How dogs learn: canine behaviour explained

Understanding canine behavior is the key to building a great relationship with your dog. This…

Teach your dog to sit: introducing distance

Leaving your dog sitting while you walk away is a valuable skill.  This is not…

How to socialize your puppy

The purpose of socialization is to raise a puppy that is not fearful. Fearful dogs…

Four steps to becoming a dog trainer

Occasionally, I receive letters and emails from people who want advice on becoming a dog…

How to make dog training easy for you and your dog

Dog trainers will always tell you that when you begin teaching your dog new skills,…

Teach your dog to sit: building the “stay”

This article is about starting to build up the length of the sit.  It is…

Ancestry DNA tests for dogs

Curious to know about your dog’s ancestry. Well, you need to guess no longer!  A…

Ten things you can do with a dog!

Is your dog a bit bored? Are you a bit bored? Did you know there…

How to train a dog to sit and stay there

You can train a dog to sit. It isn’t tough. He's all over the place…

Puppy Paperwork: certificates, contracts and endorsements

When you buy a pedigree puppy, there is some paperwork you should be aware of…