Let’s try a different style to our Blog this time – in the style of a Q&A for you!! Does a Dog’s fear of Fireworks only come from the bangs? A dog who has already shown fear of fireworks previously will also be aware of the additional stimulus such as […]
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Working on Dog Fitness and Canine Conditioning benefits dogs of all ages and breed types. There are specific items designed for this which are designed with dogs in mind but of course they are priced accordingly. I use canine conditioning equipment myself as I use it regularlyfor my own three dogs, I use it for a wide range of different dogs I’m working with and I need my equipment to be long lasting and look good! However the cost […]
Finding a Dog Trainer can be daunting, and finding a Dog Trainer that has the same ethics and ways of thinking as you is even harder! As a Positive Training and Reward Based Dog Training Instructor and Certified Professional Canine Fitness Trainer I have dog and puppy owners come to […]
Water Games, Swimming Pool in the Garden, Filling bowls from the Hose etc are all part of helping our dogs stay cooler when it’s hot. Help keep the fun safe with our tips – be aware, reduce length of time, help your dog stay cooler while keeping healthy too! 1. […]
Did you know most vets have a Senior Dog Check Up in their services? These are additional checks owners of dogs over 7 or 8 years old can ask for, either as a stand alone conduit if there is nothing else you need to see the vet for or or […]
Although most of our dog walks will be similar throughout the year it can be worth noticing the changes due to each season and how our walks may adjust every few months. Spring Dog Walks In Spring we may be thinking of colder weather and flowers starting to appear but […]
When did you last work on Muzzle Training? In fact, have you ever considered teaching your dog or puppy to be comfortable and happy while wearing a muzzle? Muzzle Training has so many benefits for all dogs for life, and yes all our Trainers at Dog Training for Essex & […]
We hope you have some great days planned with your dogs for over Easter but we do also have some advice to help you not need the emergency vets! (They deserve a rest too!) Be aware of what can be toxic to dogs – everything varies from dog to dog […]
We are now into the time we commonly notice Ticks are active – March contains Tick Awareness Month during the final full week of March, as well as being National Tick Month. The aim of these awareness times is to help people avoid being bitten so much and help with […]
As a positive dog trainer and reward based dog trainer my main goal is to-to will be small treats to reward dogs for offering a skill or progressing to another stage. Treats and food are easy to use and we can do quick repetitions and give treats each time to […]