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“The Dog Blog”!
Your very own smorgasbord of fascinating facts about dogs: why they do what they do and what you can do about it!
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Bringing Home Your New Puppy…
Getting a new puppy is exciting and daunting in equal measure – for both you and for the puppy. To make the start of your
Your Dog’s Food: The Ugly Truth
I meet lots of caring, committed dog owners … who unwittingly feed their dogs or puppies dreadful food. Crafty manufacturers do not make
Ouch! My Puppy’s Biting Me
There are usually 2 reasons why puppies get ‘a bit bitey’: Over Touching Over Playing Over Touching Humans LOVE stroking dogs, especially puppies; they look
Toilet Training Your Puppy (or Dog)
Please don’t rub your puppy’s face in anything! That’s gross and grossly unfair. Plus, it may mean your pup associates your presence with ‘scary’ and
Dinner Time = Enrichment & Training Time!
Fitting in time to train your dog or puppy can be challenging – we all have busy lives. So here’s a tip to save you
From Separation Anxiety To Happy Home Alone …
How does your dog cope being left alone? Canine separation anxiety is now widely recognised. If you’ve had an anxious dog or know someone who
Dogs Bites & Body Language
“There’s been a heart breaking rise in the number of children and babies being bitten and in some cases killed by dogs, often the family
Be Your Dog’s “Choice Architect”
Training your dog is really about teaching him or her to make the ‘right’ choices in life. The term ‘Choice Architect’ was coined by Behavioural
‘HOW’ You Deliver Treats Matters
Remember that song: It Aint What You Do It’s The Way That You Do It? (Ah yes, 1982 Bananarama!) Well, when it comes to giving
A”Long Line” – The Best Tool In Your Training Kit!
The humble Long Line – not to be confused with a Flexi-Lead or Retractable Lead – is one of the most useful tools in your
Loose Lead Walking
How do you get your dog to walk nicely on lead, without pulling? Honest answer: It takes practise; like any skill. And, lead walking can
The Perils of ‘Puppy Socialisation’
Ask just about anyone and they’ll tell you to “socialise” your puppy.” But what does that mean? Socialisation is a deceptively simple concept and it
Doogie
Rigsby
Monty
Milo
“Joy is the Mary Poppins of the dog world! Our dog, Milo came with many behavioural problems: incessant barking, unwillingness to go for walks, jumping on furniture and people, nervousness etc. After just one training walk, Joy had Milo’s full attention and Milo was smitten! Joy gave me techniques to help calm Milo down and improve his focus, she also brought fun into learning! I understand him a lot more thanks to Joy.”
Thor
Mulberry
