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Introducing a nervous and/or excitable dog to visitors
Here are the same two video of what an intro to people in the house looks like with the pup.
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SOCIALISATION: Are you doing it correctly?
When you get a puppy you’ll likely have heard or have it on your mind that you need to socialise your puppy. And that’s great. It’s one...
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How to work with a dog that hates other dogs?
Poodle doesn’t like dogs. Poodle is a very selective dog that has a tendency to respond aggressively to strange dogs. We’ve had him since...
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Character traits: What makes some dogs more challenging than others
Dogs, just like every other species on the planet, have their very own set of characteristic traits. Some of these traits can be...
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Are we expecting dogs to NOT be dogs now
Zeitgeist means the spirit of the time. Every now and then there is a shift (sometimes a big shift) with cultural, moral and just general...
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Rainy day sessions. How to train your dog so they actually want more!
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...
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No Snatching! - Teach your dog to share their toys with you.
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
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Teaching dogs to WAIT
In this video we look at a simple way of teaching dogs how to wait.
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What daily sessions look like
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...
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How to help dog reactive dogs
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...
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Why Making It Fun Is The Secret to Successful Dog Training
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....
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First interactions
This is a breakdown of body language between two dogs meeting for the first time.
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Setting Training Goals for Your Dog in 2025
As we step into 2025, it’s the perfect time to reflect on your journey as a dog owner and trainer.
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Dog interactions: How to know if and when you should intervene
T his is the first interaction between Daisy (black lab) and Bodhi (black Kelpie).
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Teaching a dog to play tug
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.
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10 TIPS TO FOR PEOPLE WITH CRAZY ENERGETIC EXCITABLE DOGS
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...
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WHAT REALLY IS DOG TRAINING?
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...
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