Muzzles are an invaluable piece of walking equipment. They are required by law for some breeds and mixes so they keep...
Training
Here you will find useful posts on understanding your dog and some basic training.
We hope to provide some valuable insights and practical tips aimed at enhancing your understanding of your new companion and facilitating their smooth transition into your home and lifestyle.
From understanding your dog’s behavior to laying the groundwork for fundamental training techniques, our posts are crafted with the specific needs of rescue dog owners in mind.
Teach your dog to do a turnaround
Teaching your dog a "whiplash" turnaround is extremely useful as a leash skill. Particularly when we are working...
Why you should avoid on leash meets for your dog
In a perfect world, dogs would never meet face to face. They would much prefer to give each other loads of space, in...
Teach your dog a release cue “thank you!”
The aim of teaching our dogs a release cue when it comes to toys, stolen socks etc. Is to teach the dog that the...
Train your dog not to jump
An overexcited dog can easily be overwhelming. Besides the fact that it can make walking through the door challenging,...
How to house train your puppy or adult dog
Toilet training is an important part of caring responsibly for your dog, whether you're getting a puppy or an adult...
Crate introductions
Crate training can prove to be tricky. Here is your how to guide for crate introductions. Please note, this has to be...
Working on engagement with your dog – videos included
Does your dog come out of the door after getting their walking equipment on and spend most of the walk time at the end...
How to build the trust of a skittish dog
Some dogs can be skittish or nervous for varied reasons. Some dogs can have a learning history of past experiences or...
Why train our dogs?
The world is not built for dogs. It would be wonderful if it was but it is not. Many people ahead of getting a dog...
The importance of socialising your dog
Dogs are social animals. They thrive on being apart of the family and having close bonds with their people and other...
How to train your dog to wear a coat
It's a bitter cold January! We know we still have to get out and exercise our dogs but when the weather is this...