My blog
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When it comes to training, the first thing I always focus on is engagement. For me, it’s not just about getting my dogs to pay attention—it’s about building a connection where they choose to work with me, even when the world…
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Overcoming Recall Challenges:
Turning “Catch Me If You Can” Into Reliable Recall Recall is one of the most important skills you can teach your dog, but it can also be one of the most frustrating. Every dog owner knows that sinking feeling when…
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Boundary Training: Teaching Your Dog Their Safe Space
Boundary training is one of the most useful skills you can teach your dog. Whether it’s managing a busy household, calming a reactive dog, or just keeping things peaceful when guests arrive, teaching your dog to settle in their safe space can…
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New Year’s Resolutions: A Fresh Start for You and Your Dog
There’s something magical about the New Year, isn’t there? It’s like opening a brand-new notebook—full of possibilities and room for fresh starts. For me, it’s a chance to pause, reflect, and think about how I want the next year to…
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Keeping Your Reactive Dog Calm During Christmas Chaos
Christmas is such a magical time—filled with family, friends, and more food than we know what to do with. But let’s be honest: for our reactive dogs, it can feel like a bit of a nightmare. All the noise, visitors,…
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How to Manage Multi-Dog Households During Christmas
Christmas is such a magical time of year, but it can also bring its fair share of challenges—especially if you live with multiple dogs. Between the excitement of visitors, the change in routine, and the added hustle and bustle, it’s…
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Training Tips for Managing Visitors with Reactive Dogs
Welcoming visitors into your home should be a happy occasion, but if you’ve got a reactive dog, it can feel more like preparing for battle. Whether it’s barking, lunging, or just general chaos, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. The good…
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Why High-Drive and Reactive Dogs Need Specialised Training
Living with a high-drive or reactive dog is a unique adventure. These dogs are full of potential, bursting with energy, and capable of incredible things—but they can also bring their own set of challenges. If you’ve ever found yourself feeling…
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Top 5 Indoor Games for Dogs During Bad Weather
Let’s be honest—no one likes going out in the pouring rain, and that includes many of our dogs! While the odd missed walk isn’t the end of the world, it’s important to make sure your dog still gets some mental…
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Furry Sausages!
Lilly decided to have her babies 5 days early, and as you can appreciate that meant I wasn’t totally ready. She had 6 healthy babies, somewhat less than the 9 we expected. The birth was relatively straight forward, she handled…