LESSONS I LEARNED SO YOU DON’T HAVE TO
Having a dog brings so much joy, but it also comes with its challenges. Like any relationship, communication and understanding are key. Trust, respect, and patience lay the groundwork for successful interactions. Here are a few lessons I’ve learned the hard way so that you don’t have to.
5 STEPS TO IMPROVE COMMUNICATION WITH YOUR DOG
Many handlers that I work with wonder why their dog is not listening and in many cases it’s simply a matter of “speaking a bit more clearly”. I’ve found that after making a few tweaks to how they communicate with their dog, every single handler has reported a drastic improvement in how well their dog is able to “listen” to them.
A GUEST’S GUIDE TO MEETING THE DOG
I get a lot of feedback around handlers and guardians struggling with how to communicate ways their friends and family can support their dog training efforts when visiting them at home.
If you’re not sure where to start, feel free to take or borrow from the text below!
You can also print out and post this QR code at your home or share it with guests before they arrive and they will be directed to this page.
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR DOG TRAINING SESSIONS
Choosing a dog trainer can be quite a daunting and costly task. Training costs money, but the not so transparent cost that comes when a trainer gives you guidance that doesn’t work for you and your dog can be even higher. Once you feel you have made a decent selection, here are a few things you can do to ensure that you are getting the most out of your investment, while also allowing you to validate that the decision to continue with your selected trainer or coach is the right one!
THE MISEDUCATION OF DOG & PUPPY SOCIALISATION
“Socialisation” is easily one of the most commonly misinterpreted and misunderstood terms in dog training. To raise the stakes even more, getting it wrong can lead to a whole slew of behaviour problems later on in your dog’s life. On the upside, getting it “right” isn’t difficult so long has you know what you’re doing!