by Frances Ullrich | 4 Jan, 2024
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... 
by Frances Ullrich | 27 Dec, 2023
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... 
by Frances Ullrich | 14 Feb, 2023
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... 
by Frances Ullrich | 13 Jan, 2023
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... 
by Frances Ullrich | 30 Nov, 2022
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... 
by Frances Ullrich | 30 Aug, 2022
All breeds and ages of dogs can learn new things and training can have a huge positive impact on your life and your dog’s. Here are just a few of the reasons to do training with your dog. 1. No More Stress – for you or your dog Every dog needs to learn how to... 
by Frances Ullrich | 18 Jul, 2022
Raising a puppy is a huge responsibility and can be very challenging, especially for a first-time owner, but at times even for an experienced owner! We need to be able to find the balance between suppressing a puppy’s personality and providing the puppy with set rules... 
by Frances Ullrich | 4 Jun, 2022
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...