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10 Tips for a Rock Solid Recall

10 Tips for a Rock Solid Recall

Teaching your dog recall (coming when called) is an essential skill for their safety and your peace of mind. Here are 10 tips to help you successfully teach your dog recall: Start Indoors: Begin training in a quiet indoor environment with minimal distractions....
Can I Crate Train My Older Dog?

Can I Crate Train My Older Dog?

Can I Crate Train My Older Dog? Yes, you can definitely crate train an older dog. While crate training is often associated with puppies, it can be effective for dogs of all ages, including adult and senior dogs. The principles of crate training remain the same, but...
Crate Training Your Puppy

Crate Training Your Puppy

Crate Training Your Puppy Bringing a new puppy into your home is an exciting and joyous occasion. However, it also comes with the responsibility of training them to be well-behaved and comfortable in their new environment. One of the most effective and widely used...
Why Tips Don’t Work

Why Tips Don’t Work

Why Tips Don’t Work ??‍ So I probably get at least ten messages a day from people wanting tips on training their dog. Now, if they want tips on a better brand of lead or crate for their dog, that’s fine. But they often ask for tips on super advanced behavioural issues...
Tips for introducing your new born to your dog

Tips for introducing your new born to your dog

Generally these days it’s not uncommon for couples to share their lives with a dog before making the decision to have kids. Later down the track, many dog owners worry about how their “fur baby” will accept the “new baby.” From a trainer’s perspective, it’s not so...
Early Warning Signs of Aggression

Early Warning Signs of Aggression

No matter the breed, gender or age of your puppy, these warning signs should always be looked out for, and identified and dealt with if they do appear. The most common aggressive puppy behaviour warning signs include snarling, growling, mounting, snapping, nipping,...