Pippa Mattinson, best selling author and dog training expert

Pippa is the founder of the UK's national Gundog Graded Training Scheme, and a director of the Gundog Trust. She has a degree in zoology and a special interest in canine behavior and health. Her books are available worldwide.

About Pippa Mattinson

Dog training and behavior expert Pippa Mattinson is the author of best selling dog books including The Happy Puppy Handbook, The Labrador Handbook and Total Recall.

Whippet Dog Breed Information Center

October 11, 2018 By Pippa Mattinson Leave a Comment

Welcome to our complete guide to the Whippet! What's In This Guide Whippet At A Glance In-depth Breed Review Whippet Training And Care Pros And Cons Of Getting A … [Read more...]

Puppy Potty Training Schedule And Finishing Touches

September 11, 2018 By Pippa Mattinson Leave a Comment

A puppy potty training schedule is a helpful guide. We'll give you some examples for 8 week old and three month old puppies. And some tips to complete your potty training and achieve your goal … [Read more...]

Golden Retriever History – The Origins And Role Of A Popular Dog Breed

September 10, 2018 By Pippa Mattinson Leave a Comment

Golden Retriever history is fascinating. Today one of the most popular breeds in North America, the origins of the Golden Retriever lie many thousands of miles away. Golden Retriever history FAQs … [Read more...]

Your Golden Retriever Puppy : Getting Off To A Great Start

September 9, 2018 By Pippa Mattinson Leave a Comment

Bringing home your Golden Retriever puppy is such an exciting moment. We’re here to help with expert advice on puppy feeding, potty training, and much more. You might also enjoy our main … [Read more...]

Puppy Development Stages with Growth Charts and Week by Week Guide

August 29, 2018 By Pippa Mattinson 31 Comments

This guide to puppy development stages, and our puppy growth chart, will show you what to expect from your puppy as he grows. Puppy development FAQs What are the stages of puppy development? … [Read more...]

Biting Puppy: A Complete Guide To Stopping Puppies Biting

August 18, 2018 By Pippa Mattinson 31 Comments

This is where you'll find expert advice on how to stop your puppy from biting. Use the quick links to find answers to your puppy biting questions. What age does a puppy stop biting? Why … [Read more...]

French Bulldogs Take Over As The UK’s Most Popular Breed

June 18, 2018 By Pippa Mattinson 1 Comment

French Bulldogs have overtaken the iconic family Labrador as the UK’s most popular dog the British Kennel Club has announced. Those that follow the dog registrations figures have seen this … [Read more...]

German Shepherd Mixes

May 14, 2018 By Pippa Mattinson Leave a Comment

21 Of The Most Popular German Shepherd Dog Mixes German Shepherd mixes are very popular. Most are medium to large dogs. Whether you find your dog in a shelter or buy a German Shepherd mix puppy … [Read more...]

The Evidence for Positive Reinforcement Training In Dogs

March 10, 2018 By Pippa Mattinson 6 Comments

Over the last few decades there has been a huge swing towards less punitive methods of dog training. Watching a modern trainer in action is a very different experience from watching … [Read more...]

Puppy Bath Time: When and How to Bathe A Puppy

January 28, 2018 By Pippa Mattinson 2 Comments

Puppy bath time should be fun! But it’s something that new puppy parents often worry about. MORE PUPPY GUIDES Puppy Toys Teething Puppies Puppy Food We’ve put together this great … [Read more...]