How To Stop A Dog Digging Under The Fence
There are several ways to stop your dog digging under the fence, and the one that’s best for your pup and your home will depend on a few factors. The reason why they started digging in the first place,...
View ArticleWhy Do Dogs Hate Mailmen?
Mailmen and dogs aren’t a good mix. Not all dogs hate mailmen, but those that do seem to bear a real hardcore grudge. And when you think about it, it’s completely understandable from their perspective....
View ArticleWhy Does My Dog Whine In The Car?
Dogs whine in the car because they are excited. Or because they feel unwell or worried. Going for a ride is great fun, especially if you are travelling to somewhere you love. So imagine how it feels...
View ArticleWhy Does My Dog Bring Me Random Things?
Our dogs are designed to work with us, and one of the primary parts of their job was retrieving. Our canine companions have been selectively bred to enjoy picking things up, carrying them and...
View ArticleCan Dogs Use Pee Pads Forever?
Dogs can use pee pads forever, but it’s not usually the best plan. Pee pads when compared with outdoor puppy potty training are less hygienic, smelly and limit your lifestyle. A dog that is never house...
View ArticleWhen Do Puppies Start Barking?
Our litters of puppies all started barking at around three weeks old. Although newborn puppies are physically capable of barking from the day that they are born, it’s very unusual to hear. Most puppies...
View ArticleLIMA Dog Training
LIMA dog training stands for ‘Least Invasive, Minimally Aversive’ dog training. So it’s not a specific method or protocol, but rather an over-arching philosophy, which you can apply to every training...
View ArticleTotal Recall Dog Training
I’m Pippa Mattinson, a writer, and British trainer of hunting dogs. I am the author of the original Total Recall dog training program published by Quiller Books in 2012. I wrote Total Recall to help...
View ArticleHow to Teach a Dog to Stay
Stay command training is an extension of the sit or down command. To teach a dog to stay you need to first establish a sit position, then pair that sit with a cue or command like the word ‘sit’ or a...
View ArticleHow To Discipline A Dog And Stay Friends
Many people feel very strongly that dogs, especially big bouncy Labradors, do need to be disciplined if they are to be good canine citizens and fit in with life in our human world. Pet parents want to...
View ArticleShould you send your Labrador away to be trained?
I understand how tempting it can be, especially if you are struggling with your Labrador, to send them away to ‘boarding school’ and let someone else solve your problem for you. For most people...
View ArticleTrick Training: A Fun Activity To Share With Your Lab
Some people look down their noses at those that teach their dogs tricks. I know because I used to be one of them. Not any longer I used to think it undignified and pointless teaching dogs to ‘ape’...
View ArticleWhy Do Dogs Hate Mailmen?
Mailmen and dogs aren’t a good mix. Not all dogs hate mailmen, but those that do seem to bear a real hardcore grudge. And when you think about it, it’s completely understandable from their perspective....
View ArticleHow To Stop A Dog Digging Under The Fence
There are several ways to stop your dog digging under the fence, and the one that’s best for your pup and your home will depend on a few factors. The reason why they started digging in the first place,...
View ArticleHow To Leash Train A Labrador
If you want to know how to leash train a Labrador, you’re in the right place. In this complete guide to getting a loose leash walk, expert dog trainer Pippa Mattinson will take you though everything...
View ArticleClicker Training Fetch – Teaching The Clicker Retrieve
I’m Elsa Blomster, a postitive reinforcement dog training expert. And today I’m really excited to tell you about how I clicker train fetch. Because retrieving using the clicker philosophy means that we...
View ArticleDog Shock Collar Training: Is It Worth It?
Training a well-behaved dog can be hard. Training a dog to mind his manners even when he’s off his leash is even harder. So, you might think that training a highly motivated, high energy, high prey...
View ArticleHow To Get Your Dog Into A Harness Without A Fight: Mini-Course And Video
Modern dog trainers are increasingly recommending harnesses over dog collars for puppies and adult dogs alike. I recommend a body harness for most of my students’ dogs. And I’m going to show you how...
View ArticlePaws Off My Stuff! (Or How To Stop Your Dog Stealing!)
Fed up with your dog stealing your shoes, your kid’s toys, food from the table, and anything else they can grab or lay their paws on? You are not alone! And I’m going to show you how to help your dog...
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