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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,...
Oct 3, 20243 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 26, 20243 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 12, 20243 min read


Summer Dangers
Summertime brings with it longer days, sunny skies, and often unbearable heat. While this season offers ample opportunity for outdoor...
Sep 3, 20243 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 31, 20242 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 29, 20242 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 24, 20242 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 17, 20242 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 11, 20242 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
Jul 3, 20243 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 12, 20242 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...
Jun 5, 20243 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 21, 20243 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...
May 7, 20243 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 22, 20242 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
Feb 1, 20243 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
Jan 18, 20244 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.
Dec 21, 20234 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
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