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Bringing home a new puppy is an exciting time, but it can also come with challenges that many owners do not expect. Puppies are learning about the world around them, developing new habits and figuring out how to communicate with

One of the biggest worries many puppy owners have is noticing a sudden change in their dog’s behaviour. Perhaps your puppy used to happily approach other dogs but has started barking or pulling on the lead. Maybe they have become

A puppy jumping up to greet people is one of the most common challenges owners experience during the early stages of training. Whether it happens when visitors arrive at your home, when you meet people during walks or whenever someone

One of the most common frustrations I hear from puppy owners is: “My puppy is brilliant at home, but the second we go outside, everything changes.” At home, your puppy may respond to cues, settle well and seem like they

One of the first challenges many puppy owners face is lead pulling. You set off looking forward to a relaxing walk, only to find yourself being pulled from one interesting smell to the next, stopping every few steps or trying

Many new puppy owners are caught off guard when their quiet, easy-going puppy suddenly seems to find their voice. Perhaps they’ve started barking at people walking past the window, other dogs on walks or unfamiliar sounds around the house. You

It’s something I hear from puppy owners all the time. “He knows what ‘sit’ means at home, so why won’t he do it now?” “She’s being stubborn.” “I think he’s just ignoring me on purpose.” The truth is that, in

Many puppy owners experience the same frustration. At home, their puppy responds well to cues such as “sit”, “come” or walking nicely on the lead. Then they arrive at the park, another dog appears, and suddenly it’s as though they’ve

One of the most common things I hear from new puppy owners is, “My puppy listens perfectly at home, but as soon as we go outside, it’s like they’ve forgotten everything I’ve taught them.” If this sounds familiar, you’re certainly

Choosing the right dog trainer can feel like a big decision. Your dog is an important part of your life and inviting somebody to help shape their behaviour, confidence, and relationship with you is something that should feel comfortable and

One of the most common questions I get asked is what happens once a dog training package comes to an end. Many owners worry that progress will suddenly stop, or that they will be left on their own without support.

One of the most common questions I get asked as a dog trainer is whether owners should book a one-off session or commit to a full training package. The honest answer is that it depends entirely on your dog, the