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Jan 19, 20233 min read
Flexi Leads - Yes or No?
People ask me all the time: "Are Flexi Leads good?" And most resources will tell you 'no', but then why do so many people still use them? Wh
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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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Dec 5, 20222 min read
Is Your Garden Fun and Safe?
Our pets love their gardens, don’t they! But I’d your garden as fun as it can be? And is it safe for them?
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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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Oct 3, 20222 min read
Can your Puppy go out before their Vaccinations?
It’s a common myth that puppies must stay in your house and garden until a week after their vaccinations are completed. And, in some cases,
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Sep 27, 20223 min read
Is Playing Tug Good for your Dog?
Tug is one of many dogs' favourite games to play, but there's a lot of suggestions going around that tug games are bad for your dog and can
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