Dogs hump for many reasons, and it's rarely about dominance or sex. Keeping note of when it is happening and what...
Slow Blinking
More people need to learn more about dog communication. Our dogs communicate most by using body language rather than...
Collar grabs and the two finger rule
I see a lot of dogs every week, as you’d imagine, and I see a huge number of dogs with collars that are way too slack....
Lead walking mistakes number 5
Mistake No 5. Consistency Even IF you are teaching it the correct way, sometimes you really concentrate and work on...
Lead walking mistakes number 4
Mistake No 4: Equipment Your dog pulls like a steam train so you buy a basic harness, it’s what most people do. Yes,...
Lead walking mistake number 3
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...
Lead walking mistakes number 2
Mistake Number 2: Stop, sit, reward That old chestnut – I know it makes you feel like you are doing something,...
Lead walking mistakes Number 1
Mistake number 1. Shout and Pull Yelling “heeeeel!” at your dog and yanking him backwards into position This makes the...
Simple nose games at home
Nosework is fantastic for tiring your dog out so you have a happy, relaxed dog. Here are some ideas hoow to teach...
What is your dogs default
What would your dog do if he could choose? Your dog knows you have rewards, he can smell treats or a ball in your...
Hot Dogs
In England we are renowned for moaning; either it’s too cold, it’s too wet or it’s too hot, some people are never...
Chocolate
Chocolate is bad for dogs and too much can be toxic or even deadly, but how much is too much, what are the sign and...
Is it really the right thing to do to bring street dogs over from abroad?
I am sick of some organisations bringing in street dogs from abroad and not doing doing any kind of assessments. These...
Take your dog to work
As many people and local businesses are trying to be positive about the return to work after lockdown a story about a...
When Normal isn’t normal any more
Don’t touch my dog!!! Good habits become bad habits Whilst out with my dogs in the last few days a few people have...
Latest advice for dog owners
Until further tests are carried out, there is no current evidence that pets can be infected with the new coronavirus...
In memory of Colin
Today is a sad day. Colin died last night, loved and adored by his wonderful owners. I am devastated, I loved Colin...
Firework Fears
Well, bonfire night is nearly upon is – hopefully you have already been working hard this year to get your dog...
Your dog will become more of what they do every day
Habits – as humans we have good ones and bad ones. So do our dogs But first back to humans – I have a coffee habit. On...
It’s okay to say no
Get better at disengaging with people without feeling bad about it. If someone wants to make a fuss of your dog and...






















