Is using an Off-Leash Dog Park for Socialisation a good Idea?

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Is using an Off-Leash Dog Park for Socialisation a good Idea?

This is potentially the biggest mistake that dog owners can make.  Off-Leash dog parks are not designed for socialisation purposes, but more for the benefit of social dogs being able to run free off-lead.

Taking fearful or dominant dogs into an Off-Leash area with the intentions of socialisation, more often than not is going to end in disaster. These particular dogs with such temperaments would far better benefit from a specifically designed training program, which would be conducted in a controlled ...

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Behavioural Problems, Dog Training

Is my dog too old to begin obedience training?

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Is my dog too old to begin obedience training?

How many of you have heard the old saying, “YOU CAN’T TEACH AN OLD DOG NEW TRICKS”,  Well this couldn’t be further from the truth, so don’t throw in the towel just yet!!!

We offer a vast range of different training options and programs for All dogs, All ages that cover Basic Obedience for those of you that just want a better behaved pet at home, through to Advanced Obedience programs for all the enthusiasts that want to take their training ...

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Dog Training, Obedience Classes

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How do I stop my dog barking?

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How do I stop my dog barking?

The better question to ask in this particular case is,  Why is my dog Barking in the first place?

Whilst barking is a significant part of a dog’s normal behaviour, Excessive Barking can create a great deal of stress not only for the dog owner, but the entire neighbourhood as well.

The first step to modifying an undesirable behaviour, is understanding what is causing the behaviour in the first place. Dogs can bark for a number of different reasons, and this is why ...

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Behavioural Problems, Dog Training

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When do I begin to train my new puppy?

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When do I begin to train my new puppy?

One of the most commonly asked questions we receive is, When do I begin to train my new Puppy?

Well, the answer to that one is simple, as soon as you bring your puppy home.

There are so many important aspects of developing a new puppy to be a Calm & Balanced member of the family;

*Introducing your new puppy to the Family

*Establishing Manners, Rule’s & Boundaries

*Socialisation & Habituation training

*Crate training and many more…

As trainers we talk about the “Critical Development Period”, which basically ...

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Puppy Classes, Puppy Training

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