Our jobs as dog care givers can get so overwhelming at times. Is our dog ok in this situation? Are they relaxed? What are the rules for public transport? Are they well behaved enough in this cafe/restaurant/bar? Is that an…
DOG TRAINERS ARE MORE THAN INSTA FAMOUS
Being “famous” on Instagram/TikTok/Facebook does not actually mean that someone knows what they are doing when it comes to dog training or being dog trainers. Having a high follower count on any social media platform just means that the person…
FOUR WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR DOG!
Building a bond with your dog is fundamental to creating a lasting relationship based on trust and collaboration. ⠀ TIME One of the most important ways to build your canine-human relationship is time. Like any relationship in our lives, the…
PROGRESS TIPS!
I have many clients who get frustrated with the lack of progress with their dog training. I get it. It sometimes isn’t easy. And sometimes you have to put so much trust in the process when you can’t see those…
ENRICHMENT
People talk about enrichment a lot- myself included. But what are the types of enrichment available to our dogs? and how can we make sure they are getting all? PHYSICAL ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Physical enrichment is taking our dogs for walks, allowing our…
The Importance of Socialization
Socialization The experiences of young puppies affects their brain development which in turn influences their behaviour as they become adult dogs. Socialization is where a puppy learns to recognise and respond to the environment it lives in and stimulus it…
Car Sickness
Most people in the city do not have cars meaning urban canines are not exposed to car travel everyday. Not being used to car travel can become a serious problem when you want to take your dog in a cab…
Teaching Right is Easier than Fixing Wrong
Urban dogs (especially those in New York City) face hundreds of challenges every day, so it is really important to help your dog understand what is expected of them. Rewarding good behavior and preventing bad behavior is the central goal…