Some of the tools and equipment used in dog training vary widely due to various opinions and experiences by people who work with dogs. In the past, and unfortunately still today, aversive equipment is used to ‘force’, ‘correct’ or ‘punish’ dogs into doing what is required. These include (but are not limited to) the shock […]
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Most dogs will automatically use their noses to search for things to eat or to investigate new objects. Harnessing this instinct and teaching your dog to sniff on cue is great fun. Not only is it fun, but it helps grow confidence in timid or young dogs. Gaining confidence in solving tricky scent puzzles can
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Have you ever wondered what is the rave about puppy schools and why puppies should attend these classes? Behaviourist Samantha Walpole explains why it is important for your puppy. The general socialisation stage for a puppy is between three and 16 weeks. This is a critical one-time window of opportunity. We never get this
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Q: Why should I teach my dog to sit? A: Teaching your dog to sit may seem very basic, but a ‘sit’ is actually one of the most important things for your dog to learn. Teaching your dog to sit on cue is very simple and is a good exercise to do to prevent other
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Balancing a treat on his nose is much more than just a cute trick for your dog. It teaches him to focus and to be patient. If you can get your dog to sit still for a few seconds while balancing a treat on his nose, he will also be able to focus on other
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Sometimes we just want to brag about our dog’s ‘bag of tricks’ and there’s nothing wrong with that! Dogs love to learn new things, and spinning around is one of those easy tricks you can teach your dog. Here’s a video to teach you how to teach your dog to spin around:
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Teaching your dog to walk with a loose leash is one of the most fundamental skills that you can teach him. If he learns how to walk with a loose leash, it will build the trust between you tremendously. He needs clear communication of what you want, and this happens when he checks in with
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There will be times when your dog will pick up something dangerous or harmful and you’ll want him to drop it immediately. You don’t want to chase your dog around with the item in his mouth – he might think it is a little game of ‘Catch me, if you can’. The ‘drop it’ cue
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Spice up your dog’s life with this simple yet very interesting game. Once your dog understands the basics of the game, you can bring in a variety of alternatives to keep it interesting. You can play this game with your dog every day and he will love it. Here’s a video with ideas on how
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There are many reasons why your dog should know the stay cue. One of them could be if there is a dangerous situation and you need to assist someone, but your dog needs to stay clear. Or it could be something as simple as you needing to carry the groceries in from the car. Here’s
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We welcomed a new dog into our lives this year. Flash is my fourth dog and my first Terrier. He is funny and full of joy. I want to share his journey of learning, training and experiencing the big wide world. Choosing a dog is a big and exciting decision. It is a long-term commitment
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Dogs love to smell and what better way to stimulate their olfactory senses than going on a sniffing safari or ‘sniffari’? Your dog will love you for it. A sniffari is normally done outside on a long walk in a relatively safe area. Here’s how you can start his experience. In the garden To
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