Background info for those who don’t know Ella. Ella will be 15 years young next March 2021. She finished her agility career in Grade 7 (highest level in UK), and went to the World Agility Open with two Australian handlers as a borrowed dog in 2014 (Spain) and 2015 (Belgium). The photo above is her …
Ella Wins Gold at the World Champs in Claverham, UK! Read More »
Loose lead walking – tip & tricks to help you enjoy it! In this video I cover: – Where to reinforce – How to reinforce rather than lure – What to do if your dog starts to react to something like a horse, jogger, other dogs etc. – What leads & harnesses I prefer and …
Is Your Dog Pulling Your Shoulder Out of Your Socket? Read More »
In this #fridayfisherfix I discuss: – Why dogs bark in the first place – The importance of good observation skills so that our dogs can RELAX – Who’s in charge? You or your dog? – Frustration barking – Anxious barking – Helping deaf dogs who might get startled – Guarding behaviour Let me know how …
Question about crate training? Check out my video Q&A below, along with my written advice for those who’d prefer to have a read instead. At some point or another, your dog is likely to be confined in a crate. Here are some likely scenarios: During puppyhood to ensure appropriate rest periods As a safe place …
Ever heard the expression “It takes a village to raise a child”? Not so dissimilar to raising any young animal. There will be times in your life when it might not be possible to be there for your dog – when you’re poorly or if you’re away on holiday. Having a family of villagers in …
First Impressions Count When you’ve always lived with or around dogs, you’ll be very familiar with what to expect from them. This isn’t the case for everyone. And unpredictable can be scary – for both humans and dogs. Dogs that are excitable and bouncy are particularly likely to cause non-dog owners stress. What we see …
Looking to treat your dog to a new training toy? Here’s some companies which offer fantastic quality toys which are perfect for your training sessions. Please note – these toys are not ones I leave out for my dogs the whole time. These are kept safe in my training bag and only come out for …
People often worry that humping puppies will need early neutering. Check out this video which explains how I handle excessive biting and humping puppies.
How to cope with the puppy witching hour! ?? NB: Mak (the sable collie Toddy is playing with is 8 years old 😀 ) – do boys ever grow up?! See how quickly Toddy changes his behaviour though as a result of his bed appearing. The opportunity to earn reinforcement on the bed is more reinforcing than playing …
[Vlog] How To Cope With The Puppy Witching Hour! Read More »
