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 | 19 Dec, 2023
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,... 
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 | 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 | 16 Jun, 2022
Unless you’re a second Dr Doolittle, you are probably not able to have a conversation with your dog. You probably talk to your dog, but they don’t talk back. That being said, dogs do try to talk to us through their own special method – body language. They can... 
by Frances Ullrich | 23 May, 2022
Admit it: you have a pretty good idea of what you should eat to stay healthy, but sometimes (or often) you catch yourself near the bottom of a bag of Doritos, wondering how you got there. You might decide once and for all, no more junk food for me. But like most of... 
by Frances Ullrich | 28 Mar, 2022
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...