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Make Your Own Calming Treats - Recipes
Firework season can be a stressful time for dogs. The loud noises and unexpected bursts of light can trigger anxiety, leaving your furry friend feeling scared and uneasy. While creating a safe space and using calming aids are effective strategies, one often overlooked method is offering homemade calming treats. These treats not only serve as a tasty distraction but can also include ingredients known to promote relaxation in dogs. Here are a few DIY calming treat recipes that
Sep 5, 20244 min read


Sleepy Yawns VS Stress Yawns?
Have you ever been doing training with your dog and all of a sudden they stop and have a scratch? Or maybe they went to get a drink? Rand...
Jun 26, 20243 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 15, 20244 min read


What’s the Process Like in Becoming a Dog Behaviourist?
I get this question at least once a week, so I thought I'd answer it via my blog, in case anyone else was curious! My first step was choosin
Jan 25, 20242 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 29, 20231 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
Nov 16, 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...
Mar 6, 20234 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
Dec 19, 20225 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
Oct 21, 20224 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
Aug 2, 20222 min read


Basic Pet First Aid
One of the scariest moments in every dog owner’s life is when you need emergency vet care. Unfortunately, without the flashing lights and si
Jul 21, 20224 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..
Jul 12, 20222 min read


Why is Enrichment so Important?
Canine enrichment means “engaging your dog in activities designed to stimulate their mind and keep them physically fit.”
Mar 24, 20222 min read


Who needs some new Kong filler ideas?
My dog and I LOVE Kongs! She uses a Kong when left alone, when I’m busy working, or sometimes just to make her breakfast more exciting ...
Feb 24, 20224 min read


Why You Should Train Your Dog From Day One!
There are a huge amount of benefits to dog training, but even more if you train your dog from a puppy! Some of these are…
Feb 2, 20225 min read
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