Caroline Wilkinson
Caroline Wilkinson is a Certified Animal Behaviourist. 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.
14 years experience in dog training and behaviour; specialise in living mindfully alongside your dog / barking / recall / anxious dogs / whole wellbeing / training / dog yoga.
APDT UK Full Member; ABTC Registered Training Instruction; ICAN Certified Canine Behaviourist; Real Dog Yoga Instructor; INTODogs! Full Member; Applied Canine Zoopharmacognosy
Recent Kinship articles by Caroline Wilkinson
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Stop Mistaking Your Bored Dog for a Relaxed One
Stillness doesn’t always mean contentment
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Pet Parents Share Their Dogs’ Most Mortifying Moments
How do you recover after your dog licks a stranger’s bum crack?
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From Glitter to Garlic Bread: Dog Parents Share The Weirdest Things Their Dogs Have Ever Stolen
Teaming up with the toddler for a garden raid? Classic
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Why Your Dog’s Eye Contact Isn’t Always a Good Thing
Hypervigilance isn’t the same as affection
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I’m a Dog Behaviourist, Here’s When I Would Ban Bed Sharing
The five reasons not to co-sleep with your pup
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Is Your Dog Jealous of Your Phone?
How to stop doomscrolling and start reconnecting with your dog
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The Real Reason Your Dog’s Teeth Chatter (It’s Not *Just* ’Cause They’re Cold)
It’s not always what you might think...
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7 Ways to Help Your Anxious Dog Switch Off
Because pups need to switch off too
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8 Things No One Warned You About Having Multiple Dogs
Double (or triple) dog problems... and how to fix them
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Neoteny: The Reason Your Dog Still Acts (and Looks) Like a Puppy
Why some dogs never really grow up
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Looking to Adopt an Ex-Service Or Assistance Dog? Here’s How
For the dogs who didn’t quite make the cut, but still make perfect pets
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10 Weird Things Your Dog Does While Pooping, Explained
Like y’know, tapping into the Earth’s magnetic field while they go
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This is Your Sign to Get Your Dog a Bank Account
Prepping for their future is your responsibility
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How Long Is Too Long to Leave Your Dog Home Alone?
Leaving dogs alone for too long is cruel and can cause distress
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Puppy Lead Training 101
This article (and a whole bunch of patience) is all that stands between you stepping out with your new puppy into the wide world
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Why Is My Dog Obsessed With Sniffing Me Every Time I Come Home?
From your mood to where you’ve been, your dog’s sniffing tells them a lot about you
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New Puppy Essentials: Everything You Need
We’ve thought of everything, so you don’t have to
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How to Advocate For Your Dog This Christmas
All your dog wants for Christmas is a bodyguard to keep them safe from unfamiliar sights and sounds
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Why Does My Dog Adorably Cock Their Head?
It’s not just ’cause its cute
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Firework Fear? Here’s How to Help Your Dog Stay Calm This Season
From calming supplements to creating safe spaces, here’s how you can prepare your pup for firework season
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What Your Dog is Trying to Tell You When They Cross Their Paws
It’s giving Lady Whistledown...
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20% Of Dogs Show ADHD-Like Traits – Here’s How to Help and Train Them
Got a distracted pup? Discover if it’s ADHD and how to help
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There’s No Such Thing As A Dog That’s Too Friendly... Is There?
Is your dog too friendly with strangers or other dogs? Learn effective strategies to manage and train your overly sociable dog to ensure proper behaviour and safety
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TikTok’s Glimmers Over Triggers Trend Is the Answer to Better Dog Walks
Your daily walks together are a special time for both you and your pup. Here’s how to lower stresses and find more joy during your daily routine
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How To Stop a Dog From Pulling on the Lead
Tug of war every time you head for a walk is not the one
