Pippa Mattinson, best-selling author and founder of the Dogsnet Training Program, brings us the latest information on the challenge of dogs with a deeply ingrained pulling habit. I have written a number of articles about pulling on the leash and how to stop it. But it seems that there is always more to say! Number …
Exercising Your Dog In A Small Space
When you brought your new dog home you probably had a big list of places where you were going to exercise him regularly. From the dog park to the beach, or lovely rural walks, a few weeks ago pet friendly patrols were bountiful. But right now, most of us are stuck with the properties we …
Crazy Puppy – Dealing With Over Excitement And Dog Zoomies
Crazy puppy behavior is a normal part of growing up for young dogs. Normal play behaviors include biting, growling, and wild bursts of energy (the notorious puppy zoomies). These are all natural stages of physical and mental development in dogs, and luckily there are plenty of ways for puppy parents to cope with and manage …
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How To Change Your Cue
Best selling author Pippa Mattinson explains how you can quickly teach your dog a new cue. Pippa is the creator of several of the world’s most successful pet websites, including The Labrador Site and The Happy Puppy Site. She is also the founder of the Gundog Trust, and of the Dogsnet Online Training Program. People often …
How To Train A Dog In Less Than Ten Minutes A Day
Overwhelmed by the thought of training your dog? You aren’t alone! When you know how much time and effort goes into hitting those training targets, even the most level headed person can have a bit of a wobble. But before you push the button for Full Panic Mode, take a pause. Because although it takes …
Best Harness for Dachshund – Safe, Comfortable, And Stylish Options
What’s the best harness for Dachshunds? It should all be about your dog’s safety, comfort, and welfare. To begin with, the best harness for a Dachshund should be the right size for your dog. You can more accurately fit your dog to harnesses with several points of adjustment. This means less gaping, less slipping about, …
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How Much To Feed a Blue Heeler Puppy: Our Guide
Want to know how much to feed a Blue Heeler puppy? We’ve got you covered! This Australian Cattle Dog puppy feeding guide tracks the changing needs of your pup as they grow and develop. We’ll take you from the very first day to that all important transition to grown up food. And help you give …
Dogs That Look Like Bears – Can You Recognize Them All?
Dogs that look like bears can be cute and cuddly like a teddy bear or huge and imposing like a polar bear. What sets these breeds apart is an extra thick coat, and bear-like features. Let’s take a look at the top dogs that look like bears! Dogs that look like Bears Let’s get better …
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How To Train A Stubborn Dog
If you are struggling with a stubborn dog, you are not alone. It’s a really common issue. But happily it’s a problem with a great solution. You might also find it helpful to receive my free email training tips. If so, just drop your email into the box below Let’s take a look first at …
Building Motivation For Dog Training With Food
All modern dog trainers use food in training. It’s no longer considered cheating, or for ‘softies’ only. Top competition dogs all over the world are trained using food and toys as are service dogs, military dogs and so on. But what if your dog isn’t interested in food? What about toys? Toys are useful training …