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Things They Didn’t Tell You
How dogs learn new behaviours
Ever wondered how your pup learns new (good or bad) behaviours? How can he be great for one person and not another? Why is timing so important? And how it is that you can spend ages teaching him a recall…
How to Speed up your Dogs Training with Markers
.A marker is a simple, but precise, way of telling your dog he’s done a good thing. Not only will you speed up your dogs training by introducing a marker signal. You can also use it to boost his confidence,…
Life Stages of your Dog
…and how to handle them! From birth to death; your doggo will go through a lot as they develop and grow. I’ve defined 6 key life stages of your dog development. Here’s what they are going through, what to expect,…
Choosing the right rescue dog for your family!
If you are considering adopting a rescue dog into your home, you’ll want to make sure the experience is as positive as possible, for everyone! Choosing the right rescue dog for your family requires a little preparation, but it’s totally…
Top Common Dog Training Mistakes
Here’s my top common dog training mistakes. I see these loads, so don’t feel bad if you are doing any. But, now you know, you can avoid them in the future!
Frustrated dog behaviour!
We all know dogs can get anxious and excited, but did you know they can also get frustrated? In the olden days frustrated dog behaviour might have been labelled as dominant behaviour. That never really sat well with me, mostly…
Things you wish they’d told you before getting a puppy!
Many owners tell me they were somewhat unprepared for the arrival of their new puppy, so here’s my list of things they wish they’d been told before bringing home puppy!
The effects of food and diet on your dogs behaviour
Lots of things can affect your dogs behaviour and mood, and diet is definitely an underrated one. If your dog gets easily frustrated, hyper, anxious, can be unpredictable, or even defensive, you might consider the effects of food and diet…
Emotion stacking in dogs
Emotion stacking happens when your dog doesn’t fully recover from one trigger before experiencing the next. This means that he will add the effect of the next trigger to the result of the last one. This is very common and…
8 Times you should consult a vet before you consult a behaviourist
If you have concerns about your dogs behaviour, it can never hurt to consult a vet before you consult a behaviourist. It’s often much easier for a vet to rule out medical causes than it is a behaviourist. It could…
Is extreme dog mouthing normal?
Extreme mouthing is no joke. If you have a dog that is mouthing on you, you’ll know how powerless you feel to stop it – and how sore it can get! So, is extreme dog mouthing normal, and if it…
Is your dog a mind reader?
Clients often ask me if their dog is a mind reader! Of course, he isn’t, not exactly. But, I can understand why it might feel that way. Your dog has literally nothing better to do than watch you all day…