What Is Cooperative Care Training, and How Can It Help your Dog?
Learn how to take the stress out of grooming and vet visits with cooperative care training
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Jun 6
Night-Time Crying and Alone Time: Helping Your Rescue Dog Settle In
When people adopt a rescue dog, they often picture it being a joyful and exciting time – so it can be really hard to see their new furry...
May 21
Beyond the Bribe: Embracing Food Rewards in Dog Training
Is using treats in training equivalent to 'bribery'? Should dogs just 'want to please us'? And is carrying treats on walks really so hard?
Feb 21
Does Force-Free Training Always Work?
Have you ever wondered what force-free training is, or whether it will work for your dog? Read on to find out! I was recently invited to...
Feb 5
You Are What You Eat – The Importance of Good Nutrition for Our Dogs
With so many brands and types of food on offer, choosing the right one can be a real minefield for owners – here are some tips to get you st
Dec 21, 2023
December Subscriber Q&A
My Christmas gift to you – my answers to some of the training questions sent in by subscribers to my newsletter! My dog has learned to...
Dec 11, 2023
Leading with Kindness: Handling Online Abuse as a Dog Trainer
Online abuse is rife in general, but particularly so in the dog training community. I recently experienced this for myself, and in the...
Dec 1, 2023
Why Food Reward-Based Training Isn't Working for Your Dog
Clients often tell me that they’ve tried training a particular behaviour using food rewards, but it hasn’t worked – why is that?
Jul 11, 2023
Be Puppy Prepared: 5 Questions to Ask Yourself If You're Considering Buying a Puppy
Let's not beat around the bush: owning a puppy is hard work! Here are 5 questions you need to ask yourself before taking the leap...
Jun 14, 2023
The Truth About Dominance – And Why It Doesn’t Matter Anyway
I often hear the word ‘dominant’ used to describe dogs. But what does dominance actually mean and is it a useful concept in dog training?...
May 16, 2023
Choosing the Right Dog Professional for You and Your Dog
There are so many people out there offering dog training and behaviour services that it can feel very overwhelming! Follow this advice to...
May 9, 2023
Adopt Don't Shop – Dog Rescue Centres in Crisis
Dog rescues are the fullest they’ve ever been, and the flow of dogs doesn’t look set to ease off any time soon. But how have we ended up...
Apr 29, 2023
Puppy Socialisation – What It Is and What It Isn't
The world can be overwhelming for a little puppy. Here’s how to make sure they have the best possible experiences in early life to set...
Apr 24, 2023
Can Your Dog Be 'Too Fit'? – Finding Balance for a Calm and Contented Dog
Why I think extremely fit dogs are happy dogs and what you can do to help your dog learn how to just chill out ‘Don’t walk your dog too...
Apr 17, 2023
Using Management During Training – The Benefits Of A Long-Line
Long-lines are one of the most useful tools in a dog trainer’s arsenal. How can they help and why are they better than the alternatives?...
Apr 11, 2023
Walking Dogs in Harnesses – Let's Bust A Myth
There is no shortage of people with very strong opinions about the equipment you use to walk your dog. But are harnesses really...
Mar 2, 2023
Meet Perfectly Canine Dog Training
From conference interpreter to professional dog trainer – not your average career trajectory, but certainly one that has given me a...
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