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Why does my dog sometimes bite the lead?
Lead biting is a very common puppy behaviour, but not all lead biting is the same. What happens right before your dog grabs the lead will help you understand why they’re doing it.
Category: Behaviour
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The Three Second Rule
When should you intervene when two dogs are interacting? You don’t need to wait for growling, snapping or a fight. One simple guideline I use is the Three Second Rule.
Category: Behaviour
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Exercise: Click & Follow
Click & Follow is a simple way to reduce pulling and teach your dog what to do when the lead becomes tight.
Category: Class Handouts
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Exercise: Walking on Lead Basics
Walking in a straight line on a lead isn’t natural for dogs. We need to teach them what we want them to do—and be patient while they learn. You can start teaching this at home, long before you expect your puppy to walk nicely out in the world. It’s also a great refresher for older…
Category: Class Handouts
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Exercise: Find a Way
Obstacle courses are a fun way for dogs to build confidence and practise problem-solving. There’s no right way or wrong way to do it! Just let them work it out. Sometimes we can be really surprised by what they do!
Category: Class Handouts
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Exercise: Go Say Hi
Some dogs don’t just greet people — they launch themselves at them in an airborne triple spin and attempt to lick the inside of their nostrils. Go Say Hi teaches your dog a much more polite way to greet someone!
Category: Class Handouts
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Exercise: Four on the Floor
Jumping up is one of the most common challenges for dog owners. It’s easy to focus on stopping the jumping once it happens. This exercise flips things around: we actively teach and reward what we want our dogs to do instead—keep four paws on the floor as people approach.
Category: Class Handouts
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Teaching Your Dog to Love Their Name
Your dog’s name is one of the most valuable things you’ll ever teach. Used well, it can mean the difference between your dog checking in with you and your dog checking out entirely.
Category: Training
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Why your dog ignores their name
The problem isn’t that your dog doesn’t know their name. It’s that they’ve learned that responding to it isn’t worth leaving what they’re doing.
Category: Training
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Think Twice About Tennis Balls
When most people picture a dog playing fetch, they imagine a bright green tennis ball. But did you know that fuzzy tennis balls are actually one of the worst types of balls for many dogs?
Category: Miscellaneous
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- Exercise: Click & Follow
- Exercise: Find a Way
- Exercise: Four on the Floor
- Exercise: Go Say Hi
- Exercise: Walking on Lead Basics
- Healthcare Recommendations
- Indie Business (Food) Recommendations
- Living with an adolescent dog
- My Dog Won't Come Back When Called
- Nail trims don't have to be stressful
- One Toy, Ten Puzzles
- Puppy school is just the beginning
- Puppy Socialisation Explained
- Puppy Socialisation Isn’t What Most People Think
- Puppy Training Beyond Sit & Stay
- Small Moments, Big Impact
- Teaching Your Dog to Love Their Name
- The land shark survival guide
- The Puppy Blues Are Real
- The Three Second Rule
- Think Twice About Tennis Balls
- Two steps forward, one step back
- Walks Don't Have To Be Boring
- What your dog can teach you about mindfulness
- Why does my dog sometimes bite the lead?
- Why your dog forgets cues in new places
- Why your dog ignores their name
- Why Your Off-Lead Dog Shouldn't Approach On-Lead Dogs
- You're not the only one
- Your Puppy Doesn't Need to Know 20 Tricks