Is your dog acting “crazy”?
There are no such thing as bad dogs, only bad owners’, so the saying goes. Relax! I work with a huge range of dogs and owners, and the answers [...]
Does your dog go crazy at the door?
Does your dog go crazy when a delivery person arrives? Does your house come with a warning to all delivery people? Is this a reputation your dog could do [...]
How long does it take to train a dog?
This is a question I would love to have a set answer to. I was asked recently if I could ‘cure’ a dog of the problems he has picked [...]
House training your dog
It’s not just puppies that need help to stop toileting accidents indoors. From little spills overnight to great big unwanted ones at any time – here are the best [...]
All dogs need training
One of my dog training class members came to me yesterday, thrilled that she had been paid several compliments about her dog walking nicely next to her in the [...]
Managing muddy dogs
Muddy dogs can be a problem! Ways to manage the mud to keep your sanity, stop you and your dog turning amphibian when out on walks, and how to [...]
Tips for dealing with dog arthritis
Thinking that your dog has ‘slowed down’ may actually be signs of dog arthritis. Painful and debilitating for your dog, but here are some great tips on how to [...]
Dogs that bite
Ah, the mythical biting beast. An image of a vicious hound we cannot imagine in our own dog. Leading owners to ignore and deny the fact that their dog [...]
Dog growls are good news?
Has your dog ever growled, or has a dog growled at you? It’s not a nice experience, and unmistakable in intent. ‘Stop doing that’; ‘Go away!’ and I’m sure, [...]
Playing safe with dog toys
One of the earliest lessons a dog needs to be taught is not to snatch or grab. I’m not just referring to your piece of toast, ice cream or [...]