Have you recently brought a puppy home? Or maybe you’re picking up your new puppy soon. Either way,  house training is likely at the top of your training list! Nobody wants to deal with accidents all over the floor. The sooner you can set up a plan to get your puppy toileting in the correct place, the faster they will be to house train. In this post we’ll outline easy to follow steps to house training a puppy. Please note: There are affiliate links in this post. If you click

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where your dog doesn’t do what you ask? Most dog owners have. Lots of people ask me to help them train their ‘stubborn’ dog, but we need to consider what’s really going on here. Because there are often other factors at play.  In this post we’re going to explore several things that can affect your dog’s ability to perform behaviours. And as you’ll soon find out, we can’t always pin it down to a simple case of stubbornness. What is a

I am always on the lookout for new additions to my growing collection of dog books and today I bought one that I think every dog owner could find useful. Please note: the opinions expressed are my own and I have not been paid to write this review.  There are affiliate links in this post. If you click a link and make a purchase I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend items I feel will truly benefit my readers. Doggie Language Doggie Language

The theme for the 2020 International Day of People with Disabilities is “Not all disabilities are visible” . This is particularly close to my heart as I have a hidden disability and have personally benefited from the company of dogs, especially through more challenging times. Although my Rheumatoid Arthritis is mostly under control now, I still greatly appreciate my furry sofa companion on those days when fatigue hits. Let’s have a quick look into some of the roles dogs play

The retractable lead They don't teach loose lead walking. A retractable lead automatically lengthens and shortens as the dog moves around so there is always some tension on the lead. This can be a bit confusing for the dog in terms of learning not to pull on the lead. They can be dangerous if used incorrectly.  A retractable lead is easy to use so too many owners don’t pay enough attention to what their dog is doing and they can get themselves and their dogs wrapped up in all