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…
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…
Puppy Socialization Socialization is the process through which your puppy becomes comfortable with their constantly changing surroundings. It is how they work out what is safe and good as opposed to what is dangerous and not-so-good. Anything you want your puppy to cheerfully accept as an adult—people of all kinds, Read more…
Lockdown survival guide for dog parents Is your dog driving you a bit crazy during lockdown, demanding constant attention, barking during zoom calls or interrupting while you are trying to get the hang of homeschooling? Here are 7 strategies you can use for your dog so you can get your Read more…
5 reasons why you need a dog crate Someone asked me the other day, how many dog crates I have around the house. I had to stop and count – turns out I have 13 crates! Seems a lot considering that I only have three dogs. Why do I have Read more…
How dogs learn to do what YOU want Imagine life with a well behaved dog. He is happy to hang out on his bed while you are busy or waits patiently for you to come home. He sits or lies down when you ask him to and stays until you Read more…