by Simone | Apr 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
Navigating the world of loose leash walking with a high-energy dog can feel like a rollercoaster of frustration and hope. Every tug on the leash, every distracted sniff, seems to echo the struggle of countless walks before. But fear not, for you are not alone in this...
by Simone | Apr 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
Why Is It So Hard To Teach Loose Leash Walking To A Setter Or Pointer Breed? The answer lies in their genes: The predatory motor pattern of Setters and Pointers includes running in big circles. They’re bred to search for wildlife and flush or indicate it, so...
by Simone | Dec 19, 2023 | Uncategorized
Did you ever enjoy playing platform video games like ‘Super Mario’ or ‘Sonic The Hedgehog’ as a child? I am sure, like many others, you did! Now you may be wondering what this has got to do with you and your dog? Well, the aim of platform video games like these, is...
by Simone | Nov 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
Unpacking the Dilemma: Why is punishment a tricky thing in anti-predation training? Often, dog owners want to simply stop their dog from chasing wildlife and they use tools, such as ecollars, spray collars, a threatening voice, or training discs to startle the dog to...
by Simone | Jul 18, 2023 | Uncategorized
Unleashing the Power of Breed-Specific Behaviours Have you ever wondered if your dog’s breed-specific behaviours are the cause or maybe even the solution to overcoming training challenges? Let’s shift our perspective and harness these behaviours for...