A true doggy soap opera

They say that man's best friend is his dog; in the case of John Sibary that is definitely true. John says he owes his life to his trusty labrador Laika, who is also the inspiration behind John's new dog-friendly business.

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Ilkley-based On Tha Moor - the Natural Dog Soap Company makes organic natural handcrafted soaps and balms for dogs all from John's kitchen.

"For as long as humans have shared our lives with dogs, one thing has remained true: our furry companions give us everything. Whether they're service dogs assisting veterans, therapy dogs offering comfort, or loyal pets greeting us at the door after a long day, they ask for little and give so much in return. But how often do we stop to return the favour?" says John.

It's a question that sparked the creation of On Tha Moor. But John has more reason than most to want to repay everything his dogs have done for him.

In 2019, John, a military veteran who served with the Royal Navy, was diagnosed with complex PTSD, after suffering a breakdown and even attempting to take his own life. "I was standing on the bridge at Ilkley about to jump and it was Laika who was only about nine months old at the time who pulled me off the bridge and saved my life."