Alfie’s Favourite Liver Bites
Making your own dog treats is easy and cost-effective. You can also ensure the treats are natural and healthy as you know exactly what is...
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Harriet Alexander
- May 27, 2019
- 4 min
Being a dog trainer is easy? Think again!
5 hidden challenges of being a dog trainer Dog training has changed significantly over the years, from the local trainer in town running...
Harriet Alexander
- May 4, 2019
- 7 min
When it comes to dogs, the end doesn’t justify the means
When I rescued my first dog in 2013, it all came as a bit of a shock. He was a 6 year old lurcher (greyhound/saluki/wolfhound/whoknows)...
Harriet Alexander
- Mar 1, 2019
- 7 min
Does your dog know if you're being a jerk?
Dog trainers will often tell you a big part of their job is helping owners see things from a canine point of view. Humans and dogs have...
Harriet Alexander
- Dec 6, 2018
- 2 min
Zero cost and waste Christmas gifts for your dog
Dogs are often seen as part of the family, so it makes sense to want to include them in Christmas festivities. Every year pet shops are...
Harriet Alexander
- Nov 19, 2018
- 5 min
5 ways to create an amazing dog friendly office
As workplaces look for ways to improve the working environment for staff, and in some cases, motivate them to spend more time there,...
Harriet Alexander
- Oct 21, 2018
- 3 min
Overcorrecting in dog training
I was working with a client recently who has a young, clever dog who is a real extrovert. The owner had got me in to work on some lead...
Harriet Alexander
- Oct 21, 2018
- 5 min
8 tips for choosing a great dog walker or daycare
Dogs are innately social and spending long hours alone isn’t natural for them. A growing number of owners are recognising this and using...
Harriet Alexander
- Oct 21, 2018
- 4 min
How to be an eco-friendly dog owner
There’s no getting around the fact that pet ownership takes its toll on the environment. With an estimated population of over 500 million...
Harriet Alexander
- Oct 21, 2018
- 4 min
First impressions matter: bringing your new puppy home
Bringing a new puppy home is pretty high on the 'exhilarating life moments' list. But while you're giddy and elated about this furry...
Harriet Alexander
- Oct 21, 2018
- 4 min
Food for thought
Feeding our dogs has become a bit complicated. Gone are the days where dogs would be tossed some offcuts from a hunt, or clear the scraps...
Harriet Alexander
- Oct 21, 2018
- 4 min
6 reasons your dog should try a harness today
Equipment in dog training can be a hot topic and there's loads of gadgets out there claiming to cure behavioural issues. My...
Harriet Alexander
- Oct 21, 2018
- 3 min
According to your dog...
We see the world very differently to our dogs. Stepping into their paws is a great way to understand why they react and behave the way...
Harriet Alexander
- Oct 21, 2018
- 5 min
5 ways to let the dogness in
When I lived in London I remember hearing about a new ‘dog day spa’ opening up. It offered a range of pet pampering services, including:...