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Why your dog probably won’t grow out of their unwanted behaviours!
In this latest blog, I talk about the main life stages of your dog and what you can expect from their behaviour at each stage. And crucially, I’ll be talking about why your dog probably won’t grow out of their…
Dog mouthing and biting: One problem – three solutions
If you check the internet for advice about any dog behaviour problem you’ll find a selection of conflicting dog behaviour advice. It can’t all be right, can it? With dog mouthing and biting you’ll find the most common pieces of…
Why dogs pull on the lead, and how to stop it!
There are various reasons a dog might pull on the lead, mostly it boils down to being rewarding, and it works. Here are three reasons why dogs pull on the lead, and what you can do about it!
Product Review: Escape Proof Harnesses for dogs
Barely a day goes by when I don’t hear about a dog that has panicked on their walk and got free. Many dogs are able to wriggle free from standard harnesses and collars. If this is the case for your…
Toilet training tips for dogs and puppies
Housetraining a puppy is tricky business, it can be hard work and often takes longer than expected. Here are my top toilet training tips, for dogs and puppies, to get you off to the best start, or back on track!
How to prepare your dog for a new baby; crucial things to consider!
Bringing home a new baby often means stressful changes to a dogs routine. Whilst we can never fully prepare them for what’s coming, we can minimise the stress. Here are my top ways you can prepare your dog for a…
Why a doggy door could be making your dogs behaviour worse!
Many people get a doggy door installed to make their lives and training easier. But, all too often, they end up making things worse. Especially when it comes to house training, territorial, and hyperactive behaviour. Here’s why that happens, and…
Why dogs refuse food and what to do about it!
Not all dogs will eat until they burst, some can actually appear quite picky. And some will actually refuse to eat their meals and treats all together at times. There are lots of reasons dogs refuse food. So, here are…
No reward markers – what are they and could they be considered aversive?
No reward markers, or cues, are being used more and more in positive dog behaviour training. You might even be using them yourself without realising what they are. So what are they, and could they actually be considered aversive?
4 Ways to easily become more consistent in your dogs training
Being consistent in your dogs behaviour training has lots of benefits, but the biggest and most important one is that it will speed up your dogs learning. It’s not easy being consistent, but here are my best tips for easily…
Four reasons you shouldn’t yell at your dog!
For years we’ve been taught to yell at our dogs when they do something wrong. Not only is it likely to be ineffective, but it could actually make some problems much worse. Here are four reasons why you shouldn’t yell…
Why I hate snuffle mats and slow feeders at meal times…
More and more dog owners are turning to enrichment toys to feed their dogs their meals. But when used incorrectly, they may create a bigger problem than they solve. Here is why I hate snuffle mats and slow feeders at…