A QUALIFIED dog behaviour adviser from Llanrhaeadr has released a book detailing her personal experiences as a pet owner.

Rosie Lowry has released her second book, The Tale of a Big Dog, to give an insight to the challenges posed by everyday life with her dog, Hagrid.

Hagrid is a 13-stone, two-year-old Mastiff who Rosie cares for. The book explores how she was able to address issues and help Hagrid to feel comfortable and safe.

She hopes her story is able to encourage others to assess their own situation with their pets.

Rosie said: “If working with Hagrid has taught me one thing, it is this; learn to question.

“There are many great things that anyone can do for a dog, any dog. Every one of them is unique, every household is different and the only way to find the appropriate balance is for dog and owner (I prefer to call them carers) is to work together.

“This is a big book, it took several years to write and rewrite. It can only ever be my personal account of what worked and what didn’t work for Hagrid and I.

“But my hope is that by reading it, carers will be able to look at their own situation from several different angles, have a think about what appropriate options are out there, being prepared to question and challenge the status quo if something just doesn’t feel right. Trust your intuition.”

It is Rosie’s second book, after publishing her first book Understanding the Silent Communication of Dogs in 2011, which has become a valuable tool for many dog owners.

Her first publication is recommended by vets and animal behaviourists and is available in several languages including Chinese, Czech, German, Spanish, Norwegian and Japanese.

Rosie added: “Whilst Hagrid takes the leading role in the tale of a big dog, other dogs, large and small, are included in the book to clarify certain aspects.

“Topics range from dogs’ relationships with us, our families, other dogs, other animals and vets.”

Other topics covered include health, food, exercise and how to build a dog’s confidence.

To find out more about Rosie’s new book, visit www.thetaleofabigdog.com