Puppy Training & Advice

Puppy Mouthing and Biting

Puppy Mouthing and Biting

Puppy biting is a very normal part of puppy behaviour but some puppies are more bitey than others. Biting is your puppy giving you information. All puppies mouth & bite as they explore their environment, and it is an important part of sensory development.  Puppies...

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5 of the most important things to teach your puppy

5 of the most important things to teach your puppy

There is no denying that puppies are adorably cute.....but they are also hard work! Brand new little beings for whom we are now totally responsible. Like human babies, they dont know what we expect of them and it is up to us to gently teach our puppies how we would...

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“Socialisation” – the myth Vs the reality

“Socialisation” – the myth Vs the reality

Online dog training has really taken off during the past few months as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and it has shown how successful it can be. Until it is evident that it is truly safe, I have made the decision to continue all my classes and 121 services online,...

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Where should your puppy sleep?

Where should your puppy sleep?

Most people, when they bring their new puppy home, are still under the impression (because it is what they have read, or been advised) that they should shut puppy in a crate or in the kitchen straight away on the first night, and if they cry then we should ignore the...

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Socialisation – what does it mean?

Socialisation – what does it mean?

If you are a new puppy owner, or if you are putting thought into whether or not to get a puppy, you will no doubt have heard the word 'socialisation' banded around, and you will probably know how important it is to socialise your puppy. But what does socialisation...

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