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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Many dogs are fed the very best commercial dog food available and are very happy and healthy. These dogs have very efficient digestive systems so that they don’t need as many of the essential nutrients lacking in even the best dry or tinned food. They are also very...
