I won’t lie to you, I’ve hesitated, procrastinated even, for quite a while before beginning this article. Not because it isn’t needed. On the contrary, it is very common for our students, and Facebook group members, to ask us how to stop a dog whining. So why do I hesitate to tackle this topic? One …
How To Manage Leash Pulling In A Part Trained Dog
A reader asked me recently, how to manage their young spaniel when they need to keep them safe on a leash, but have not yet completed their leash training. My reader rightly recognized that walking the puppy on a leash while they are pulling ahead allows the puppy to practice the unwanted behavior which is …
Puppy Discipline And The Power Of Yes
It’s common to see new puppy parents advised to teach their puppy the word NO from an early stage. As a starting point for obedience training. We don’t advise this. In fact we advise quite the opposite. We recommend you teach your puppy the word YES. And I’ll explain that in a moment. But why …
Measuring Your Dog’s Progress Can Be Very Motivating!
There’s a popular saying in business “you get what you measure” or “you are what you measure” . It’s a somewhat flawed premise, but it has its good points! The idea is to encourage people to track what is important to them, what really matters. In the belief that this helps improve results. Of course …
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Puppy Pattern Days: How To Set Up A Puppy Schedule
Having a young puppy is a lot like having a toddler. They’re cute, and funny. They give great cuddles! But they’re also destructive, demanding, poor at communicating their needs, loud, always hungry, and incredibly time consuming. Managing life with a puppy can feel very overwhelming at times. I have spent the last four years supporting …
How To Get Your Dog To Behave Nicely Around Other Animals
One of the biggest mistakes I see people make with young dogs is allowing the dog to focus on a distraction. This is especially common when dog owners are trying to get their dog used to other animals. Whether it’s cats, sheep, rabbits, other dogs, the principles are the same. The more the dog focuses …
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Headcollar Vs Body Harness – Which Is Best For Dogs That Pull On The Leash
Discussions on headcollars come up in our Facebook group from time to time and can be a surprisingly controversial topic, so I’m going to start with some facts, then move on to differences in opinion as to the benefits and disadvantages of both body harnesses for dogs compared with headcollars such as the ‘halti’ or …
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How To Make A Dog Training Plan
Training a dog is a big challenge, a project rather a task. And because time for most of us is always at a premium, if you want a better behaved dog, it’s important to make a plan. Today, I’m going to help you make your own, personalized, training plan that will work for you and …
The Internet: A Dog Training Minefield
Like many of you, I tend to consume much of my content on youtube these days, rather than on traditional television channels. And some of what I see when it comes to dog training worries me. It may not surprise you to learn that harmful misinformation about dogs and dog training is rife on Youtube …
Will My Dog Grow Out Of Bad Behavior? (Spoiler – It Depends!)
“Don’t worry, he’ll grow out of it” is something that struggling dog owners hear a lot. Especially if their dog is between six months and two years of age. Sometimes, it’s true. Most dogs do eventually grow out of chewing everything in sight, for example. But sometimes, waiting for a dog to ‘grow out of …
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