After publishing Part 1 and Part 2 of the blog series “What Dog Guardians Are Struggling With”, I received some lovely messages from dog guardians. Some thanked me for putting words to what they were feeling. Others said it helped… Read More »You’re Doing Better Than You Think
Part 2: The Emotional Side Last week, I shared the most common day-to-day struggles raised by dog guardians in a large online training group: pulling on the lead, ignoring recall, dog reactivity, and destructive behaviour. But that wasn’t the full… Read More »What Dog Guardians Are Struggling With
Part 1: The Everyday Challenges If you’ve ever felt like you’re the only one struggling with your dog’s behaviour, you’re not alone. Recently, I reviewed approximately 50 posts over a 2 week period from a busy dog training group on… Read More »What Dog Guardians Are Struggling With
Let’s face it: seeing our beloved dogs under the weather is enough to tug at the heartstrings of even the toughest among us. You know that look they give you when they’re feeling off—those sad, soulful eyes that practically scream,… Read More »How To Help Your Sick Dog Feel Better
When I first started training with dogs and their humans, I thought the hardest part would be teaching dogs to “sit” or “stay.” Spoiler alert: it’s not. Turns out, the trickiest bit can be something as simple as teaching pawrents… Read More »What’s In A Name?
As Halloween approaches and the ghosts, goblins, and glittery costumes start making an appearance in the shops, it’s not just humans who feel the spooky vibes creeping in. Our dogs can sense that something strange is happening too! The oversized… Read More »Ghosts, Goblins, and Costumes: How to Ensure Your Dog Stays Calm and Confident This Halloween
Choosing a new dog to join your family is like picking your ideal partner—except they’ll always love you, never steal your snacks (okay, maybe sometimes), and will be thrilled every time you come home, whether you’ve been gone for five… Read More »How to Choose Your Perfect Furchild
As a dog guardian, you want the very best for your furry friend. You want them to be happy, mentally and physically healthy, and a true member of the family. I get it—I’ve been there too! There’s no shortage of… Read More »Why Hire a Professional Dog Trainer?
Last week I had the pleasure of attending a fantastic webinar hosted by the Pet Professional Guild Australia (PPGA) titled “Sleep, Rest and Recovery for Anxious, Reactive, and Stressed Dogs.” This webinar really opened my eyes to some crucial aspects… Read More »Sleep, Rest and Recovery for Dogs
In this blog I want to talk about a behaviour that’s often misunderstood, sometimes frustrating, but entirely natural for our Furkids: resource guarding. If you’ve ever had a dog growl or snap over their food bowl, toys, or even a… Read More »Understanding Resource Guarding
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