1. Crate Training Crates are very popular pieces of equipment these days. I use crates or pens when my puppies are young as places for them to rest during the day (with the door closed) as well as overnight too. My vehicle also has permanent fixed crates for them to travel inside safely when we’re …
On leaving school I began training as a veterinary nurse in a small practice in a big town. Back then I was determined that the ailments which affected the patients that I cared for (such as bad teeth/ obesity/ poor coat condition) wouldn’t ever affect my own. And due to the clever sales & marketing …
Chewing isn’t just a nice thing for a dog to do – it’s an essential part of helping them destress and be relaxed and settled in your home. I like to offer my dogs chews whenever I’d like them to relax and chill out. There’s a big tub of them in my larder, and a …
Clicker training is a positive form of classical conditioning, and one that is hard to imagine modern dog training without. The clicker works in the same way as Pavlov’s bell, it pairs a meaningless stimulus (the click) with something the dogs loves (food or a toy). We can then use this conditioned response to shape …
What people don’t always realise about teething, is that it doesn’t always finish straight after puppy teeth have fallen out. Quite often young dogs will continue to chew throughout their first year as their new bigger teeth settle into their jaws. And this can be uncomfortable for them 🙁 If you have a serious chewer, …
I’ve tried many harnesses, and seen many different versions on the dogs that I teach. Not all harnesses are created equal! Many on the market are uncomfortable for the dogs and they dislike having them put on or wearing them. Which makes going out for a walk a misery rather than a joy 🙁 …
The next time someone asks you “What do you want for Christmas?” be sure to have this post handy to share with them! 1. Tug-E-Nuff Dog Toy/s! Ordinary dog toys just don’t cut the mustard. If you’re looking for a toy to motivate and reward your dog, then Tug-E-Nuff is the place to go. My …
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Training a dog to do a job that they’ve been bred to do is a fascinating task. Watching their genetics at work is quite something – and I love nothing more than helping owners uncover their dog’s natural genius. For those gun dog lovers amongst you, check out these books for further insight and ideas …
This list includes the companies that I get my favourite toys from, because generally speaking they aren’t available from your local pet shop. Have fun and ENJOY games with your dog! 1. Tug-E-Nuff Bungee Tugs I have so many favourites within the Tug-E-Nuff brand I could do a separate list for just them! What I particularly …
In my Youngsters syllabus that I designed we explore fundamental principles surrounding the dog’s choice in dog training, and as a result I keep recommending these key resources. Here’s my list along with where I like to purchase my items from: 1. Dog Crate People have mixed feelings about crates, but even if you choose never to use …