The first few weeks and months with a new puppy or re-homed dogs can feel exhausting, lonely and overwhelming
Puppy Blues
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Training Tips posts
Teaching your dog to FETCH
Learning how to retrieve is a great life skill for dogs as well as giving you some conscious control of their jaws while they are young!
Ten Top Tips for Hot Weather
It can be really tough to know what to do for the best. Dog’s often love their walks but it’s just too hot to go out. Here are my top ten tips on how to help your dog when it’s hot
Teaching Your Dog to COUNT
Can you teach a dog to count? Can they do maths? Yes you absolutely can!
Teaching Your Dog to Read
Teaching your dog to read flashcard is great for bonding and for mental stimulation
Dog Tricks
Why dog tricks help build connection and relationship with your dog as well as ideas of tricks to try
Training your dog to WAIT
Introduction Teaching a WAIT is similar to a STAY but is more of an active behaviour. They are ACTIVELY WAITING for the next cue which will be to be released from the WAIT. Good...
Training your dog to STAY
A STAY is one of those essential life skills which all dogs tend to master at some level. A STAY is like putting the handbrake on in the car, it means you are parked. Teaching a STAY is also fairly EASY, so grab your treats and have a go
Loose Lead Walking
Loose lead walking has three fundamental parts. Firstly, the dog has to know to walk and move when and where you move. Secondly, the dog has to learn that a tight lead means something is wrong. Finally, the dog has to be in an environment in which they can cope emotionally