Has your dog started eating glass recently? Don’t panic! The old wives tale that it is because your dog is unwell, might not be so true.

Tracking Devises for Dogs: Understanding the Different Types and Choosing the Best Option for You.

Learn about the types of conflict dogs can experience and how you can support your dog.

My puppy’s a teenage dirtbag, baby! He doesn’t listen to my recall, lately! Cause he’s just a teenage dirtbag, baby! Yeah! What do I dooOOOoooo?!!??!? Right, now that I’ve got that out my system, let’s talk about adolescent dogs. As you can see, Rack Pack dog Max has left puppyhood behind and entered into the dreaded teenage phase. Yes, even I, a dog trainer, can’t escape this part of doggy development. It is a trial by fire with trials ranging from: dogs forgetting what thei

You might have seen recent posts on the internet about this topic. You might have also heard the formula ‘5 minutes per month of age’ for...

So, you've strolled in through the door and taken your dog's lead off. You've just come back from a 2 hour walk to the beach and you're...

Crates are a great tool I like to utilise for dogs for a variety of reasons. I believe that every dog should at least be crate trained for the bare minimum of getting them used to confinement for things like the vets, groomers or transporting them, either yourself or a in dog walker's van. Crates are gaining popularity here in the UK but many dog owners are not entirely sure what they are for or how to train their dog to be happy in one. Open plan homes have become more pop

Whelp, it’s December so that means we can talk about Christmas without guilt! I wanted to get this blog out early so that you have...

For many owners, this is their dog's first Bonfire night and so are either unsure or have yet to test their desensitising protocol on the real thing. The point is to not make a big deal out the situation; dogs can sense when you are worried and tense and will mirror you. Having a plan in place will help with reducing your anxiety and therefore help your dog. I'd rather go overboard with preparations and it be ok than be unprepared. If you have a dog who fears fireworks, it

Happy Howloween! Does your puppy become possessed in the evening hours? Round about 7 o’clock in the evening something strange happens... Your previously sedate puppy suddenly gets a look in their eye. They start to go a little crazy… running around, biting, barking, chewing and generally acting like a little psychopath. Sound familiar? Don’t worry, you don’t need an exorcist (unless they can swivel their head 360°, then may God have mercy on your soul). The puppy witching ho

Travelling with your pooch is a part of life, weather its for the daily walk, or only when you need to head to the vets.

It’s important to keep the behaviours we have taught our dogs in good working order, especially if it’s something we aren’t using often.