Socialisation
Nipping it in the bud
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…
Read MoreHot dogs – behaviour changes in hot weather
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…
Read More4 things you can do to improve your recall today
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…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Crate Training
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…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Dog Sports
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…
Read MoreWhy does my dog follow me everywhere?
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…
Read MorePuppy Socialisation: What is My Puppy Trying to Say?
Puppy Socialisation: What is My Puppy Trying to Say? Posted on 27th September 2021 How to read the body language of your new puppy I was sat in a traffic jam the other day and watched a Golden Retriever puppy no older than 12 weeks old practically back out of their harness on the side…
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