Bear’s Big Puppy Tip: Training is just as important as choosing your new puppy.

We often take a long time in choosing a new puppy or rehoming a dog; however, training and behaviour modification programmes can often be over-looked, devalued due to “free advice” and criticised for bad workmanship. Over twenty years I have helped owners professionally with training and behaviour modification programmes and one of the questions I More →’

Teddy’s Top Canine Fact – Holy Dog!

Teddy’s Top Training Tip – Make Sure Your Dog Is Listening To You.

Communication is a two-way thing.  We listen to the other person talks, then we talk and the other person listens.  So how is it we do not always listen or talk to our dogs in the same way.  This does not mean you need to hold a conversation with them. Having a strong communication with More →’

Teddy’s Top Canine Fact – How many eyelids do dogs have?

Bear’s Top Puppy Tip – Get your puppy used to life experiences.

Socialisation? – Get your puppy used to life experiences All owners are told they need to socialise their puppies from a young age. Some owners can get so caught up in socialisation part they omit the training, they omit the bonding between them, and their puppy and they omit the boundaries and manners that need More →’

Teddy’s Top Canine Fact – Can dogs hear music?

Teddy’s Top Training Tip – Pay attention to your dog!

It is very important to be aware of your dog’s behaviour when you are out and about. Having a dog out of control is not fun for other dog owners, families, joggers, and anyone who uses the same facilities. Teaching your dog life skills not only benefits the dog but also the owner too. We More →’

Teddy’s Top Canine Fact- What can dogs still smell after 1 week?

Bear’s Top Puppy Tip – Have plenty of chews for when your puppy starts its teething stage.

Why do puppies need to chew: It is normal behaviour – they use chewing to explore their world. It helps relieve the pain of the new adult teeth breaking through. It helps keep their jaws strong and teeth clean – this applies to adult dogs too. Chewing helps relieve boredom, anxiety or frustration – or More →’

Teddy’s Top Canine Facts – Why do dogs curl up in a ball?