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Tamsin De La Harpe
Expert Author

Tamsin De La Harpe

Certified Dog Trainer & Canine Behaviorist

About

Tamsin de la Harpe is a certified dog trainer and canine behaviorist with 15 years of experience, currently working as a trainer in Bloemfontein, South Africa. She holds specialized certification in canine nutrition and is pursuing an advanced diploma in canine behavior. Tamsin specializes in comprehensive canine care, focusing on both behavioral training and nutritional wellness. Her methodology emphasizes building strong bonds between dogs and their owners while addressing underlying behavioral issues through evidence-based techniques.

Areas of Expertise

Problem dog rehabilitation
Advanced behavioral modification techniques
Canine nutrition and wellness
Rescue and welfare program development
Behavioral assessment and modification

Current Work

Aside from local dog training, Tamsin develops educational content and provides expert guidance on behavioral modification programs, nutritional counseling, rescue dog rehabilitation, and owner education and training.

Credentials

  • Certified Dog Trainer and Canine Behaviorist
  • Specialized Certificate in Canine Nutrition
  • Pursuing Advanced Diploma in Canine Behavior

Articles by Tamsin

Can You Cut Dog Whiskers? What Dog Owners Need To Know
Apr 2, 2025 • Life with Pets

Can You Cut Dog Whiskers? What Dog Owners Need To Know

Some groomers and pet parents insist on trimming their dog’s whiskers for aesthetic reasons, but can you cut dog whiskers, or should you? Also known as

Why Do Dogs Cob? Understanding Gentle Nibbling Behavior
Apr 2, 2025 • Training & Behavior

Why Do Dogs Cob? Understanding Gentle Nibbling Behavior

When a dog nibbles with just their front teeth, we call it dog cobbing, named for the action of nibbling a corn cob. Some may also know it as the adorable

Do Dogs Say Goodbye Before Dying? The Truth Behind This Myth
Apr 2, 2025 • Life with Pets

Do Dogs Say Goodbye Before Dying? The Truth Behind This Myth

One question that many pet owners ponder is whether dogs have a way of saying goodbye before they pass away. Dogs do not communicate in the same way

Dog Back Leg Shaking: 14 Reasons Why & What Owners Should Know
Apr 2, 2025 • Health & Wellness

Dog Back Leg Shaking: 14 Reasons Why & What Owners Should Know

If you’re wondering, “Why are my dog’s back legs shaking,” then it’s time to do some research. Tremors and shakes in the legs are usually a sign of

Dog Ear Positions: What Do They Mean for Your Pet?
Apr 2, 2025 • Training & Behavior

Dog Ear Positions: What Do They Mean for Your Pet?

Dog ear positions have multiple meanings, from communication to even warning you of health issues. Here’s a chart to tell you what your dog’s ear

Dog Ear Smells? Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Apr 2, 2025 • Health & Wellness

Dog Ear Smells? Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Noticing that your dog’s ears smell bad is more than just an inconvenience, it’s usually a sign of infection. But did you know different smells mean different

What Do Dog Ear Wax Colors Mean?
Apr 2, 2025 • Health & Wellness

What Do Dog Ear Wax Colors Mean?

Ear wax is one of the first signs of a change in your dog's ear health. Read on to find out what it means if your dog's ear wax changes colors with our

Dog Harness Size Chart By Breed
Apr 2, 2025 • Product Guides

Dog Harness Size Chart By Breed

Have you ever bought your Lab a flashy new large dog harness only to have them Houdini their way out of it while you’re about to cross a busy

Why Is My Dog Limping but Not in Pain? Causes & Solutions
Apr 2, 2025 • Health & Wellness

Why Is My Dog Limping but Not in Pain? Causes & Solutions

Dog limping with no apparent pain when touched is a relatively common problem among pet owners. It can be difficult to determine the cause of the limping

Dog Nail Fungus: Symptoms, Causes, & Solutions
Apr 2, 2025 • Health & Wellness

Dog Nail Fungus: Symptoms, Causes, & Solutions

Canines walk barefoot, so their paws pick up all sorts of dirt and microbes, making dog nail fungus infections very common. Dogs of all sizes and ages can

Dog Pooping Clear Liquid? 7 Reasons & What To Do
Apr 2, 2025 • Health & Wellness

Dog Pooping Clear Liquid? 7 Reasons & What To Do

To a novice dog parent, your dog pooping clear liquid can be frightening. Not all poop with a clear liquid is a medical emergency, but instances of

