What is good puppy socialisation?
In this week’s doggy advice video we talk about the importance of socialising your puppy or new dog and you may be surprised to find out exactly what the socialisation dos and don’ts actually are!
How to choose a puppy
Choosing a new puppy is a big decision to make and it’s important to be led by your head and not your heart. We have lots of advice on our website and will come and help you choose your puppy, meet its mother and chat with the breeder
How much exercise does your dog need?
In this week’s doggy advice video we chat about how much exercise your dog really needs and that the common idea of walking your dog until their tired is not true – and may even damage your dog.
Are your dog walks a chore?
Dog walking needn’t be a chore if you can teach your dog how to have a loose lead walk. Our Wonderful Walkies Masterclass involves a series of games to show you how to help your pup understand how to walk nicely with you – and how you can best reward your pup for doing just that.
Why it’s important to keep training simple
Dogs can, and do, learn some human words. And our Perfect Pet classes help you teach your dog the words they need to respond to. We show you how to teach your dog what cues mean, simply and easily.
How to prevent dog handling problems
In our latest doggy advice video we talk about teaching your dog to be comfortable being handled – whether by a groomer or a vet – and how this isn’t the same as just them a cuddle
Why practice doesn’t make perfect – but aiming for near perfect is good
We talk about taking pride in your dog training achievements – there’s no better feeling than your dog whipping round and charging back to you when you call and feeling the envy from other dog owners!
How to teach a reliable recall
Does your dog come back when you call them, first time, every time? If you’re sheepishly answering ‘no’, then we can teach you the secret that underpins a great recall using games and our special formula!
Prevention is better than facing problems
In this week’s doggy advice video we chat about how we all know it’s easier to prevent a problem than to deal with it once it’s arisen. And share some tips on how to stop your beloved pooch inadvertently learning bad new habits
How to take great dog photos
On #NationalDogPhotographyDay we thought we’d share some top tips on how to take the best photo you can of your canine companion – we think about focus, perspective and capturing the doggy qualities that you love best