The Blog
Should I Cuddle My Dog? A Guide From A Professional Dog Trainer
This is a really popular question, and it's something that a lot of dog owners ask me - because there's a lot of conflicting information out there. Our canine companion is usually a part of our life that we love, and humans tend to show affection with a cuddle,...
How To Manage A Dog Who Is An Escape Artist
An escape artist dog or a hound-ini is another kind of dog that is really stressful to care for. Some dog breeds tend to be wanderers, and an intact dog or girls in heat can be problem too. Yet, some dogs are repeat offenders, and those dogs? Are just such huge...
What To Give Puppy For Upset Stomach
When a puppy get's an upset stomach, it's really stressful. Partially because our puppers can't talk, can they? And that's a real pain, because whilst we can infer they have a stomach ache, we can't narrow things down to understand what's making them feel sick. One...
Fi Series 3 GPS Dog Collar – An Honest Review
The Fi Series 3 is the newest player to the GPS dog collar market. Naturally, I wanted to get my paws on one to see how it works and if it's worth your time. I've long since been following Fi (you can see the series 2 review here), and using their products every day...
How Do I Advocate For My Dog?
Advocating is a bit of a buzzword in the dog world right now - but what is it? And what's the best way to be your dog’s advocate? Luckily, I'm here to help you with that!! Advocacy is essentially knowing what your dog is trying to communicate, and communicating it on...
BUMAS Biothane Muzzle – An Honest Review
When it comes to muzzles, it can be hard to know where to start or where to invest money, so I'm here to help with some insight into the BUMAS muzzle. The first thing to note i that the BUMAS muzzle is entirely custom made, and it's made from Biothane. The parts are...
8 Signs Your Dog Has Eaten Something Poisonous or Toxic
There's nothing worse than noticing your dog is "off", and if they've eaten something poisonous or toxic, it's often the reason. It's so worrying when our dogs get sick, or are appearing unwell, and one of the first things I do is panic, google, over analyse and then...
Max & Molly H-Harness – An Honest Review
The Max & Molly H-Harness must be the most full range of colours and designs I've ever seen on a harness. But is the Max & Molly H-harness more than just a pretty harness? Does it work for bigger dogs? Stronger Dogs? Dogs who pull? Dogs who react? The Max...
Ladder of Canine Aggression (Or Communication)
Aggression has an escalation process, and it's something we call the ladder of canine aggression, or ladder of canine communication. Canine communication isn't the easiest things for us humans to get our heads around. A lot of the time we ask our dogs to speak more...
All About Soft Muzzles For Dogs (Aka Emergency Muzzles)
When you have an aggressive dog, one of the first things you think of to help you manage them are soft muzzles. Of course, aggression (or reactivity) is not the only reason that you might be looking to secure your dog’s mouth, perhaps it's vet visits, groomers...
Prong Collars: Everything you need to know (2023)
As subjects go, Prong collars are pretty divisive in the dog world. When the parents of a large dog (particularly, though small breeds are not exempt) raise the question of loose leash walking or stopping their dog from pulling on their leash, the subject gets...
How to Train a Puppy to Stop Jumping Up
Jumping up on guests or family members is one of those tough things for a puppy to understand. Puppies are bursting with energy and easily excitable, especially when their favorite person comes into the door. Without training, a puppy’s natural reaction is often to...
