The Twelve Dog Days of Christmas – Christmas Smells
Today we’re introducing Twelve Dog Days of Christmas – a mix of how to prepare your dog for Christmas and ideas and games to play with them. Today is all about those Christmas Smells!
Why training your dog increases confidence
This last year has been a challenge and for some this has resulted in a drop in our self confidence – in our day to day lives, our work and our dog training. We’re here to help you not just with a perfect pet, but about enjoying the journey and growing your own confidence
How to hone your dog’s superpower
Become a Nose Nerd and watch your dog use his nose and amazing sniffing skills to track, scent, search for and find hidden clues – and become a Down Dog OBI Agent (that’s Olefactory Bureau of Investigation)
I only have eyes for you…
This week’s Talking Tip is all about why your dog stares at you.
Find-inability (a man thing)
Dogs are excellent at finding things, which is why teaching and playing nosework games is our favourite doggy activity.
What rotten timing…
Our wonderful Gareth & Tippi were at #Crufts2020 last week as part of the #NIRallyObedience team for the interregional competition. They did really well: Gareth came fourth in level 5, earning him a beautiful rosette.
Have a look at the freebies
We’ve added loads of free downloadable helpsheets with info on all sorts of doggy subjects, as well as our Down Dog Digest newsletters.
Also find our new Talking Tips – short videos on a wide range of topics.
Can you help?
Let us know at training@downdog.co.uk what help you want with your dog:
*What one thing would you love your dog to do or know that would make life easier for you in the home and you’re out and about?
*What one behaviour would you like to change in your dog?
Why does my dog…drag my pyjamas and slippers downstairs when I go out?
Dogs are social animals. They aren’t pack animals, despite what some websites still state and base their training around. Dogs don’t form packs like wolves do, but they do form bonds within social groups. And for most pet dogs that group is their human family.
News about new things!
Sensible owners book a training course with their puppy, even if they’ve had dogs before, because it’s SO much easier to prevent problems than to deal with them once they’ve developed.