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May 7, 20243 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...
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Apr 11, 20243 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...
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Feb 22, 20242 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
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Feb 8, 20243 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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Feb 1, 20243 min read
Rescue Dog VS Street Dog
When I was looking for a rescue dog to join my family, I found that actually, it was so much easier to adopt a street dog. For the purpose
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Jan 18, 20244 min read
Dog Massage
When was the last time you went for a massage? I wish I could go more often, as it's so relaxing, but it's also incredibly good for our brai
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Jan 12, 20242 min read
Socialisation Myths
There are many myths about dogs, and especially puppy socialisation, and I'm here to debunk them! Let's get those puppies starting out...
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Jan 3, 20242 min read
Behind the Scenes - a Day in the Life of a Dog Trainer
I often get asked what’s it like to have the best job ever, so here it is: A day in the life of a dog behaviourist. I normally have...
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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.
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Dec 6, 20232 min read
Is Little Dog Syndrome Real?
Little dog syndrome is a non-scientific term that suggests that small dogs are more likely to show specific behaviours, including;
Barking
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Nov 16, 20234 min read
Durable Dog Toys for Our Super-Chewers!
Every dog owner has a toy doctor’s surgery, or worse, a toy graveyard. I get it, buying new toys gets expensive and stitching up old ones is
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Oct 12, 20232 min read
Life Skills VS Obedience
Let’s stop looking at dogs who are barking / growling / lunging at ‘naughty dogs’ who need training.
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Oct 5, 20233 min read
Life Stages in Dogs
From puppyhood to seniors, dogs go through many different development stages, all of which require owners to adapt their care giving, includ
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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!"
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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
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May 22, 20234 min read
Breed Groups
The UK Kennel Club currently recognises 221 breeds. These are split into seven breed groups; • Gun dogs • Hounds • Pastoral • Toy •...
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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
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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
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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
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Mar 16, 20234 min read
How to Choose the Breed for You!
I can't tell you how many people I speak to that say "we regret getting this breed". They wouldn't change their dog for the world, of course
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