Transform your dog with the basics
So often trainers over-complicate things but really, so much of the gold results is in getting the foundations right. When you're facing a problem you would like to solve, ask, is there anything in the foundations that we haven't kept up with? The answer is often...
Puppy season
It’s always puppy season here at Dog Matters! If you know a someone who is getting a new puppy, or you are yourself and you would like to make sure you cover the important priorities so that your puppy develops into the best dog they can be, grab the Puppy Priorities...
Are you still struggling with leash pulling?
Time and time again, I see people online trying to figure out the secret to stop their dog pulling on the leash. They've tried gadgets and gizmos a plenty, as The Little Mermaid would say... They've tried changing directions. They've tried standing still. They've...
Markers
Do you use markers in training? How many? Or are you reading this asking, “Tenille, what the heck is a marker?!” In today’s quick video I explain three types of markers we use in training and what they mean to your dog. Why use markers? Clarity! It's the best way to...
Still having trouble with leash pulling?
Today I am sending you a quick video about why your dog might still be pulling on the lead, despite all the tips and tricks you've tried. You can watch it here on Facebook. Thankfully, if you need more help with this, you can join the Frantic To Focused program and it...
Who your dog needs?
Do you want to know the psychology behind any dog behaviour so that you can use it to solve any problem behaviour your dog might come up with? When it boils down to it, if a dog is performing a behaviour, they believe that there is something in it for them. (Kind of...
The two biggest obstacles to training success…
There's a couple of things I see come up over and over that prevent dog owners from reaching their training goals with their dogs. But above all else the one thing everyone needs more of? Patience. It's easy to get excited when you first start training and see some...
Furbabies
Last week I had someone write in asking whether humanising her dogs too much could be the reason she is experiencing behaviour issues. It got me thinking about the, "furkids," trend and asking the question - is there really any harm in treating dogs like children? So...
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That’s mine! [Resource guarding and goals]
If you've ever met a dog that growls over food or other items, you should check out my article. Read the blog post here. As with many dog issues, one of the most common obstacles I see get in the way of success is rushing the training - the handler wanting to reach...
My Dogs Create A Work of Art
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