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The 5 biggest lies we tell ourselves in dog sport.
Most sport dogs don’t break because of sport.
They break because we misunderstood what “fine” looks like.
Hi. I’m Sarah. Physiotherapist. Dog trainer.
And yes — I’m the slightly annoying “health-first” person in the room.
No Filter: A Groomer’s Truth Bombs
Today’s blog is written by Izzy, Owner and Head Groomer at The Canine Parlour in Ealing, West London. Known for her honest, compassionate, and no-filter approach, Izzy specialises in grooming difficult, nervous, reactive, and rescue dogs - and has built a reputation for making even the most challenging cases feel understood and safe.