Dog Training
My dog knows he is not supposed to do that!…..
I love it when people say ‘my dog knows he is not supposed to… be on the sofa/jump at people/chew furniture/run away and ignore me.’ Because 9 times out of 10 I can guarantee that your dog does not know that at all. Otherwise that is what he would be doing. It is more likely […]
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As a dog owner, you are probably concerned with making sure that your pet is well looked after at all times, in all the ways that this is going to be important. That will of course include their food, snacks and treats, toys and more. However, there is no doubt that owning a dog can […]
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3 Excellent Accessories For Any New Puppy Owner
Bringing a puppy into the household is for life, not just for Christmas, as the old adage goes. That said, it’s thoroughly important to consider how new puppy owners can mitigate the responsibilities they have by using the right tools and equipment to help them train their pup, and to help them grow into an […]
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Top tips to calm a stressed out dog.
Photo: https://puppyhero.com/breed/jack-russell-terrier Your dog might be a happy-go-lucky part of the family most of the time, but there can still be situations where they act out and get anxious. As their doggy mum or dad, it’s your responsibility to calm them down, so they feel more at ease, but if you’ve never experienced it before, […]
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Boredom Busters – 3 Quick and easy Scentwork brain games for your dog.
Brain games for dogs is as essential as a walk. Your dogs learning potential is HUGE! I refuse to believe your dog is stubborn, stupid, or lazy. You just haven’t found their favourite game yet. Scentwork is a super easy, and quick, way to entertain your dog. Its not always easy to keep your dog […]
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Scentwork UK Competition – Is your dog ready?
Scentwork UK is the latest, and fastest growing dog sport in the UK. Making the decision to go from training at home, to entering scentwork competitions can be a bit daunting. How do you know if you or your dog, is ready? I’m a big believer of just getting stuck in there and giving it […]
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Dogs are not spiteful, jealous, stubborn, or stupid – Dog Trainer Tips
Dogs do what works best for them. If your dog ignores your recall, its because he’s always been allowed to interact with the environment at his leisure. If your dog jumps all over guests, its because the attention is rewarding. If your dog is destroying furniture while you are away, its because they’re bored or […]
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Scentwork UK competitions – What to expect
In Scentwork UK competitions, everyone starts at level 1. All your dog has to do to progress to the next level, is find 3 out of 4 scents. Easy right?! One target odour Your dog will be asked to find one article (target odour) in each of the 4 search areas. In scentwork UK, the […]
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11 Top Tips for a Perfect Scentwork UK Competition
So you want to compete in Scentwork UK? Many people get into scentwork just for the fun of it! Its a great rainy day activity to give your dog some mental stimulation. After a couple of lessons with me, my students often ask, whats next? How can they take this further? I think for most […]
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Rule of 5 – Dog Training tips
The rule of 5 makes training super efficient. How do we know when to make things harder, or when to make it easier? If training is too hard your dog will lose interest, or become frustrated. If its too easy, then no progress will be made. We need to make it somewhere in between. Set […]
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