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
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...
Feb 13 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
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 32 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...
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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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