This week I have an excellent example I want to share with you of just how important it is to be confident in our own training mechanics when it comes to transforming the behaviour of our dogs. In theory, we all know that we can improve on our training skills, but the...
Food and nutrition play a huge role in dog behaviour. That’s because body and brain health work together very closely. A dog who is constantly irritated by pain, indigestion and itchiness, or struggles to concentrate and manage overwhelm will struggle to learn...
I always recommend long leads to any of my clients who are experiencing struggles with teaching their dogs to recall. A long lead allows you to progress from giving your dog very little freedom, to being able to give them enough freedom to learn great skills before...
Here are three quick tips to consider that will help you decide whether your dog is ready to be off lead! Being off lead puts a lot of responsibility on your dog to hang out with you and listen to you over the exciting things in the environment, so it’s...
I’m giving you permission to consider doing things differently… There are many dogs who have a meltdown at the sight of another dog (or person), get WAY over the top excited when they see you pick up their lead, or get nervous and shut down around things in the...
This week I had a stunning example of something I tell all of my clients with reactive or anxious dogs who bark, lunge or snap at other dogs or people. I always say: “If a training session with a reactive dog looks boring, you’re doing the right thing.” Below is a...
So many people I meet in the course of my job tell me how they wish they’d known how to socialise their dog when it was a puppy because they realise now that their dog’s reactivity to dogs, over excitement when guests come over and anxiety in new situations could all...
If you’re anything like me, there’s nothing worse than getting sharp little needle teeth all over you when all you want is to have a lovely play session with your gorgeous new puppy. Your puppy seems to just looove to latch onto your clothes, shoes and skin, rather...
So you’ve picked the breed you’d just loooove to own, and the litter has been born, and it’s just a matter of choosing the right puppy for you. But how do you know which puppy is right? You dream of a puppy that will one-day fit into your family life just perfectly,...
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Every time your dog does something ‘wrong’ it’s a training opportunity about to happen! Here’s an example… Cleon the German Shepherd was so excited on his one-on-one Accelerate...
You probably walk your dog on a regular basis and maybe you experience frustration when your dog pulls you along, or when they seem to have to see and smell everything all at once. This makes walking them a job and not a way for you to relax. Here are two easy tips...
Are you wanting to get your dog or puppy occupied by themselves for the next ten minutes or so? Watch the video below to see a quick and easy way to do that...
Is your dog pulling? It’s so frustrating isn’t it! I totally get how it feels and there’s a simple way to train so that it will stop – soon! This is my personal favourite thing to help people with because the solution is so effective and lasts...
As owners, we are responsible for making decisions for our dogs based on what we perceive is best for them. As a result, it is essential that we educate ourselves to endeavour to understand them as carefully as possible. (Visit my post on Body Language for more on...
What do you do if your dog just refuses to listen to you? This is such a frustrating thing, but so many people struggle with it. As a result, I’ve decided to create a list of three things you can do to keep your dog’s attention! This is by no means exhaustive, but is...
Something many puppy owners struggle with when teaching a sit and stay, is that their puppy wants to follow them when they back away. After all, who would want to sit there and be left behind!? This video QUICK TIP demonstrates how you can communicate to your dog that...
How frequently your dog needs a bath is dependent on a lot of things such as the dog’s breed, coat length and lifestyle. There is no true science to say when you should bath your dog, but you can make an educated guess based on three factors: their lifestyle, coat...
It is not uncommon for dog owners to experience frustration from their dog’s selective hearing, or rather, their dog’s tendency to obey your commands only when there is nothing better to do. Although it is certainly very annoying at times, it can be very simple and...
