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6 Ways to improve your dogs loose lead training
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Loose lead training is something that many seem to struggle with, here are 6 things you can do today that will improve your dogs loose lead training. Check them out…
Assessing Behaviour for Dog Training
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No two dogs are the same, so I will always take time in assessing behaviour properly before dog training can begin. The initial assessment will usually take between 45-60 minutes. Mostly it will involve us chatting, whilst watching your dog…
Choosing a Resilient Puppy: Essential Insights for Prospective Dog Owners
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If you’re thinking about bringing a new puppy into your home, this is undoubtedly an exciting time for you. There’s a plethora of advice online about how to choose a puppy and what to look for when talking to a…
Small Dog Syndrome – is it really a thing?
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When a small dog acts like they have something to make up for because of their small size we sometimes call it small dog syndrome. This dog is often perceived as being quite bossy, over protective, and stubborn! They might…
Creating a lasting bond with your dog
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We all want a great bond with our dogs. But why is it important, and how do you go about creating a lasting bond with your dog?
Your dog isn’t being naughty: What’s really behind problem dog behaviour?
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There are many reasons a dog might be offering unwanted behaviour. But intentionally being naughty isn’t one of them. In this blog I am going to talk about what’s really behind problem dog behaviour? And it isn’t too many cuddles…
How traumatic experiences change the way we approach dog behaviour problems
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If you have struggled to solve a behaviour problem with your dog, it might be that there is some trauma getting in the way. In this latest blog, I am going to talk a little about what trauma is and…
The Accidental Dog Behaviourist
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How a big, bouncy, dope of a puppy, changed my life forever and made me the accidental dog behaviourist!
How to be proactive in your dogs behaviour training and get faster results
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In dog behaviour training, it’s really easy focus on what we don’t want! When people get in touch with me they often tell me all the things they wish their dog would stop doing. Whether that is to stop barking,…
Shaping and Capturing: How to create a new behaviour with a clicker!
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You can use a clicker in lots of ways. If you’ve had a consultation with me, or been on my clicker masterclasses, you’ll already know of quite a few. In this blog, I am talking about Shaping and Capturing, and…
Frustration in dogs: Could a new toy be the answer?
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Frustration is a growing problem for our pet dogs. All our dogs suffer with frustration to some degree; it’s kind of inevitable when we don’t speak the same language. But when it gets out of hand, it can be a…
Why we need treats in dog behaviour training. And getting the balance right!
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Everyone has different opinions when it comes to using treats in dog behaviour training. Some believe you can’t treat too much and will give them out freely. Others feel like you shouldn’t need a treat for the dog to behave…