Why Socializing Puppies Early Can Reduce Firework Fears Later
For many dog owners, the sound of fireworks can turn an enjoyable celebration into a stressful event. Dogs who are unaccustomed to loud,...
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Sep 263 min read
Incorporating Nature into Your Dog's Enrichment
Nature offers a treasure trove of enrichment opportunities for dogs, providing both mental stimulation and physical exercise. Whether you...
Sep 123 min read
Dive into Cool Water Games with Your Dog
As the weather heats up, water-based activities become a fantastic way to keep your dog cool, entertained, and active. Whether your dog...
Sep 33 min read
Summer Dangers
Summertime brings with it longer days, sunny skies, and often unbearable heat. While this season offers ample opportunity for outdoor...
Jul 312 min read
Is Your Dog Getting Their Needs Met?
Many dogs - dare I say, most dogs - have at least one behaviour problem. Whether it be something like pulling on lead or aggression, often,
Jul 292 min read
FREE Fun Activity for the Kids and Dogs this Summer!
Create your own agility course! You’ll need: An outdoor secure space Imagination! Create a jump: Create something for your dog to jump...
Jul 242 min read
The Importance of Consistency in Training: Tips for All Family Members
Consistency is crucial for effective dog training. Without it, your dog can become confused, making it harder for them to learn new behav...
Jul 172 min read
Dogs on Holiday: Travelling with Your Furry Friend
The summer is a time for holidays, family BBQs, and fun, but it can also be a stressful period for our furry friends. With a little prepa...
Jul 112 min read
Help with Tick Season
These nasty little things have a particularly annoying habit of clinging, undetected, to our furry friends, and sadly, they can do a lot of
Jul 33 min read
Training Your Dog to Play Hide and Seek: The Ultimate Hiding Spots
Playing hide and seek with your dog is a fantastic way to stimulate their mind, strengthen your bond, and have some fun! Teaching your dog t
Jun 122 min read
Unusual rewards I’ve used as a dog trainer
Treats and toys are great rewards for most dogs but that doesn't mean they are the only rewards that can be used. Sometimes treats or toys..
Jun 53 min read
How to deal with off-lead dogs
We've all had it... the dreaded "don't worry! My dog is friendly!"... The slow saunter as you desperately try to keep your frightened dog...
May 213 min read
Is It Okay To Spoil Your Dog?
I can’t tell you how many times I hear owners say - so embarrassed - “oh I admit she’s allowed on the bed” or “I’m sorry he’s a boy spoiled.
May 73 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...
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 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
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.
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
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