Is your dog missing out on some fun? Here’s a super-easy way to give your dog a dash of fun at dinnertime and make their meal marvellous! Let your dog use their nose rather than just gulping dinner out of a bowl. Dogs LOVE to sniff, so this is an easy way for...
I often have people reach out to me because they don’t know what to do with their dogs. Following ‘a tired dog is a good dog’ adage, they rely on physical activity to end up with that ‘good dog.’ They are already walking or running with...
Puppies require careful management to keep them safe and build good habits Do you dream of your dog being free in the house, able to quietly entertain themselves with toys and puzzles and not chew on you or other stuff in the household? That’s a lovely goal for...
In my previous 2 blogs, I have talked about how to pick methods that will make leash training (or any training for that matter) more successful and enjoyable. I also shared my favourite leash skills that I teach every dog I work with. In this final blog in the Great...
Why does my pup get the zoomies? No, your puppy’s not crazy. It’s not unusual for puppies to have episodes of uncontrolled energy or excitement. Cases of the zoomies, also known as puppy fraps, often occur later in the day. They can be that final burst of steam...
Why Is Mental Stimulation So Important? If you have a dog, you’ve probably heard the term mental stimulation a lot over the last few years. It certainly has grown both in awareness and as a big business since I started training. It’s such a big deal...