Mistake Number 2: Stop, sit, reward That old chestnut – I know it makes you feel like you are...
Lead walking mistakes number 2
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Lead walking mistakes Number 1
Mistake number 1. Shout and Pull Yelling “heeeeel!” at your dog and yanking him backwards into...
Free Treats
Yesterday morning on our walk I found loads of bushes popping with jucy ripe blackberries, so I...
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...
Facing Fear
I went away with a big group of friends and our children on an activity weekend a few years ago...
Personal space is important
I spend lots of my time working with families, teaching children how to behave around dogs to keep...
Barking, so much barking!
Barking is a common issue that many dog owners come to me for help with. Excessive barking can...
Firework Fears
Hopefully you have already been working hard this year to get your dog ready for all the loud...
My dog won’t work for food – part 4
Part Four of why your ‘stubbon’ non-foodie dog won’t take treats.If you have a dog with any kind...
My dog won’t work for food – part 3
Part three of why your ‘stubbon’ non-foodie dog won’t take treats.If you have just joined and want...
My dog wont work for food – part 2
Part two of why your ‘stubbon’ non-foodie dog won’t take treats. ① The environment ② The food you...
My dog wont work for food – part 1
What do we need to change to make your dog want to work for food? ① The environment ② The food you...
Hot Dogs
In England we are renowned for moaning; either it’s too cold, it’s too wet or it’s too hot, some...
Cues coffee and habits
Habits – as humans we have good ones and bad ones. So do our dogs But first back to humans – I...