When it comes to dog training, breaking bad habits and replacing them with new, desired behaviours can be quite a journey. One of the...

Have you ever walked into a room, looked at your dog and thought “what have you done?”. Maybe there are obvious signs of destruction, or...

When you’re using treats or toys to reward a dog for good behaviour, you will often hear people make comments like ‘it’s all bribery’ or...

The phrase “Ditch the Bowl” has become a popular term in the world of dog training and enrichment, with the idea to make mealtimes more...

How do I Teach My Dog to Settle in Public? Do you ever sit in a café and look around to see several dogs lying calmly and quietly next to...

There are a few simple rules to stick with which will make your training successful. Dog training isn’t an exact science, it’s not a...

How long does it take to train a dog: Setting realistic goals and ‘fixing’ problems Our dogs are a huge part of our lives, so when they...

If there’s one thing most dog owners want from their dogs, it’s to be able to let them run freely off lead and be able to trust them to...

There is so much emphasis these days on ensuring your good has plenty of stimulation, there is a bigger focus on enrichment activities,...

We can be quick to get frustrated with our dogs when they ignore us, we can also be quick to label our dogs as ‘stubborn’ or as having...

Using your dog's natural behaviours to train him The first step is to identify what your dog finds naturally motivating. Everything in...

Do you ever feel like all you do is bribe your dog with food? You want him to come to you so you grab a tasty treat and wave it around...

Motivating the unmotivated dog When you talk to people about reward-based training, the mention of food rewards often sparks the question...