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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 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
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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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Jul 3, 20221 min read
How Old is Your Dog in Human Years?
It is often said that 1-dog-year equals 7-human-years, however this is untrue for a couple of different reasons;
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Jun 17, 20224 min read
Does Breed Matter?
As a dog behaviourist, I deal with a huge range of breeds, and often get asked if a dog’s breed makes a difference to behaviour and/ or trai
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Jun 8, 20223 min read
Recipes for Homemade Training Treats!
Fancy baking something special for your hungry dog? Or maybe you are fed up of store bought training treats? Then I have just the trick!
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