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 …
Why Are Dogs Reactive?
Why are dogs reactive? Dogs can have inappropriate, extreme, or out of proportion negative reactions to a wide range of trigger situations. Reactivity is a result of dogs forming a negative association with the thing they react to. Understanding the emotions underlying reactivity are the key to managing it, and changing a reactive dogs outbursts. …
Settling A Rescue Dog At Night
Settling a rescue dog at night is easier with a little advance preparation and expectation management. They will settle better if they feel safe, secure and confident in their new home. We have a few tips and tricks to make their first few nights at home easier. Settling a Rescue Dog At Night The day …
Why Do Puppies Wake So Early In The Morning?
Why do puppies wake so early in the morning? Puppies often wake early in the morning because they need something, or something has disturbed them. They might also have learned a habit of expecting food very early in the day. Luckily there are lots of ways puppy owners can lay the groundwork for more civilized …
Force Free Dog Training
A lot of people ask me about force free dog training. Does it really work? Isn’t it just for softies? Don’t bribes stop working after a while? And seriously, how can it possibly work when dogs are chasing squirrels? What Is Force Free Training? Force-free dog trainers completely avoid all use of aversives. When we …
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 …
Long Leash Dog Training
Long leash dog training is a great way to teach your dog important cues, without giving them the chance to self reward. Self rewarding is when your dog has their behavior reinforced by something outside of your control. Like when they ignore the recall whistle to go chase the wildlife. A long line prevents the …