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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 213 min read
Is It Okay To Spoil Your Dog?
I can’t tell you how many times I hear owners say - so embarrassed - “oh I admit she’s allowed on the bed” or “I’m sorry he’s a boy spoiled.
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...
Mar 114 min read
Dog Breeds for First-Time Dog Owners!
Dog breeds ideal for first time dog owners:
Cavalier King Charles spaniel
Labrador, if bred from pets, not working lines.
Golden retri
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 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
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...
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