I have 3 cats and 8 dogs of my own, so have introduced cats to dogs and dogs to cats many times over the years. If you've brought home a...

Owning a dog who jumps up at people can be one of the most embarrassing and frustrating challenges in dog ownership. It’s such a common...

What’s more important to your dog … You? Or other dogs? People get so caught up on the idea that their dog needs lots of ‘dog friends’ in...

Finding a puppy from a good breeder is no easy task. Earlier this year the UK Government passed new legislation regarding the sale of...

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...

How do we properly socialise a puppy when the world is in lockdown? Anyone with a new puppy will probably be very aware of the...

We are all too aware of the lasting impacts Covid-19 will have on every aspect of our lives. But have you considered the impact it could...

The perils of socialisation We are all told about the importance of early socialisation but less is said about the dangers of improper...

Puppies are undeniably cute. We love to coo and fuss over them, smother them with attention and embrace their comical, inquisitive...

Dispelling the Myths of Crate Training Written by Naomi White When you say the word ‘crate’ you never quite know how someone may react....

Free tips on toilet training your puppy

Written by Naomi White People seem to be dangerously unaware of dog-dog interactions and what their dogs are actually trying to...

Doggy day care is a big thing these days, it has become a central part of many of our dogs’ lives. We use it as a way to ‘socialise’ our...

If someone told you not to walk your dog every day, how would you feel? Shocked? Horrified? Outraged? Relieved? Maybe you’d laugh or...

We tend to assume that we have some sort of right to just take things away from our dogs without any issue. That bone you gave him 10...

Let’s talk about consent… it’s a big topic in humans but have you ever thought about how it applies to your dog? Just imagine a random...

I never trust dogs who I don’t know, I see every dog I meet as a potentially dangerous situation, maybe that’s an unhealthy approach but...

How can we create the right balance of arousal? At an optimum level of arousal your dog should be responsive to cues and able to make...

The Role of Arousal in Dog Behaviour and Training Written by Naomi White Do you ever find some days your dog just seems a bit more wired?...