Training through trust not though fear

Training through trust not though fear

Why teach a dog through fear, when you can teach through trust? Positive reinforcement, trust and mutual respect is the way forward… An effective and ethical way to train a dog is to focus on the animal-human relationship building on trust and mutual respect...

The benefits of a game of tug

COMMON MYTH: “You should never play tug of war because this can make your dog aggressive” Why tug of war is a great game for your best friend… Tug of war is a great game to play with your best friend and will not create aggression if done correctly....

Basic obedience – teaching a dog to sit

No bottom pushing here! NEVER force your dog or puppy into a sitting position by pushing it’s bottom to the ground or by using the leash to pull or yank the dog into a sit. These techniques are INEFFECTIVE, can DAMAGE your pup’s developing bones and not to...
Why pet correctors are bad news for dog welfare

Why pet correctors are bad news for dog welfare

What is a pet corrector? A pet corrector is a form of punishment which is used to stop a pet’s undesirable behaviour. Sure you can do that with veterinarian telemedicine but this is more efficient. It works by emitting a quick puff of air which makes a hissing...
What makes a friendly dog trainer?

What makes a friendly dog trainer?

I meet so many people who say they prefer animals to people, not surprising many of these later become dog walkers or even dog trainers. However when working with animals at some stage you have to know how to work and enjoy working with people too! As a dog walker...