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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Positive ways to train your dog
Love is important, for other humans and for our pets. Did you know that petting your best friend (in this case a dog, but I suppose the choice is [...]
Dog treat truth. Your dog is not a dustbin!
Does your dog get given extra dog treats and goodies, or a bit of dinner when they are used to normal kibble every day? Do your visiting friends and [...]
An essential dog safety rule – no doggy door dashing
I hope you are comfortable, listening carefully, because this might be something we could apply at home really quickly to make everyone’s lives easier – most of all, your [...]
Teach your dog a bow!
Here is a step by step guide to teaching your dog a bow. This is a trick that will help you to learn exactly how your dog can move his [...]
A dog training walk workout!
You walk your dog every day (and if you don’t, start now). Why not use the time to do some on the spot training that will build your skills [...]
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 [...]