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.

Inbred Dogs: The Facts About Purebred Dogs And Inbreeding

November 30, 2018 By Pippa Mattinson 6 Comments

Are purebred dogs always inbred dogs? Do inbred dogs suffer? And what is inbreeding anyway! We dig down into the controversy over pedigree dogs and pure breeding. Purebred vs Inbred … [Read more...]

Whippet Dog Breed Information Center

October 11, 2018 By Pippa Mattinson 1 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 Whippet Whippet … [Read more...]

Puppy Potty Training Schedule And Finishing Touches

September 11, 2018 By Pippa Mattinson 1 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 4 Comments

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 3 Comments

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

Biting Puppy: How To Stop A Puppy From Biting

August 18, 2018 By Pippa Mattinson 41 Comments

Are you struggling with how to stop a puppy from biting? Are you wondering why do puppies bite? Puppy biting can be a result of teething issues. But can also sometimes be accompanied by growling and … [Read more...]

German Shepherd Mixes

May 14, 2018 By Pippa Mattinson 2 Comments

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 9 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. A daily puppy bath is not essential. Once a month with a gentle puppy shampoo is sufficient. You can … [Read more...]

Herding Dogs: 16 Of Our Cleverest Dog Breeds

January 16, 2018 By Pippa Mattinson 1 Comment

Herding dogs are some of the smartest dog breeds in the world. The herding breeds are mostly high energy dogs that love human company and need an active lifestyle. We are all familiar with the … [Read more...]