Let’s talk about a phenomenon that’s been sweeping the dog training world faster than a pack of corgis chasing a treat dispenser – the infamous ‘Dog Whisperer.’ Now, before you start envisioning someone serenading your Fido with secrets only audible… Read More »Why I’d Sprint Faster Than My Pup from a ‘Dog Whisperer’
The most wonderful and stressful time of the year is upon us, and while we’re busy decking the halls, our furry friends might be feeling a little “ruff” about all the holiday hustle and bustle. But fear not, because I’ve… Read More »Deck the Paws: Preparing Your Dog for Visitors this Holiday Season
In this week’s blog I’m diving into the mysterious world of “thresholds” in our pooches. No, I’m not talking about the entrance to your favourite pet-friendly cafe – I’m talking about the invisible line that separates a calm and collected… Read More »Thresholds and Tail Wags: Keeping Fido Cool in Training
Hiya Team Little Angels. You may have noticed over the past few weeks that I’ve been running late everywhere I go, and my life has just been like a tornado of tasks. New training programs to design. Sourcing new venues.… Read More »Quick and Quirky Games-based Dog Training For Busy Lives
Hey there, Furparents No, my dogs don’t each have their own bedroom. They each have a crate in the busiest room in my house, the lounge room. It’s comfy, has a bed and a blanket in it, and a cover… Read More »My Dogs Scored Their Own Bedrooms
So, you’ve got a dog that loses its marbles whenever it sees another hound? Welcome to the club! Dog-to-dog reactivity is like your pup’s way of saying, “I just don’t know how to deal with this. Please help me out… Read More »Struggles with Reactivity: My Top 5 Tips
Hey there, humums and hudads. I’m here to talk about one of the trickiest aspects of dog training, something that’s often as elusive as your pup’s favourite squeaky toy under the couch – Realistic Expectations. I get it, we’ve all… Read More »Keeping It Real: The Challenge of Realistic Expectations
Those of you whom have known me for a while know that I’ve advocated against traditional puppy preschools. So much in fact that I used to run the Puppy SuperPowers Program in people’s homes rather than subject their pup to… Read More »Puppy Classes: Why I Finally Started Hosting Them
Hi Doggy Pawrents! I get it. Training your pup can sometimes feel like wrangling a tornado in a fur coat. But what if I told you that there’s a way to turn the chaos into pure canine magic? Get ready… Read More »Train, Don’t Strain: A Playful Approach to Raising a Well-Behaved Dog