Why dogs jump up (and how to teach them not to!)
jumping Up is a Common Challenge faced by Owners Whether you’ve got a brand new puppy who thinks you’re a trampoline, or an older dog who still launches themselves at…
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Whether you are raising a new puppy, working through a behaviour challenge, or simply looking for ways to enjoy life more with your dog, you are in the right place. Browse articles by category or use the search bar to explore practical training advice, behaviour insights, and real-world solutions from an experienced dog behaviour consultant.
Halloween & Dogs
Even though Halloween is great fun for humans, unexpected knocks at the door, loud bangers and people dressed in costumes can be a weird and unsettling experience for dogs. Here…
10 Tips for Successful Dog Walks
Successful Dog Walks for Good Dog Owners For many people, their dogs are a very important part of their life. Dogs have become fully fledged members of our households and…
How to deal with off lead dogs
We’ve all been there… out for a peaceful fun walk with your dog, minding your business, when all of a sudden you are faced with a random dog approaching you.…
Stay, Wait & Leave it – Same, same but different!
Stay, wait and leave it are each important training exercises that are often confused. When your dog understands the difference between each one, it really improves your ability to communicate…
Dogs in Summertime
As we welcome summer in NZ it is worth giving some thought to how our dogs are impacted by the change of season. Beat the heat Obviously, heat is a…