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Nov 28, 20224 min read
Welcoming Your New Rescue Dog
Eeekk! I bet you’re so excited to have your new family member home with you (or nearly home with you!) But… it’s tough, in those first few
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Nov 24, 20222 min read
Firework Fears
Is your dog afraid of fireworks?
Does your dog shiver and shake at every bang? Are you feeling sorry for your pup all night long?
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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
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Oct 18, 20223 min read
Private Training VS Group Classes
I often get asked which is better; private dog training or group classes, and although I have my preference, it’s not for everyone! Let’s...
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Sep 19, 20223 min read
Training Treats Reviews
Everyone always asks me what treats I use, and the honest answer is that I mix it up, otherwise they get boring! So I thought instead of jus
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Aug 18, 20222 min read
How Well Have You Taught Your Dog?
So you've taught your dog to 'sit', or maybe a few other cues, but how do you know your dog actually knows the cue? How can you be confident
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Aug 8, 20224 min read
Kids and Dogs
Did you know, 50% of children are bitten by a dog by the time they’re just 12 years old? 77% of these bites are from a family / friend’s dog
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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
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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..
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Jun 3, 20223 min read
Preparing for a Baby? Don’t Forget to Prepare Your Dog!
As cute as a dog and baby are together, it comes alongside a huge safety concern, which is a huge concern for many soon-to-be parents!
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May 19, 20223 min read
Tips for Training
Are you after some extra tips for training? Do you want to be able to communicate better with your dog? Or maybe you are just thinking about
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Mar 14, 20223 min read
Sniffaris!
When I was young, I was told that dogs went on walks to get exercise and that every dog needed X time of walks every single day but actually
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Feb 11, 20223 min read
Top 5 Mistakes New Dog Owners Make and How to Avoid Them
1. Using aversive tools to correct behaviour Aversive tools include: Shock collars Choke collars Prong collars Ultrasonic devices...
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