Sometimes you have to go back to go forwards. In fact that happens a lot in dog training. Recently I felt Sparrow was not quite clear on the criteria I was asking for with her running contacts, so I took a step back, I reassessed and I decided to go back to groundwork. I began... Continue Reading →
Puppy Training – Baby Targets
I've been working on lots of fun games to play with Swift to encourage her to try new things and to develop our bond and relationship. Puppies have so much to learn that it can seem daunting sometimes, but this fun little game incorporates several later areas of training without your pup even realising it.... Continue Reading →
How to Teach ‘Close the Door’
Teaching your dog to close a door is a fun trick that builds confidence. It is something service dogs are often taught to aid their new owners. In this tutorial we are looking at how to teach it using a nose touch, rather than a paw touch (though the principals are the same). The video... Continue Reading →