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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...
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Feb 21, 20233 min read
Puppy VS Rescue
Thinking of buying a puppy or rescuing a dog? Not sure which way to go? Here are some tips and advice!
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Feb 19, 20233 min read
The ‘Alpha Theory’ and Why it’s a Load of Rubbish!
Have you been told any of the following:"You need to be the leader of your pack!""Your dog is trying to dominate you!""You are the Alpha!"
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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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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 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 3, 20223 min read
Preparing for a Baby? Don’t Forget to Prepare Your Dog!
As cute as a dog and baby are together, it comes alongside a huge safety concern, which is a huge concern for many soon-to-be parents!
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May 19, 20223 min read
Tips for Training
Are you after some extra tips for training? Do you want to be able to communicate better with your dog? Or maybe you are just thinking about
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