Here’s our top dog training tips: Never shout at, hit, yank, push or pull your dog. Training must be fun! If you are not enjoying it then neither is your dog … he should see it as a game. Make sure you always have your dog’s attention before you ask for any command. If he is not looking at you......
22 January, 2020
Teaching a dog to give you eye contact on command has many benefits. It can be used to keep a distracted dog focussed, maintain attention or build confidence. Some people prefer to use the word “look”, rather than the “watch” command. Many dogs, especially those who are young and exuberant, are easily distracted out on walks. Owners can find it......
14 August, 2020
The festive season is filled with fun and laughter for many families, but some dogs can struggle with it. Keeping your dogs happy and safe over Christmas is essential to ensure everyone has a jolly good time. Christmas festivities can be a bit scary for some dogs. It can be especially so for pups who may have never experienced this......
13 December, 2020
Written by Kerry Jenkinson, Tellington TTouch Practitioner, P2 Using TTouch Bodywork and Groundwork on a regular basis can help your dog to become a more calm and confident canine, building a deeper relationship with your dog based on co-operation, trust and understanding. Observing your dog on a daily basis will help you notice any subtle changes that might occur both......
15 April, 2020
Often owners are searching for ways to assist dogs over the firework season. This is because for many of us, and our pets, the firework season is very distressing. No-one likes to see their beloved pets distressed. Some will cower in a corner whilst shaking, whereas others will frantically try and get to the fireworks, sometimes injuring themselves in the......
28 October, 2020
It is important to practise handling exercises with your puppy from day one. Teaching your puppy to remain calm and confident whilst being handled, will ensure that as an adult dog he can cope with every day scenarios from being groomed to being examined by the vet. Grooming: The type of tools needed for grooming will depend on every individual......
06 January, 2021
If you have a dog who is lacking in confidence, there are various confidence building exercises you can try to increase their resilience towards negative emotional states. A few can be carried out each day, to ensure your dog feels successful and empowered, but not over-worked as this can be stressful for them. Rest days are also equally important for......
01 March, 2020
Bringing your puppy home for the first time is an exciting step in your journey together. Ensuring that you have prepared your home thoroughly and thought through how to manage the first few days, can help to make the transition as smooth and stress free as possible, both for you and your new addition. Before you collect your puppy: Check......
05 September, 2020
Learning to play should be an important part of every dog’s life. Whether you have a young puppy needing to learn appropriate forms of play, or an older dog learning to engage in social behaviour, encouraging the right type play has so many benefits. Besides being fun for both you and your dog, play helps dogs to express natural social......
17 October, 2020