We've had terrible weather here in NZ over the last few days and even weeks in some parts of the country. Going outside has just not been...

A dog obsessed with their toys is a dog trainers dream! But in order for it to be useful in training, there needs to be some skills that com

In this video we look at a simple way of teaching dogs how to wait.

Any dog trainer will tell you that one of the biggest contributors to success with training any dog is consistency. But a common thing we...

Capa is 9 months old is hitting a challenging period in her development. It's not uncommon for things to get really tough from when dogs...

Let’s dive into why making training fun is not just good for your spirits but essential for your dog’s learning and overall success....

This is a breakdown of body language between two dogs meeting for the first time.

As we step into 2025, it’s the perfect time to reflect on your journey as a dog owner and trainer.

T his is the first interaction between Daisy (black lab) and Bodhi (black Kelpie).

Nala stayed with us for a few weeks and one of the things we wanted to work on was her desire to play and interact with us.

1 - Don't tell them to sit. When anyone gets excited the last thing anyone wants to do is sit still. Imagine watching the lottery draw...

The more emails we get and the more people we talk to about their dogs, the more often we see a complete disconnect as to what dog...

No matter how well trained or 'good' you genuinely think your dog is, don't risk it. They are dogs. And dogs have their off days too.

If you start to dislike your dog, you're not alone. Some dogs go through REALLY irritating phases during adolescence.

Raising a puppy isn’t always fun. Show them how to get by, don’t wait to have a go at them when they get it wrong.

Dogs are notoriously bad at making 'good' decisions. This is where the training can help them make better decisions.

Like all puppies, Cosmo is being experimental with his behaviour.

At this stage we have had Cosmo for two weeks and we are starting to notice lots of behaviours around other dogs that we like, but also...

In these few days we introduce Cosmo to the lawn mower and focus more on building play as a reinforcer.