Dog Rubbing Face Against The Carpet? Here Are 10 Reasons Why
Apr 2, 2025 • Training & Behavior

Dog Rubbing Face Against The Carpet? Here Are 10 Reasons Why

Our dogs do the darndest things, and rubbing their face on the carpet or furniture is one of them. Sometimes it’s adorable, like these two Shelties

Dog Sprained Wrist: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Apr 2, 2025 • Health & Wellness

Dog Sprained Wrist: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Dogs are active animals that love to run, jump, and play, so dog sprained wrists are not uncommon. This type of injury is common among dogs, especially

Dog Stomach Gurgling: 15 Common Causes and Treatment
Apr 2, 2025 • Health & Wellness

Dog Stomach Gurgling: 15 Common Causes and Treatment

Dog Stomach gurgling is something many dog owners have experienced. The unsettling sound of their dog’s stomach gurgling can be loud and persistent,

Dog Vomiting After Eating: Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment
Apr 2, 2025 • Health & Wellness

Dog Vomiting After Eating: Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

A dog throwing up after eating can be an alarming sight. But how do you know why your dog is throwing up after eating? Is it dangerous? Is it something

Dog Whale Eye: The Real Meaning Of The Canine Side Eye
Apr 2, 2025 • Training & Behavior

Dog Whale Eye: The Real Meaning Of The Canine Side Eye

A dog whale eye or side eye is a term used to describe when a dog turns their head to look at something or someone through their peripheral vision.

Dog’s Back Legs Weak? Causes of Sudden Canine Hind Weakness
Apr 2, 2025 • Health & Wellness

Dog’s Back Legs Weak? Causes of Sudden Canine Hind Weakness

When your dog’s back legs start giving out, it’s alarming and can signify health issues that need immediate attention. It’s particularly common in older

How Long Does It Take For A Dog’s Nail Quick To Heal?
Apr 2, 2025 • Health & Wellness

How Long Does It Take For A Dog’s Nail Quick To Heal?

If you accidentally cut your dog’s nail too short, you probably wonder how long it takes for the quick to heal. Cutting the quick is deeply upsetting,

Is Your Dog’s Nail Turning Black? Causes And Treatment
Apr 2, 2025 • Health & Wellness

Is Your Dog’s Nail Turning Black? Causes And Treatment

Many dogs have naturally black nails, but if you see a normally white dog nail turning black, then there is usually a cause for concern. It’s worth paying

Dog Scooting Remedies: How to Help Your Pet’s Itchy Bottom
Apr 2, 2025 • Health & Wellness

Dog Scooting Remedies: How to Help Your Pet’s Itchy Bottom

Often, dogs drag their butts (called scooting) brazenly across the floor to relieve itchiness or pain, so are their home remedies for dog scooting?

Home Remedies to Stop Dogs from Chewing
Apr 2, 2025 • Training & Behavior

Home Remedies to Stop Dogs from Chewing

Inappropriate and destructive chewing in dogs can be a major source of frustration. So let’s look at some home remedies for chewing that you can make yourself. If

How Big Will My Puppy Get?
Apr 2, 2025 • Life with Pets

How Big Will My Puppy Get?

Whenever you bring a new puppy home, at some point, you will begin to wonder, how big will my puppy get? Judging how big your dog will get is not an exact

How Deep to Bury a Dog? Complete Guide to Pet Burial
Apr 2, 2025 • Life with Pets

How Deep to Bury a Dog? Complete Guide to Pet Burial

Burying a beloved pet is an emotional and difficult experience for many pet owners. When it comes to burying a dog, there are many questions and concerns

How Do I Know If My Dog Is Dying or Just Sick?
Apr 2, 2025 • Life with Pets

How Do I Know If My Dog Is Dying or Just Sick?

