Halloween can be a strange time of year for our dogs. If we celebrate, it can mean lots of different sights, sounds and smells around the...

We all have a choice when it comes to the training methods we use. We need to think carefully about the choices we make and the...

Seeking safety is the primary impulse for most mammals, and dogs are no exception to that rule. It’s how we survive. When we ask our dogs...

I’m not a hugger. I don’t seek out physical affection from people I don’t know very well, and if I’m honest, social distancing wasn’t too...

Even adult dogs who have mastered the basics as puppies can benefit from ongoing training. The learning process never ends for us or for...

Contrary to popular belief, socialising our dogs doesn’t mean introducing them to other dogs and asking them to become ‘friends.’ It...

Everyone has their own set of opinions, which are influenced by their own experiences and biases. When it comes to training our dogs, you...

There’s been a lot of discussion about this article lately. Some have welcomed a fresh approach, whereas others still believe that all...

I’m sure that lots of us have been in this position! Some dogs don’t enjoy interacting with other dogs. They might be fearful, elderly,...

People often say that their dog’s behaviour or reactions “come out of nowhere”, but in fact this is rarely the case. There are always...

A well-fitted harness is crucial to your dog’s health and safety. Harnesses that are ill-fitting or overly restrictive can of course...

We often label our dogs ‘reactive’ when they do things like barking, lunging at and chasing things they don’t like. This might happen...

Some rescue dogs take longer than others to settle, but this is a good framework. It’s so important to give a new dog the time they need,...

It may surprise you to hear that most of the time, our dogs don’t actually WANT to perform the behaviours we see as challenging. Like...

I used to believe in dominance theory. I bought into the idea that we should be the ‘boss’ or the ‘pack leader’ in our relationships with...

Although there are some ‘rules’ of canine behaviour, dogs are as unique as we are. Every dog has their own history, their own quirks and...

This is really important to understanding our dogs’ behaviour and where it comes from. A trigger can be anything that interests/excites...

Does your dog pull on the lead? If so, you’ll know that it can be frustrating, embarrassing and even dangerous to contend with on a daily...

How do you greet dogs that you don’t know very well? Many people believe that the best way to interact with a dog is to offer the back of...

I have a background in supporting people and a qualification in counselling, and this is something I also bring to my work with dogs. The...