Mental enrichment is an important aspect of canine well-being. Dogs were designed to work at getting their food using many senses; this occupied time and…
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Emergency U-Turn: Redirecting Your Dog Quickly
The emergency U-turn is designed to get a dog out of a problem situation quickly. It is especially useful if you know your dog is…
Pattern Games: Creating Calm and Predictability
The concept of pattern games was introduced by Leslie McDevitt, an American-based dog trainer. There are numerous games to choose from, each providing a dog…
Relax on a Mat: Helping Your Dog Feel Calm and Secure
Having a specific mat (or blanket) to relax and chill out on is useful for all dogs, but especially so for those that are fearful…
Fear Aggression in Dogs: Expert Tips and Strategies
One of the most common problems I am asked to help with, is “aggression”. However this label can be very misleading. Aggression is a response…
Essential Items for Your Pet’s First Aid Kit (and Why You Need Them)
As pet caregivers, we know that accidents can happen at any time, often when we least expect them. While a first aid kit for your…
Using Long-line Training Leads
Long-line leads are generally used to teach a dog a recall cue which is obviously important and should form part of any dog’s general training. However, I think…
How to Choose and Introduce a Dog Harness
Care should be taken when selecting a harness because one style doesn’t fit all and some with ‘anti-pull’ features can cause pain. Many styles can impede the normal…
Facebook Live with Dogwise
You may already be familiar with Dogwise but if not, it’s a one stop online book store and video streaming platform that specialises in… you’ve…
Recall Training
The reason that a number of dogs run away and do not want to come back when called is because often the owner punishes the dog upon its…
Harness Training: Helping Your Dog Feel Comfortable and Confident
Harnesses generally tend to be more comfortable and help control a dog without putting pressure around the sensitive structures of the neck and throat. However,…
Dog Behaviour: Diary of Triggers Free Download
Working out what it is that triggers an inappropriate behaviour is a major step in helping your dog. The way we manipulate or set-up their…
Top 10 Tips for Keeping Your Dog Summer Safe
Summer is a fantastic time for enjoying being outdoors with your dog but there are lots of potential hazards both in the garden and further away from home.…
Dog Enrichment: Creating an Agility Course
In this video I share some ideas for creating a canine sensory agility course. Canine enrichment ideas are almost endless and it doesn’t have to be expensive.