It’s fun and helpful to take some time of work to bond with your new puppy and help them settle in. But there’s something super important to teach them during this time that a lot of people miss - how to be content being left alone. If you are constantly with your...

One of the first things puppies learn about walking on a leash is that when they pull on it, they get to move forwards. This is a form of reward and reinforces the behaviour of pulling. It might not seem to matter much when your puppy is small, but by the time they...

Crate training was a totally new concept to me when I got into dog training. It’s never been as big a thing in Australia as it is overseas. At first, I wasn’t sure why you’d want to put your dog in a cage. Now, I don’t know how anyone survives puppyhood without the...

There’s nothing as exciting as getting a new puppy! But the excitement can quickly turn to stress because puppies are like toddlers with sharp teeth and no hands running around in your house. All puppies use their mouths to explore and play so puppy mouthing and...

Have you ever heard of counter conditioning? You may have even used it before without realising it. You might need to use counter conditioning if you’ve ever: Felt embarrassed by your dog’s behaviour while out in public because they’re freaking out and you can’t get...