Why does my dog lick so much?
Gus always has a good sniff and sometimes a lick at me when I’ve been out with clients or friends. Daughter no. 1 coined this behaviour with the descriptive phrase “the scent of betrayal”
Why you should teach a reliable ‘sit’
Test how well your dog responds to “sit”. Does he do it immediately first time you ask or do you have to say “sit” several times before he responds?
Why does my dog…shake himself?
One of the common things all dogs do it to shake themselves – I’d love to be able to shake myself like a dog – just think how much water you could shed quickly after a shower instead of having to dry yourself with a towel.
Does your dog know his name?
There are quite a few dogs about that don’t really understand their names, or any other cue we give them. Your dog needs to know that when he hears his name, great things happen.
Why Gareth was so happy
The things our dogs do affect us deeply. Especially when they misbehave, barking or lunging at other dogs or people
How to teach your dog to walk on a loose lead – part 4
Make sure you’re practising how you want your dog to walk beside you all the time and you will get there. It’s worth a few weeks practice now to have a dog that walks nicely for many years to come
Why does my dog…look guilty when she’s peed in the house?
Dogs do NOT “look guilty” when they’ve done something you find naughty. That look is an attempt to defuse your annoyance – we call them Dogs use “appeasement behaviours”.
How to walk on a loose lead – Part 3
Does your dog shoot to the end of the lead as soon as you lift your foot to take a step forward? You’re not alone. It’s common. Walking on a loose lead is a vital skill to obtain and we can help you
How to teach your dog to walk by your leg – part 1
Have your been practising fixing your lead from our previous training tip? Good. The
next stage is to teach your dog what you want him to do.
Why does my dog…not want to walk?
Socialisation is about your dog having positive, low-stress experiences of the things she might meet in everyday life (people, animals, places, surfaces, noises, vehicles etc.) to help her to be comfortable in this complex world.