by Kerry, The Fairydogmother | Nov 11, 2023 | Puppy Articles
If you have a puppy DO NOT take your dog’s food bowl away – once you have given it to him it is his. Instead, while he is eating, occasionally approach and drop tasty goodies into his bowl and then leave him to it. You want happy anticipation and a tail wag when you...
by Kerry, The Fairydogmother | Sep 20, 2023 | Anxious dogs
I went away with a big group of friends and our children on an activity weekend a few years ago and it was fabulous fun. I decided that I wanted a challenge that would push my limits so I did the gorge walk, which involved jumping off the side of a waterfall into a...
by Kerry, The Fairydogmother | Aug 18, 2023 | General
Mistake No 5. Consistency Even IF you are teaching it the correct way, sometimes you really concentrate and work on the training, sometimes you are in a rush because its a quick walk before work or the school run and you let him drag you round – am I right? If you...
by Kerry, The Fairydogmother | Aug 18, 2023 | General
Mistake No 4: Equipment Your dog pulls like a steam train so you buy a basic harness, it’s what most people do. Yes, it is better for your dog and will protect his neck from being damaged which is fantastic for your dog’s physical health, but with most types of...
by Kerry, The Fairydogmother | Aug 18, 2023 | General
Mistake No 3: Arousal Your usual walk, your dog is excited as he is off to the park to go race round and play with all his doggy friends is not the time to practice calm lead walking because your dog is far from calm. He is over-excited and giddy and soooooo happy to...
