Walking a reactive dog is a stressful experience and not one we sign up for when we decide to share our live with a canine companion. In this blog post I explore 3 easy tips to help your dog’s reactivity towards other dogs.
Coronavirus, My Dog and Me
There is no denying it any longer, the Coronavirus epidemic is gathering pace, and yesterday morning Italy declared a national emergency. Severe travel restrictions have…
How to Build a Successful Dog Habit
Getting a new dog is exciting, regardless of whether that dog is a puppy or an adult. You dive into the new adventure headfirst. Believing…
The Power of Rewards
It is a simple, but well-known fact in the dog training world, that dogs will do what is good for them. They do what is…
The Good, The Bad and the Ugly
I don’t know whether you will remember but back in the sixties, there was a movie that bore this name. It became a very famous…
How to teach your dog to control his actions without any direction from you
Self-control is a vital skill to learn. You see, self-control determines how we are going to behave in everyday life. It doesn’t govern all the…
From tearaway puller to considerate companion
Today I want to share a story with you. this is Tug’s story. Tug was a clients dog and a compulsive puller. Tug simply loves…
A pleasant walk gone bad
We all strive to have those lovely relaxing saunters where you enjoy your dog’s company strolling along the pathways in your local field or forest.…
Introducing The Lead: What Can Go Wrong?
The very first time you put a lead on your new puppy you allow her to walk wherever she wants. You let her decide where…
How To Motivate Your Dog
I read a fascinating article by leading psychology professor Barry Schwartz as I was researching this blog post. It was called “why work?” and is…