“I’ve tried treats… my dog just isn’t food motivated.” This is something I hear constantly. And...
My Dog won’t work for food – what’s really going on
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Why do dogs hump?
Dogs hump for many reasons, and it's rarely about dominance or sex. Keeping note of when it is...
Slow Blinking
More people need to learn more about dog communication. Our dogs communicate most by using body...
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...
One important reason why your dog shouldn’t pull on the lead
It can cause or aggravate aggression /reactivity I know from experience that aggressive...
Prevention is so important
If you have a puppy DO NOT take your dog’s food bowl away – once you have given it to him it is...
Is if fair to punish fear?
I went away with a big group of friends and our children on an activity weekend a few years ago...
Lead walking mistakes number 5
Mistake No 5. Consistency Even IF you are teaching it the correct way, sometimes you really...
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...
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...
Lead walking mistakes number 2
Mistake Number 2: Stop, sit, reward That old chestnut – I know it makes you feel like you are...
Lead walking mistakes Number 1
Mistake number 1. Shout and Pull Yelling “heeeeel!” at your dog and yanking him backwards into...
Simple nose games at home
Nosework is fantastic for tiring your dog out so you have a happy, relaxed dog. Here are some...
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...
Personal space is important
I spend lots of my time working with families, teaching children how to behave around dogs to keep...