We all dread the thought of losing our beloved pets, so when our dogs get sick it’s easy to panic and wonder if our dog is just sick or if they are

Your Complete Guide To How Much To Tip A Dog Groomer
Apr 2, 2025 • Life with Pets

Your Complete Guide To How Much To Tip A Dog Groomer

Wondering how much to tip a dog groomer? We may not give it much thought, but our visits to the doggy parlor are essential to our dog’s maintenance and

How Often to Trim Dog Nails: A Simple & Clear Guide
Apr 2, 2025 • Life with Pets

How Often to Trim Dog Nails: A Simple & Clear Guide

How often to trim dog nails is key to keeping canines healthy and happy. Unfortunately, many owners, even those who love their pooches deeply, overlook

Signs of Dog Pregnancy: How to Tell if Your Dog is Expecting
Apr 2, 2025 • Life with Pets

Signs of Dog Pregnancy: How to Tell if Your Dog is Expecting

Knowing how to tell if a dog is pregnant can be a bit tricky, especially if you’re not familiar with the signs to look for. However, several indicators can

Can Dogs Have Kefir? Benefits & Tips from a Canine Expert
Apr 2, 2025 • Health & Wellness

Can Dogs Have Kefir? Benefits & Tips from a Canine Expert

With my work in canine nutrition over the years, I have to say I have become skeptical of a lot of natural and home remedies for dogs. I don’t like adding

Muscle Spasms in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Apr 2, 2025 • Health & Wellness

Muscle Spasms in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Muscle spasms in dogs can be distressing for pet owners, raising concerns about their canines’ well-being. Similar to humans, dogs can experience

Puppy Breathing Fast? 12 Reasons & When It’s an Emergency
Apr 2, 2025 • Health & Wellness

Puppy Breathing Fast? 12 Reasons & When It’s an Emergency

Being a brand new pet parent can be stressful, as we don’t always know what to do when a situation like a puppy breathing fast arises. A quick scan on the

Puppy Peeing a Lot: 15 Possible Causes and Solutions
Apr 2, 2025 • Training & Behavior

Puppy Peeing a Lot: 15 Possible Causes and Solutions

Puppies are adorable, but they can also be a handful. One common issue new puppy owners face is their puppy peeing a lot. While it’s normal for puppies to

Scruffing a Dog: Understanding the Do’s and Don’ts
Apr 2, 2025 • Training & Behavior

Scruffing a Dog: Understanding the Do’s and Don’ts

Scruffing a dog refers to the practice of grasping the loose skin at the back of a dog’s neck, known as the scruff. It’s a technique often used by a mother dog

10 Signs Your Dog Doesn’t Like You: What to Do About It
Apr 2, 2025 • Training & Behavior

10 Signs Your Dog Doesn’t Like You: What to Do About It

For many of us, our pets are members of our families, and any signs that your dog doesn’t like you would be heart-wrenching. We take pride in their

Swollen Dog Paw and Pads: Common Causes & Solutions
Apr 2, 2025 • Health & Wellness

Swollen Dog Paw and Pads: Common Causes & Solutions

Discovering your dog with swollen paws or paw pads can be alarming for any pet owner. These symptoms can be signs of various conditions, ranging from minor

What Smell Do Dogs Hate? Stop Unwanted Peeing in House & Yard
Apr 2, 2025 • Training & Behavior

What Smell Do Dogs Hate? Stop Unwanted Peeing in House & Yard

“What smell do dogs hate to pee on?” is a common question when dogs are peeing indoors or if dog pee is destroying your lawn. Dog pee is pungent and full

Coping with Dog Loss: What to Do When Your Pet Dies
Apr 2, 2025 • Life with Pets

Coping with Dog Loss: What to Do When Your Pet Dies

The death of a pet can be a devastating experience, leaving you wondering what in the world to do when your dog dies. Dogs are often considered members

Dog Constipation: 11 Effective Remedies & Tips for Relief
Apr 2, 2025 • Health & Wellness

Dog Constipation: 11 Effective Remedies & Tips for Relief

Constipation is a common problem among dogs, and it can cause concern for pet owners. If not addressed promptly, constipation can lead to more serious health

What to Put on Dog Lick Mats: 17 Easy & Healthy Recipes
Apr 2, 2025 • Product Guides

What to Put on Dog Lick Mats: 17 Easy & Healthy Recipes

If you are wondering what to put on a dog lick mat or lick mat recipes for dogs, you’ve no doubt heard what a fun way they are to give your dog treats.

What to Send When Someone’s Dog Dies: Sympathy Gift Ideas
Apr 2, 2025 • Life with Pets

What to Send When Someone’s Dog Dies: Sympathy Gift Ideas

Losing a pet is one of the toughest experiences a person can go through. Dogs are often considered as family members, and their loss can be devastating.

