For the love of a reactive dog

For the love of a reactive dog

October 25, 2019
For the love of a reactive dog   Just over five years ago I had a highly reactive dog.   I’ll tell you what he was like because everyone’s understanding of “reactive” is a little different.   Riggs was sensitive to touch, noise, sudden changes in environment   Riggs barked…
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Have you played piano for 4,000 people recently??

Have you played piano for 4,000 people recently??

August 28, 2019
WHY ISN'T MY DOG LEARNING? WHY ISN'T MY TRAINING WORKING? WHY CAN'T I TRAIN MY DOG? If you have played piano for 4,000 people recently then nice one, I’m impressed! If not then I’m hoping this video will give you some insight into why your dog training might not be…
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Did I break my dog?

Did I break my dog?

July 18, 2019
Did I break my dog?? Guilt. It’s a horrible, horrible feeling and when it comes to our dogs it can feel overwhelming. Is my dog reactive to other dogs because I’m anxious? Is my dog nervous because I didn’t socialise him properly Am I a good enough trainer for my…
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For pups with no off switch!

For pups with no off switch!

June 13, 2019
This one's for those puppy parents who have a dog with no OFF SWITCH Most of us love a playful pup but what starts off cute can soon become pretty tiring. Try this simple game and start teaching your dog that what goes up must also come down!   https://vimeo.com/341873048
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How do I train my dog to….

How do I train my dog to….

June 6, 2019
It's the start of many a sentence! Sometimes we can get really stuck in a rut with our dog training..here's a quick tip if you feel like you're struggling to get your dog on track..... Watch the video tip! Post in the comments and let me know how you get…
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The Five Day Enrichment Challenge – Day Five!

The Five Day Enrichment Challenge – Day Five!

March 22, 2019
WELCOME TO DAY FIVE OF THE ENRICHMENT CHALLENGE!   Congratulations! You did it! These five are very proud...       I really hope you and your dogs have enjoyed the challenge!   We do a fair amount of enrichment activities in my house but I've upped the ante this…
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Living that bowl free life!

Living that bowl free life!

March 21, 2019
My dogs never eat out of a bowl. Never, ever. They live an entirely bowl free life...and I think they're pretty happy...Well Aya is anyway, Riggs always looks kind of serious!   WHY A BOWL-FREE LIFE? For the simple reason that as a dog owner the relationship that my dogs…
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