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Oct 313 min read
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,...
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,
Jul 242 min read
The Importance of Consistency in Training: Tips for All Family Members
Consistency is crucial for effective dog training. Without it, your dog can become confused, making it harder for them to learn new behav...
Jul 33 min read
Training Your Dog to Play Hide and Seek: The Ultimate Hiding Spots
Playing hide and seek with your dog is a fantastic way to stimulate their mind, strengthen your bond, and have some fun! Teaching your dog t
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 122 min read
Unusual rewards I’ve used as a dog trainer
Treats and toys are great rewards for most dogs but that doesn't mean they are the only rewards that can be used. Sometimes treats or toys..
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 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 21, 20234 min read
The Secret Behind Rewards
Listen up. I'm going to give you all the secrets other dog trainers won't tell you about reinforcement and rewards.
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...
Aug 11, 20232 min read
The Importance of Letting a Dog ‘Win’ in Playtime.
The ‘dominance’ myth has been around for years, but there’s been a sudden increase in the amount I’ve heard this:"Never let your dog win!"
Aug 4, 20232 min read
Consequences of Teasing and Winding Up Your Dog...
Have you ever faked a ball throw? Or maybe you put a toy just out of reach to see what your dog would do? Have a read below and see what you
Apr 10, 20232 min read
Crate training - a necessity or cruelty?
So many people have crates, and their dog seems to be happy in them… but also, so many people call them cruel. Is that true? In some countri
Apr 3, 20233 min read
20 Reasons to Train Your Dog!
For safety. Typically, trained dogs are safer. You can let them off lead without worrying they’ll run away. You can teach them to stay away
Mar 20, 20232 min read
Why Choose Positive Reinforcement?
You've probably heard all these training terms like 'positive reinforcement', 'balanced training', 'force-free trainers' or 'science based t
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
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
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