The Best Calming Products for Dogs Afraid of Fireworks
Fireworks can be a source of anxiety for many dogs, transforming what should be a joyful celebration into a stressful ordeal...for you,...
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Oct 172 min read
Understanding Why Fireworks Cause Anxiety in Dogs
Fireworks are a very much loved by so many people, whether it be the exciting bangs or the beautiful colours, but for some dogs, these...
Oct 103 min read
Natural Remedies for Dog Anxiety During Fireworks
Fireworks can be a really scary experience for some dogs, with the sudden loud noises and bright flashes of light triggering intense...
Oct 33 min read
Why Socializing Puppies Early Can Reduce Firework Fears Later
For many dog owners, the sound of fireworks can turn an enjoyable celebration into a stressful event. Dogs who are unaccustomed to loud,...
Jul 312 min read
Is Your Dog Getting Their Needs Met?
Many dogs - dare I say, most dogs - have at least one behaviour problem. Whether it be something like pulling on lead or aggression, often,
Jun 263 min read
Sleepy Yawns VS Stress Yawns?
Have you ever been doing training with your dog and all of a sudden they stop and have a scratch? Or maybe they went to get a drink? Rand...
Jun 53 min read
How to deal with off-lead dogs
We've all had it... the dreaded "don't worry! My dog is friendly!"... The slow saunter as you desperately try to keep your frightened dog...
May 143 min read
Dogs with High Prey Drives
Every dog has a prey drive, but some are just more driven than others! If your dog loves to chase birds, rabbits, squirrels, or even leaves
May 73 min read
Ball Obsessed Dogs
Tennis balls, squeaky balls, footballs, any balls… some dogs just feel like there’s never enough! They’re fun to chase, cheap and can be...
Apr 113 min read
Dogs with Selective Hearing!
Prepare yourselves… I’m about to disappoint you! ‘Selective hearing’ isn’t really a thing. Yes, I know, your dog listens to you sometimes...
Feb 222 min read
Reactive dogs: Why does your dog bark, lunge, or growl on lead?
Recently, there’s been a trend in all barky, lungy dogs being labelled “reactive”, but actually there’s a huge difference between reactivity
Feb 83 min read
Top Tips for Getting Your Dog to Come Back to You
Of all the different behaviours I teach, and all the different problems people come to me with, the most common issue, year after year is...
Dec 12, 20233 min read
Reasons Your Puppy Might Be Biting You!
Whether you have a puppy who bites all day long, or is perfect until their ‘witching hour’ and then the teeth come out, here are some reason
Dec 6, 20232 min read
Is Little Dog Syndrome Real?
Little dog syndrome is a non-scientific term that suggests that small dogs are more likely to show specific behaviours, including;
Barking
Oct 12, 20232 min read
Life Skills VS Obedience
Let’s stop looking at dogs who are barking / growling / lunging at ‘naughty dogs’ who need training.
Sep 9, 20232 min read
Hoover Dogs
Does your dog eat literally anything and everything? Does your dog think that totally inedible things are… well, edible? Does your dog activ
Sep 2, 20232 min read
Three reasons your dog doesn’t listen to you
Do you find yourself getting irritated that your dog isn't listening? Here are the most common three reasons...
Mar 13, 20233 min read
Do you have a naughty dog?
The word naughty suggests that your dog is being deliberately disobedient, but is that true?
Feb 27, 20232 min read
Are ‘Quick Fixes’ real?
You’ve probably heard the saying that 'quick fixes' in dog training are too good to be true, and often, it is.
Quick fixes have a reputatio
Feb 19, 20233 min read
The ‘Alpha Theory’ and Why it’s a Load of Rubbish!
Have you been told any of the following:"You need to be the leader of your pack!""Your dog is trying to dominate you!""You are the Alpha!"
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