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Why play matters!
Playing with our dogs is something we all often enjoy doing but did you know that it also has a lot of benefits? From playing tug, to...
Sep 27, 20243 min read
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Fireworks desensitization!
With fireworks season fast approaching, there are some simple things you as owners can do at home to help your dog to cope with fireworks...
Sep 13, 20243 min read
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Learning isn't linear
I had the BEST conversation with Trainee Dog Trainer Jess the other day and it led to a really great conversation about her training...
Aug 9, 20242 min read
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Does my dog NEED to be off lead?
As a nation of dog lovers, we love nothing more than seeing our dogs running around, playing and exploring the world around us! There is...
Aug 1, 20244 min read
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Why won't my dog recall
It can be very frustrating for owners when we want to be able to let our dogs off the lead but we can't guarantee they will come back!...
Jul 26, 20245 min read
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Biological Fulfillment
So many people spend most of their time trying to stop dogs from doing things that they consider to be problematic behaviors, whether...
May 24, 20244 min read
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Why should you play with your dog?
Playing with your dog in one way or another has so many benefits especially for high prey drive dogs and high energy breeds who may use...
May 10, 20243 min read
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Moving house with your dog
Moving house can be an exciting but stressful time for both us and our dogs. It can be a huge upheaval, and whilst some dogs cope...
Apr 12, 20243 min read
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Dog walking etiquette
Walking your dog can (and should) be one of the most enjoyable, relaxing times of your day, but it can also be one of the most stressful,...
Mar 22, 20249 min read
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The first 3 things you should teach your dog
We often find that the first thing most people tend to teach their dog is "sit". This is generally a nice and easy command to teach and...
Mar 1, 20246 min read
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Understanding your dog's drives
Drives refer to the natural instincts that dogs are born with. If you are a client of ours you will likely have heard us talk about your...
Feb 16, 20246 min read
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Why everyone should muzzle their dog
Following the government's announcement that XL bully breeds are to be banned by the end of the year, there has been a lot of talk...
Jan 5, 20247 min read
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Alpha theory: debunked!
When you enter into the dog training world, you will ultimately come across lots of different people with lots of different opinions on...
Jan 10, 20238 min read
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Put your dog first - always!
In the dog world, no matter where you go or what you do or who you ask, everyone has a different opinion even on the littlest things....
Nov 17, 20224 min read
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Keeping dogs calm around fireworks season
Fireworks season can be such a stressful time for our animals. The loud bangs and flashing lights can be so scary as they simply don't...
Aug 2, 20224 min read
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The key to dog training
When training your dog, no matter what it is you are trying to train, there is one really important factor that determines whether you...
Apr 8, 20224 min read
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Pet Anxiety Month
In the UK, nearly 80% of pets are reported to suffer with anxiety (The PDSA Animal Wellbeing (PAW) report 2018). It is therefore...
Mar 25, 20225 min read
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Why does my dog chase things?
One of the biggest things we see clients for is a dog chasing or attacking things. It is quite normal nowadays to hear that a dog has...
Mar 11, 20225 min read
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Life doesn't work 'under threshold'
One of the biggest principles we see people desperately trying to cling to is this idea that all training must be done 'under threshold'....
Jan 14, 20226 min read
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Should I use treats when training my dog?
Most trainers you go to will swear by using treats throughout your dogs training for anything and everything! From teaching tricks to...
Nov 2, 20215 min read
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