About Tony
In 2020, Tony Richens-Smith left a 34 year career in Information Technology to pursue his passion of helping both people and dogs. An unexpected heart attack in February 2021, naturally led to another field of writing.
He currently lives in the North West of England, in Lancashire with his human and canine family. The human side regularly having to put up with his other great passion - Doctor Who.
Canine Behaviour
Tony runs a very successful dog behaviour company, called Think Dog Positive, which helps people to build better relationships with their dogs. Click on the logo for more info.
His years of experience working with difficult behaviour and helping to change lives, culminated in writing the book “Not Everyone Wants a Hug”, which is currently available in both paperback and ebook formats from the "Books" section of this site.
Heart Awareness
Tony writes blogs and creates memes about his heart experience in the hope of helping others who may be in a similar situation.
The book, "My B****** Heart", takes the reader on his personal journey of living with this life-changing event in humorous but serious way. The book is available in both paperback and ebook format from the "Books" section of this site.
<p style="text-align: left;">Let me ask you a question. How do you feel about dogs?</p> <p style="text-align: left;">If your answer is…
Having a heart attack is not great at any time … Having one during the Covid Pandemic is particularly stupid!…
A selection of memes created by Tony Richens-Smith, that can be used to promote better heart awareness. <strong>These memes are <u>FREE</u>…
Thinking of adopting a dog from a rescue charity? This easy to follow 20 minute presentation has been written to…
<blockquote> <p style="text-align: center;">I don't often endorse other people's work on my website, but this is a very good book</p>…