Touch training with scrumpy the pup   Training the Touch cue is one of my favourite things to teach with puppies, its a great way to build your bond with your pup but it not only helps teach them to listen to cues but also to listen to your hand signals which helps with all aspects of training. Touch training can also aid with your recall, it's a great way to get them to come in close to you, the hand signals is a great way to draw them in, it helps encourage them to come. So

A brief Insite into to raw feeding. ''Did you know a dogs diet directly effects their behaviour, health, immune system and the development of Degenerative diseases such as arthritis'' Raw dog food comes in a few different types some are complete foods some are  complementary such as 80/10/10 and some are just minces (just meat and bone) so always read the ingredients. Just to confuse matters some brands label 80/10/10 food as complete so always read the ingredients list, this

TRAINING BLOG Watch the video and pause when the information comes up to give you chance to read and digest it fully. Then read the blog to give you a full incite on teaching a good recall. I am not videographer so I apologise for the video quality. When recall goes wrong, So many owners struggle with recall and in this blog I want to help owners understand more about the ‘why’ and the possible contributors, what can contribute to a behaviour happening. Help owners to underst

Why do I do a dog training blog? It’s my aim to be able to provide advice to dog owners to help them on their way to training their dog whether its raising a puppy or helping to fix a problem behaviour. I want to encourage owners to educate themselves so they then can help their dogs. Helping owners understand there is no, do this and it will stop that. And point out the truth which some people may not like, but It’s not the dog that needs training it’s the owner. Which is my

To help our dogs through the firework season we need to help our dogs prepare for the fireworks, So many dogs go missing or bolt in fear over the firework season so helping them to feel save is important. As part of cassies litter of pups training, socialization and desensitization program they all underwent sound desensitization at just 2 and a half weeks old which is the age their ear canals opened up. And at this age they also had no aspect of fear all they knew is nothing

Here is my philosophy for how I set myself up for get a puppy. From a Breeders, and dog training perspective Before I even bring home a new puppy I have already started my preparations long before even looking for a litter. I spend time on researching the breed, what the breed was originally bred for and any health issues that the breed may be prone to. I like to know what temperament and behaviour traits the breed may have. Understanding the breed and what the breed was inte

Fair play- chewing-is all play good Why do dogs play? well ask your self why do you play, why do you play games, play sports, do puzzles, we do it to entertain our self’s keep our minds working, to socialize with friends, to de stress. When dogs play it helps to keep their hearts health, joints lubricated, improves their balance and coordination and mental health, keeps the mind sharp and focused and just like us it releases the nice endorphins that make us feel Good, energe

Part of a series of short dog training videos Lead walking without the pulling and tips for puppies first walk. Getting straight into it,...

Getting your puppy used to being brushed Part of a series of short training videos. As a dog groomer I hear all too often “He won’t let...

Methods in preventing it from developing into a real issue. Part of a series of short training videos. This video is on food aggression...

Part of a series of short training videos. watch the video then read the description for the full breakdown and training tips. This weeks...

Part of a series of little training videos I have made. Watch the video then read through the description for a break down of the video...

Part of a series of little training videos I have made. Watch the video then read through the description for a break down of the video...