If your dog pees when excited it can be very frustrating, and embarrassing too. Especially if the cause of their excitement is guests to your home or visiting family members. No one wants to be dancing around puddles every time they welcome someone indoors. But this issue is normally short lived, and there are things …
How To Stop My Cockapoo Puppy From Biting
Learning how to stop my Cockapoo puppy from biting was a game changer! As a new puppy owner, you’d heard that puppies bite. But the reality of those bites can seriously sting. And not just because those tiny teeth pack a punch. From those surprise early morning accostings to the vendetta against your toes, the …
What Is The Best Leash For Dog Training?
What is the best leash for training a dog? It’s a long line! But it’s only the very best tool for training if you use it the right way. And some other leashes have important roles to play in dog training too. But the first step along the road to perfect heelwork might not be …
What Is A Dog Clicker Used For?
What is a dog clicker used for, and how can it help me train my dog? A dog clicker is a device used to make a sound, which you use to tell your dog what they did to please you. It is a tool used by positive reinforcement trainers, who teach their dogs to be …
Crate Training A Rescue Dog
The trick to crate training a rescue dog is to treat them like they are a brand new 8 week old puppy. Regardless of what their previous owner or shelter says, assume that your dog is not used to being in a crate. Being put into a cage somewhere new can still cause problems if …
Why Do Puppies Growl?
Why do puppies growl, and is it something to worry about?! It is incredible how fierce even the tiniest puppy can sound when they growl. The sound is visceral. It hits you right in the cave-person depths of your soul. But that doesn’t mean it is something to worry about. Why do puppies growl? It’s …
The Working Cocker Spaniel
English Cocker Spaniels are very popular dogs. There are two distinct types of Cocker Spaniel in the UK, and they are really quite different. People who are interested in field sports will be most familiar with the Working (Field) Cocker, but the Show (Bench) Cocker has his origins in the same place. From over a …
Puppy Jumping Up And Down
A puppy jumping up and down might look cute initially, but as they grow it can quickly become troublesome. They can knock things over, catch skin with their teeth, and ruin your clothes. What starts as an adorable part of puppyhood can get old pretty quickly. Fortunately, there are things you can do to help …
How To Train A Dog To Be Gentle
Finding out how to train a dog to be gentle can be life changing for you and your pet. Dogs that are too rough to handle can very sadly quickly fall out of favor with the humans in their lives. Being repeatedly bitten, scratched, jumped up at or barged about is damaging to any relationship. …
How To Train Your Dog To Take Treats Gently
Finding out how to train your dog to take treats gently is a total game changer. Everything about modern dog training is focussed on rewards. These are usually food based and often given directly to your dog’s mouth. Which is wonderful if your dog is fairly gentle when they take them, but some dogs just …