Dog Training Blog
Check out our collection of dog training articles and tips.
Mastering dog training recall
Mastering Dog & Puppy Recall Teaching your dog to come back to you when called is more commonly known as recall and is one of the most important commands to teach your dog. In a dangerous or unknown scenario, this aspect of dog obedience has the potential to save...
Basic dog obedience
Does my dog have basic obedience? Basic dog obedience comes in many forms and can look different for every dog owner. Our trainers have put together a checklist to help you determine if your dog has a basic level of obedience. Or if he / she could benefit from...
Toilet training an older dog
Toilet training an older dog We get a lot of calls from people who are having difficulty toilet training their dog, so here is our guide to helping with toilet training.Is this an older dog who was previously toilet trained? If you have an older dog who was...
My dog doesn’t listen to me
Why doesn't my dog listen to me?Does your dog have selective hearing? Do you find yourself constantly repeating your commands? And asking yourself why is my dog listening to me?To understand why your dog doesn’t listen to you, you need to attempt to see things from...
Teach your dog to be calm
How to create a calm dogWhether you have a 10-week old pup, a working dog or generally a high energy dog. A calm dog can be beneficial in many environments. we must therefore, teach them an “off” switch as its no fun for anyone to constantly have their dog constantly...
Introducing a second dog
Introducing a second dog into your homeIntroducing another dog into your home can be a stressful experience. You are not too sure how the dogs are going together, are they going to get along? Are they going to be stressed? You think of worst-case situations.Heres our...
Tips for a distracted dog
Does your dog get distracted when you out and about?A common complaint among those who request dog training is that their dog will have a high level of engagement when inside their own house. However, as soon as they go somewhere a bit more distracting their obedience...
Stop your puppy from biting
Mouthing, Nipping and gentle biting is your puppy's way of initiating play. Puppies and their littermates will often nip or mouth each other as a form of exploration. Your puppy's biting behaviour is therefore common. However, whilst harmless in their younger years,...
Stop Your Dog From Jumping Up
Got an over-excited dog who jumps up on your friends and family when they visit? You wouldn’t be the only one!Having a dog who jumps up on visitors is a common problem for many dog owners.So, why do they do dog's jump up?The simple answer, poor impulse control....