TIP 1 Positive reinforcement is far better than punishment or correcting a mistake. Training for treats and for toy are essential when learning a new behaviour, best treats are wet food i.e....
Top Tips for a Perfect Recall
read more
Posts from Month: July 2019
Teaching your dog to lay on their side
Teaching your dog to lay on their side is useful for home health care like checking their tummy, legs and paws for lumps and bumps. I started with a clicker and a few treats and had to lure him into...
Separation Anxiety
Why does my dog have separation anxiety? Dogs are social animals and most dogs will find it stressful to be separated from their dog-human pack for extended periods. We may have to teach...
Dog Life Skills
Teaching your dog to lay their chin on your knee or a cushion isn't only cute but is a really useful behaviour for healthcare of ears and eyes as well as vet checks and trips to the groomers....
Keep calm and muzzle on!
Calmly and cooperatively wearing a muzzle is an important life skill for dogs. It can be super positive to train too! So get the treats ready and let the training begin. You can...
Unwanted Behaviours in Dogs
Unwanted behaviours in dogs can include house soiling, excessive scent marking, roaming, separation anxiety, chronic stress, impulsivity, reactivity, aggression or even learned helpless and...
Qualifications
I'm delighted to have received my level5 Dog Behaviour Practitioner Diploma from the Canine Behaviour College. It was a fantastic course to study- good to know the theory behind the...
How do I go about choosing a new puppy and choosing which breeder?
Why do some people travel hundreds of miles for their new puppy? Did you know that the earliest impact on the development of the puppy will be the physical health, emotional state and nutritional...