Training Tips & Guides

I have been thinking about a belief I have heard expressed a number of times recently. The idea that clicker training is too mechanical or unemotional. And that this somehow makes it an inferior, … [Read more...] about Is clicker training too mechanical?

People often disagree as to whether or not we should use the word NO in dog training. We communicate with our dogs through signals. Some of these are visual signals, a raised hand, a swing of the … [Read more...] about Dog training: using the word NO

Welcome to 4 paws in a box! Like most tricks, this game not only entertains your dog. It also serves a useful purpose. The purpose of this trick is twofold It is aimed at teaching the … [Read more...] about Dog games: Four paws in a box

You can buy commercially produced training treats in packets. But they are often too big, quite expensive, and full of things you’d probably rather not have your dog eating. Training treats need to … [Read more...] about Home made training treats for happy dogs

We’ve come a long way since the early days of clicker training When clickers were regarded as a new gimmick or passing craze by mainstream dog trainers, and thought unsuitable for 'real' … [Read more...] about Clicker training: what its all about and how it can help your dog

This is quite a short post. A kind of ‘thought for the day’ I was thinking this morning about what really separates those that succeed in training their dogs to a high standard, from those that … [Read more...] about The secret of successful dog training

If you are ready to start training with positive reinforcement, there has never been a better time to begin. Positive reinforcement training is all about training your dog without using … [Read more...] about 5 skills to help you get started with positive reinforcement dog training

Some dogs like to guard stuff. We know this is natural. In fact for generations, we expected our dogs to guard stuff.  Our stuff. Nowadays dogs are usually kept as companions, rather than … [Read more...] about Dog behaviour: Growling and guarding

You’ve all seen dogs competing in talent shows Carrying out complex routines You’ve seen dogs and other animals in films, acting out a part, doing things no dog would do naturally. You’ve … [Read more...] about How positive dog training works

Today’s article is all about choosing which class to attend with your new puppy This ought to be a straightforward decision. You should be able to simply enrol at your nearest class. But … [Read more...] about Choosing a training class for your puppy