Start as you mean to go on! Puppy tips
Our new puppy classes started this week, with lots of enthusiastic owners! As well as the excitement of a new puppy, it is not without worry, so lots of [...]
Bad dog day?
Are you having a bad day with your dog? Does everything they do drive you barking mad? Here are my dog behaviour sanity-savers for every occasion. First of all, [...]
Tips to improve bath time for you and your dog
It is raining…and raining…and raining… You might decide your dog needs a proper wash to get rid of every last trace of muck. Bath time is a peaceful occasion, [...]
Can I train my dog in 5 minutes a day?
Often I am asked how long someone should be training their dog each day. Should it be 5 minutes? 10 minutes? 30? How do I train my own dogs? [...]
How to stop your dog jumping up?
Why do dogs jump up? It can be such a dog problem and starts from when they are just a puppy. At any event in the humdrum of everyday [...]
Five ideas to cool down your dog this summer!
Thought I would share a few snippets after I asked you what you are all doing to keep your dogs cool this summer! Dogs, if my terrier is anything [...]
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 [...]
Thinking of getting a puppy?
If you are still tempted, before you read on, can I suggest you think again. Getting a puppy during lockdown is likely to lead to big changes when we [...]
What is a puppy really going to cost you?
Buying a puppy? What is the cost? The other day I saw a list of puppy prices, a year on year comparison. For anyone still considering [...]