A Harness Just for Sighthounds You may have wondered if sighthounds need a special kind of harness.  It’s not a bad idea!  In fact, our friends over at Snootiful Hound had the same idea and thought that they probably should. Snootiful Hound: Snootiful Hound is a business set up to serve sighthounds, and their main product is a harness designed just for sighthound breeds. The owner was inspired by his own sighthound, Blondie, a rescue Saluki mix. He quickly found out that Blondie had a knack for escaping traditional dog harnesses, and with a bit more research, he found out that ..read more

Stop My Dog Barking at Night I meet so many owners who have a problem with their dog barking at night!  It’s an annoying problem, not only for you who gets woken up but of course your neighbours, who may in fact have already sent you a letter with their views on the matter and it’s all very stressful! Why is My Dog Barking at Night? It may seem that your dog is barking at night for no reason, but there could be many.  Noises outside could trigger barking or if your dog needs the toilet.  (Although only young puppies and very elderly dogs shouldn’t need a toilet break at nig ..read more

Australian Labradoodles - The Perfect First Dog in 2023 Australian Labradoodles are the perfect first dog!  These are not the same mix of breeds from the regular labradoodle either but have a whole different DNA, making them more stable.  They are highly intelligent, loyal to their owners, calm yet playful and behavioural problems are virtually unheard of! Is this Just a Labrador X Poodle? The Australian Labradoodle is actually made up of 6 breeds, not 2.  They consist of the Labrador, Poodle, English Cocker Spaniel, American Cocker Spaniel, Curly Coat Retriever, and Irish ..read more

Are you using Positive or Negative Reinforcement with your Dog? You may have heard of positive reinforcement – usually a reward of treats or a pat. But what about negative reinforcement? Or even positive and negative punishment? Intrigued? You probably have used all 4 of these without even realising! Positive reinforcement The most common training method spoken of, positive reinforcement is literally reinforcing behaviour that you want, with something positive. A reward. For instance general obedience (sit, stay, down) is rewarded with a treat or praise once the behaviour has taken place ..read more

Dog Law UK 2023 The UK dog law is important to know as it states about which of your dog’s behaviours can get him into trouble.   Did you know that a dog doesn’t just have to bite someone to be put down anymore?   “Dangerously Out of Control” Dog Law It is an offense to have a dog “dangerously out of control” in a public area or private property (as of 2014). If your dog is found to be, it could be seized and put down. You could also be facing fines, prison sentences and a ban on keeping dogs unless you can convince the courts otherwise. So what is classed as dangerously out of contr ..read more

Greyhounds – World’s Most Unusual Dog Breeds in 2023 One very unusual dog breed is the greyhound! Don’t think it’s too extraordinary? Read on! Greyhound Facts   Greyhounds were originally bred for coursing game animals and of course racing for sport. But have you ever wondered how a greyhound can reach speeds of 40+mph? (And nearly 20 meters per second at the start of a race?!). When racing a hound can actually lose 5lbs in a single race! Here are a few facts that make this breed of dog quite extraordinary. Greyhounds have higher levels of red blood cells than other dog breeds. Red bloo ..read more

How to Train Your Dog to Wear a Muzzle in 2023     The law on aggressive dogs has changed. If someone just feels worried that your dog could injury them, it can cause the involvement of the police! If you have an aggressive dog a muzzle is a safeguard against a bite and ultimately destruction of your beloved friend. So it is definitely worth having if your dog displays aggressive behaviour. You may find muzzled dogs look intimidating and that, often, other owners will even avoid a dog with a muzzle- which is ironic because they are actually safer than a dog without one! Wearing a m ..read more

Is Your Dog Scared of Fireworks? Training in 2023   If your dog is scared of fireworks or has a noise phobia in general, you CAN help him with training! Over 40% of dogs are scared of fireworks and loud bangs. Not only do they not understand but their hearing is much more sensitive than our own. A human can only hear up to 20,000Hz where as a dog can hear up to 45,000Hz and some breeds up to 75,000Hz! They have a whole different spectrum on what they can hear so are especially sensitive to loud noises, even from far away. Below are some great tips for keeping your best friend feeling c ..read more

Positive Dog Training in 2022 Dog Positive Reinforcement Training Positive dog training isn’t just the “trendy new thing” in 2022. It really does work, even for problem behaviours. Have you really tried everything with your dog? Does he still ignore  or even seem generally puzzled? But you know he’s more intelligent than this, so what’s going wrong? I am a positive dog trainer in Kent and Essex and can guarantee, if your dog isn’t listening to you, then you’re not using these two, very simple, techniques to teach him. These 2 steps use very basic animal psychology, which makes it impossi ..read more

What is the Dog Law, UK in 2022? Dog Law UK 2022 The UK dog law is important to know as it states about which of your dog’s behaviours can get him into trouble. Did you know that a dog doesn’t just have to bite someone to be put down anymore? “Dangerously Out of Control” Dog Law It is an offense to have a dog “dangerously out of control” in a public area or private property (as of 2014). If your dog is found to be, it could be seized and put down. You could also be facing fines, prison sentences and a ban on keeping dogs unless you can convince the courts otherwise. So what is classed as “dan ..read more