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30/10/2026

Your dog can't tell you they're uncomfortable.

But their body might be trying to.

Think about the last time you watched your dog get out of bed.

Did they get straight up?

Or did they hesitate, push themselves up with their front legs, stretch, or take a few stiff steps before moving normally?

We often notice when our dogs develop a limp.

But what about the smaller changes that happen long before an obvious limp appears?

Sometimes it's the little things we see every day that tell us the most.

In my latest blog, I explore what to look for, why these changes matter, and how we can better support our dogs as they get older.

Because getting older is inevitable. Living with unnecessary discomfort shouldn't simply be accepted.

Take a moment to watch your dog tomorrow morning. You might notice something you've never considered before.

Read more on my website: www.tonysherry.com

28/10/2026

You Don’t Have to Be the Hero

Men often feel responsible for everyone, partner, friends, parents, colleagues — while never letting anyone help them.

I used to think I had to be:
• the strong one
• the stable one
• the calm one
• the capable one
• the unshakeable one

But being the hero is lonely.
And exhausting.
And impossible.
You are allowed to rest.
You are allowed to need help.
You are allowed to let someone support you.
You don’t have to carry the world on your shoulders.

You deserve care too.

26/10/2026

“He's just getting old.”

But is he?

Have you noticed your dog taking a little longer to get up after sleeping?

Perhaps their back legs seem stiff, they hesitate before standing, or those first few steps look uncomfortable.

Then, after walking around for a few minutes, they seem perfectly fine.

It's easy to dismiss these little changes as part of getting older.

But age isn't a diagnosis, and stiffness isn't always something we should simply accept.

I've written a new blog exploring why dogs can struggle to get up after resting, the subtle changes owners often overlook, and why noticing them early matters.

Your dog doesn't have to limp to be telling you something.

Read the full blog on my website: www.tonysherry.com

04/10/2026

I think this photo says it all.

It was pretty clear that Marnie enjoyed her session with me today.

This is one of the reasons I love treating dogs in their own homes. They’re somewhere they know, surrounded by familiar smells and people, and most importantly, somewhere they feel safe.

I never force a dog to interact with me. I give them time, work at their pace and listen to what they’re telling me.

And sometimes, like Marnie today, they make it very clear they’re quite happy with what I’m doing.

Gentle therapy, in their own home, on their terms.

📩 Message me if you’d like to arrange a home session for your dog.

24/09/2026

Men Aren’t Taught to Feel

I grew up, like many men, thinking emotions were messy, embarrassing, or unacceptable.

No one taught me how to:
• express sadness
• understand fear
• navigate shame
• communicate boundaries
• sit with vulnerability
• speak about grief
• deal with trauma

So instead, I learned how to:
• shut down
• stay silent
• overwork
• distract
• numb
• avoid
• disconnect

Most men don’t lack emotional intelligence, we lack emotional education.

But it’s never too late to learn.

Never too late to feel.

Never too late to reconnect with yourself.

17/09/2026

You Don’t Have to Hit Rock Bottom

Most men wait until they’re drowning before they speak.

We tell ourselves we’re “fine” until the pain becomes unbearable.

I nearly lost my life because I didn’t ask for help early enough.

You don’t need to reach breaking point to deserve support.

You don’t need a crisis to justify asking for help. You don’t need to wait until everything falls apart.

You can reach out now. You can talk now.

You can get support now.

Early help isn’t weakness, it’s wisdom.

If you’re struggling, even a little, message me.