Come here. Come … Come Here
Most of us have been here. Calling our dog and they are not responding. Some even look at you and head off at double speed in the other direction!!@!@! What is it? Do the dogs know that today I am in…
My puppy is so bitey!
This is a question that comes up each puppy course. All trainers will have material on the subject and methods to assist new puppy owners. So WHY am I still hearing the topic come up course after course, whether with…
Should we be using “No ” or “Ah, Ah” in Training
This is a question I am asked a lot. Should I tell my puppy off ? How else can the puppy learn that this is not okay? My sentiment is "Would you tell off a 6 month old infant for…
What do I do on the first night with my puppy?
The introduction into your home for your new puppy is scary and uncertain. Too many new rooms, people, smells and noises with no reassurance from their brothers/sisters or mum. Settling your puppy can be a struggle and distressing for…
Are You Aspiring To Be The Leader To Your Dog?
It is with great sadness that I write this post. Most of you know that I deal in facts, observable data and Science. A puppy, a French Bull Dog, Bailey, died last week whilst in a puppy class. Yes, this…
Weatherman ignores Ripple at his own peril!
Weatherman Mike Sobel is an animal lover, advertising dogs up for adoption on his weather slot. Ripples the bull mastiff cross lived up to his name on the show, Mike handles it in good humour. Now we all know lead…
Dogs and BBQs
Summer to a dog means one thing... Fun! Trips to the beach Swims in the pool People and their dogs over for BBQ’s Lots of titbits and meat leftovers And problem solving games... The problem solving is the reason I…
Training tip: more rewards not more corrections.
A fantastic training tip from 4Paws University. Food for thought for those about to start this terms classes or those who graduated last term and are reinforcing good behaviour at home. When your dog is being "bad," give more rewards,…
On Lead Aggression
On lead aggression is a common problem for some dogs, that other wise owners describe as "calm and tolerant" at home. We are going to discuss the cause and possibly dig deeper into, is the dog really calm at home or just calm with…