Management – A Game Changer for Reactive Dogs Living with a reactive or over-excited dog can be a real challenge, but let’s talk about how setting boundaries can be a total game-changer! In this blog post, we’ll dive into why boundaries are so important for reactive dogs to help dogs Read more…
Is your dog reactive? Dealing with a reactive dog can be challenging and stressful. That’s why I want to provide you with tips and strategies to help your dog overcome their reactive behaviour and live a happy, healthy life. Step 1: Practice Compassion The first step in helping your reactive Read more…
My 10 top tips to get started in Dog Agility My first encounter with dog agility was some 12 years ago with my rescue dog Tommy. I was just looking for some dog training and found a local agility group – I had never heard of agility before, but I Read more…
10 easy ways to exercise your dog at home Dogs need physical and mental exercise in order to thrive. They need food and water and basic care to merely survive, but physical and mental stimulation are important for their wellbeing. But let’s be honest, sometimes it is simply not possible Read more…
How to provide natural energy outlets for your puppy What our puppies experience early in life influences how they behave now and as adult dogs. This is why it is important to socialise your puppy early. However, your dog’s genetic make up also plays a big role in determining how Read more…
A daily schedule for your puppy Implementing a good schedule and routine is important from the moment you arrive home with your puppy. There are 5 key aspects to routine – potty training, mental activity, physical exercise, supervision and alone time. Potty Training You will need to ensure your puppy Read more…
House training your puppy House training a puppy or adult dog, is about building good habits. Many people think house training is about teaching the dog what is right and what is wrong, but that is not how dogs learn. Dogs only have two goals, to find pleasure and avoid Read more…
How to teach your dog to come when you call A reliable recall can save your dog’s life. “Recall” is what the word that dog trainers use, it means come when called. A great recall is when you call your dog once, and your dog immediately turns around with a Read more…
Why dogs eat poop and how to stop them Of all the horrible habits our dogs have, such as drinking from the toilet, rolling in dead seals, licking their butts, probably the worst is dogs eating poop. Although they may not intend to gross us out, they certainly succeed. Dogs Read more…
Five puppy tips to help you through the December holidays The December holidays are here! The next couple weeks are going to be fun! But let’s be honest these days can be quite stressful, too. Preparing for family get togethers, beach time, big meal preparations and rushing around to find Read more…