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Jun 182 min read
Get Amazing Dog Photos. EVERY. TIME.
I’m not a professional photographer. I don’t have a fancy camera and I’ve never had any training. BUT... I have taken thousands of dog photo
Feb 154 min read
Why does my dog….? The Weird Questions You’ve Always Wondered!
Why does my dog want to play fetch but doesn’t give up their ball?
Fetch is a fun game for your dog, and for some dogs, chasing it again i
Nov 29, 20231 min read
The Best Local Dog Walks
I thought I'd pull together a list of my favourite local dog walking routes, to give you a few new ideas of great places to take your dog!
Nov 16, 20234 min read
Durable Dog Toys for Our Super-Chewers!
Every dog owner has a toy doctor’s surgery, or worse, a toy graveyard. I get it, buying new toys gets expensive and stitching up old ones is
Mar 6, 20234 min read
How Much Does Dog Training Cost?
When looking for a trainer, you’ll find that the cost varies between them, sometimes by a lot! So why doesn’t everyone just pick the chea...
Dec 19, 20225 min read
12 Dog Training Myths (and the Scientific Truth!)
Myth 1. It's Too Early to Start Training My Dog.
The TRUTH: It's NEVER too early to start training! Puppies learn new things from Day 1. I
Oct 21, 20224 min read
Dog Walk or Dog Experience?
Why, when we say ‘dog walk’, does it sound like a chore? Why are dog walks something that we do just to get done? Why are dog walks a task w
Aug 2, 20222 min read
My dog disobeys me, and I encourage it!
Sounds crazy, right?! A dog trainer teaching their dog to not do as they're told? Well...not quite! My dog does as she’s asked to 9 times ou
Jul 21, 20224 min read
Basic Pet First Aid
One of the scariest moments in every dog owner’s life is when you need emergency vet care. Unfortunately, without the flashing lights and si
Jul 12, 20222 min read
“My Dog is SO Stubborn!”
MY DOG IS SO STUBBORN are words I hear on a daily basis. "They just would rather do their own thing.""They don't listen to me!" "They know..
Mar 24, 20222 min read
Why is Enrichment so Important?
Canine enrichment means “engaging your dog in activities designed to stimulate their mind and keep them physically fit.”
Feb 24, 20224 min read
Who needs some new Kong filler ideas?
My dog and I LOVE Kongs! She uses a Kong when left alone, when I’m busy working, or sometimes just to make her breakfast more exciting ...
Feb 2, 20225 min read
Why You Should Train Your Dog From Day One!
There are a huge amount of benefits to dog training, but even more if you train your dog from a puppy! Some of these are…
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