The best dog activity monitors are brimful of clever tech and extra features, which can make choosing between them tricky. We think these are the top five best dog activity monitors on the market at the moment: PitPat 2 – find out why FitBark 2 – find out why Petble […] Read More
7 Ways to Improve Your Dog’s Behavior in a Week
Here are 7 great ways to improve bad behaviors like door barging, in just a few days. We tend to think of dog training as something that happens in allocated time slots or ‘training sessions’ Committing to finding time for more training sessions is a great idea. Dedicated dog training […] Read More
How To Stop A Dog From Digging – An Expert Guide
Top tips on how to stop a dog from digging from expert trainer Liz London. There are a few reasons dogs love to dig. For some dogs it’s in their genes, whereas others may be reacting to a situational stressor. How to stop a dog from digging will depend on […] Read More
Deaf Dog Training – Expert Training Tips and Techniques
Living with a deaf dog can be just as rewarding as having a dog with normal hearing capabilities. However, deaf dog training can be challenging. But as an owner of any deaf dog will tell you, this challenge often bonds the dog and the owner quite deeply, and their love […] Read More
Food Aggression in Dogs: Causes and Cure
Food aggression in dogs is a tough, but necessary, topic to address. If your dog is showing signs of aggression to people when eating or around food, it is really important to nip it in the bud. In fact, it’s a great idea to talk to a professional about stopping […] Read More
Loose Leash Walking: An Expert Guide to Getting a Relaxing Stroll
Expert Dog Trainer Liz London Brings You A Simple Yet Effective Guide To Successful Loose Leash Walking. Going for a walk with your dog is a great way for you to unwind from work after a long day. Taking in some fresh air, getting some exercise and enjoying a break […] Read More
Cockapoo Training: An Expert Guide
Cockapoo training is important just as training is for any breed. But there are some special things you can take into account for them when it comes to their poodle and spaniel genetics. The cockapoo. Sure, it’s a ridiculous name fit for a character in a Jim Henson movie, but […] Read More
Puppy Training Stages
Never mind about puppy training stages — the picture-perfect puppy is all snuggles, wet kisses, and puppy breath, right? Sure! You’ve probably already realized that your “perfect” puppy also comes with nipping, barking, peeing on the carpet, and knocking over your neighbor’s toddler! That’s why it’s important to learn potential […] Read More
How To Teach A Dog To Jump
If you would like to know how to teach a dog to jump over obstacles or through hoops, or even in and out of the car, you’ve come to the right place. CONTENTS How high can a dog jump How far can dogs jump Why teach […] Read More
What Is Counter Conditioning In Dog Training?
In this article we are going to answer the question ‘what is counter conditioning’, and take a look at how we can use it to help our dogs overcome their fears. We all have things we don’t like, things that make us feel uncomfortable. Even scared. Dogs are no different. But […] Read More
15 Top Dog Training Videos
Dog training videos are not just fun, they are really helpful too. Pippa has chosen a great selection here for you today. Dog training does require some basic knowledge, and reading up on the theory is important. But dog training is also a practical process. There is only so much […] Read More
Negative Reinforcement In Dog Training
It is very common for people to get in a muddle with some aspects of the terminology that surrounds behavioral science when it comes to dog training. Most people nowadays do understand what Positive Reinforcement is. They understand that this means teaching dogs the right thing to do by reinforcing […] Read More
9 Ways To Have A Successful Dog Training Session
Do you ever get back from spending a good chunk of time training your dog, only to feel like you’ve not really achieved anything? In this article we are going to look at 9 ways to have a better training session with your dog. We spend hours with our dogs, […] Read More
Train A Dog Not To Bark
Dogs that bark incessantly are very annoying People have come up with various ways to try and stop noisy dogs from making a nuisance of themselves. From collars that spray or shock the barking dog, to actually removing the dog’s vocal cords. Hopefully you won’t want to go down this […] Read More
Stage One: Dog Training Starts Here
Stage One is the very first stage in dog training. This is the ‘Get It’ stage of my ‘Get It’, ‘Pair It’, ‘Teach It’ dog training system. It’s all about getting a new behavior established. In stage one we Get the dog into a position, such as SIT or DOWN. Or […] Read More
Teach Your Dog The Emergency Recall
The emergency recall is all about keeping your dog or puppy safe. Wouldn’t it be great to know that if you really need your dog to come back, he will? Wouldn’t it be nice to know that if your puppy’s safety depended upon it, you stood a really good chance […] Read More
How Dogs Learn: 3 Ways To Change Behavior
Understanding how dogs and puppies learn will give you the power to train and control your best friend. We need to control our dogs because while friendship is important a well behaved dog is a happy dog Happily, we now know a great deal about how dogs learn and how to […] Read More
Over Excited Dog: How Understanding Behavior Thresholds Can Help You
Is your dog sometimes so excited that they just can’t respond to you, or even hear you? If so, the chances are they are ‘over the threshold’. Let’s find out what that means, and how to help him! We’ll look at how to bring an over excited dog back into […] Read More
How To Motivate Your Dog
We all need motivation. I need motivation to get up in the morning, motivation to clean the house, to write, or answer work emails, motivation to exercise and so on. We all do. In fact motivation is an absolute requirement for survival. Without it, we would do nothing at all. […] Read More
Hand Targeting Dog Training: How To Teach Your Puppy To Touch Your Hand
People often say “What should I teach my dog first?” ‘Sit’ and ‘Come’ are popular choices. But hand targeting dog training can be a great choice too. Teaching your dog to touch your hand with his nose is a good foundation skill for him and for you. Hand Target Dog […] Read More