The Problem With Teenagers

Kerry Blue Terrier climbing up on owners leg, owner has bare feet, stood in a field

The Problem with Teenagers Posted on 17th Feb 2023   Teenagers: love ’em or hate ’em, we have all been one. I don’t think I was a very pleasant one. Whilst I loved school, I really struggled with authority and feeling left out of stuff. My poor mum did not have an easy time with…

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Why your dog may not take treats in training

A dog with a dog treat, a human hand handing the dog the treat

5 reasons why your dog may not take treats in training Posted on 27th Sept 2022 One of the things I hear often is “my dog is not really treat motivated”.  It always make me ask more questions as it is not usual for dogs to turn away the offer of something tasty. When I…

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Nipping it in the bud

A beagle dog leaning on a dining table and eating the tail of a battered fish

Nipping things in the bud (bad dog behaviours) Posted on 19th August 2022 If I had a pound……… The phrase “I just need to nip it in the bud” drives me mad Now, I may be wrong, but to me it implies that something unwanted just needs to be stopped, without any consideration of why…

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Hot dogs – behaviour changes in hot weather

Pembroke Welsh Corgi on a lilo with black sunglasses on

Hot Dogs – behaviour changes in hot weather Posted on 4th July 2022 At this time of year, our social media feeds are full of advice about not taking your dog out in hot weather. It’s crazy that we have to repeat this year in, year out as people still don’t get it, but I…

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4 things you can do to improve your recall today

Speedy dog recall example of a dog running along a woodland path

4 ways you can improve your dog recall today Posted on 16th March 2022 It’s got to be one of the saddest things – having a dog who can’t run free for fear of what they may do. We’ve seen the potential disasters of not having a good recall. We laughed at “Fenton” and we…

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The Benefits of Crate Training

Dog led in a crate looking sleepy

The Benefits of Crate Training your Dog Posted on 16th March 2022 I have been watching the news with sadness, seeing the war unfold in the Ukraine and so many people ripped from everything they know and love. Of course, there are also natural disasters where people have to make the choice between saving themselves…

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The Benefits of Dog Sports

Dog sat on grass with an award badge, medal and certificate by its paws

The Benefits of Dog Sports Posted on 16th March 2022 This month, on our social media, we have been examining some of the sports you can do with your dog. From mantrailing to Rally Obedience, we have looked at over 20 sports. Who knew there were that many?  So, why are there so many sports…

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Why does my dog follow me everywhere?

A cute lover valentine havanese puppy dog with a red heart is looking upward, isolated on white background

Why does my dog follow me everywhere? Posted on 18th February 2022 We have been talking in our facebook group recently about all things love. Looking at what makes us love dogs so much and exploring things we can do to increase the amazing bond we have with our pets. One of the questions I…

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Five Signs Your Dog Might Be In Pain

Puggle puppy sat on carpet looking into the camera to represent a very new young puppy starting puppy power classes

Five Signs Your Dog Might Be In Pain Posted on 20th January 2022 Dogs are masters of disguise and this is particularly true when they are not feeling well or have pain somewhere. I often hear owners tell me that their dog can’t be in pain as they are still chasing a ball or playing…

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