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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…
5 Signs your dog needs more sleep
None of us are at our best when we’ve had a poor nights sleep, and our dogs are no different. The average dog needs around 16-18 hours of good quality rest a day. This is not just good for him…
3 Ways to Monitor Dog Behaviour Training Progress
Progress can sometimes be slow and unpredictable when it comes to dog behaviour rehabilitation. So, it’s important to find ways to monitor your dogs behaviour training progress. This is especially the case when you are working with anxiety based problems…
5 Ways to speed up your dog behaviour training
Here’s five ways you can speed up your dog behaviour training without doing anything extra! Whatever you are doing with your dog, these ideas will get you there faster.
The Importance of Consistency in Dog Training
Consistency in dog training is important, we all know that, but do you know why? I’ll explain what it means to be consistent and predictable. I’ll also tell you what happens when you stop being consistent, and how you can…
The problem with retractable dog leads
Retractable dog leads have become a popular choice, particularly over recent years. But, very often they cause more problems than they solve. Here’s my take on them and why they are best avoided.
Muzzle train your dog
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How long does dog training take?
I’m often asked how long does dog training take! This is a great question but it’s almost impossible to answer with any certainty, and here’s why…
Living with teenage dog behaviour!
If your once sweet and fun loving puppy has recently morphed into a demon, it’s very likely you are now living with a canine adolescent! Teenage dog behaviour is no joke. So here’s my take on what your dog is…
The impact of patience in dog training and rehabilitation
The impact of patience in dog training and rehabilitation should not be underestimated. You can have the very best advice, and perfectly suited training techniques, but if you don’t have enough patience to follow through you’ll not get the results…
The behaviour training process…
…and why it doesn’t follow a straight line? You might think that if you start the behaviour training process on day one, and you work hard at it over the following days and weeks. That each day you should expect…
Street Dog Rehabilitation
Street dog rehabilitation may not be an easy process and in some cases, it might not always have quite the fairy-tale ending you hoped for. It can be hard work, but when it goes well, it’s incredibly rewarding.