Teddy’s Top Training Tips

On hot days carry plenty of water with you when walking your dog. There are many important points to consider during the summer months when the weather can reach very high temperatures. Exercise: avoid the hot parts of the day – so look at exercising/walking your dog when it is cooler, these tend to be […]

It’s ok s/he only wants to say hello or its ok s/he wants to play. How many times have you heard the above? Probably every walk. Do you have a dog that will run over to other dogs? Or Are you the owner who has dog(s) running up to you and your dog? Well this

The Bonus Biscuit: Use your Long Line Lead or Extending Lead correctly. The difference between the two is that the long line lead is a just that a long lead that enables your dog to have some freedom and safe training. Extending leads retract in and out of box. Which one do I prefer and

Holidaying with your dog. If you are taking thinking of taking your dog away on holiday with you, there here is a check list: Before you go: Make sure your dog is up to date with vaccinations, worming and flea treatments – it might be useful to take your dog to the vet for a

Walking your dog on a loose lead. One of the many training problems owners seeks out a trainer to help address the constant pulling. A dog or puppy does not come trained knowing what a lead is and not to pull on a lead. When we walk our dogs we often take them to exciting

Help! Why Does My Dog Bark!! Dogs bark for various reasons and it is one of the many forms that dogs use to communicate not only with us, but also other species, including other dogs. Some owners are pleased that their dog will bark to alert them when someone is at the door or if

Teach your dog the “Leave it” command – Never train your dog to have what you are asking him/her to leave. Many owners struggle with teaching leave it command. The initial stages are often accomplished but maintain or progressing the leave it exercises is often more challenging. Why? The item is too rewarding. They receive

Recall is not difficult to teach, but it’s difficult to maintain. One of the main aspects of training your puppy and dog is to come back when called. Many times, I have heard that owners have attended classes or had a specific one to one training on this issue, but still, they say, “My dog