House training in winter
I always get more enquiries from dog owners on what to do about the increase in ‘little accidents’ indoors in wintertime. You may even have noticed that thanks to [...]
Social rules around dogs and puppies
Dogs live in human society as pets, so it’s essential we take precautions to teach them all the right social rules. You will need to plan for this long [...]
My puppy needs friends!
Does your puppy have lots of friends already, or did you only just get a pup and then aren’t sure whether you even know anyone with another dog? Are [...]
What does my dog’s barking mean?
Helping you work out what type of bark you’re witnessing is about context as well as sound pattern and volume. If your dog barks lunging forward and then backing [...]
Does your dog bark?
Does your dog bark? Is it embarrassing? Do you know why they're barking? Or is it just something they do to everything they notice? Some dogs bark more than [...]
Tips for better lead handling for your dog
Often, once we have taught our dogs a command, the temptation to use the lead to implement it seems to become overwhelming. The lead becomes an encouragement, a reminder, [...]
Meeting people on walks with your dog
Meeting strangers on walks? How to keep your dog calm. Out on walks at the moment we are meeting so many new people (from a distance of [...]
Does my dog actually like being with me?
I saw a meme the other day about lockdown, saying that all the dogs are celebrating as we are meant to stay at home. However, I am still [...]
Symptoms of Separation Anxiety in Dogs
We all love dogs, and only a proud dog owner understands how it feels to live with a dog. They not only make our lives better but also become [...]
Simple Tips to Get Your Dog to Stop Barking
Dogs bark. It’s what they do. However, dogs can bark at the worst possible times – like in the middle of the night when we’re trying to sleep. [...]