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Sep 9, 20243 min read
Does your dog live in a world of conflict?
Learn about the types of conflict dogs can experience and how you can support your dog.
Feb 15, 20244 min read
Pain and Behaviour
One key factor that I address whenever I’m looking at any form of change of behaviour in a dog, is whether that dog is in pain.
Jan 7, 20242 min read
Are you trying to learn to knit at a Death Metal concert?
When it comes to learning a new skill, it can take a lot of concentration and weird face pulling ...
Jan 1, 20234 min read
10 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Got A Cockapoo
A lot of people gave me a very odd look when I told them I was getting a cockapoo puppy. But Emma… you’re the terrier lady! Why would...
Sep 2, 20223 min read
My puppy’s a teenage dirtbag, baby!
My puppy’s a teenage dirtbag, baby! He doesn’t listen to my recall, lately! Cause he’s just a teenage dirtbag, baby! Yeah! What do I...
Aug 28, 20222 min read
How much exercise does my puppy need?
You might have seen recent posts on the internet about this topic. You might have also heard the formula ‘5 minutes per month of age’ for...
Aug 6, 20222 min read
After Walkies Routine
So, you've strolled in through the door and taken your dog's lead off. You've just come back from a 2 hour walk to the beach and you're...
Mar 13, 20222 min read
To crate... or... not to crate!
Crates are a great tool I like to utilise for dogs for a variety of reasons. I believe that every dog should at least be crate trained...
Feb 16, 20222 min read
The Frog in the Pot
I know, I know, when you clicked on this post, you must have been thinking what on Earth does a frog have to do with dog training? Well,...
Dec 4, 20215 min read
Christmas Tips - how you can help your dog or puppy this festive season?
Whelp, it’s December so that means we can talk about Christmas without guilt! I wanted to get this blog out early so that you have...
Nov 10, 20213 min read
Safeguarding Children
The safeguarding of children and dogs has become a personal topic for me since I became a mother. It is a topic I also think all...
Nov 4, 20213 min read
Bonfire Night Tips
The time is upon us! Diwali is tonight and Bonfire Night is happening tomorrow. If you have a dog who fears fireworks, it is a bit too...
Oct 30, 20212 min read
Doggy Witching Hour
Happy Howloween! Does your puppy become possessed in the evening hours? Round about 7 o’clock in the evening something strange happens......
Oct 7, 20213 min read
Dogs & Cars
Travelling with your pooch is a part of life, weather its for the daily walk, or only when you need to head to the vets.
Aug 6, 20211 min read
Are you getting your dog training MOT’ed?
It’s important to keep the behaviours we have taught our dogs in good working order, especially if it’s something we aren’t using often.
Jun 29, 20213 min read
Lack of Compliance does not mean Defiance
It can be quite a common misconception that if dogs don’t do as we tell them they are being defiant or are ‘trying it on’.
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