Socialisation is something of a mystery to a lot of new puppy owners. The term socialisation actually means ‘the activity of mixing socially with others’ or ‘the process of learning to behave in a way that is acceptable to society’ So, how do we apply such a broad meaning to our dogs and puppies socialisation?…
The weather is improving, the sun is shining, the heat is rising and you are loving life right now! But let’s make sure we don’t forget about our canine companions! In the UK our annual average temperature is 14 degrees, so when we have a heat wave, or random days of temperatures soaring into the…
It’s fair to say there are a lot of people who have never taken part in any dog training. Some people think that their dog just doesn’t NEED it. But why? These are just some of the things I hear. Even your super chilled and confident dog needs some dog training and I’ll explain why.…
Many dog owners go through struggles with their dogs. Whether it’s a puppy, an adolescent, or even an older dog that you have had for some years. Those struggles can range from ones you face as a new puppy owner with toilet training, teething and sleepless nights, to owning a reactive dog that pulls on…
As we are in lockdown right now, and many people are working from home with their dogs, the novel situation for our pets can become a little odd for them. They may start exhibiting some problem behaviours you have never seen before. You might also be wondering how your dog will react when you do…
It’s a question that comes up a lot in my experience. You may feel your dog doesn’t listen or pay attention, and so feel that training for them, is impossible. I want to tell you now that there is ALWAYS hope. It is 100% possible and I’ve seen it work first-hand, hundreds of times, with…