One of the many strategies recommended by some trainers is to 'ignore' behaviour'. It's a useless strategy for about 90% of things a dog...

Facebook groups can be a blessing or a curse. Probably a bit of both. I'm in so many of them I actually have to unfollow quite a few...

Do you say HI to everyone when you're out? I'm pretty sure the answer is NO, so why do we think it's necessary for your dog to say hello...

I feel like this is a topic that somehow dog owners can never agree on. There is 2 camps. Camp: My dog is friendly Camp: My dog is...

We all have this idea in our heads of what are dogs should be and what they should like. Unfortunately it's not always what we had in...

The main reason why a dog growls when a person comes closer to you is because of disturbed relationships between you and your dog......

Dog training costs money. And it may seem like a lot. But it also costs money to constantly keep repairing or replacing things in your...

We hear this stuff all the time... But i fully disagree with this. I almost always recommend a crate to dog owners and if you REally...

Inconsistent This is what I mean: You sometimes stick to your rules and sometimes don't. You train for 1 day with method A, then B, then...

This is why dog training.. or any type of training takes time. It takes about 300-500 reps for a skill to become 'natural' and develop...

A friendly dog doesn't equal a well mannered dog. We all know that person that no one wants to hang out with because they are a 'bit...

Can your friendly dog meet other dogs on leash? Sure. It's your dog. It's always your choice in the end. But as dog trainers we know how...

Is your dog a bit hyper at home and you don't know how to calm him down? Or do they follow you around the house all day? Don't seem to...

All dogs have some sort of aggression in them. Just like we humans have. Not all aggression is the same however. Let's have a look at the...

You can't teach a dog to NOT be afraid of fireworks, as the fireworks go off. You can't teach a dog to NOT be afraid of the vet, as he's...

Here's an unpopular opinion for your average dog facebook group. There is NO SUCH THING as no pull equipment. The only thing this sort of...

Let’s set the scene. This may become a bit sensitive for some, and I apologise in advance. You’re out somewhere. You might be at a...

Let’s talk about dog training and how it actually works. What do you mean, you might think? I hire the trainer, and the dog gets fixed....

So many of my clients focus lies on what (undesirable) behaviour their dog is doing. But when their dog isn't doing anything, that often...

We tend to talk too much too our dog, and much of it is unnecessary. Here are my top 6 marker words and some instructions to effectively...