We had a lovely new gang of Teenage Tearaways start their classes at the weekend, so it seemed like the perfect time for a little chat about the adolescent phase in dogs. I find that one of the biggest shocks to an owner’s system is when they think they have [...]
I’ve noticed a bit of a change over the last few years. More and more people are telling me they’ve decided not to take their puppy to a training class because they’re getting all the information they need from social media. I understand why – There is a HUGE amount of [...]
Private Dog Parks around Harrogate and Knaresborough If you’re searching for dog parks near me, secure dog fields in Harrogate, or safe off-lead areas around Knaresborough, you’re in the right place. Private dog parks have become an increasingly popular option for owners who want safe, controlled spaces where their dogs [...]
Tips to Keep Dogs Calm on Trick-or-Treat Night Halloween might be a treat for kids 👻🍬, but for many dogs (and their owners), it can feel more like a nightmare. If your pup turns into a barking banshee every time the doorbell rings or bolts for the door faster than [...]
One of the biggest frustrations for the dog owners that I meet is that their dog pulls on the lead. There’s lots of reasons why our dogs pull, but we can make matters worse by using a lead that is too short (it’s not quite that simple, but a longer [...]
When people think of muzzles, they often picture “dangerous” or “aggressive” dogs. But here’s the truth: all dogs can benefit from muzzle training — whether your pup is a Lassie 🐕🦺 or a Cujo. It’s not about aggression, it’s about being prepared. And yes — muzzle training can (and should!) [...]
Ongoing progression classes to improve your dogs skills in a variety of ever distracting ways.
I have been running this really popular course for a couple of years now, it is the perfect next step for puppies who have completed the 6 week puppy class. You don’t need to jump stright into teenage tearaways but it is worth considering booking your spot as soon as [...]
I was tidying up recently and came across a diary I had kept a few years ago. It wasn’t about me though—it was about Amos, my dog. Amos used to have a few ‘struggles’, which we worked hard to overcome over the years. He’s now a much happier version of [...]
There is a saying that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. I’m not sure of the origins of the saying (google tells me it’s been around since about 1534!) but you may be glad to hear that it’s actually untrue. One of the questions I often get [...]