Is going to bed at a set time good for your puppy, and if so, what time? A puppy bedtime is something just makes sense, I mean, think about human babies! They thrive so much more when they have structure and routine. When you bring puppy to their new home for the...
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Decompression Activities From A Dog Trainer
Feb 13, 2023
Whether you've just got a new dog, moved to a new environment, or your dog has just been in a fight, decompression is an important part of life with an anxious or fearful dog. Dog decompression is more than just adjusting them to car rides, or creating a safe place...
How To Manage A Dog Who Is An Escape Artist
Jan 17, 2023
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...
Ladder of Canine Aggression (Or Communication)
Dec 26, 2022
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...
German Words For Dog Training (Schutzhund)
Dec 12, 2022
Training your dog in german is a challenge, that's for sure. Popularised by things like Schutzhund, IPO, and other bitesports, German cues can be heard from police dogs, to regular dog owners, and even professional dog trainers. When training your dog, your first...
Understanding the Predatory Motor Pattern In Domestic Dogs
Nov 29, 2022
The Predatory Motor Pattern is something we don't often discuss for dogs - because it sounds pretty scary. But it's something I think is really important to understand - and it's nowhere near as scary as it sounds. Dogs, mainly back in the victorian era in the UK,...
Nuisance Barking? How to Resolve Your Dogs Barking
Nov 17, 2022
So you have a dog who barks a lot, and heck, it’s draining some days! Barking and volume is one of the most complained about behaviours from our dogs, and understandably so! But, it’s really important that first, we understand that you have a dog, they’re going...
The Best Time to Train Your Puppy
Nov 7, 2022
Bringing home a new puppy is an exciting milestone for your family. While there are many fun memories to make with your furry friend, being a puppy parent is also a big responsibility, because a good dog is made from good breeding and good training! Hopefully, you've...
How to Train an Aggressive Puppy
Oct 25, 2022
Aggression in a puppy is something that causes pet parents to worry, understandably so! Afterall, it's not what you've imagined, is it? When you, as a new pet parents bring home their puppy for the first time, you likely imagine playtimes in the backyard, trips to the...