White Specks In Dog Poop: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention
Apr 2, 2025 • Health & Wellness

White Specks In Dog Poop: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention

Occasionally, pet parents may notice tiny white specks in dog poop that either move or don’t. Obviously, any change in our dog’s bowel movement can make us worry.

Why Do Dogs Cover Their Food? 7 Reasons & Solutions
Apr 2, 2025 • Training & Behavior

Why Do Dogs Cover Their Food? 7 Reasons & Solutions

Why dogs cover and bury their food may elude you, seeing as they’ll never go short of food in their lives. The truth is your beloved canine is a hoarder,

Why Do Dogs Hump People? 7 Reasons (Not Dominance Related)
Apr 2, 2025 • Training & Behavior

Why Do Dogs Hump People? 7 Reasons (Not Dominance Related)

Most of us have seen dogs inappropriately mounting something, but why do dogs hump a certain person in particular? This behavior is often embarrassing and

Why Is My Dog Always Hungry? 16 Reasons for Constant Hunger
Apr 2, 2025 • Health & Wellness

Why Is My Dog Always Hungry? 16 Reasons for Constant Hunger

Dogs are known for their love of food, and it’s not uncommon for them to beg for scraps or act as if they’re hungry all the time. However, if your dog is

Why Do Dogs Chatter Their Teeth When Excited? Explained
Apr 2, 2025 • Training & Behavior

Why Do Dogs Chatter Their Teeth When Excited? Explained

Have you ever asked why your dog chatters his teeth when excited? At first, it might seem odd, but it’s quite common among certain dogs. You can see the

Why Does My Dog Get Hiccups? Canine Hiccups Explained
Apr 2, 2025 • Health & Wellness

Why Does My Dog Get Hiccups? Canine Hiccups Explained

One thing that may leave owners scratching their heads is why dogs get hiccups. While hiccups are common in humans, many pet owners may wonder why their

Why Does My Dog Have Nighttime Diarrhea? Causes & Solutions
Apr 2, 2025 • Health & Wellness

Why Does My Dog Have Nighttime Diarrhea? Causes & Solutions

Many pet owners have experienced the unpleasant surprise of waking up to find their dog has had diarrhea during the night. While it can be alarming, it’s

Why Does My Dog Stick His Tongue Out? Causes Explained
Apr 2, 2025 • Training & Behavior

Why Does My Dog Stick His Tongue Out? Causes Explained

Have you ever wondered, “Why does my dog stick the tip of his tongue out?” Dogs are known for their adorable and sometimes quirky behaviors. Tongue

Why Is My Dog Suddenly Distant? Causes of Canine Withdrawal
Apr 2, 2025 • Training & Behavior

Why Is My Dog Suddenly Distant? Causes of Canine Withdrawal

If you are wondering, ” why is my dog suddenly distant?” then you may have stumbled on a very pressing matter concerning either your dog’s health, or

Why is My Dog’s Poop Green: Possible Reasons and Solutions
Apr 2, 2025 • Health & Wellness

Why is My Dog’s Poop Green: Possible Reasons and Solutions

Poop color is a valuable indicator of a dog’s overall health, so it’s understandable to wonder, “why is my dog’s poop green?” Because a healthy brown is

Why is My Dog’s Poop Red (Blood)? 13 Reasons and What To Do
Apr 2, 2025 • Health & Wellness

Why is My Dog’s Poop Red (Blood)? 13 Reasons and What To Do

“Why is my dog’s poop red?” is one of the most concerning questions pet owners ask themselves and the internet, especially when you see signs of blood.

Why Is My Dog’s Poop Soft? Possible Causes And Solutions
Apr 2, 2025 • Health & Wellness

Why Is My Dog’s Poop Soft? Possible Causes And Solutions

If you’re a dog owner, you’ve likely wondered, “why is my dog’s poop soft?” A dog’s stool can be an indicator of their overall health, making it

Why is My Dog’s Poop Yellow? 9 Reasons & When to Worry
Apr 2, 2025 • Health & Wellness

Why is My Dog’s Poop Yellow? 9 Reasons & When to Worry

If you’re wondering, “why is my dog’s poop yellow?” then you may be getting nervous. After all, a dog’s gut is 70% of their immunity, and the color of

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