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How Dogs Learn: Simple Strategies For Successful Training

If you want to teach your dog anything, it’s important to understand how they learn - so you can teach them effectively. Dogs are learning all the time - whether you *think* you’re teaching them or not…  Which means it’s highly likely you’re accidentally...

High-Value Dog Treats: What they are & when to use them

Treats are a training essential but if you’ve ever found yourself wondering why your dog ignores the treat and goes their own merry way or thought that your dog just isn’t motivated by food… you could be using the wrong treats! Not all treats are created equal. ...

Impulse Control Training: Tame your dog’s wild ways!

Impulse control is a skill that can make a huge difference to your dog’s ability to contain and control themselves in a wide range of environments and situations. It’s completely trainable and it’ll have a direct impact on many of the dog behaviours that us humans can...
5 fun recall games for dogs who don’t come back!

5 fun recall games for dogs who don’t come back!

If teaching your dog a recall feels almost impossible, this is for you. 

I’m sharing some of my favourite dog training games for recall with you, so you can look forward to having a dog who bounds back to you happily the first time you call!

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How to teach your dog a rocket fast recall 

How to teach your dog a rocket fast recall 

Do you have a ‘stubborn’ dog who ignores recall and goes their own merry way as soon as you let them off the lead? 

It’s time to put an end to those frustrating and embarrassing calls which go ignored and teach your dog the magic word: recall. 

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Successful puppy socialisation in 3 easy steps

Successful puppy socialisation in 3 easy steps

We all want our puppies to grow up into happy, confident, well mannered dogs. I’m going to share with you the 3 most important steps that will help make this happen.   What is puppy socialisation? Puppy socialisation is a massive umbrella term that means...

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Taking the fright out of Fireworks

Taking the fright out of Fireworks

Firework season can be an unsettling time for our dogs (and other pets). Gone are the days when it was just bonfire night that we would take precautions with our four legged friend. Now we have to worry about the weeks leading up to and after the big event. Every dog...

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Why can’t I bond with my dog!

Why can’t I bond with my dog!

Welcoming a dog into your family should be a magical experience, filled with excitement, joy, a wee bit of nerves and lots of adventures ahead. Sometimes the reality doesn’t meet our expectations though. We then have an overwhelming feeling of shame and guilt because...

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Dog Training Methods Explained

Dog Training Methods Explained

There are so many different types of dog training methods. What do all the training terms mean?

And which kind of training is right for your dog?  Let’s explore.

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