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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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
Jan 184 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
Jan 122 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...
Dec 12, 20233 min read
Reasons Your Puppy Might Be Biting You!
Whether you have a puppy who bites all day long, or is perfect until their ‘witching hour’ and then the teeth come out, here are some reason
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
Nov 29, 20231 min read
The Best Local Dog Walks
I thought I'd pull together a list of my favourite local dog walking routes, to give you a few new ideas of great places to take your dog!
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
Sep 9, 20232 min read
Hoover Dogs
Does your dog eat literally anything and everything? Does your dog think that totally inedible things are… well, edible? Does your dog activ
Sep 2, 20232 min read
Three reasons your dog doesn’t listen to you
Do you find yourself getting irritated that your dog isn't listening? Here are the most common three reasons...
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!"
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
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 •...
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
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
Mar 13, 20233 min read
Do you have a naughty dog?
The word naughty suggests that your dog is being deliberately disobedient, but is that true?
Mar 6, 20234 min read
How Much Does Dog Training Cost?
When looking for a trainer, you’ll find that the cost varies between them, sometimes by a lot! So why doesn’t everyone just pick the chea...
Feb 27, 20232 min read
Are ‘Quick Fixes’ real?
You’ve probably heard the saying that 'quick fixes' in dog training are too good to be true, and often, it is.
Quick fixes have a reputatio
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