5 hidden challenges of being a dog trainer Dog training has changed significantly over the years, from the local trainer in town running obedience classes to...

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) named Pedro with a mi...

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 established a remarka...

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 full of Christmassy p...

As workplaces look for ways to improve the working environment for staff, and in some cases, motivate them to spend more time there, bringing pets to work is...

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 skills and talk about ...

Dogs are innately social and spending long hours alone isn’t natural for them. A growing number of owners are recognising this and using dog walkers or dog d...

There’s no getting around the fact that pet ownership takes its toll on the environment. With an estimated population of over 500 million dogs worldwide, and...

Bringing a new puppy home is pretty high on the 'exhilarating life moments' list. But while you're giddy and elated about this furry bundle of cuteness, it c...

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 at the end of a mea...

Equipment in dog training can be a hot topic and there's loads of gadgets out there claiming to cure behavioural issues. My recommendation to clients about w...

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 they do. So what does ...

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: Pet Pedicure: includ...