If you’ve ever felt your dog lock onto a distraction and completely tune you out, you’re not alone. Whether it’s other dogs, people, wildlife, traffic, or simply the world being exciting, many dogs struggle to stay composed in the presence of triggers.The Engage–Disengage  game (also known as Distraction → Mark → Treat ) is one of the most effective and gentle ways to teach your dog to remain calm and make good choices. This simple training technique helps your dog learn how

This summer, we packed up the car and headed north with our two dogs, Edith and Gladys, for a much-needed escape to the fells. We based...

Puppy play biting Puppy biting and mouthing is completely normal behaviour. Their jaws are not strong when they first emerge, so they...

If you follow me on my social media, you may be aware that I recently faced the toughest decision of my life: I had to give full custody...

It's great to teach your dog that good things happen by looking at you, it's an important skill to have in your toolkit. Having eye...

Todays hot topic is counter surfing! I work with plenty of dogs who love to get their paws up on the kitchen counters or dining table....

It's so important to provide your puppy with the right outlet to chew, without the right chews a puppy will find their own chew items...

What do bubbles have to do with dogs? It's our job as dog owners to keep our dogs safe, the definition of safe: protected from or not...

Is your dogs recall not very good? Does your dog not come back when called? Do you reward your dog for simply paying attention to you...

Recall training is one of the most important behaviours to work on with your dog. In my opinion, recall is also one of the hardest...

The festive season is fast approaching and for many families, they also have the added joy of the pitter-patter of tiny paws. Christmas...

HOW CAN YOU PREVENT INJURIES OR GROWTH PROBLEMS IN PUPPIES It's so important for new puppy owners to be aware of how they can keep their...

Fleas are quite literally a pest, they can be a problem for many dogs and dog owners. It can feel a little embarrassing to find fleas on...

If you type in puppy into google one of the top searches that comes up is 'How do I stop my puppy biting'. It must be searched thousands...

Pounds? Dollars? Euros? They all mean something to us, right? Money is our currency; it rewards us for all of our hard work at the end of...

Puppies have tiny bladders and underdeveloped impulse control, which can make for a messy house. Equally, every puppy is different and...

I have worked with hundreds of puppies, and each and every one of them has its own unique personality. Some are bold, bashful and very...

Another question that I get asked all the time from owners is ‘When can I stop giving treats?’ My answer is always never!! You will not...

If you've been following me for a while then you will know just how obsessed I am with scentwork for dogs, I cannot get enough of it!...

Husbandry is the care and maintenance that is required to keep our dogs happy and healthy. This can include nail trimming, ear cleaning,...

Every dog is different and what your dog finds reinforcing that another dog may loathe. The quickest method of reinforcing a dog is food,...