Cats & Microchips
“The benefits of microchipping greatly outweigh the temporary discomfort of having a microchip implanted.”
What is a marker in dog training, and why is it so important?
“Imagine being able to take a photograph of precisely what we want to see from our dog…”
RAF Military Dogs - their life, training and their brilliance!
“Each team of one dog and one handler contributes the equivalent work of eight to 15 personnel…”
Dog Proofing your Home
“Don't underestimate your dog's intelligence and their will power to get into anything.”
Fixing the Damp on the Wall! A look at why rewards-based training trumps aversive.
“This would be like painting over a patch of damp on a wall; you have instantly fixed the way the wall looks, but it won’t be long before it spreads somewhere else or comes back even worse than before because you haven’t addressed the cause of the ugly stain on the wall.”
All About the Journey- Dog-Led Walking
“Imagine going into an art gallery blindfolded, you would not get much out of it would you?”
Top five reasons fun agility can be good for you and your dog
“general obedience will improve and the dog will pay more attention to controlling their impulses to chase rabbits…”
How to find the perfect dog care!
“Prices often reflect the worth of the walker, including their knowledge of dogs and their ability to handle dogs individually with care and with positive reinforcement…”
I tried hands-free dog walking for a week- here’s what I thought!
“having their leads out of my hands made for a very physically relaxed feeling for all of us, which meant a really enjoyable walk…”
Group Classes or Private Lessons?
“Have a think... does your dog really enjoy being around others?…”
Are your rewards worthy enough? The extra learning we don’t always notice.
“…they actually learn so much more, and we don’t even realise how much the dogs are doing most of the time!”