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My dog gets over-excited when out on a walk (and on lead)

Is your dog over-excited when they go out on walk? How do you prevent it from happening in the first place? PART 1 OF OVER-EXCITED DOGS...

Puppy Socialisation in COVID Lockdown

As we go into Lockdown again in many parts of Australia, there has been an increase of puppy adoptions once again. Clients believe that...

Seek professional help, not people's opinions

The phone call .......... I received a phone call this week, it went like this: Hello, are you the dog trainer "Yes, I am. How can I help...

What is involved in a private Training and/or Behaviour Consultation?

I have recently received some questions about private, one on one Dog Training / Behaviour consultations. The enquiry was what do I ...

5 dog toilet training mistakes

I remember very clearly what it was like to toilet train my last dog. I nearly went mad! We adopted our dog when he was 5 months old ...

How to prepare your dog for flying

This blog is dedicated to Benny, Casper and Ella who are currently living in Germany. Recently I have been thinking about some clients of...

Grieving for a pet

Grieving for a pet is one of the hardest things I have ever had to do in my life. For those who are not animal lovers, there is little ...

HOW to help a dog with reactive behaviours on lead

How can you help your dog when he/she is displaying ‘reactive’ or ‘aggressive’ behaviours on lead? Will your dog be able stop doing ...

WHAT can I do to help manage my leash sensitive dog

Ok, get ready! You will need some padded gloves, a bionic shoulder and your roller skates. We are just about to take your 'leash...

WHY is my dog aggressive on lead

If you’re a dog owner you’ll almost certainly have encountered this scenario. You’re on a walk with your dog and another dog...

The top 7 mistakes when teaching your dog to come

Recall. It’s such an important skill to teach your dog, yet also such a difficult one to master. It’s one of the most common questions I...

Preventing a dog bite at Christmas

There is no doubt about it, Christmas time is frantic, stressful and a bit like a race to see how much you can do as the clock counts ...

But I don't have time to train my dog

Puppy Pre-school is just the beginning of your dog training journey ! Most dog owners will take their puppy to puppy pre-school for 4...

How many Greyhounds are killed each year?

Recent figures estimated that around 18,000 healthy greyhounds are killed each year. The reason? They don’t make the cut. They are not...

My funny cat stories

Shocking! My husband and I have just come home from the grocery shopping – not exactly the most fun in the world, but we’d had a good...

Loose Lead Walking (Part 2)

So how do we teach our dogs to walk nicely on lead without pulling our arm off? There are various ways, and what works for one dog ...

Loose Lead Walking (Part 1)

Loose-lead walking is one of the most important things you can teach your dog. There’s no magic cure I’m afraid, it’s all a matter of...

Are You Ready To Adopt a Dog?

Adopting a dog can be one of the most rewarding and enjoyable things you will ever do. In my 20 years working as a dog behavioural ...

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