......If I knew what I know now when I went to pick out my Old English Mastiff puppy then, quite possibly, I might not have arrived home with Boo and this chapter in our lives—'Our Story'—would be very different to the one I am about recount to you in her blog.

I often wonder where Boo would be now and what she would be like had I not entered her life that day and, in contrast, what my life would be like without her. When bringing up Boo began to prove more of a challenge than my recollection of the Old English Mastiff and family pet I grew up with I took it upon myself to learn 'dog,' and in doing so identify with Boo's behaviour and thinking, and discover for myself how I wanted to train and raise her as a 'Balanced Dog.'

My theories and philosophies are derived from a study of dog body language, behaviour, and psychology, from observing and studying wolves, and learning from our mistakes—as well as our successes—along the way.

Boo's blog is 'Our Story'—A 'Marley and Me' account of Boo's journey to becoming a 'Balanced Dog,' and a journey we continue in order to stay balanced.

As the blog progresses we hope you find something useful within its content, as together we wish to inspire as many people as possible to better understand their dogs.

Best wishes and success in all things 'dog'.

Emily and Boo