the newest member of the part-time section of the canine team. At just six months old, she is also the youngest; a fluffy, diminutive Lhasa Apso with formidable

August 25, 20111Comments

The Teachings of Dog – No 18: Finding the Right Candidate

One of our part-time canine members of staff has recently left to pursue a new career with her original breeder. Poppy does not seem to like being an "only dog"

August 18, 20110Comments

The Teachings of Dog – No 17: Perception is Projection

Here in Wydale it might sometimes seem as if time stands still while the rest of the world passes us by (which is why it's such a good place for

June 21, 20110Comments

The Teachings of Dog: No 16 – Being Present

My niece has finally found herself a lovely cottage with an equally lovely landlady who allows her to have her dogs. So Poppy and Snippets moved to their new abode a couple of weeks ago

May 31, 20110Comments

The Teachings of Dog – No 15: Let Dog be your co-pilot

The other day I came across the following story, from the wonderful author and therapist, Bill O'Hanlon. Some years ago, at the therapy group practice where Bill worked, a couple had sought

May 23, 20111Comments

The Teachings of Dog – No 14: What If…?

"Do not borrow trouble - the rate of interest is too high." - Anne of Green GablesWith five canine members of staff in the household, there is often drama and excitement

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